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Distinguished Classroom Teachers recognized

The Wichita Public Schools recognized the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories during the April 19 Board of Education meeting.

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BOE video: Budget Development Report

At the April 19 BOE meeting, Susan Willis, WPS chief financial officer, presented a Budget Development Report.

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BOE video: Education Imagine Academy and Edventures update

At the April 19 BOE meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the Education Imagine Academy and the Edventures virtual field trip program.

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Spring Good Apple Award recipients honored

More than 340 employees, representing 71 schools and support centers were surprised with awards during Good Apple Week beginning on April 12.

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High school summer school enrollment begins April 12

High school summer school for original and recovery credit will be offered Thursday, June 3 – Thursday, June 24.

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WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

The Wichita Public Schools has been named one of the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants.

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WPS students earn Kansas Seal of Biliteracy

More than 100 WPS juniors and seniors have earned the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy which is awarded by the Kansas State Department of Education to recognize all students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other world languages by the time they graduate.

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Virtual field trips bring the outside world to WPS classrooms and remote learners

Thanks to Dyane Smokorowski, the district’s coordinator of digital literacy, WPS found a unique way for students and teachers to engage with the outside world without having to leave their home or classroom.

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