Todd W. Haag, the 56-year-old principal of Jardine Middle School, faces multiple felony charges related to alleged child sex crimes, WIBW reported.
The principal of Jardine Middle School in Topeka, Kansas, Todd W. Haag, 56, was arrested for suspected child sex crimes on November 5, 2026, at the school by Topeka Police following a recent investigation and booked on charges including aggravated criminal sodomy, sexual… https://t.co/Bvx7GYxFXz
Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay announced on November 9 that charges have been filed against Haag. These charges involve one alleged victim, according to the district attorney.
Haag remains in the custody of the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. He is being held on a $1 million bond.
The legal proceedings against Haag involve several serious counts. According to WIBW, the charges include aggravated criminal sodomy involving a child under 14, which is classified as an off-grid person felony. He also faces a charge of sexual exploitation of a child involving a child under 14, another off-grid person felony.
Additional charges were noted by WTHITV and WNDU, which reported that Haag is also facing counts of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child and electronic solicitation. WIBW identified the indecent solicitation charge as a severity level 5 person felony.
The arrests took place on Thursday, November 5. Topeka Police Department officers took Haag into custody at Jardine Middle School, as reported by both WIBW and WTHITV.
USD 501 has taken steps to manage the leadership of the middle school following the arrest. The district sent a letter to staff and families on Thursday to address the situation.
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“We know this information is concerning; please be assured that the district is working closely with law enforcement and we will have district staff on site in support of students and staff,” USD 501 said in a statement reported by WIBW, WTHITV, and WNDU.
The district confirmed that Haag is currently on administrative leave. Officials stated they are cooperating fully with law enforcement investigators.
To manage the campus during the investigation, the district has appointed interim leadership. Mrs. Angela Pomeroy, who previously opened Jardine Elementary, and Mrs. Soderlund, a former teacher and administrator, will lead the Jardine campus.
Haag’s professional history within the district is extensive. According to his biography on the Jardine website, he has worked in education for 30 years. His career has included service at Williams, Jardine, and Scott Dual Language within the Topeka Public Schools system.
The Topeka Police Department has encouraged anyone with information relevant to the ongoing investigation to contact them directly.
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