WELCOME TO TURNER high SCHOOL
Turner High School, founded in 1916, is located in southern Wyandotte County within the city of Kansas City, Kansas. With approximately 1,100 students in grades 9-12, Turner High School competes in the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Class 5A and are know state-wide as the Turner Golden Bears. Turner High School offers many academic and athletic co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for student involvement.
Mission Statement
Empower students to be self-motivated, responsible learners within a diverse and digital society.
Vision
Utilizing community and family strengths and a highly qualified staff, we will implement a rigorous curriculum which includes technological competencies, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and the acceptance of others while using instructional strategies that promote creativity and collaboration.
We believe all students should:
- Value the opportunity to learn and apply new knowledge.
- Understand education and learning are life-long processes.
- Expect to achieve academic excellence in a challenging curriculum utilizing real world applications and technology.
- Contribute to a positive and save educational environment.
- Explore diverse interests and opportunities that promote college and career readiness.
- Respect oneself and others in personal, professional and digital interactions.
- Develop into independent thinkers, citizens and leaders.
mark farrar, principal
Mark Farrar is the Principal at Turner High School. Mark earned his Bachelor's Degree from Emporia State University and a Masters in School Leadership from Baker University. Before coming to Turner he worked both as a teacher and administrator. Mark looks forward to seeing these Golden Bears thrive and grow through the various opportunities available at Turner High School.
Email: farrarm@turnerusd202.org
steve st. louis, ASSociate principal
Steve St. Louis is the Associate Principal at Turner High School. Before coming to Turner, he was a Director of Special Education in North Kansas City and a building principal for 15 years prior to that. He is a University of Missouri-Columbia grad with a degree in Special Education. He earned his Master's and Ed Specialist degrees in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Email: stlouiss@turnerusd202.org
Dr. ALEX supple, Athletic Director
Dr. Alex Supple is the Athletic Director at Turner High School. Alex completed her Educational Doctorate through University of Kansas, her Master of Arts in School Leadership at Benedictine College, and her Bachelor of English minoring in Secondary Education and Philosophy through University of Saint Mary. She previously worked as an ELA teacher and coach, as well as an Assistant Principal at Turner High School.
Email: supplea@turnerusd202.org
Kasey Sanders, Assistant Principal
Kasey Sanders is an Assistant Principal at Turner High School. After graduating from Kansas State University, she found a passion for teaching students with special needs. Most recently, she held a role as Special Education Coordinator. When asked what made her interested in the Turner High School Assistant Principal role, Sanders shared that she felt the core values and beliefs of the district aligned with her own. She believes that every student should have access to a high quality education, and she saw how the community pride and dedicated staff lay the foundations for high expectations and student achievement.
Email: sandersk@turnerusd202.org
CONTACT US
Turner High School
2211 S. 55th St.
Kansas City, KS 66106
Reception Office:
(913)288 - 3300
Guidance Office:
(913)288 - 3320
Attendance Office:
(913)288 - 3350
THSattendance@turnerusd202.org
Athletic Office:
(913)288 - 3380
Nurse's Office:
(913)288 - 3310
Main Fax:
(913)288-3301
School Hours
7:20am - 2:20pm
Office Hours
6:30am - 3:00pm