Update on Strategic Plan Goal 1 – Increase the Graduation Rate

The BOE heard an update on Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan – increase the graduation rate. The presentation shared that WPS has exceeded its goal of having an 80% graduation rate, with 80.4% seniors graduating in 2022.

Video: Update on Strategic Plan Goal 3 – Increase Certifications and College Credit

The BOE heard an update on Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan – increase certifications and college credit. The update included the progress of Graduation +, which is a goal of students earning a high school diploma, plus one or more Market Value Asset.

BOE approves revised Mission, Vision and Shared Beliefs as WPS works towards new strategic plan

The Board of Education adopted new mission and shared beliefs statements during their August 28, 2023 meeting. These will drive development of the major goals for the 2024-29 strategic plan.

Video: Dr. Thompson's Strategic Plan Van goes on a High School Coffee Crawl

Superintendent Thompson heads out on a coffee crawl, visiting the student-run coffee shops at East, Heights and Southeast, to finding how students learn business skills through this real-world activity. She also sits down for a visit with special guest Kelly Bielefeld.

Video: Dr. Thompson's Strategic Plan Van - Manufacturing at Truesdell Middle School

Dr. Thompson learns about a new program to get students interested in manufacturing and to make connections between what’s happening in the classroom and in the workplace.

Video: BOE hears report on alternative options for high school students

During the Feb. 13, 2023 meeting, Board of Education members heard a report about WPS alternative program options for high school students and their educational outcomes.

Video: Strategic Plan Van - Restorative Practices

Superintendent Thompson travels to Pleasant Valley Middle School to see how they use strategies learned in their Restorative Practices training to incorporate them into their school, their lessons, and their culture.

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

During the January 23 Board of Education meeting, members heard a report about behavior and safety challenges, and how the district has responded with new solutions in student discipline, employee support, and community resources.