District News

Nominate employees for P.I.E. Award for customer service

The Partners in Education (P.I.E.) Award is given each quarter to any nominated employee who demonstrates excellent customer service and professionalism.

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Board of Education and SEIU agree on tentative salary and benefit package for two employee groups

The Wichita Board of Education and the Service Employees International Union (Local 513) have reached tentative agreements on the 2017-18 salary and benefit package for SEIU and the Uniformed Security Officers and Security Dispatchers groups.

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Sixteen schools receive Let’s Move! Active Schools National Awards

Sixteen schools received Let’s Move! Active Schools National Awards for their outstanding efforts creating healthy school environments.

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An Open Letter to the Wichita Community from Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson

Dr. Alicia Thompson has released her statement in regards to DACA.

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BOE approves 2017-18 budget with 88% directly supporting students

The 2017-18 budget keeps the mill levy flat, invests 88% of the operating budget to directly support students, and reflects additional funding from the state.

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Getting to Know District Leadership - Michele Ingenthron

Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools Michele Ingenthron talks about her role in the Wichita Public Schools, and her outlook for this new school year.

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Getting to Know District Leadership - Chris Wendt

Executive Director of Elementary Schools Chris Wendt visits schools to talk to students and staff about the first week of class.

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