Washburn Rural High School, USD 437

Hayden High School, private

Highland Park High School, USD 501

Rossville Jr-Sr High School,  USD 321

Seaman High School, USD 345

Shawnee Heights High School, USD 450

Silver Lake High School, USD 372

Topeka High School, USD 501 Topeka High Newspaper

Topeka West High School, USD 501

Learn how to stay safe while using email, chat rooms, bulletin boards and instant messaging.

NSTeens.org
This fun site uses comics and videos to explain how to use the internet safely and avoid cyber-bullies and predators.

2smrt4u
A place for girls to hang out and learn about Internet safety. We have lots of great information and advice that will empower you with the tools you need to protect yourself when using email, blogs, chat, instant messaging and more.

Net Safe Kansas
This new website was created by the Kansas Attorney General's Cyber Crime Unit to help increase awareness and education about internet crime.  Net Safe Kansas is part of Attorney General Steve Six's ongoing effort to prevent online crime in Kansas.

Common Sense Media
A trusted source for family friendly reviews of movies, TV, games, music and websites.

Net Family News
A nonprofit public service providing a forum and "kid-tech news" for parents and educators in more than 50 countries.

NetSmartz Workshop
An interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The goal of the NetSmartz Workshop is to extend the safety awareness of children to prevent victimization and increase self-confidence whenever they go online.

Safe Kids
The Online Safety Quiz is your chance to show that you know how to be a safe Internet surfer.

Wired Kids
WiredKids is more than just a website. It's a fun place where children, teens and even parents and teachers can learn about online safety and privacy. They can even join our safety programs and chat under the watchful eyes of our WiredPatrol moderators.

Book-A-Minute Classics
Literary classics don't ring your bell? Do you find even the Cliff's Notes too long and boring? This is the site for you. Read the condensed classics of Dickens, Shakespeare, Austen, and many more in one minute!

How Stuff Works
The lowdown on the workings of everything from refrigerators to cell phones to cookies to car engines.

Dvolver's Moviemaker
Create mini-movies and send them to your friends. You could be the next Spielberg! The next Scorsese!

Runescape
This game is very popular with locals. Those limeys in England have made it possible to play this nifty game for FREE.

I Am Bored
This site is founded on the theory that people will get so incredibilly bored as to type things like "I'm Bored" into their search engines just to see what happens. This is a list of sites we think will help to cure your boredom. New content is added all the time, so check back often.

Pandora.com
Imagine a radio station that only plays music that you love. Choose a song or artist and Pandora will pick others that have musical similarities to your choice. You can give songs a thumbs up or down and soon you'll discover a ton of new favorites.

How many times can I say, "games!"??

Coffee Break Arcade

Miniclip

Game Node

AddictingGames

Hmmm, I guess four times.

Albino Blacksheep
Here is a flowchart to explain this website:

HearYouth
Resources for Topeka teens on issues like mental health, physical safety, family problems, and much more.

TheSafeSpace.org
Domestic violence is a serious problem, and it’s not just an adult problem. Teens experience abuse in their relationships, too. This website is a comprehensive resource to learn about dating violence.

Girls, Inc.
Girls Incorporated is a national nonprofit youth organization dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Go Ask Alice!
Go Ask Alice! is the health question and answer Internet resource produced by the Alice! Health Promotion Program at Columbia University— a division of Health Services at Columbia.  Everything you need to know is here.

Reach Out
Reach Out is an information and support service to help teens and young adults facing tough times and struggling with mental health issues. All content is written by teens and young adults, for teens and young adults, to meet them where they are, and help them recognize their own strengths and use those strengths to overcome their difficulties and/or seek help if necessary.

itsyoursexlife.com
What you don't know about sex can hurt you, so you'll want to get the facts - and fast. Whether or not you're currently having sex with someone, you probably have lots of questions about how to protect yourself and your partner.  Here you will find reliable information about decision making.

Gurl.com
An online community committed to discussing issues that affect the lives of girls age 13 and up in a nonjudgmental, personal way. Through honest writing, visuals and liberal use of humor, we try to give girls a new way of looking at subjects that are crucial to their lives.   

TeensHealth
A safe, private place for teens who need honest, accurate information and advice about health, emotions, and life. TeensHealth is accessible 24 hours a day so you can get the doctor-approved information you need to make educated decisions — or help a friend who needs advice.

MySistahs
A Web site created by and for young women of color to provide information and offer support on sexual and reproductive health issues through education and advocacy.

Connexions
A service for young people discussing careers, money, housing, and much more.
(This is a website located in England and may not be applicable in the United States)

TeenGrowth
Board certified physicians answer teens' questions about physical, mental, and emotional health.

Get face to face help from homework coaches in the Youth Services section of the public library.  The homework coaches are there Monday through Thursday from 4:00-8:00 pm and on Sunday from 2:00-6:00 pm.  Bring your assignments from school with you.  Call 785-580-4565 for more information.

Useful Sites

Homework Kansas
Students can connect to online tutors seven days a week, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The service is available in Spanish, Sunday through Thursday, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Help is available in Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.

American History
Choose this link for American History resources for the scholar, student, teacher, and librarian in universities and secondary schools.

Dictionary.com
This is an online dictionary, thesaurus, and much, much more! Check out the Word of the Day page to expand your erudite vocabulary.

Freerice.com
FreeRice is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Program.  They have quiz questions on a variety of subjects and ten grains of rice is donated to a person in need for each correct answer that you get.  Grow your brain and help end world hunger at the same time. That's smart!

High School Ace
Truly a hub of lots of school subjects with some fun things thrown in.

Homeworkspot
Broken down into elementary, middle, and high school help. Multiple sites with multiple links.

Shmoop
Shmoop will make you a better lover (of literature, history, life). See many sides to the argument. Find your writing groove. Understand how lit and history are relevant today. They want to show your brain a good time.

KnowPlay?
Simplify your life with this handy-dandy site. Access an online dictionary, thesaurus, encyclopeia, rhyming dictionary, and CIA Fact Book all on one site, not to mention the quotation, acronym, and artist searches.

SIRS Discoverer Deluxe
Designed to develop research, reading, writing, language and computer skills while making learning fun and intuitive for the young researcher.

Sparknotes
Sparky notes on every subject to help you with your homework.

State Geography
Choose this link for social studies resources for the scholar, student, teacher, and librarian in universities and secondary schools.