Special Programs

Special Programs Streaming Videos

A Celebration of Fine Arts In Wichita Public Schools - NEW!
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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.

2008-09 Band-O-Rama
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This program features clips of the performances from the 7 Wichita High School marching bands at the 2008 Band-O-Rama. The program was recorded October 27, 2008 at Carpenter Stadium.

“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.

The Friendly Sea

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Kindergarteners from Price-Harris Communications Magnet tell the story of sea creatures who learn that their true treasure is friendship.

The Burning Questions on Tobacco Road
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Junior Girl Scout Troop 929 performs their original anti-tobacco presentation for kids at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School. “The Burning Questions on Tobacco Road” presentation educates through humor and audience participation the facts and dangers of tobacco use and addiction. The presentation completes the requirements of the Bronze Star Award, the highest achievement in Junior Girl Scouts.

Spring, 2009 Young People's Concert "Peter and the Wolf"
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Preview the Spring concert and join the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, student performers, and the Wichita Children's Theater and Dance Center as they tell this famous story of Peter's pursuit of the big, bothersome wolf through song and dance.

National Academic League Highlights

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Highlights from many of the year's NAL matches are featured in this musical salute to our middle school competitors.

America's Choice in the Wichita Public Schools
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Visit seven area middle schools to see how the America’s Choice program, a national school reform model, is being initiated.

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Roundup
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USD 259’s littlest students share how they learn through exploration. Take a look at a typical day in our early childhood classrooms.

Choices Fair: Celebrating 20 Years of Exciting School Choices
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It's been 20 years since the very 1st Choices Fair. This short music video shows off how far we've come and highlights the many exciting magnet program offerings in Wichita Public Schools.

Radio Lobo:
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Student Coaches in USD 259
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The Student Coaching Program in Wichita Public Schools is a great new tool for teachers to extend their reach in the classroom. Learn more about how student coaches help their fellow students sharpen their skills.

Lasting Legacy: Arts Partners & the Public Art in Our Schools
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A look at the how Arts Partners artists have helped students across Wichita create unique works of public art.

War: Posters and Poetry
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Journey to Japan
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District Peer Consultant and Teacher Kimberly Thomas recounts her trip to Japan as part of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program. See scenes from Japan, including various historical sites and Japanese Schools.

Police Officers in Our Schools                          Board's Night Out - Issues in USD 259

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2006-07 - The Year in Review

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2007 Friends of Education Banquet – Presentation of the 2007 Friends of Education Awards to many Kansas school sponsors and the ABC Award to Judge Terry Bullock, who rendered the preliminary decision on Kansas public school finance. Judge Bullock’s comments are featured here.

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Enterprise Storybook Adventures Buckner 50th Anniversary
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Learning About Police Officers

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Police officers help keep us safe every day - in our stores, on our streets, and even in our schools. This program shares some of the different ways a police officer does their job.

AVID In USD 259

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A look at the AVID program, a national college preparatory program, and how it helps middle and high school students right here in Wichita.

Handheld Computers in Wichita
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Palm pilots are helping students get more excited about writing and math.

Buckner Magnet: Seeing the Rhythm - Learning African-American History Through the Arts
School Is Cool! PSA1 PSA2 PSA3
School Service Center
Southeast High School Enrollment Information
Southeast High School Guitar Recital (Part 1)
Southeast High School Guitar Recital (Part 2)
Technical Education in the Wichita Public Schools