WPS News

Video: WPS 2022-23 Year-in-Review

As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, we're looking back at all the great things we accomplished that helped keep us connected, united and #WPSProud!

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Wilbur science teacher wins Excellence in Public Service Award

Tim Elsen, a science teacher at Wilbur Middle School, received the 2023 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

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WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

The Wichita Public Schools has been named one of the 2023 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants. This is the seventh time the district has received this recognition.

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WPS schools receive Challenge Awards

Thirteen Wichita Public Schools have been named 2022 Challenge Award winners for outstanding achievement and uncommon accomplishment based on Kansas math and reading assessment results.

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Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

The Wichita Public Schools recognized the 2023 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories during the April 10 Board of Education meeting.

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Kelly Bielefeld named future Wichita Public Schools’ Superintendent

Kelly Bielefeld, Executive Director of College and Career Readiness, will lead the Wichita Public Schools as its future superintendent effective July 1, 2023.

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Distinguished Classroom Teachers announced

The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2023 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients.

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Video: Strategic Plan Van - Restorative Practices

Superintendent Thompson travels to Pleasant Valley Middle School to see how they use strategies learned in their Restorative Practices training to incorporate them into their school, their lessons, and their culture.

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