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8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Childhood Immunization Clinic
October 2, 2023

6:00 PM BOE Meeting
October 7, 2023

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Childhood Immunization Clinic
October 10, 2023

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October 11, 2023

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WPS News

Video: WPS students participate in Strings Day at Bethany College

Students from Heights, Northeast Magnet and Southeast High School took part in Strings Day at Bethany College in Lindsborg where they worked with renowned musicians.

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WPS staff receive more than $113,000 in grants

Thirty teachers and school-based staff members across the district were recently surprised with the announcement that they received Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants.

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Aspiring Building Leader program names third cohort

The WPS Aspiring Leader Program helps create a pool of highly-qualified and well-trained leaders that stand ready to apply for consideration for any future building leader vacancies.

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My WPS Story - Tawyna Glover

Tawyna Glover, principal at Mueller Magnet Elementary, is a proud graduate of the district and shares how a high school counselor and programs for district leaders shaped her life and career.

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Three WPS students named National Merit semi-finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program has named three WPS students as semifinalists: Ethan Wessley and Shlok Prabhu from East High School and John Robertson from Northwest High School.

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Update on Strategic Plan Goal 1 – Increase the Graduation Rate

The BOE heard an update on Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan – increase the graduation rate. The presentation shared that WPS has exceeded its goal of having an 80% graduation rate, with 80.4% seniors graduating in 2022.

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Video: Update on Strategic Plan Goal 3 – Increase Certifications and College Credit

The BOE heard an update on Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan – increase certifications and college credit. The update included the progress of Graduation +, which is a goal of students earning a high school diploma, plus one or more Market Value Asset.

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BOE approves revised Mission, Vision and Shared Beliefs as WPS works towards new strategic plan

The Board of Education adopted new mission and shared beliefs statements during their August 28, 2023 meeting. These will drive development of the major goals for the 2024-29 strategic plan.

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