District celebrates fall Good Apple recipients

More than 260 employees, volunteers and partners, representing 64 schools, support centers and community partners were recognized on Dec. 2 with the Good Apple Award.

New program aims to teach middle school students that it’s cool to be smart

More than 530 middle school students kicked off the Better Academics and Social Excellence program, or BAASE, with a special luncheon.

WPS collects thousands for Turkey Drive

This year the schools and district collected 3,273 turkeys, 43,712 side items and $9,985.96.

Video: WPS Native American Program unveils buffalo hide tipi

The Wichita Public Schools’ Native American Indian Education Program acquired an authentic buffalo hide tipi to use in educational programs throughout the district. The tipi is constructed in the same way the Native Americans built them for centuries.

BOE video: Student transportation contract

At the Nov. 18 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation on the student transportation contract and voted to extend the agreement with FirstGroup America, Inc., (dba First Student) to provide various required and requested student transportation services through June 30, 2025.

BOE video: Parents As Teachers presentation

At the Nov. 18 BOE meeting, the board heard a presentation on the district's Parents As Teachers program which recently earned national recognition as a PAT Blue Ribbon Affiliate.

Video: 2019 Showcase of Choices and Opportunities

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