District News

Video: WPS Native American Program unveils buffalo hide tipi

The Wichita Public Schools’ Native American Indian Education Program acquired an authentic buffalo hide tipi to use in educational programs throughout the district. The tipi is constructed in the same way the Native Americans built them for centuries.

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BOE video: Student transportation contract

At the Nov. 18 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation on the student transportation contract and voted to extend the agreement with FirstGroup America, Inc., (dba First Student) to provide various required and requested student transportation services through June 30, 2025.

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BOE video: Parents As Teachers presentation

At the Nov. 18 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation on the district's Parents As Teachers program which recently earned national recognition as a PAT Blue Ribbon Affiliate.

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Video: 2019 Showcase of Choices and Opportunities

Parents and students learned about the wide variety of educational options available in the Wichita Public Schools.

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Nominate outstanding teachers for Distinguished Classroom Teacher

Principals, staff and parents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators for the 2020 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards. The deadline for hand-delivered nominations is December 6 at 12 p.m. and deadline for mailed nominations is December 5.

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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson hosts community feedback sessions

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will hold five community feedback sessions aimed at gathering insight from parents and community members about the Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan.

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Video: Dr. Thompson’s Strat Plan Van makes first visit

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson is making monthly stops around the district in the Strat Plan Van to visit employees who are championing our Strategic Plan. This month, she visited the technology teachers at Wilbur Middle School to see how their work empowers students to be Future Ready.

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