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Nominate a Wichita Public Schools employee for the Excellence in Public Service Award

Employees and residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award. Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m., Feb. 24.

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BOE approves 2023-24 school year calendar

The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 school year calendar during its January 23, 2023 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15, 2023 and the last day of school is May 23, 2024. New for the 23-24 school year, all schools will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on the same dates.

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January is Board of Education Appreciation Month

It's a great time to thank our board members for their support of public education.

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27th Annual JROTC/Leadership Corps Superintendents' Breakfast

Students in the JROTC/Leadership program share their stories during the annual breakfast program.

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2022 Turkey Drive

WPS departments and schools came out in force to help our community at the 2022 Turkey Drive, donating nearly 400 turkeys, more than 42,000 side items and more than $30,000.

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28th annual JROTC and Leadership Corps Veterans Day ceremony

More than 1,200 middle and high school cadets participated in the Nov. 10 ceremony at Century II.

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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson announces retirement

WPS Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson announced on November 3, 2022 that she will retire at the end of the 22-23 school year.

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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson's safety message to families

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sent a message to families regarding several security issues at schools this week.

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