Video: WPS Native American Education Program hosts Powwow

The Wichita community was invited to the event held April 17 at Mid-America All-Indian Center.

Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

The Wichita Public Schools recognized the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories during the April 19 Board of Education meeting.

BOE video: Budget Development Report

At the April 19 BOE meeting, Susan Willis, WPS chief financial officer, presented a Budget Development Report.

BOE video: Education Imagine Academy and Edventures update

At the April 19 BOE meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the Education Imagine Academy and the Edventures virtual field trip program.

Spring Good Apple Award recipients honored

More than 340 employees, representing 71 schools and support centers were surprised with awards during Good Apple Week beginning on April 12.

WPS students participate in Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s Virtual Young People’s Concert

When the Wichita Symphony Orchestra’s “Young People’s Concert” couldn’t be held in person this year, the district’s Fine Arts department partnered with the symphony and Ion Concert Media to create the virtual concert, “Sea Creatures.”

WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

The Wichita Public Schools has been named one of the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants.

Virtual field trips bring the outside world to WPS classrooms and remote learners

Thanks to Dyane Smokorowski, the district’s coordinator of digital literacy, WPS found a unique way for students and teachers to engage with the outside world without having to leave their home or classroom.

Getting Ready for Remote Learning