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![Students working with a teacher at a table. Learn more about the zero-rate-change bond issue.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737499892/usd259org/av7jydjs4rzbyh8wvd8d/Jan20.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737499892/usd259org/av7jydjs4rzbyh8wvd8d/Jan20.jpg","width":285}])
WPS invites the community to learn more and ask questions at any of the open houses planned for January 30 - February 13.
![TGIF grant winner Chase Clynch CMA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736951034/usd259org/efjquk8xmcle1nsg1f6p/TGIFgrantwinnerChaseClynchCMA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736951034/usd259org/efjquk8xmcle1nsg1f6p/TGIFgrantwinnerChaseClynchCMA.jpg","width":285}])
Eighteen Wichita Public Schools teachers have received grants from Credit Union of America’s TGIF grant
![Battle of the Books logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736790660/usd259org/xsx3tvivom2gjg1esji8/BattleoftheBooks-DistrictNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736790660/usd259org/xsx3tvivom2gjg1esji8/BattleoftheBooks-DistrictNews.jpg","width":285}])
The 2024-25 Battle of the Books competition will be held Jan. 22-29.
![Student Board January 2025 meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737037925/usd259org/rppep6putahebwuob5ou/WPSNewsPostphototemplate.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737037925/usd259org/rppep6putahebwuob5ou/WPSNewsPostphototemplate.jpg","width":285}])
Superintendent Bielefeld has created a Student Board which will empower students to make an impact on their schools.
![BOE Officers Diane Albert and Melody McCray-Miller]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736820110/usd259org/qidraepcxullbagha80s/BOEOfficers25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736820110/usd259org/qidraepcxullbagha80s/BOEOfficers25.jpg","width":285}])
Wichita Board of Education members elected Diane Albert as President and Melody McCray-Miller as Vice-President for 2025.
![Thank you Board of Education members graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736778037/usd259org/gb9gnxfw4dnowat7wknf/Instagram-NoImages.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736778037/usd259org/gb9gnxfw4dnowat7wknf/Instagram-NoImages.jpg","width":285}])
January is School Board Appreciation Month, a time to recognize our Board of Education members.
![Graphic welcoming out of district students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734727947/usd259org/d2yhnitpck156yt2q0ew/OpenEnrollment-DistrictNews_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734727947/usd259org/d2yhnitpck156yt2q0ew/OpenEnrollment-DistrictNews_1.jpg","width":285}])
Students who live outside our WPS geographic boundary can apply now for any school that has open seats.
![WPS employee shaking hands with district leadership.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734365630/usd259org/nvqpr9hetzyfgngyznwm/AY24-25_FallGoodApple.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734365630/usd259org/nvqpr9hetzyfgngyznwm/AY24-25_FallGoodApple.jpg","width":285}])
More than 300 employees, volunteers and partners were recognized with the Good Apple Award on December 9.
![Photo of a n elementary teacher working with a student with text that reads Learn About the Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733418082/usd259org/oyffoakyagnqhvcblhfr/FacilityMasterPlanLearnaboutit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733418082/usd259org/oyffoakyagnqhvcblhfr/FacilityMasterPlanLearnaboutit.jpg","width":285}])
The Board of Education heard an overview of the Facility Master Plan community survey during its December 2, 2024 meeting.
![Allison Middle School at 2024 Turkey Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732316838/usd259org/tzhfs6o4usdio8bd1nmr/Allisonat2024TurkeyDrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732316838/usd259org/tzhfs6o4usdio8bd1nmr/Allisonat2024TurkeyDrive.jpg","width":285}])
WPS schools enjoyed friendly competition while making the holidays bright for Wichita families in need at the 2024 Turkey Drive, collecting 2040 turkeys, 48,560 side items and more than $18,000.
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Seltzer Elementary School, 11660 E. Lincoln St., Wichita, KS 67207
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L'Ouverture Magnet Elementary School, 1539 N. Ohio, Wichita, KS 67214
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Isely Elementary School, 5256 N. Woodlawn Blvd., Wichita, KS 67226
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Pleasant Valley Elementary School, 2000 W. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67204
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Truesdell Middle School, 2464 S. Glenn Ave., Wichita, KS 67217
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Woodland Magnet Elementary School, 1705 Salina Ave., Wichita, KS 67203
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Wilbur Middle School, 340 N. Tyler Rd., Wichita, KS 67212
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Chisholm Trail Elementary School, 6015 Independence St., Park City, KS, 67219
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OK Elementary School, 1607 N. West St., Wichita, KS 67203
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Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center, 903 S. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67218
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School Service Center, 3850 N Hydraulic Ave, Wichita, KS 67219
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Century II Convention Hall, 225 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202
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East High School Auditorium, 2301 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita, KS 67211
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Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center Auditorium, 903 S. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67218
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Wichita State University Koch Arena
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Century II Convention Hall, 225 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202
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Wichita State University Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
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Wichita State University Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
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Century II Convention Hall, 225 West Douglas Avenue, Wichita, KS 67202
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Levy Special Education Center
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Wichita State University Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
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Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center Auditorium, 903 S. Edgemoor, Wichita, KS 67218
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Wichita State University Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260
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Wichita State University Koch Arena, 1845 Fairmount St, Wichita, KS 67260