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.

WPS offering COVID-19 tests for symptomatic and asymptomatic employees, families and students

WPS is offering COVID-19 tests for WPS and First Student staff, students, and their household family members who are showing signs of COVID-19 (symptomatic) and those who are not (asymptomatic) at the Alvin Morris Administrative Center.

Distinguished Classroom Teachers announced

The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories.

BOE video: Budget Development Report

At the March 8 BOE meeting, the district's chief financial officer gave a Budget Development Report for fiscal year 2022.

BOE video: Summer School presentation

At the March 8 Board of Education meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the summer school programs the district will be offering.

Getting Ready for Remote Learning