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Video: United Way donates books to 14 elementary schools
Volunteers from United Way of the Plains distributed 6,100 books to 14 elementary schools to provide summer reading opportunities. Each student received two books and resources for parents to assist with improving reading skills.
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WPS Division Director of Operations wins Excellence in Public Service Award
Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.
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WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education
This is the sixth time the Wichita Public Schools has received the recognition, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2021.
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Wichita Collective Impact collaboration to support early childhood literacy
A collaboration between WPS, Cargill, United Way of the Plains, Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State will help support early childhood literacy.
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BOE approves 2022-23 school year calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar during its February 7, 2022 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15.
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All-City Honor Concerts showcase Wichita’s finest student musicians
The Wichita Public Schools present the annual All-City Honor Concerts at Century II.
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Watch the Battle of the Books competitions
Congratulations to the 40 WPS elementary school teams who participated in this year’s Battle of the Books competition! Here's where you can watch a recording of the competition.
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WPS changing COVID positive case isolation protocol
After reviewing the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Wichita Public Schools will change its COVID positive case isolation protocol to align with CDC guidelines, effective Wednesday, January 12.
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2021-22 School Supply List
Here is the WPS school supply list for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
