Video: New teachers participate in Welcome to WPS Workshop

New teachers participated in a Welcome to WPS Workshop to give them an extra opportunity to get ready for the new school year. The special training sessions were made possible by COVID relief (ESSER) funding.

BOE Video: Outcomes of Summer 2022 Learning Opportunities

On July 25, 2022, the Board of Education heard an update on the outcomes of the summer learning opportunities offered to students. The programs were supported with COVID relief funds.

2022 Summer School Program

For the past month, more than 2,800 Pre-K through 8th grade invited students participated in our summer school program which featured fun and engaging activities focused on English Language Arts and math skills. The summer school program was made possible thanks to COVID relief funds.

KWCH-TV Video: Federal money allowing Wichita school district to offer free summer school programs

KWCH-TV reporter shares how ESSER/COVID Relief Funds are being used to expand summer school opportunities to address learning loss during the pandemic.

KWCH-TV Video: Wichita Public Schools is exposing more students to technical education this summer

KWCH-TV reporter Lily Wu visited WSU Tech where Middle School Summer Camp students are being introduced to future tech careers. The camp was paid with COVID relief funds.

Video: BOE hears an update to ESSER funding 6-13-22

The Board of Education heard an update on the district's ESSER funds during the June 14, 2022 meeting.

Video: College & Career Boot Camp

More than 200 rising seniors attended a four-day College & Career Bootcamp at East High with sessions including business etiquette, interview skills, researching colleges, post-secondary and military options and more. The College and Career Boot Camp was supported with COVID relief funds.

District Mental Health supports for students and staff

The need for mental health services are an increasingly necessary component of public education. During the May 2, 2022 BOE meeting, district staff provided an overview of how the district addresses the mental health needs of students and district staff.