WPS Division Director of Operations wins Excellence in Public Service Award

Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

Video: Strat Plan Van - eSports

Superintendent Alicia Thompson recently visited East High School to learn about the district's eSports program.

WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

This is the sixth time the Wichita Public Schools has received the recognition, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2021. 

JROTC leader wins Wichita Crime Commission award

Colonel Robert Hester, the leader of the district’s JROTC and Leadership programs, has won the Willard Garvey Crime Prevention Citizen Activist of the Year Award from the Wichita Crime Commission.

Wichita Collective Impact collaboration to support early childhood literacy

A collaboration between WPS, Cargill, United Way of the Plains, Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State will help support early childhood literacy.

WPS middle schools earn digital citizenship certification

WPS middle schools participating in the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative are earning digital citizenship certification through a partnership with Common Sense Media.

Students can get homework help through Revolution Prep

New this year, middle and high school students can receive homework help in 30 different subjects with Revolution Prep.

BOE approves 2022-23 school year calendar

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar during its February 7, 2022 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15.

Giving back to basics

Need free transportation to school to get your free student lunch?