Video: WPS celebrates National Arts in Education Week at Wichita Art Museum

WPS celebrated National Arts in Education Week with a special event featuring student docents and fine arts performances at the Wichita Art Museum.

WPS shows commitment to future workforce with Graduation+

The Wichita Public Schools announced Graduation+, its commitment to the future workforce by having the majority of seniors graduate with a diploma and one or more Market Value Assets.

Video: Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative Schools device rollout

Twelve WPS middle schools have received iPads for all students and staff as part of the Verizon Innovative Learning Initiative which provides internet access, devices and coaches to participating schools.

BOE votes to implement mask mandate

Under New Business during the August 23 Wichita Board of Education meeting, members voted 6-0 to require masks for all individuals in district buildings ages 3 and up starting Monday, August 30.

Video: First in Class: Abbi Faflick

First-year Coleman Middle School choir teacher Abbi Faflick is a proud alumni of Hyde Magnet Elementary, Robinson Middle School and East High School.

Video: First in Class: Darrien Davis

Woodman Elementary first-year second-grade teacher Darrien Davis is a product of WPS having been a student at Isely Traditional Magnet, Hyde Magnet Elementary, Robinson Middle School and a graduate of East High.

Video: First Day of School 2021

We were excited to welcome students and families back to our buildings for the first day of school on Aug. 12!

WPS staff surprised with Education EDGE mini grants

Twenty-four teachers and school-based staff members across the district were surprised with the announcement that they received Education EDGE mini grants to support their classroom projects.