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Jay Shideler Elementary

The Governor's Achievement Award is given annually to the schools in the state who score in the top 5% for state testing in BOTH reading and math, as well as meeting guidelines for attendance. JSE was the only elementary school in Shawnee County to win this award and the first time for any Auburn-Washburn school.

Congratulations to our staff, students, parents, and all patrons.
The last day of school will be May 24. This date was changed after the wall calendars were sent out last Fall. Visit our Calendar page to view the live calendars.

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Jay Shideler Elementary School is proud to announce that we held our Zaner-Bloser handwriting contest this March. All students in Congratulations to all our winners! grades 1-6 did their best writing on the contest form. The grade level winners went on to the state level contest. We are honored to announce that this year we have 3 state winners. Megan L., was announced as this year's Grand National Champion for grade 6!

Student Grade Category
Megan L. 6 Grand National Champion
Landon P. 3 State Winner
Wilder W. 5 State Winner
Ty S. 1 Grade Level Winner
Luke R. 2 Grade Level Winner
Lauren P. 4 Grade Level Winner

Click here to learn more (PDF)
Summer Enrichment
Students! Are you looking for something to do this summer? Want to make the most of each day while having some fun? Then grab a parent or guardian and check out our Summer Enrichment programs. We have something for all grade levels from science to art to driving. Use the link below to see what's available for your grade level.

Summer Enrichment Programs

Due to a lack of enrollment the Summer Enrichment Programs for the middle school level have been cancelled.

If you have questions please e-mail Brian Soderberg at or Sheri Poore at or call 339.4300.
Summer Sports Camps
Students have the opportunity to improve their skills by attending the 2012 summer sports camps. Check back often as more camps are posted.

Summer Sports Camps
For Breakfast/Lunch menus visit the district Child Nutrition page.

Breakfast/Lunch Menus
HealthierUS - Bronze
On December 2, Jay Shideler Elementary School was awarded the Bronze Award in recognition of the school's proactive approach to helping our students lead healthier lives.
Jay Shideler now has a subscription to TumbleBookLibrary. TumbleBooks offers a variety of online story books, non-fiction books and activities for children. Please take a moment to visit their site by clicking on the link below.
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Address
Jay Shideler Elementary
4948 SW Wanamaker
Topeka, KS 66610

Phone
785.339.4600

Fax
785.339.4625

Principal
Jeff Freeman