Trailblazer Times- Parent Addition (October)

This digital newsletter will be a tool to keep you up to date with all things happening at Gordon Parks Academy. Mrs. Kennedy would like to thank you for partnering with our staff to provide a positive learning environment for our students. Please feel free to contact the office for assistance at 316-973-7500.

2021-22 School Supply List

Here is the WPS school supply list for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Giving The Basics

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.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for staff, parents and students - MORE DATES ADDED!

WPS will offer opportunities for anyone 5 years old and older to receive the COVID vaccine or a booster for adults 18 and older at the Alvin Morris Administrative Center.

BOE video: Update on strategic plan goal #4

At the Dec. 13 BOE meeting, the Board heard an update on goal #4 of the district's strategic plan which described indicators of success in Wichita Public Schools students’ employability skills and well-being.

Dr. Thompson’s Strategic Plan Van visits Future Ready Advocates

Dr. Thompson’s Strategic Plan Van visits Future Ready Advocates In this month’s Strategic Plan Van visit, Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson goes to Robinson Middle School to meet a few of the Future Ready Advocates who are serving as mentors to students across the district.

WPS participates in 2021 United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive

For the 15th year, the Wichita Public Schools participated in the United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive. This year we collected 441 turkeys, 47,965 side items and $27,121.

BOE Video: Strategic Plan update on Goal 4

Here is an update on goal 4 of the district's strategic plan -- ensuring schools are trusted as safe places.

BOE video: Presentation on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

At the Nov. 8 BOE meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the district's plans for spending Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

Video: Wu Crew Reads program kicks off at Gordon Parks Academy

Wu Crew Reads is a pilot program between Wichita State University and Gordon Parks Academy where members of the Wichita State community spend 20 minutes every week reading to and with third-graders via a virtual platform.

Accountability Reports