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Accomplishments with the 2000 bond issue

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District collects turkeys for families

Wichita's enrollment is 48,770

Four schools receive awards from Crime Stoppers

Hamilton and Washington receive grants for libraries from Laura Bush Foundation

East student wins WSU’s McGregor Scholarship

East co-hosts National Debate Tournament

Earhart Environmental Magnet breaks ground on a new building

Dodge Literacy Magnet

Education EDGE Raises $1.4 Million

District Mission Statement Revised, Adopted by BOE

District information moves to one cable channel

District celebrates groundbreaking of new K-8 school

Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

Colvin students receive bikes for reading books

East included in the top 1,200 High Schools

Community steps forward to donate school supplies

BOE recognizes Russ Meyer

Wichita schools doing well “Beating the Odds”

Wichita's Reading First efforts recognized

BOE approves tobacco-free policy

BOE adopts Proposed 2007-08 Parent-Teacher Calendar

2007 Busing Lottery Information

2007 Board of Education Election Results

Stucky launches partnership with Southwestern College

How to use the new site

Metro-Midtown students rewarded for achievements

Emerson student wins Tot Trot t-shirt contest

District dedicates Blackbear Bosin Academy

DeAnn Nelson named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist

Asian Storytellers perform at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Two teachers receive Kansas Horizon Award

Twenty-eight students receive 99% Awards

NEW Web site for USD 259

National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists

Levy Special Education Center celebrates 25 years

Fall Good Apple recipients recognized

Thirty students recognized during 99% Awards

Benton's future walking path gets boost

2007-08 Stories

Superintendent presents plan to end busing for desegregation

Superintendent gathers feedback on proposed busing plan

Superintendent Brooks accepts position in Albuquerque

Summer school course enrollment underway

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Students share ideas with the Superintendent

Students recognized for "doing the right thing"

Students receive Gates and Dell scholarships

Students head back to class

Students and staff can purchase software at a discount

Students and employees chip in to help United Way

Student achievement on the rise

Stephanie Stovall named principal of Gordon Parks Academy

Standard of Excellence schools recognized

Spring Good Apple Award recipients recognized

Schools make facility priorities

Superintendent Winston Brooks informs staff and parents about MRSA

Schools honor veterans

Schools celebrate the end of the year

School staff and businesses discuss vision for students

Teachers, SEIU and School Board settle contract negotiations

Robinson receives national No Place for Hate honor

Program helps develop aspiring principals

Prekindergarten enrollment going on now

Thirty-one schools achieve Standard of Excellence

Three schools receive Challenge Awards

Tobacco-free reminder to parents and visitors

Transition to Teaching used in national initiative

Truesdell students honor veterans with "Joe" Project

The 12th Annual KAKE-TV School Supply Landslide starts now!

Technical ed programs have something for everyone

Pleasant Valley named AVID Demonstration School

ParentLink begins January 22 for elementary schools

Parent Teacher Conferences begin

Northeast listed among top high schools by U.S. News

Northeast bus driver, students honored for heroic efforts

North teacher named Kansas Teacher of the Year finalist

Mini Choices Fairs on January 25, February 4

Parent Corner opens March 4

Lawrence receives national recognition for reading

Horace Mann named Distinguished Title I School

High school students are learning Chinese

High school reform initiatives working

Governor Sebelius tours West programs

Gordon Parks Academy name for new K-8 school

Gammon parent and volunteer recognized by President Bush for service

Friends bid Superintendent Winston Brooks a fond farewell

Free meals offered during the summer

Fourteen students named National Merit semi-finalists

Five students named Presidential Scholars candidates

First steps taken to look for new superintendent

Fine arts graduation requirement stresses facilities

Twenty-nine students recognized during first 99% Awards

Video showcases accomplishments of the year

West student receives Gore Scholarship from WSU

Wichita enrollment is 48,705 students

Fall Good Apple Award recipients recognized

FACT CHECK: The Wichita Public School’s response to false statements said against the bond issue

Enrollment Information

Employee helps get desks donated to Greensburg

Eight teachers receive National Board Certification

Effie Conway receives Kansas Horizon Award

Education EDGE awards $195,121 for 2007-2008

East students run to Washington, DC for cause

East named a top high school by Newsweek

East football game to be televised on ESPNU

District to update Facility Master Plan

District Responds to Supreme Court Ruling on Busing

District receives second award from EPA

District officials get first glimpse inside Gordon Parks

District issues new student ID numbers for all students

District has five Best Places to Work honorees

District employees are Real Men, Real Heroes

District and Starkey partner to recycle electronics

District helps collect turkeys for Turkey Drive

Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

Dillons helps collect supplies for elementary schools

David Parks tours Gordon Parks Academy

David Dennis receives Excellence in Public Service Award

Connie Dietz finalist for national Richard R. Green Award

Cessna Elementary named the Best Place to Work

Wichita Public Schools Choices Fair date changed

Buckner Performing Arts Magnet named a Blue Ribbon School

Bond issue will build 60 new safe room storm shelters

BOE approves ending busing for desegregation

Wichita Public Schools honors employees for service

Wichita’s graduation rates strong

WSU study shows 2000 bond issue generated millions and supported thousands of jobs

BOE approves contract agreements with employee groups

Board of Education votes to put bond issue on ballot

Board of Education to seek boundary change

Board of Education reviews budget proposal

Board of Education begins discussion on superintendent replacement

Board members gather community feedback

Bel Aire questions answered during community meetings

Bel Aire city council chooses Wichita Public Schools

Anderson students have out-of-this-world experience

Allen Elementary receives Red Carpet Award

Alex Robinson honored by President Bush

2008-2009 magnet school applications now available

2008-2009 calendar approved

COO Martin Libhart Named Interim Superintendent

Superintendent transition plan discussed

BOE sets priorities for superintendent search

2008-09 Stories

Earhart students move into their new building

Phase 1A architectural firms approved

Bond issue addresses district growth and smaller class sizes

Wichita Public Schools' bond issue a great investment

Wichita enrollment is up by more than 400 students

Many fine arts facilities cramped, need updating

Earhart's green features mentioned in Urban Educator

District celebrates grand opening of Gordon Parks Academy

Fine arts, PE and athletics help academics

More schools receive Standard of Excellence Awards

BOE interviews superintendent search firms

Bond issue will trigger money for additional improvements

New facilities support student achievement

PE facilities - "These are our classrooms"

BOE discusses superintendent search process

Thirty students recognized during 99% Awards

Student achievement keeps increasing

How well can you perform on the state assessments?

Nineteen students named National Merit semi-finalists

Bond issue builds 60 safe room storm shelters

How FEMA supports safe room construction

Technical education prepares for college and careers

Bond issue construction could start next summer

Fact Check - get the facts about the bond issue

Students rally to celebrate bond vote

Thank you, Wichita! School bond issue passes

Northeast named successful magnet high school

North is a finalist for the 8 Wonders of Kansas Art

Survey asks for input on the Superintendent Search

BOE approves contract agreements with employee groups

Basic facts about the $370 million bond issue

Horace Mann AP receives Milken Award

Schools recognized for Standard of Excellence

Grace Med Clinic at Gordon Parks opens

District helps support annual Turkey Drive

Leadership profile for superintendent candidates established

Fall Good Apple recipients recognized

Kathy Busch receives My Boss is a Patriot Award

Five teachers National Board Certified

CARE launches Yes For Kids campaign

FACT CHECK: Response to false statements about the bond issue

College Hill receives Red Carpet Award for service

East student wins WSU’s McGregor Scholarship

PV's principal talks to students from Kuwait

Gordon Parks welcomes students for the first time

BOE puts $370 million bond issue on the Nov. 4 ballot

Seltzer teacher featured in American Teacher

Colvin and Jardine students receive gifts from Boeing

Mayor declares January 8 as Kyle Hicks' Day

Thirty-one students recognized during 99% Awards

Jefferson teacher receives Kansas Horizon Award

Statement regarding budget from Wichita Superintendent Martin Libhart

School Supply Landslide taking donations

GYOT celebrates 20 years of creating teachers

District implements hiring freeze

Five schools nominated for Best Places to Work

Wichita students witness presidential history

Bond phasing plan set

Superintendent Search Update

All-City concerts begin February 2

Nominate others for Excellence in Public Service

Choices Fair celebrates 20 years

Two schools receive Koch mini-grants

Lincoln helps unveil new Abraham Lincoln stamps

Marshall teacher to give lessons from Bangladesh

2009-2010 calendar approved

John Allison named Superintendent

Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

Allen Elementary named the Best Place to Work

Karen Pickert named principal of Northwest High School

Northeast students’ artwork receive national awards

Incoming superintendent John Allison visits Wichita

John Allison meets students and staff

John Allison wraps up Wichita visit

Grants help expand Project Lead the Way

Students recognized during 99% Awards

Northeast will help create future firefighters

Tours given of Gordon Parks Academy and Earhart

2008-2009 Board of Education officers selected

Meal prices will increase for next school year

Enroll students in summer school programs

Griffith student is Firefighter for a Day

Wichita’s graduation rates are strong

Spring Good Apple recipients recognized

Adams receives Red Carpet Award for service

Seltzer student wins Tot Trot t-shirt contest

Elizabeth McDonald receives Excellence in Public Service Award

Earhart dedicates its new school

District to sell first set of bonds

Board of Education approves superintendent contract

Wichita Public Schools responds to H1N1 virus (Swine Flu) concerns

Keep informed about H1N1

Archibeque returns from deployment to Kuwait

District, Service Employees reach tentative contract agreement

Teachers and School Board Settle Contract Negotiations

Wichita Public Schools honors employees for service

First set of bonds sold – low interest saves millions

Stucky’s rocket team finishes 13th in the nation

BOE received input on budget priorities

Kansas' First Lady challenges Mueller students to read

Wichita Public Schools approve five vendors for turf bids

Free meals offered during the summer

Secretary Gates speaks at East's commencement

Board takes first look at potential cut list

District received bids on turf projects

Response to UTW statement on teacher contract negotiations

BOE votes to move Urban League, close Dunbar daycare

Phase 1B architectural firms approved

High school seniors receive millions in scholarships

Artificial turf contract approved, installation begins June 16

BOE approves budget reductions list

East student named National Forensics Champion

Horace Mann receives national award

District honors Distinguished Classroom Teachers

BOE hears summary feedback from Board Night Out

Parents and community provide input on budget

Mueller students have out-of-this-world experience

Superintendent talks about budget process with BOE

Phase 2A architectural firms approved

Students aim high in NASA rocket challenge

District names Distinguished Classroom Teachers

P.E. teacher honored as one of the best in U.S.

Northeast Magnet application deadline is February 19

Students receive Scholastic Art Awards

Nominate others for Excellence in Public Service

Schools chip in to help the people of Haiti

All-City Concerts showcase Wichita’s finest student musicians

Students can use texts and web to keep schools safe

District selects new company to provide student transportation services

Superintendent Allison discusses budget process

South teacher receives Kansas Horizon Award

Remaining bond projects divided into Phases 2, 3 and 4

Parents review educational options at Choices Fair

Construction on Linwood addition to begin in January

BOE purchases land for new high school in southeast Wichita

New tennis courts construction will begin in the spring

Community had the opportunity to “touch the turf” at 3 high schools

Hamilton students back in one building

Community partners support students for the holidays

BOE hears presentation on state's budget crisis

Assistant Principal receives National Board Certification

Decision to purchase land in southeast Wichita postponed

Construction will soon start for Cleaveland Traditional Magnet

Cloud Elementary will soon have bond construction begin

East student receives Gore Scholarship from WSU

Students need to make sure immunizations are current

Fall Good Apple recipients recognized

BOE to purchase land for new high school in southeast Wichita

Hamilton Middle School students back in one building

How to find out if schools are closed due to inclement winter weather

Magnet school applications available online

Construction will soon begin at Clark Elementary

Changes to new south elementary school plan brings many benefits

District more than doubles collection for Turkey Drive

H1N1 vaccine clinics begin

High school students take part in healthy cooking show

Southeast dedicates Buffalo Branch at school

Schools recognized for Standard of Excellence

Six schools receive Challenge Awards

Students recognized during 99% Awards

More schools receive Standard of Excellence Awards

Seltzer Elementary will soon have bond construction

BOE purchases land in Bel Aire for new schools

District continues to monitor for H1N1

Bond Issue Oversight Committee members named

District closer to agreement for land for new schools

BOE and SEIU reach tentative contract agreement

How well can you perform on the state assessments?

69 Wichita schools meet AYP targets

East teacher pilots new Sept. 11 curriculum

Twelve students named National Merit semi-finalists

Teachers and School Board Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

Board approves UTW and SEIU contract agreements

Teachers vote to accept contract offer

District changes practice on H1N1 notification

Dodge's P.E. program receives national recognition

Wichita’s enrollment is more than 50,000 students

Wichita schools will host H1N1 vaccination clinics for students

Superintendent Allison meets Service Center employees

Superintendent Allison meets administrative center employees

Superintendent Allison wraps up first week in Wichita

School Supply Landslide taking donations

BOE Elects 09-10 Officers

BOE reviews the proposed 2009-10 budget

Teachers and School Board Settle Contract Negotiations

BOE approved to publish the proposed budget

Hamilton students will begin the school year in two buildings

BOE approved the 2009-2010 budget

Achievement targets increase, Title I schools on improvement remain steady

Another school year begins

Superintendent John Allison’s response to UTW’s contract vote

Bond Issue Update highlights progress as promised

Superintendent testifies before House committee

Phase 1C architectural firms approved

Superintendent John Allison begins work with the Wichita Public Schools on July 6

Superintendent John Allison visits schools on his first day

Superintendent Allison meets employees and city leaders

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