BOE approves transitioning students back to onsite learning

The BOE approved the plan to transition back to onsite learning with elementary students returning January 13 and middle and high school students returning January 25.

BOE video: Department of Equity, Diversity and Accountability.

At the Jan. 11 Board of Education meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the district’s Department of Equity, Diversity and Accountability.

BOE elects Stan Reeser and Ben Blankley to lead school board

Stan Reeser and Ben Blankley will lead the Wichita Board of Education for the 2021 calendar year

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will share recommendations to BOE for return to school plan

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sent a message to parents about a recommendation for students returning to school that will be presented to the Board of Education during their January 11 meeting.

Nominate outstanding educators for Distinguished Classroom Teacher

Principals, staff and parents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators for the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards. The deadline for mailed nominations is January 21 and hand-delivered nominations is January 22 at 12 p.m.

BOE video: Employee Leave and Quarantine Update

At the Dec. 14 BOE meeting, the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Sean Hudspeth, presented an update on employee leave and quarantines that result from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fall Good Apple Award recipients honored

More than 340 employees, representing 70 schools and support centers were surprised with awards during Good Apple Week beginning on Dec. 7.

2020-21 School Supply List