District News

Video: Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants awarded to teachers

Fifteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were recently surprised with the news that they received Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants to support their classroom projects.

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BOE video: Strategic Plan Goal 4 Data Review

At the Dec. 9 BOE meeting, the Board heard a data update on the long-term goal #4 from the district's strategic plan: Ensure that schools are trusted as safe places by students, parents, staff and community.

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Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants awarded to schools

Fifteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were surprised with more than $29,000 in Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants to support their classroom projects.

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Video: First in Class: Ricayah Hayden

Kindergarten teacher Ricayah Hayden reflects on her first few months of teaching and shares how her peer consultant has helped her adjust.

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District celebrates fall Good Apple recipients

More than 260 employees, volunteers and partners, representing 64 schools, support centers and community partners were recognized on Dec. 2 with the Good Apple Award.

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WPS collects thousands for Turkey Drive

This year the schools and district collected 3,273 turkeys, 43,712 side items and $9,985.96.

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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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