2022-23 School Supply List

Here are the WPS school supply lists for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Video: 2021-2022 Year in Review

We have many reasons to be proud of all that our students and staff accomplished this year! Here's a look back at some of the highlights of the 2021-2022 school year.

Battle of the Books lists for elementary and middle school students

Looking for summer reading ideas for elementary and middle school students? Check out next year's Battle of the Books lists.

WPS Division Director of Operations wins Excellence in Public Service Award

Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

This is the sixth time the Wichita Public Schools has received the recognition, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2021. 

Video: Minneha Magnet Elementary creates secret garden

With help from community volunteers and parents, Minneha Core Knowledge Magnet Elementary School students and staff recently worked on the school's secret garden which will be used as a teaching space for many subject areas.

Wichita Collective Impact collaboration to support early childhood literacy

A collaboration between WPS, Cargill, United Way of the Plains, Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State will help support early childhood literacy.

BOE approves 2022-23 school year calendar

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar during its February 7, 2022 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15.

All-City Honor Concerts showcase Wichita’s finest student musicians

The Wichita Public Schools present the annual All-City Honor Concerts at Century II.