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If the bond questions pass, a new Coleman Middle School would be rebuilt with modern learning spaces. The existing building would be renovated to bring Chester Lewis Alternative High School, Education Imagine Academy and the Gateway Alternative Program together, reducing facility costs and providing more consistent student supports.

Wichita content creator Chris Jackson, a former WPS student, reflects on how his experiences as a student shaped his creative journey. In his My WPS Story, he encourages today’s students to explore new opportunities and trust that they do not need to have everything figured out yet.

Each school day, WPS Nutrition Services serves meals to about 27,000 students, a number greater than the populations of Derby, Great Bend and Garden City. Assistant Director Adrea Katzenmeier shares how the team works together to order, prepare and deliver the meals students depend on to learn and thrive.

Community feedback helped shape a proposal to add a middle school wing at Cessna Elementary, allowing students to continue learning in a familiar environment with trusted staff through eighth grade. 

If the Wichita Public Schools bond passes, Chisholm Trail Elementary would be rebuilt as a modern K-8 school, replacing an aging building that no longer efficiently serves today’s needs.

At Marshall, Brooks and Pleasant Valley middle schools, students are using technology to build, experiment and solve problems. From robotics and 3D printing to everyday digital tools, the focus is on what students create and learn.

The Wichita Public Schools’ official student enrollment for the 26-27 school year is 43,643 students.  

At Christa McAuliffe Academy and Isely K-8 Traditional Magnet, traffic during drop-off and pick-up backs up into nearby neighborhoods and puts vehicles and students in the same crowded space. The 2026 bond proposal would move traffic flow onto WPS property, making it smoother for schools and better for neighbors.

After one presentation about the FutureReady Center for Healthcare, Heights High School senior Reagan Reed enrolled to earn her Patient Care Technician certification, putting her on the path to becoming a registered nurse. Our FutureReady Centers give students hands-on training, industry certifications and a real path into high-demand careers before they graduate high school.