District News

Terrell Davis named Executive Director of Public Affairs and Special Projects

Terrell Davis, principal at Truesdell Middle School, has been named Executive Director of Public Affairs and Special Projects.

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BOE elects Rodee and Arnold to lead 17-18 school year

Board of Education members elected Mike Rodee, District 5 representative, as its 2017-18 president, and Betty Arnold, District 1 representative, as vice-president.

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School Supply Landslide taking donations

Donations are now being accepted for the 22nd Annual School Supply Landslide. The School Supply Landslide offers qualified families and students with necessary school supplies to begin the school year. Donations will be accepted until August 31 at any Credit Union of America branch in the Wichita metro area or KAKE-TV.

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Online Enrollment is Now Available

Online enrollment is available to parents with active ParentVUE accounts. In-Person enrollment is August 7 - 9.

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Welcome to our new superintendent of schools, Dr. Alicia Thompson

Dr. Thompson has been with the district throughout her life – first as a student, then as a teacher, building leader, administrator - and now as the superintendent of schools.

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Schools will be allowed to stay open while courts look at new school finance formula

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled it will allow the state’s new school funding law to go into effect while it decides whether the funding formula meets adequacy requirements. Chief Financial Officer Susan Willis shared that information with the Board of Education during its June 19 meeting.

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Staff in Instrumental Repair is busy during the summer months

The Wichita Public Schools Musical Instrument Repair shop is busy over the summer getting instruments repaired and cleaned for next year's band and orchestra students.

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