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Summer Food Program offers free meals to all children
Free breakfasts, lunches and snacks will be offered to children 18 years old and younger at 42 locations in Wichita as part of the WPS Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food program begins May 29 and runs through August 2.
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Wichita Public Schools offers many programs to support students during the summer
Wichita Public Schools offers many programs during the summer for students, whether by open enrollment or by invitation aimed at specific students, to help bridge the summer learning gap.
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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson talks with high school students about technology and digital citizenship
Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will meet with more than 100 high school students to talk about technology integration, social media etiquette and digital citizenship during the spring Superintendent Student Dialogue Session on Wednesday, March 27.
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Wichita Public Schools announces FirstView app for parents to safely track their child’s bus
The Wichita Public Schools is launching FirstView, a secure bus tracking and parent communication app offered through First Student.
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Kansas Teacher of the Year teams visit WPS schools
The 2019 Kansas Teacher of the Year Finalists and the Kansas Teacher of the Year regional semifinalists will visit Tuesday, March 5 to see programs and opportunities offered in the Wichita Public Schools.
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All-City Honor Concerts showcase Wichita’s finest student musicians
The Wichita Public Schools present the annual All-City Honor Concerts at Century II Concert Hall February 4, 5 and 19. The concerts are free and open to the public.
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Documentary released about refugee students in Wichita Public Schools
The premiere, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 in the Alvin E Morris building 903 S. Edgemoor.
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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson seeks students’ opinions about life after high school
Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will meet with more than 100 high school students to ask for their opinions on how they are Future Ready during his Fall Superintendent Student Dialogue Session on Wednesday, October 31, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Alvin E. Morris Administrative Center, 903 S. Edgemoor.
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Improved Speak Up program allows students to submit tips anonymously to keep schools safe
The Wichita Public Schools, in partnership with Crime Stoppers of Wichita and Sedgwick County, the Wichita Police Department and the Sedgwick County District Attorney’s office, have launched an updated and improved Speak Up program, which allows students, staff and parents to submit tips anonymously.
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Wichita Public Schools Showcase of Choices and Opportunities is November 1
The 30th annual Showcase of Choices and Opportunities is Thursday, November 1, 5:30 – 8 p.m. at Century II. The Showcase of Choices and Opportunities allows parents to do “one-stop school shopping” to look at different educational options offered by WPS.
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WPS’ Early College Academy will provide new opportunity for students to be Future Ready
The Wichita Public Schools will launch its new Early College Academy at Northwest High School in the fall of 2019.
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WPS offers elementary school families a new way to track and stop the spread of illnesses with smart thermometer
The Health Services Department of Wichita Public Schools is working to slow the spread of illnesses among elementary students with the Kinsa FLUency program.
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West High School art teacher’s work featured in “Artists and Mentors” exhibition in New York City
Kevin Kelly, visual arts teacher at West High School, is one of twelve featured artists in an exhibit in New York City that celebrate painters who also are teachers.
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Wichita Public Schools Homework Hotline launches September 4
Need assistance with assignments? The Wichita Public Schools is launching the Homework Hotline on Tuesday, September 4 to offer support for students at all grade levels.
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Tip Sheet 2-22-19
Selected news and feature story ideas from February 22 - March 3, 2019
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Tip Sheet 12-6-18
News and feature story possibilities for December 7 - December 19. 2018.
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Tip Sheet 11-6-18
News and feature story ideas for Wednesday, November 7 - Friday, November 16.
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Tip Sheet 10-26-18
Selected news and feature story ideas for October 26 - November 10, 2018
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Tip Sheet 10-15-18
Selected news and feature story ideas for October 15 - October 26, 2018.
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Tip Sheet 9-18-18
News and feature story possibilities for September 19 - September 28.
