Video: 2021-2022 Year in Review

We have many reasons to be proud of all that our students and staff accomplished this year! Here's a look back at some of the highlights of the 2021-2022 school year.

Battle of the Books lists for elementary and middle school students

Looking for summer reading ideas for elementary and middle school students? Check out next year's Battle of the Books lists.

WPS Division Director of Operations wins Excellence in Public Service Award

Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

Video: Strat Plan Van - eSports

Superintendent Alicia Thompson recently visited East High School to learn about the district's eSports program.

WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

This is the sixth time the Wichita Public Schools has received the recognition, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2021. 

WPS schools receive Challenge Awards

Eight Wichita Public Schools have been named 2021 Challenge Award winners. The award recognizes schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement.

JROTC leader wins Wichita Crime Commission award

Colonel Robert Hester, the leader of the district’s JROTC and Leadership programs, has won the Willard Garvey Crime Prevention Citizen Activist of the Year Award from the Wichita Crime Commission.

Wichita Collective Impact collaboration to support early childhood literacy

A collaboration between WPS, Cargill, United Way of the Plains, Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State will help support early childhood literacy.

BIST for Parents

BIST for Parents

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