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Boundary Focus Group helps develop recommendation
The Superintendent Boundary Focus Group met for the last time to analyze the latest supposals that could become part of the recommendation given to the Board of Education. Read more...
Community feedback on boundaries compiled into a report
Community feedback on Boundary Supposal 3 has been compiled into a report for the BOE and the Superintendent’s Focus Group to consider as they make decisions about boundary changes. Read more...
Education EDGE receives donation from BlackTop Nationals
Education EDGE programs that support teachers and students will benefit thanks to a donation from car enthusiasts. Read more...
Chisholm Trail addition will help address student needs
The Board of Education approved the start of a new addition to Chisholm Trail Elementary as part of the school’s bond issue project. Read more...
BOE tours new northeast area schools
Board of Education members and district administrators toured the new schools currently under construction in the northeast area. Read more...
Washington teacher receives Kansas Horizon Award
Eunice Perez, kindergarten teacher at Washington Elementary, is the recipient of the 2012 Kansas Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education. Read more...
Twenty-seven students recognized during 99% Awards
Twenty-seven students were recognized by the Board of Education during the 99% Awards ceremony for the second quarter on January 9. Read more...
Allison students will soon enjoy new music suite
The Board of Education approved the start of construction of new music suite at Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School. Read more...
Superintendent Focus Group sees more boundary supposals
The Superintendent Boundary Focus Group analyzed revised supposals for possible boundary changes for elementary, middle and high schools on January 5. Read more...
New Spaght opens its doors to students
Students at Spaght Multimedia Magnet Elementary are attending school in their brand-new building now that construction is complete. Read more...
Apply for magnet schools online
Parents can apply online for magnet schools until March 14. Parents can access the online magnet application on the Magnet Programs' Web site. For more information, click here.
McLean students donate toys to the Humane Society
First-grade students at McLean Science and Technology Magnet made sure their furry friends had toys during the holidays. Read more...
Curtis Middle School receives Red Carpet Award for service
Curtis Middle School received the Fall 2011 Red Carpet Award for Excellent Customer Service, presented by the Parent and Community Support Office. Read more...
Superintendent Focus Group sees more boundary supposals
The Superintendent Boundary Focus Group analyzed the first supposal for possible boundary changes for middle and high schools, along with a revised supposal for elementary schools. Read more...
Two teachers receive National Board Certification
Deann Nelson, math teacher at Truesdell Middle School and Raj Narayan Sharma, interrelated teacher at South High School, have earned the profession's top honor of National Board Certification. Read more...
Bostic, Pleasant Valley Middle help Toys for Tots
Students at Bostic Traditional Magnet and Pleasant Valley Middle School helped make sure children in our community had toys for Christmas by donating to Toys for Tots. Read more...
Spaght students have reason to smile
Students at Spaght Multimedia Magnet have a reason to smile because of the volunteer efforts of one of the school’s partners. Read more...
Colvin and Jardine receive gifts from business partners
Several business partners helped make sure students at Colvin and Jardine have happy holidays. Read more…
Fall Good Apple Award recipients recognized
More than 346 employees, volunteers and partners, representing 72 schools, support centers and businesses were recognized for receiving the Good Apple Award. Read more...
Wichita Public Schools and Wichita Chamber announce partnership
The Wichita Public Schools and the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce are working together to look for ways to find efficiencies in the district’s business operations. Read more...
Gordon Parks celebrates IB PYP authorization
Gordon Parks Academy celebrated the school’s authorization as an International Baccalaureate World School Primary Years Programme. The only school in Kansas with the distinction. Read more...
Robinson student places second in essay contest
Armaan Ahmed, seventh-grade student at Robinson Middle School, was surprised at school for receiving second place for the 2011 Learning Quest essay contest. Read more...
North to start bond improvements in December
The Board of Education approved the start of construction for a new addition at North High School. Read more...
Parent Talk: Volunteer opportunities in the Wichita Public Schools
WPS-TV’s Parent Talk, with host Kim Burkhalter, talks with Debi Corrigan from the Volunteer/Partner Support Office on how to be a volunteer or mentor in our schools and developing school/business partnerships. Click here to watch.
Students and employees raise thousands for the United Way
Wichita Public Schools' employees and students continue to give generously to the United Way. Read more...
District collects thousands for Turkey Drive
Thanks to all who supported the United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive. This year, the district helped collect 3,663 turkeys, more than $12,000 in monetary donations and thousands of canned goods. Read more...
Isely celebrates its brand-new school
Students and staff at Isely Traditional Magnet celebrated the end of their bond construction project during an open house on November 17. Read more...
Cargill Cares donates $20,000 for health program
Seven thousand first- and fourth-grade students across the district will receive enhancements to their health education programs with a $20,000 gift from Cargil Cares. Read more...
Robinson orchestra directed by Symphony conductor
Robinson Middle School orchestra students had the opportunity to practice under the direction of Maestro Daniel Hege of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Read more...
Superintendent Boundary Focus Group works on elementary supposal
The Superintendent Boundary Focus Group analyzed the first “supposal” for possible boundary changes for elementary schools. Read more...
Schools receiving Standard of Excellence recognized
Forty-five schools were recognized by the Board of Education for receiving 164 Standard of Excellence Awards from the Kansas State Department of Education. Read more...
WPS-TV's Tech Focus for November
In this month's Tech Focus, learn about the new Everyday Math Online, see how L'Ouverture students use technology and Oreos to gather data, learn about document cameras, Fusion blogs, and more! Click here to watch...
Chisholm Life Skills try different jobs at SSC
Chisholm Life Skills Center and the district’s School Service Center have teamed up to give special needs students real-world working experiences. Read more...
Schools honor veterans for their service
Schools across the district took time to honor the men and women who have served our country by hosting different Veterans Day activities. Read more...
Parent Talk: Helping children of military families
WPS-TV’s Parent Talk, with host Kim Burkhalter, shares resources that help military families cope with transitions and how schools can support students in military families. Click here to watch.
Jardine science teacher receives $500 scholarship
Brenda Kuhns, science teacher at Jardine Technology Magnet, was awarded the Wendell G. Mohling Foundation Scholarship for 2011. Read more...
Choices Fair date changed to March 1, 2012
The Wichita Public Schools’ Choices Fair date has changed to Thursday, March 1, 2012, 5 – 8 p.m., at Century II Exhibition Hall to allow parents to learn about school boundary changes in addition to the district’s many educational options. Read more...
Northwest boys win 6A state soccer championship
Northwest High School’s boys soccer team won the 6A State Championship with a 1-0 victory over Olathe South. Read more...
Wilbur P.E. teacher recognized by Governor Brownback
Carri Flores, P.E. teacher at Wilbur Middle School, was recognized by Governor Sam Brownback for being named Kansas’ Fuel Up to Play 60 2011 Program Advisor of the Year. Read more...
Gordon Parks and McCollom students exchange bats
Second-grade students at Gordon Parks Academy and McCollom Elementary got into the Halloween spirit with a bat exchange. Read more...
Barry Sanders honored at North High
Barry Sanders, North High School graduate and former Detroit Lions running back, was recognized as a Hometown Hall of Famer by the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Allstate Insurance Company. Read more...
Spirit gives Arts Partners $15,000 grant for STEM support
Arts Partners received a $15,000 grant Spirit AeroSystems for innovative arts programming supporting math and science at Jardine, Coleman, Mueller and Linwood. Read more...
New bond projects to begin at McCollom and South
Bond issue projects at McCollom Elementary and South High School will start construction in November. Read more...
Superintendent Focus Group begins work on boundary process
Superintendent John Allison engaged his Superintendent Focus Group for the first time on October 20 to start discussions on the boundary change process. Read more...
Cleaveland dedicates playground donated by Lowe’s
Students and staff at Cleaveland Traditional Magnet had a special dedication to thank Lowe’s Home Improvement stores for donating and installing brand-new playground equipment at their school. Read more...
Twenty-eight students recognized during 99% Awards
Twenty-eight middle and high school students were recognized by the Board of Education during the 99% Awards ceremony for the first quarter on October 17. Read more...
New Isely Traditional Magnet opens its doors to students
The school year may already be underway, but students at Isely Traditional Magnet had another first day of school on October 17. They attended school in their brand-new building for the first time. Read more...
Heights staff sings praises for its new fine arts wing
Students and staff at Heights High School have more room to move after the completion of the school’s new fine arts wing. Read more...
Wichita schools receive 164 Standard of Excellence Awards
The Wichita Public Schools received 164 Standard of Excellence Awards in reading, math and/or science by the Kansas State Department of Education. Read more...
Six schools receive Challenge Awards
Clark, Colvin, Dodge, Woodland, Horace Mann and Metro-Meridian received Challenge Awards from the Confidence in Public Education Task Force. Read more...
BOE hears report on boundary guiding principles
The BOE learned about the guiding principles for the boundary change process and what is factored into making those changes as the district plans to open five new schools in the fall. Read more...
Elementary students get a taste of fruits and vegetables
A new grant allows students at Caldwell, College Hill, Enterprise, Franklin, McLean, OK and Stanley Elementary Schools to try different fruits and vegetables. Read more…
Superintendent asks students about school boundary changes
Superintendent John Allison met with more than 100 high school students from across the district and asked for their opinions on future school boundary changes. Read more...
Parent Talk: McKinney-Vento Homeless Program
WPS-TV’s Parent Talk, with host Kim Burkhalter, tells you more about how the McKinney-Vento Homeless Program helps families who find themselves homeless, either short-term or long-term, and what services are available to students. Click to watch.
Adams and Curtis teachers had their Day Made Better
Marianne Olson, fifth-grade teacher at Adams Elementary, and Claudio Flores, math teacher at Curtis Middle School, were selected for “A Day Made Better” by OfficeMax. Read more...
Community gives feedback on boundary change process
Community members provided feedback on what they want considered as the district goes through the process of changing school boundaries. Read more...
East student named National Achievement semifinalist
Derek Standlee, senior at East High School, is a semifinalist for the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Read more...
Woodman Elementary celebrates bond project completion
Students and parents at Woodman Elementary helped celebrate the completion of the school’s bond issue project. Read more...
New East High pool has ceremonial jump in
East High swimmers got all wet to celebrate the completion of the school’s new swimming pool, which is part of the school’s bond issue improvements. Read more...
Three more schools will receive bond improvements soon
The BOE approved the bond issue projects for Allen, Enterprise and Price-Harris Elementary Schools. Read more...
Wichita’s enrollment is 50,103 – up by 70 students
The Wichita Public Schools 2011-2012 enrollment 50,103 students, up by 70 students from last year. Read more...
Liz Roberts named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist
Liz Roberts, language arts, AVID and Future Educators teacher at North High School, has been named a finalist for 2011 Kansas Teacher of the Year Award. Read more...
Pleasant Valley student has surprise homecoming in class
Joshua Clark, student at Pleasant Valley Elementary, received surprise visit at school – his father coming home from Afghanistan. Read more...
Mueller students earn chances to eat in lunch cockpit
Mueller students can earn a chance to eat at a special place, thanks to a donation from the Aviation Industry Community Partners. Read more...
Ten students named National Merit semi-finalists
The National Merit Scholarship Program has named ten semi-finalists – seven attend East High School, two attend Northeast Magnet High School and one attends Northwest High School. Read more...
Benton to start construction on new additions
Bond construction work will soon begin at Benton Elementary, which includes a storm shelter, new classrooms and other renovations. Read more...
Tech Focus 2011-12 premiere episode on WPS-TV
Watch Lego robotics teams at McLean and Cloud and 5th graders at L'Ouverture using technology while studying tall tales and fairy tales. Plus quick tech tips to help teachers in the classroom. Watch here…
AVID program expands to the elementary level
The popular AVID program that serves middle and high school students is being piloted at the elementary level this year. Read more...
Mueller students help launch Project DREAM
Students at Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet helped kick off its enhanced magnet theme during the Project DREAM kick-off. Read more...
Stucky and Jackson celebrate end of bond construction
Stucky Middle School and Jackson Elementary School hosted celebrations to mark the end of the construction of their bond projects. Read more...
Machines give high school students another lunch option
High school students who may not have time to stand in the lunch line have a new option with vending machines that dispense healthy meals. Read more...
Opening of new schools will lead to boundary changes
The Wichita Board of Education began its first of many discussions about school boundary changes that will happen this school year. Read more...
Cessna and White bond improvements will begin soon
Construction will soon begin at Cessna and White Elementary Schools after the Board of Education approved their projects. Read more...
Mayor Carl Brewer tours Southeast High School
Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer toured Southeast High School to see how the district prepares its students for college and the workforce. Read more...
Harry Street and Stanley celebrate bond completion
Harry Street and Stanley Elementary schools celebrated the completion of their bond issue additions. Read more...
New school year, new school for Dodge Literacy Magnet
Students at Dodge Literacy Magnet began a new school year in a brand-new building. Dodge was the first new school built with the $370 million bond issue passed in November 2008. Read more...
United Teachers of Wichita ratifies 2011-2012 contract
Members of the United Teachers of Wichita voted to ratify the proposed 2011-12 contract by 82 percent. Read more...
Help Robinson’s Orchestra win $50,000 for Chicago performance
Your vote can help Robinson’s Orchestra win $50,000 to pay for their trip to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago from Pepsi’s Refresh Everything. Read more...
Number of Wichita schools attaining AYP nearly doubled
Sixty Wichita Public Schools met targets in both reading in math in 2011, 20 additional schools met AYP targets in either reading or math. Read more...
School Supply Landslide taking donations
The School Supply Landslide offers qualified families and students the necessary school supplies to begin the school year. Read more...
BOE adopts 2011-12 budget
The Board of Education adopted the 2011-12 budget during its August 8 meeting which includes $27.7 million in cuts. Read more...
School buses undergo safety inspections
More than 500 school buses were inspected to make sure they are ready to transport students when school begins. Read more...
J. Means named district’s Athletics Director
The Wichita Public Schools announces J. Means, formerly Athletics Director for Northwest High School, has been named Athletics Director for the Wichita Public Schools. Read more...
College Hill's lemonade stand receives huge donation
George Holland of Holland Paving presented College Hill's summer program a $10,000 donation to their school supply drive for students in Joplin, MO. Read more...
New additions approved for Griffith and Kensler
Griffith and Kensler Elementary Schools will soon see construction begin on their bond issue projects. Read more...
Top Leadership Positions Announced
Superintendent John Allison announces the final slate of district leadership changes scheduled to occur before the start of the 2011-12 school year. Read more...
Tax Rate Will Remain Flat in 2011-12
Superintendent Allison recommends using $6.8 million in fund balances to support 2011-12 budget, keep local property tax rate flat. Read more...
SEIU Ratifies Contract
Members of the Service Employees International Union, Local 513, voted to accept the 2011-12 contract with 87-percent of members approving the agreement. Read more...
5 Schools Given the Green Light for Bond Construction
Three elementary schools and two middle schools will receive FEMA safe rooms as part of bond issue improvements. Read more...
BOE Elects 2011-12 Officers
Betty Arnold was elected unanimously to serve as BOE President during 2011-12 term, Connie Dietz will serve as vice president. Read more...
East students placed tops in Forensics tournament
East High School students Lucy Orsi and Kelly Redler finished 11th in the nation in Policy Debate at the 2011 National Forensics League National Tournament. Read more...
District appoints two leadership positions
Denise Wren is Chief Operating Officer and Bill Faflick is Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools. Read more…
Wichita Public Schools using Facebook and Twitter
The Wichita Public Schools is using Facebook and Twitter as additional resources to communicate with parents and the community. Read more…
College Hill's summer program helps out students in Joplin
College Hill’s summer program raised more than $3,000 to support students in Joplin. Read more…
Gordon Parks named IB World School Primary Years Programme
Gordon Parks Academy has been authorized as an International Baccalaureate® World School Primary Years Programme. Read more...
Superintendent recommends to add back $2.6 million
Superintendent John Allison presented recommendations to add $2.6 million back into the budget during the June 20 Board of Education meeting. Read more...
Chisholm Life Skills to get improvements from Lowe’s
Chisholm Life Skills Center will receive new building improvements to support its programs, thanks to a grant from Lowe’s. Read more...
BOE reaches tentative contract agreements with UTW and SEIU
The Wichita Board of Education has reached tentative one-year agreements with United Teachers of Wichita and with the Service Employees International Union. Read more...
Principal and Assistant Principal changes for 2011-2012
Principal and assistant principal changes for the 2011-2012 school year at the elementary, middle, high and special school level. Read more...
Anderson to get new additions with bond improvements
The Board of Education approved a contract to start construction for Anderson Elementary’s bond improvements. Read more...
Crews move items from old Dodge to new Dodge
Crews are moving items as the brand-new Dodge Literacy Magnet gets ready to open to students in August. Read more...
Board Of Education reviews budget cut proposals
The Wichita Board of Education discussed the budget cut proposals and $2.6 million to add back into the budget during its June 6 meeting. Read more...
Students selected for All City teams
Several high school athletes have been selected for the All City Baseball, Softball and Girls Soccer teams. Read more...
Irving students earn bikes for reading 1,000,000 words
Fifteen students at Irving Elementary earned a brand-new bike for reaching a big reading goal. Read more...
Park students unveil stained glass windows
Fifth-grade students at Park Elementary unveiled the stained glass mosaic windows that they made in Ellen Hubenett’s art class. Read more...
Levy students participate in first science fair
Students at Levy Special Education Center participated in the school’s first science fair. Read more...
Another school year comes to an end
Students and staff celebrate all the hard work they have done as the 2010 – 11 school year comes to an end. Read more...
Video showcases accomplishments of the year
Watch the many major accomplishments that were realized by the Wichita Public Schools this past year. Read more...
Speak Up program now in elementary schools
To ensure the safety of students and staff, the district’s Speak Up program has expanded to the elementary schools. Read more...
South teaches science to Enterprise and Lewis students
Teachers and students at South High School hosted a Science Field Day for two of its feeder elementary schools, Enterprise and Lewis. Read more...
Adams recognized for teaching financial literacy
Adams Elementary was honored by the Kansas Council on Economic Education for helping students learn more about money. Read more...
Mayberry students remember a friend
Students and staff at Mayberry dedicated a tree and a plaque in memory of student Miguel Andrade. Read more...
Price-Harris students honor memory of family
Students and staff at Price-Harris remembered the lives of three family members during a special ceremony. Read more...
Curtis students create wacky contraptions
Curtis Middle School showed off their creative thinking skills by making wacky contraptions. Read more...
South High JROTC cadets compete in nationals
JROTC cadets from South High School competed in the National Drill Team Championships in Daytona, Florida. Read more...
Education EDGE gifts given to schools and programs
This year, the Education EDGE gave $92,517 in total gifts in classroom mini-grants and to athletics and fine arts. Read more...
BOE celebrates scholarship recipients
The Board of Education celebrated the accomplishments of 65 seniors for being some of the top scholarship recipients. Read more...
Superintendent Allison announces proposed Phase 3 budget cuts
Superintendent John Allison presented to the Board of Education Phase 3 budget cuts during the BOE’s May 9 meeting. Read more...
PVMS students escort WWII Veterans to memorial
Twelve students helped escort World War II veterans around Washington, DC as part of an Honor Flight. Read more...
Employees honored for years of service
The Wichita Public Schools honored its retirees and long time employees during a special banquet held on May 3. Read more...
Wilbur students dance in Let’s Move! Flash Workout
Students at Wilbur Middle School participated in a simultaneous nation-wide workout on May 3. Read more...
Stucky’s rocket teams heading to national competition
Two rocket teams from Stucky Middle School will compete in the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) National Finals outside Washington, D.C. Read more...
2011-2012 Parent Teacher calendar approved
The Board of Education approved the 2011-2012 Parent-Teacher school calendar. The first day of school for all students is August 17. Read more...
Franklin and Jefferson projects to begin
Franklin and Jefferson Elementary Schools will have construction start on their classroom additions as part of the $370 million bond issue. Read more...
Spring Good Apple recipients recognized
Around 258 employees, volunteers and partners were recognized for receiving the Good Apple Award. Read more...
Superintendent Allison outlines cuts to Title I Schools
There will be fewer Title I schools next year and reduced funding to the remaining Title I schools as part of Phase 3 budget cuts. Read more...
Dodge teacher receives KNEA Excellence Award
Kim Morrissey, P.E. teacher at Dodge Literacy Magnet, received the KNEA Teaching Excellence Award. Read more...
Twenty-eight students recognized during 99% Awards
Twenty-eight students were recognized for doing the right thing during the 99% Awards ceremony. Read more...
High school students make anti-bullying video
High school students are teaching others about the dangers of bullying by creating a video to be shown to their peers. Read more...
Hadley to receive new cafeteria and gymnasium
Bond issue improvements to Hadley Middle School were approved during the Board of Education meeting April 11. Read more...
District announces proposed Phase 2 budget cuts
Superintendent John Allison shared the details of the Phase 2 budget cuts that will be discussed on the April 11 Board of Education meeting. Read more...
Colleen Fulford honored for Excellence in Public Service
Colleen Fulford, Clinical Behavioral Specialist at West High School, is the recipient of the 2011 Excellence in Public Service Award. Read more...
District offers early retirement incentives for certain staff
The Wichita Public Schools is offering a one-time early retirement incentive for certain eligible employees to minimize the impact of school-based cuts. Read more...
Student BOE candidate forum – straw poll results released
Results are released from the straw poll conducted during the student-led Board of Education candidate forum on March 30. Read more...
Parents and community provide input on future of education
More than 400 people came to share their input on the future of public education in Kansas during BOE Night Out on April 4 at Southeast High School. Read more...
South math teacher receives Albert Pike Award
Carla VanCleave, math teacher at South High School, received the 2011 Albert Pike Masonic Lodge Teacher of the Year award. Read more...
Earhart teacher receives surprise for his Shocker spirit
Bob Jackson, PE teacher at Earhart Environmental Magnet, received a surprise visit from WuShock before the NIT Championship game. Read more...
Mayberry choir students to perform at Lincoln Center
Twenty-four choir students from Mayberry will travel to New York City and perform at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center. Read more...
High school students hold BOE candidate forum
Nearly 100 students from every high school hosted a forum for Board of Education candidates who are running for office in District 3, District 4 and At-Large seats. Read more...
Superintendent and BOE discuss Phase 2 budget cuts
Superintendent John Allison and the Board of Education talked about Phase 2 budget cuts during the March 28 meeting, which includes eliminating positions. Read more...
Peterson will receive new classroom wing and shelter
Peterson Elementary School’s new bond issue addition will provide a multipurpose room and two music classrooms. Read more...
Seniors will have to make up for snow days
Seniors will attend school for additional days to make up for the time lost due to school weather cancellations. There will be no changes to the school calendar for students in grades PreK – 11. Read more...
Dodge teachers get a tour of their new school
Dodge Literacy Magnet teachers were able to get a peek at their new school, which will open to students in the fall. Read more...
East student receives McIlwaine Foundation Scholarship
Jared Jamis, senior at East High School, was surprised at school with the $40,000 Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation Scholarship. Read more...
Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized
The Wichita Public Schools' 2011 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients were recognized during the March 14 Board of Education meeting. Read more...
Wilbur to get new classroom and gym improvements
The Board of Education approved the bond improvement project at Wilbur Middle School during its March 14 meeting. Read more...
Heights boys and girls basketball win state championships
Heights’ boys and girls basketball teams won state titles during the 6A State Championships. Read more...
Budget Stakeholders look at suggestions for cuts
The Community Budget Stakeholder Committee reviewed employees' suggestions for cuts and provided feedback to Superintendent Allison on March 10. Read more...
Heights girls bowling team wins state championship
The Heights girls bowling team won its second straight 6A State Championship. Read more...
35 bond issue projects to proceed
Thirty-five schools will have their bond issue projects proceed as the Wichita Public Schools continues its “pause and study” with bond issue improvement projects. Read more...
Superintendent reveals more Phase 1 cuts
Superintendent John Allison recommends more budget cuts, including a furlough day for all employees except teachers and paras, and eliminating external leases. Read more...
Schools participate in Read Across America
Dr. Seuss characters took center stage across the district as schools celebrated Read Across America, which honors the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Read more...
Enterprise honored for helping adults earn diploma
Enterprise Elementary was honored for hosting a program that allows parents an opportunity to earn their high school diploma. Read more...
Heights High School named State Wrestling Champions
Heights High School’s Falcon wrestling team captured the 6A State Championship. Read more...
Nine schools to change bell times next year
Superintendent John Allison recommends nine schools change start and dismissal times next year to save an anticipated $450,000. Read more...
Twelve students named National Merit Scholarship finalists
Eight students from East and four students from Northwest have been named National Merit Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program. Read more...
District names Distinguished Classroom Teachers
The Wichita Public Schools has named the 2011 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories. Read more...
Wichita Public Schools recognized for being a healthy employer
The Wichita Public Schools was a recipient of the 2011 Healthiest Employers Awards by the Wichita Business Journal. Read more...
East team named Scholars Bowl State Champions
East High School won the 2011 6A Scholars Bowl State Championship. Read more...
District adds graduation credit for financial literacy and CTE
The Board of Education unanimously approved adding one additional credit to the high school graduation requirement. Read more...
Dodge named Distinguished Title I School
Dodge Literacy Magnet was recently recognized as a Distinguished Title I School by the National Title I Association. Read more...
Superintendent Allison engages Budget Stakeholders
Superintendent John Allison engaged the Community Stakeholder Budget Committee for the second time for more in-depth budget discussions. Read more...
PVM student wins national recognition for community service
Marleah Mullen, an eighth-grade student at Pleasant Valley Middle School, won the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Kansas. Read more...
Students receive Scholastic Art Awards
Several high school and middle school students were recognized with the 2011 Scholastic Art Awards. Read more...
North and Metro-Meridian honored in Wichita Family Magazine
North and Metro-Meridian High Schools are honored in the February issue of Wichita Family Magazine. Read more...
Superintendent Allison discusses budget process
Superintendent Allison outlines the budget process and recommendations, including "pause and study" on the bond issue. Read more...
Enterprise students create Kansas Search Stories
Enterprise Elementary students in Sheri Cook’s class are taking a high-tech approach to learning about Kansas’ history. Read more...
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spaght to celebrate brand-new school
Spaght Multimedia Magnet received a brand-new building for the school's bond issue project. The school is hosting a celebration on Thursday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. for parents and community members to tour the new school. There will also be reading activities for students.Click here to view the invitation.
Apply for magnet schools online
Parents can apply online for magnet schools from now until March 14. Parents can access the online magnet application on the Magnet Programs’ Web site. For more information, click here.
Parent Teacher Conference Schedules for 2011-12
Parent-Teacher conferences give parents an opportunity to talk with teachers about their child's progress and establishes a strong home-school connection. Links to the Parent-Teacher conference schedules are below.
Meal menus and more -- Nutrition Services is here to serve you!
The Wichita Public Schools Nutrition Services staff takes pride in providing healthy, nutritious and well-balanced meals to students during their time at school. Find information about breakfast and lunch menus, meal prices, online meal payments and applications for free and reduced meal payments by clicking here.
Keep schools safe through anonymous tips
Wichita Public Schools students can keep schools safe by sending anonymous tips through text messaging and/ or a secure web link. The Speak Up program through the Crime Stoppers in Schools program allows students, staff and parents the ability to share information that will be anonymously received. Read more
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