District News

Nominate employees, partners or volunteers for Good Apple Award

This bi-annual award program honors employees, volunteers and school partners for exemplary service. Principals must select their award recipients and notify Strategic Communications by Friday, November 2.

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Nominate a WPS Employee for Excellence in Public Service Award

Nominations are due Friday, February 22.

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BOE looks at current budget, considers getting approval to raise LOB

The Board of Education heard an update on the current year budget during its February 11 meeting, as they begin to plan for next year’s budget.

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2019-20 school year calendar approved

The Board of Education approved the 19-20 school year calendar with August 14 being the first day of school for all students and May 21 as the last day of school.

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Superintendent’s Challenge recognizes winter sports excellence

Middle and high school student athletes and cheer and dance teams were recognized for winter sports academic excellence by the Superintendent’s Challenge.

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Nutrition Services gets feedback from students on school menus

Elementary students at six elementary schools will participate in focus groups to help determine next year’s menu.

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Ann Walenta String Quartet visits middle schools

Wichita State University’s Ann Walenta String Quartet visited several of our middle schools last week to introduce students to string instruments and to promote the Chamber Music at the Barn summer educational camp "Bows at the Barn.”

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