Streaming Videos

Our brand new videos are available to watch from the links below. For other videos, simply select the category of your subject on the left and find the video link there. Some videos can also be seen on YouTube . iPod & iPhone users click here.

Tech Focus - March, 2010 - NEW!
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This month, we look at how the 6th grade math team at Curtis Middle School uses technology each day, and visit a living museum at Clark Elementary. We also check out Google Calendar, Shelfari, and Smart Notebook 10.6.

WPS-TV School News - March 3, 2010 - NEW!
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Price Harris Students help the Humane Society, Metro-Midtown holds at 21^st Century Skills Seminar, Bostic Traditional Magnet gets a visit from Hockey Readers, Robinson Middle School celebrates Black History Month, Northeast Magnet takes Art of the Road to Payne Elementary. Anchors are Shaeiyn Fields and Aksh Chhabra from Isely Traditional Magnet.

Tech Focus - February, 2010 - NEW!
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This month, we see how teachers are using Polycom Interactive Distance Learning systems in the classroom, and check out a class at Hyde Elementary where they are using Skype to talk to "mystery visitors." We also learn how to create a survey in GoogleDocs, customize Lesson Activity Toolkit items in SmartNotebook, and jazz up photos on the website Big Huge Labs.

"School-Wide Systems of Positive Behavior Support: Trapping Student Success" by Dr. Terrance Scott - NEW!
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Using humor and specific case studies from schools, Dr. Terrance Scott discusses ways to create an environment of positive behavior in schools. Recorded at South High Auditorium for the South Feeder Pattern Inservice on February 12, 2010.

Bond Issue Update - February, 2010 - NEW!
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This episode looks at a project that will combine Lewis Open Magnet and a new neighborhood elementary school in south Wichita. We also check out the Cleaveland Traditional Magnet project, get an update on bond financing, and get a first look at the site of the new southeast quadrant high school.

Alice In Wonderland by Stucky Middle School
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Students from Stucky perform "Alice In Wonderland," a Junior Broadway musical based on Lewis Carroll's Novels, with music from the Disney animated classic of 1951. Student actors, stage crew and their directors share their experiences in the 2009-2010 yearly musical.

East High Winter Concert
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Enjoy selections from East High School’s Winter Concert, perfomed by The Concert Choir, Women’s Ensemble, Mixed Chorus, and Madrigals, accompanied by orchestra, piano and pipe organ.

Parent Talk: All About Blackbear Bosin Academy
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Principal Lura Atherly joins Sierre to discuss the great program at Blackbear Bosin. Bosin Academy is an alternative school for regular education seventh, eighth and ninth grade students who need the support of smaller class sizes, and may find a comprehensive middle or high school overwhelming. Small class sizes allow students to create positive connections to school and receive more academic support from staff members.

Bond Issue Update - November, 2009
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This episode looks at how facilities standards guide the design and construction process, check out Cloud Elementary's bond project, and learn about preliminary boundary studies.

A Celebration of Fine Arts In Wichita Public Schools
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Celebrating the rich tradition of excellence in Fine Arts instruction in our community's public schools through dance, visual arts, drama, instrumental and vocal music.

Parent Talk: H1N1 Flu Information
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The H1N1 flu strain is in the news and this episode of Parent Talk focuses on the prevention, treatment, myths and facts about this critical health issue. Joining host Sierre Usher are Kathy Hubka, Health Services Coordinator for Wichita Public Schools, and Becky Tuttle, Health Promotion Coordinator with the Sedgwick County Health Department.

2009-2010 Enrollment Announcement
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The district’s enrollment as of Sept. 21 is 50,042 students, an increase of nearly 900 students more than last year’s enrollment of 49,146. This is the second year in a row that the Wichita Public Schools has seen a significant increase in its enrollment.

Welcome Back 2009!
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As students and staff prepare for the first day of school, Superintendent John Allison presents a welcome back message to all Wichita Public Schools employees.

Elementary Focus for 2009-2010
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Elementary Assistant Superintendents Alicia Thompson and Greg Rasmussen join Sue Farag, principals and teachers in presenting a Welcome Back message and highlighting several things that are going on this year.

Education Edge
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Employees and community members can show their support of teachers and students by contributing to the Education EDGE. The Education EDGE allows employees to voluntarily give contributions to the Classroom Mini-Grant, Fine Arts and/or Athletics Gift Funds.

“Yes, You Can: Innovative Diploma Programs in the Wichita Public Schools”

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A look at the Towne West and Towne East Education Resource Centers, the Workforce Learning Center, and the Dunbar Learning Center, where adults age 17 and older can return to school and earn their high school diploma.

Parent Talk: New K-5 Textbook Adoption of Everyday Math
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Join host Sierre Usher as she discusses our district’s new K-5 mathematics curriculum, “Everyday Mathematics”, with Sue Farag, Elementary Learning Services Executive Director, and Shane Vondracek, a 1^st grade teacher who helped pilot this exciting new program last year.

Thank You, Wichita!

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Wichita Public School students are so grateful for the passage of the 2008 School Bond Issue, they just couldn't wait to tell you!