WPS News
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District Fine Arts leader receives national award
Shawn Chastain, Executive Coordinator of Fine Arts for Wichita Public Schools, has been selected as the 2024 Outstanding Administrator by the Organization of American Kodaly Educators.
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Six WPS schools recommended for closure to help close budget gap
The Wichita Board of Education heard a recommendation to close six schools at the end of the school year in Phase 2 budget reductions during its February 12, 2024 meeting. The recommendation is pending final BOE approval on March 4.
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BOE approves 24-25 and 25-26 school year calendars
The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school year calendars during its February 12, 2024 meeting.
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WPS magnet schools win national recognition
Six WPS magnet schools have won national recognition from the Magnet Schools of America, the national association for magnet and theme-based schools.
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BOE hears an update on the 24-25 budget development
Board of Education members heard an update to the WPS budget development for the 24-25 fiscal year and beyond during their January 22 meeting. Our reductions for next year’s budget are anticipated to be $42 million.
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Two new Board of Education members sworn in
Melody McCray-Miller will serve as the at-large BOE member and Ngoc Vuong will represent District 3.
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Teachers surprised with Education EDGE grants
Sixteen teachers and school-based staff members were recently surprised with more than $29,000 in Education EDGE grants.
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Video: WPS students and staff support Turkey Drive
WPS students and staff come together to support the United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive, collecting 1,658 turkeys, 52,393 side items and more than $15,516.
Upcoming Events
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March 28, 2024
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM Special Education Post-Secondary Transition Agency Fair
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April 12, 2024
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April 15, 2024
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May 16, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Panther Pops-Choir Concert
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May 23, 2024
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May 27, 2024