Principal and Administrative Changes for the 2022-23 school year

Principal and administrative changes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Video: Students share appreciation for WPS staff

Students from across the district share why they appreciate WPS teachers and support staff.

Video: Strat Plan Van: Class of 2022

Superintendent Alicia Thompson met with graduating seniors from her SuperIntendent Student Advisory Council to talk about the teachers and staff who made an impact on them and helped them be Future Ready.

Non-Classroom Marzano Pilot Update

Based upon staff feedback, the Non-Classroom Marzano Evaluation workgroup has made the decision to continue with a pilot of our non-classroom evaluations instead of a district-wide rollout for next year. For those that participated in the pilot over the course of this school year, we welcome your continued feedback!

Tentative contract agreements reached with UTW and SEIU with BOE for 22-23 school year

Representatives from UTW and SEIU have reached tentative contract agreements with the BOE for the 2022-23 school year.

Celebrating years of service for WPS employees

The Wichita Public Schools proudly salutes all of its retiring employees and those who will continue to serve the district after 10-, 20-, 30- and 40-years.

Spring Good Apple Awards recognizes employees

Congratulations to the more than 300 employees, volunteers and partners, representing 74 schools, support centers and businesses who were honored throughout April with the Good Apple Award.

Changes to student meal program next year

The USDA will no longer allow schools to serve free meals to all students as it has since spring 2020. Families will pay for meals unless they apply and qualify for free/reduced meals. WPS is committed to making sure students have access to meals, so we are implementing a universal free breakfast program for all WPS students beginning next year.