2021-22 School Supply List

Here is the WPS school supply list for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Box Tops

WPS Division Director of Operations wins Excellence in Public Service Award

Fabian Armendariz, Division Director of Operations for the Wichita Public Schools, received the 2022 Excellence in Public Service Award from the Wichita Public Schools.

WPS named one of the Best Communities for Music Education

This is the sixth time the Wichita Public Schools has received the recognition, having been honored in 2013, 2014, 2016, 2020 and 2021. 

WPS schools receive Challenge Awards

Eight Wichita Public Schools have been named 2021 Challenge Award winners. The award recognizes schools that are making a notable difference in student achievement.

Wichita Collective Impact collaboration to support early childhood literacy

A collaboration between WPS, Cargill, United Way of the Plains, Greater Wichita YMCA and Wichita State will help support early childhood literacy.

BOE approves 2022-23 school year calendar

The Board of Education approved the 2022-23 school year calendar during its February 7, 2022 meeting. The first day of school for all students is August 15.

All-City Honor Concerts showcase Wichita’s finest student musicians

The Wichita Public Schools present the annual All-City Honor Concerts at Century II.

WPS changing COVID positive case isolation protocol

After reviewing the most recent guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Wichita Public Schools will change its COVID positive case isolation protocol to align with CDC guidelines, effective Wednesday, January 12.

Video: Horace Mann sewing club

Horace Mann K8 Dual Language Magnet gifted facilitator Amanda Harcus is helping students learn practical skills and valuable life lessons through sewing. The sewing club was made possible thanks to a grant from the district's Education EDGE fund.