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.

Video: Strategic Plan Van learns about Girls Who Code

Superintendent Thompson's Strategic Plan Van drops by Caldwell Elementary to learn more about Girls Who Code, a program that introduces 3rd through 8th grade girls - and boys as well - to coding.

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.