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March News
At conferences you heard about our School-wide Magnet Project called NOT A BOX! This is a student created project that students will share at school/remotely on Tuesday, March 16. This is a great way for students to show their creativity as they follow the engineering process to make their own creation that is definitely "not a box'!
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February News
We have now started the 2nd half off our year with second semester and are looking to continue to accomplish great things this year!
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Video: Get to Know McLean Science and Technology Magnet Elementary School
Students at McLean are routinely exposed to the latest Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts which are a vital component in preparing students for careers in fast-growing STEM industries.
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January News
We hope you had a great break and we are excited to get back to our routine!
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Family Help Centers
WPS has opened three Family Help Centers to assist families new to remote learning with technology issues.
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Dillons Community Rewards
Do you have a Dillons Plus Card? If so, you can help raise money for a new video mixer for McLean! Just log in to your reward account online and sign up for community rewards.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Distinguished Classroom Teachers announced
The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories.
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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.
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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.
