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Wichita Public Schools is a dynamic, welcoming school community that provides a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and hands-on learning opportunities for all students.
Parents are invited to participate in our Safety and Belonging survey from now until May 2. Parent feedback will help identify areas for improvement to enhance the school experience where students feel safe, supported and valued.
Shanna Zimmerman, a Marketing teacher at East High School, is the 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award winner for the Wichita Public Schools.
AVID students are learning to become future ready through job skills including interview techniques. It all came together on AVID Day when students participated in mock job interviews.
The Pando Initiative recently debuted a special version of Reality U, which provides students with financial literacy lessons in their native language.
East High senior Angela Thompson, who is interested in a career in teaching, is getting hands-on experience working at the College Hill Latchkey program.
Students with an interest in woodworking have been interning at the School Service Center, helping to build cabinetry.
The 2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers were recognized on April 7.
Four WPS schools have added Purposeful Play in kindergarten, encouraging children to engage in self-directed play designed to help reinforce learning.
WPS recognized 3rd grade teachers and three middle schools whose students have improved greatly in reading and math.
Eight WPS teachers have been named 2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers.
Wichita Public Schools is a dynamic, welcoming school community that provides a wide variety of extra-curricular activities and hands-on learning opportunities for all students.