WPS News

Video: North High unveils Lynette Woodard Court

Lynette Woodard, a North High graduate and basketball legend, was recently welcomed back to North High where she helped unveil the school's new basketball court: Lynette Woodard Court.

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WPS Student Leaders Receive Funding to Implement Service-Learning Projects

WPS students have received mini-grants through a partnership with Wichita Public Schools, United Way of the Plains and Safe Streets Wichita to implement service-learning projects.

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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.

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Employee reporting requirements for Winter Break

Employee reporting requirements leading up to Winter Break and district inservice on January 4, 2022.

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From Payroll: Winter break and vacation days for 260 day employees

There are three days of calendared vacation over Winter Break for 260 day employees. Payroll will automatically load vacation hours unless you request otherwise.

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How employees are notified if there is a snow day

Winter weather can mean changes in school schedules. Employees need to make sure their information is current in order to receive emergency phone and text notifications.

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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.

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Education EDGE funds help support high school theatre programs

Thanks to the the district's Education EDGE foundation, WPS high school theatre programs will each have an opportunity to learn how to create a custom backdrop with guidance from Rachel Downs at PAINTology. One of the designs was created by Wichita Southeast High School grad Michael Downs who is a noted set designer.

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