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2008-2009 Headlines

June 24, 2009	East student named National Forensics Champion
June 22, 2009	BOE approves budget reductions list
June 16, 2009	Artificial turf contract approved – construction began June 16
June 11, 2009	High school seniors receive millions in scholarships
June 9, 2009	Phase 1B architects approved
June 8, 2009	BOE votes to move Urban League, close Dunbar Daycare
June 5, 2009	District received bids on turf projects
June 4, 2009	Response to UTW statement on teacher contract negotiations
June 2, 2009	Board takes first look at potential cut list
May 28, 2009	Secretary Gates speaks at East's commencement
May 26, 2009	Free meals offered during the summer
May 21, 2009	Wichita Public Schools approve five vendors for turf bids
May 20, 2009	Kansas' First Lady challenges Mueller students to read
May 19, 2009	BOE recieved input on budget priorities
May 19, 2009	Stucky’s rocket team finishes 13^th in the nation
May 15, 2009	Community meeting will discuss budget priorities
May 11, 2009	First set of bonds sold – low interest rates save millions
May 6, 2009	Wichita Public Schools honors employees for service
May 4, 2009	Archibeque returns from deployment to Kuwait
May 4, 2009	Keep informed about H1N1
April 29, 2009	Wichita Public Schools responds to swine flu concerns
April 28, 2009	Board of Education approves superintendent contract
April 28, 2009	District to sell first set of bonds
April 27, 2009	Earhart dedicates its new school
April 27, 2009	Elizabeth McDonald receives Excellence in Public Service Award
April 27, 2009	Adams receives Red Carpet Award for service
April 24, 2009	Spring Good Apple recipients recognized
April 22, 2009	Wichita’s graduation rates are strong
April 20, 2009	Griffith student is Firefighter for a Day
April 16, 2009	Seltzer student wins Tot Trot t-shirt contest
April 15, 2009	Enroll students in summer school programs
April 14, 2009	Meal prices will increase next school year
April 8, 2009	Northeast program helps create future firefighters
April 7, 2009	Students recognized during 99% Awards
April 6, 2009	Grants help expand Project Lead the Way
April 2, 2009	John Allison wraps up Wichita visit
April 1, 2009	John Allison meets with students and staff
March 31, 2009	Incoming superintendent John Allison visits Wichita
March 30, 2009	Northeast students' artwork receive national awards
March 26, 2009	Karen Pickert named principal of Northwest High School
March 25, 2009	Summer school information available online
March 13, 2009	Allen Elementary named the Best Place to Work
March 10, 2009	Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized
March 2, 2009	John Allison named Superintendent
Feb. 28, 2009	Superintendent finalists talk with the community
Feb. 27, 2009	Superintendent finalists named
Feb. 24, 2009	Superintendent finalists to be named Friday
Feb. 24, 2009	2009-2010 calendar approved
Feb. 23, 2009	Superintendent finalists named soon – community forums held on Saturday
Feb. 23, 2009	Phase 1A architects approved
Feb. 20, 2009	Superintendent search update - initial interviews completed
Feb. 17, 2009	Marshall teacher to give lessons from Bangladesh
Feb. 12, 2009	Lincoln helps unveil new Abraham Lincoln stamps
Feb. 11, 2009	Two schools receive Koch mini-grants
Feb. 10, 2009	Choices Fair celebrates 20 years
Feb. 9, 2009	Nominate others for Excellence in Public Service
Feb. 2, 2009	All-City Concerts begin February 2
Jan. 30, 2009	Superintendent search update: A message from BOE President Lynn Rogers
Jan. 27, 2008	Bond phasing plan set
Jan. 26, 2009	Students witness presidential history
Jan. 24, 2009	Five schools nominated for Best Places to Work
Jan. 22, 2009	District implements hiring freeze
Jan. 20, 2009	GYOT celebrates 20 years of creating teachers
Jan. 13, 2009	Supt. Libhart reacts to Governor's budget proposal
Jan. 8, 2009	Jefferson teacher receives Kansas Horizon Award
Jan. 8, 2009	Thirty-one students recognized during 99% Awards
Jan. 7, 2009	Mayor declares January 8 as Kyle Hicks' Day
Dec. 19, 2008	Colvin and Jardine students receive gifts from Boeing
Dec. 15, 2008	Seltzer teacher featured in American Teacher
Dec. 11, 2008	East student receives WSU's McGregor Scholarship
Dec. 11, 2008	College Hill receives Red Carpet Award for service
Dec. 10, 2008	Five teachers National Board Certified
Dec. 4, 2008	Kathy Busch receives My Boss is a Patriot Award
Dec. 2, 2008	Fall Good Apple recipients recognized
Nov. 25, 2008	Leadership profile for superintendent candidates established
Nov. 24, 2008	District helps support annual Turkey Drive
Nov. 19, 2008	Grace Med Clinic at Gordon Parks opens
Nov. 17, 2008	Schools recognized for Standard of Excellence
Nov. 13, 2008	Vanessa Martinez receives Milken National Educator Award
Nov. 12, 2008	Earhart students move into their new building
Nov. 10, 2008	Busing Oversight Committee's first meeting is November 13
Nov. 10, 2008	Northeast named successful magnet high school
Nov. 7, 2008	Superintendent search community forums
Nov. 4, 2008	Thank you Wichita! School bond issue passes
Nov. 4, 2008	Students rally to celebrate bond issue vote
Oct. 27, 2008	Fact check - Get the facts about the bond issue
Oct. 27, 2008	Bond issue constuction could start this summer
Oct. 21, 2008	FACT CHECK: Response to false accusations about the bond issue
Oct. 21, 2008	Thirty students recognized during 99% Awards
Oct. 20, 2008	BOE discusses superintendent search process
Oct. 20, 2008	New facilities support student achievement
Oct. 20, 2008	Bond issue will trigger more money for improvements
Oct. 20, 2008	More schools receive Standard of Excellence
Oct. 13, 2008	Fine arts, PE and athletics help academics
Oct. 8, 2008	District celebrates grand opening of Gordon Parks Academy
Oct. 8, 2008	Earhart's green features mentioned in Urban Educator
Oct. 6, 2008	Wichita Public Schools' bond issue a great investment
Sept. 29, 2008	Bond issue addresses growth and smaller class sizes
Sept. 25, 2008	Wichita enrollment is up by more than 400 students
Sept. 23, 2008	Many fine art facilities cramped, need updating
Sept. 19, 2008	Community invited to Board’s Night Out
Sept. 15, 2008	BOE chooses superintendent search firm
Sept. 15, 2008	PE facilities -- "These are our classrooms"
Sept. 10, 2008	Student achivement keeps increasing
Sept. 10, 2008	How well can you perform on the state assessments?
Sept. 10, 2008	Nineteen students named national merit semi-finalists
Sept. 8, 2008	Bond issue builds 60 safe room storm shelters
Sept. 8, 2008	How FEMA supports bond issue construction
Sept. 3, 2008	Technical education prepares for college and careers
Aug. 28, 2008	North is a finalist for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art
Aug. 25, 2008	Provide your feedback for the new superintendent
Aug. 25, 2008	BOE approves contract agreements with employee groups
Aug. 25, 2008	Basic facts about the $370 million bond issue
Aug. 20, 2008	CARE launches Yes For Kids campaign
Aug. 19, 2008	Pleasant Valley's principal talks to students from Kuwait
Aug. 15, 2008	Gordon Parks welcomes students for the first time
Aug. 11, 2008	BOE puts $370 million bond issue on the Nov. 4 ballot
Aug. 6, 2008	First day of school is August 14
Aug. 5, 2008	School Supply Landslide taking donations
July 29, 2008	Employee Benefits Open Enrollment 2008-09
July 29, 2008	CARE recommends changes in the bond issue plan
July 28, 2008	Enrollment information found online
July 28, 2008	Kindergarten and Newcomer pre-enrollment at Intake Center
July 25, 2008	Tours given of Gordon Parks Academy and Earhart
July 14, 2008	BOE establishes superintendent search timeline
July 14, 2008	BOE selects officers for 2008-2009 school year
July 14, 2008	District, Service Employees reach tentative contract agreement
July 1, 2008	Teachers and School Board Settle Contract Negotiations