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WPS taking donations for annual Turkey Drive on November 22

The Wichita Public Schools will participate in the annual United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive on Friday, November 22. The WaterWalk, 515 N. Main, will be the drop off site from 7 – 11 a.m.

Video: 2019 Showcase of Choices and Opportunities

Parents and students learned about the wide variety of educational options available in the Wichita Public Schools.

Nominate outstanding teachers for Distinguished Classroom Teacher

Principals, staff and parents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators for the 2020 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards. The deadline for hand-delivered nominations is December 6 at 12 p.m. and deadline for mailed nominations is December 5.

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson hosts community feedback sessions

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will hold five community feedback sessions aimed at gathering insight from parents and community members about the Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan.

Video: Dr. Thompson’s Strat Plan Van makes first visit

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson is making monthly stops around the district in the Strat Plan Van to visit employees who are championing our Strategic Plan. This month, she visited the technology teachers at Wilbur Middle School to see how their work empowers students to be Future Ready.

Video: WPS Parents As Teachers program receives national recognition

The program has earned a prestigious endorsement from the Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc. as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top-performing home visiting affiliates within the PATNC’s international network.

BOE video: Nutrition Services presentation

At the Oct. 21 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation from the district's Nutrition Services department that gave an overview of the department and an update on current programs.