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McClure Elementary

History: James A. McClure Elementary was named for a prominent Topekan who distinguished himself in many ways. Professionally, he was a practicing attorney and a Shawnee County District Court Judge. For twelve years, from 1929 to 1941, he served as a member of the Topeka Board of Education. He was an instructor at Washburn University School of Law for several years.

Past Principals: Bill Horn, Gary Scoggins, Dr. Candy Deay-Barridge, Nancy Hedstrom, Dr. Jennifer Gordon

The mission of McClure is to prepare all students academically and socially to be effective citizens in a culturally diverse society.

Character Counts at McClure

International Character Day - Skype Event

Dr. Lloyd Hackley

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.

McClure Elementary School

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