Twenty-eight students recognized with 99% Awards

Twenty-eight students were recognized by the Board of Education during the 99% Awards ceremony on October 7.

Video: Middle school manufacturing day at Textron Aviation

Students from Curtis, Wilbur, Marshall, Hadley and Hamilton middle schools were recently invited to Textron Aviation for Manufacturing Day. Students got hands-on opportunities to learn about careers in aviation and toured the plant to see how planes are designed and built.

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.

BOE president Sheril Logan named a finalist for national Green–Garner Award

The award, given by the Council of Great City Schools, is the nation’s top prize for urban school education leadership.

Video: Back-to-School shopping night for teachers

Project Teacher and the Kids in Need Foundation hosted a special back-to-school shopping event for teachers across the Wichita area, sponsored by Georgia Pacific.

Video: Wichita Navy Week events at Wichita Public Schools

Representatives from the US Navy visited schools across the city as part of Wichita Navy Week, a week of activities designed to introduce their work to the community.

New program to provide hygiene products to students in need

Giving the Basics-Wichita is being piloted in 18 WPS schools through a partnership with the new non-profit organization and the Wichita Police Department.