Video: Back-to-School shopping night for teachers

Project Teacher and the Kids in Need Foundation hosted a special back-to-school Teacher Shop Night for teachers across the Wichita area, sponsored by Georgia Pacific.

Video: Wichita Navy Week events at Wichita Public Schools

Representatives from the US Navy visited schools across the city as part of Wichita Navy Week, a week of activities designed to introduce their work to the community.

New program to provide hygiene products to students in need

Giving the Basics-Wichita is being piloted in 18 WPS schools through a partnership with the new non-profit organization and the Wichita Police Department.

Video: BOE presentation on WPS being a data-driven district

Dr. Tiffanie Irving, deputy superintendent, provided the BOE with an overview of assessments used throughout the Wichita Public Schools.

Video: BOE hears presentation on professional learning that promotes a safe and healthy learning environment for all students

Dr. Thompson was asked by the BOE to work with staff and bring back information to the Board in three areas regarding non-discrimination: policies, guidelines, and professional development. Information and progress updates will be provided as part of the Superintendent’s Report at BOE Meetings.

BOE, UTW reach tentative one-year agreement

The United Teachers of Wichita and the Board of Education came to a tentative one-year agreement on September 3.

Video: WPS hosts Standards-Referenced Grading Parent Q&A session

WPS held the first of 4 parent Q&A sessions about Standards Referenced Grading.

Welcome to our new superintendent of schools, Dr. Alicia Alicia Thompson Thompson