BOE video: Nutrition Services presentation

At the Oct. 21 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation from the district's Nutrition Services department that gave an overview of the department and an update on current programs.

BOE Video: An update on Standards-Referenced Grading

At the Oct. 21 BOE meeting, the board heard an update on the rollout of Standards-Referenced Grading.

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson hosts community feedback sessions

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will hold five community feedback sessions aimed at gathering insight from parents and community members about the Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan.

BOE president Sheril Logan named a finalist for national Green–Garner Award

The award, given by the Council of Great City Schools, is the nation’s top prize for urban school education leadership.

Video: Back-to-School shopping night for teachers

Project Teacher and the Kids in Need Foundation hosted a special back-to-school shopping event 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.

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