Topanga Elementary Charter School

Established 1953

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About Us

Topanga's Hidden Gem

Topanga Elementary Charter School is a small, high-performing elementary school, offering a well-rounded education strongly focused on the arts and environmental science. Learn more about what makes TECS a unique community school, located in a natural mountain setting, within an urban public school system.

Our Mission
Our Vision

Our Mission

We are an elementary school located in a natural mountain setting within an urban public school system. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and create a lifelong love of learning in our students — respecting their individuality while fostering a respect for the community, the environment, and the relationship between parents and educators that makes Topanga Elementary Charter School unique.

Principal with students

Our Vision

We are a community of staff, parents, students, community members and business people committed to working together to develop life-long learners who value themselves, contribute to their community, and succeed in a changing world.

News & Announcements

TECS HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL 2026

A ghoulish and groovy time awaits at the TOPANGA MONSTER MASH Halloween Carnival 2026!
There's something for every witch, wolf, and goblin at this family-friendly event. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALL AGES! GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!!

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26-27 School Year Calendar

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Calendar

School Events
District Events

Oct 1

27-28 Choices Application Opens

Oct 6

27-28 Choices Application Closes

Oct 13

Charter Committee Meetings

Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Oct 13

TEP Board Meeting

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM

Oct 14

Picture Day

Oct 20

LSLC Meeting

Time: 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Oct 26

MISIS Period 1 Grade Entry Window

Oct 27

MISIS Period 1 Grade Entry Window

Oct 28

MISIS Period 1 Grade Entry Window

Oct 29

MISIS Period 1 Grade Entry Window

Sep 26

Region North Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (VOCES) 9171 Telfair Ave Sun Valley, CA 91352

Oct 1

Region East Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 7 PM

Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/84602735565

Oct 1

Region South Virtual Choices School Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/81127472673

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 10

Region East Choices School Fair

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Esteban Torres HS 4211 Dozier St Los Angeles, CA 90063

Oct 13

Region South Choices School Fair

Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Gardena High School 1301 W. 182nd St. Gardena, CA 90248

Oct 13

Region West Virtual Choices Fair

Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83201553181

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM

Location: TBD

Oct 31

Household Income Form Deadline

Time: 12 PM

Nov 11

Veterans' Day

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