All WPS staff eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine – updated 2-24-21

Wichita Public Schools will be receiving enough COVID-19 vaccines from Sedgwick County to vaccinate all WPS staff, including substitutes, who wish to receive the vaccine.

WPS staff surprised with Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants

Fifteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were surprised with the announcement that they received Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants to support their classroom projects.

Gil Alvarez named Deputy Superintendent for the Wichita Public Schools

Gil Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools, has been selected as Deputy Superintendent of the Wichita Public Schools effective April 1, 2021.

WPS staff named to state-wide education task force

Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson and gifted teacher Tracy Callard are among the members of a state-wide task force that will provide guidance and oversight for the federal COVID-19 funds.

Some secondary students will return onsite 4 days a week starting March 1

As COVID-19 numbers continue to decrease, there will be changes for some middle and high school students as they return onsite learning four days a week starting March 1.

Thirty students recognized with 99% Awards

The 99% Awards recognize middle school and high school students who are making a contribution to their school and serve as a role model to their peers, but who may not be getting the recognition they deserve for doing the right thing.

WPS offering COVID-19 tests for symptomatic and asymptomatic employees, families and students

WPS is offering COVID-19 tests for WPS and First Student staff, students, and their household family members who are showing signs of COVID-19 (symptomatic) and those who are not (asymptomatic) at the Alvin Morris Administrative Center.

BIST for Parents

BIST for Parents

Homework Hotline