About Us

Welcome to Highland Park Central Elementary School – Home of the Scotties!

At Highland Park Central Elementary School, we partner with students, their families, and the community to establish a family-like setting. A positive mindset and inclusive environment allow us to work together to help students meet their goals. As a CI3T (Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-Tiered) school, we are committed to meeting students where they are-academically, socially, and behaviorally-to help them grow and succeed.

Here, we stand by our mission: At HPC, we build upon our past, grow in the present, and lead into the future.

Whether you're a returning family or new to HPC, we are delighted to have you as part of our school community. We look forward to a successful year of growth, connection, and learning together!

Mrs. Janna Abernathy, Principal
Ms. Tanay Forsberg, Assistant Principal

Engage students in the highest quality of learning • Prepare students for responsible, productive citizenship • Inspire excellence for a lifetime

We Support Equal Opportunities

The Topeka Public Schools, Unified School District No. 501 is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. No person shall, on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin or ancestry be denied lawful access to any appropriate educational service, program, or activity provided by the school district. For students, the Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 compliance coordinator is the General Counsel for the district. For employment, the EEO/AA and Title VII compliance officer is the general director of human resources. Compliance coordinators may be contacted at 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, KS 66611-1294, (785) 295-3000. The clerk of the Board of Education has been designated to receive and redirect or handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, regulations, and procedures. The clerk may be contacted by calling (785) 295-3059 or by writing to 624 S.W. 24th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66611-1294.