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Gordon Parks Magnet Video
Click on the image to take a virtual tour of Gordon Parks Academy and learn more about the school. Enjoy your visit!
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2022-23 Elementary School Supply List
Here are the WPS school supply lists for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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TrailBlazer Times- Parent Addition
This digital newsletter will be a tool to keep you up to date with all things happening at Gordon Parks Academy. Mrs. Kennedy would like to thank you for partnering with our staff to provide a positive learning environment for our students. Please feel free to contact the office for assistance at 316-973-7500.
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Nominate a Wichita Public Schools employee for the Excellence in Public Service Award
Employees and residents are encouraged to nominate public service employees for the annual Excellence in Public Service Award. Nominations will be accepted through 5 p.m., Feb. 24.
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BOE approves 2023-24 school year calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 school year calendar during its January 23, 2023 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15, 2023 and the last day of school is May 23, 2024. New for the 23-24 school year, all schools will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on the same dates.
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January is Board of Education Appreciation Month
It's a great time to thank our board members for their support of public education.
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Gordon Parks Academy teacher wins Kansas Horizon Award
Sue Ake, fifth-grade teacher at Gordon Parks Academy, is the district’s recipient of the 2023 Kansas Horizon Award from the Kansas Department of Education.
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2022 Turkey Drive
WPS departments and schools came out in force to help our community at the 2022 Turkey Drive, donating nearly 400 turkeys, more than 42,000 side items and more than $30,000.
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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson announces retirement
WPS Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson announced on November 3, 2022 that she will retire at the end of the 22-23 school year.
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Gordon Parks Academy named National Capturing Kids’ Hearts Showcase School
Gordon Parks Academy was one of 378 schools to receive the 2021-2022 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® award. They are the district’s first school to be named a showcase school.
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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson's safety message to families
Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson sent a message to families regarding several security issues at schools this week.
