Video: Strategic Plan Van visits Southeast's agriculture program

Superintendent Thompson's Strategic Plan Van drops by Southeast High School's farm to learn more about the school's popular agriculture program.

Video: Future Ready Center for Healthcare at WSU Tech South

The new Future Ready Center for Healthcare at WSU Tech South gives students the chance to train for healthcare careers and earn certifications and college credit while in high school.

Video: Strategic Plan Van visits Harry Street to learn about LETRS

Superintendent Thompson visits Harry St. Elementary to learn more about LETRS training in the Wichita Public Schools and how that supports 3rd grade reading proficiency.

Video: Textron hosts North High students at Girls in Aviation event

North High students recently spent the afternoon touring Textron Aviation as part of a Girls in Aviation event.

Video: Pathways to Success event

The Pathways to Success event invited families to learn more about WPS Career and Tech Education pathways, college credit courses, advanced programs and career-ready opportunities.

Video: Strategic Plan Goal 4 – Schools are Trusted as Safe Places

During the September 12 Board of Education meeting, members heard a report from Terri Moses, Director of Safety and Environmental Services, about all of the different ways we work to keep students and staff safe. The BOE voted to purchase scanning devices for our high schools as another layer of safety precautions.

Video: Strategic Plan Goal 3 - Increase Certifications and College Credit

At the September 12, 2022 meeting, Board of Education members heard an update on how students can prepare for their future by earning college credit and industry credentials, as well as participating in work-based learning and entrepreneurial experiences.

Read to Succeed program making a difference for elementary students

Last year, the more than 350 WPS second- and third-graders in the Read to Succeed program improved their reading skills. Here’s an update on the program and how you can get involved.