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Distinguished Classroom Teachers announced
The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2020 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories.
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Fresh fruit and vegetable program allows students to try new foods
Thanks to a grant from the Kansas State Department of Education, students at 32 WPS elementary schools get to try exotic fruits and vegetables twice a week in their classroom.
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BOE video: Budget update
At the Feb. 10 BOE meeting, the Board received a budget update from Susan Willis, the district's chief financial officer.
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BOE video: Strategic Plan Goal 3 Data Review
At the Feb. 10 BOE meeting, the Board received an update on long-term goal #3 of the district's strategic plan: Increasing college and career readiness.
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Nominate a Wichita Public Schools employee for the Excellence in Public Service Award
The deadline for nominations is Friday, Feb, 28, 2020.
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Nominate employees, principals, partners or volunteers for Good Apple Award
All schools and support centers are encouraged to honors employees, volunteers and school partners for exemplary service. NEW THIS YEAR, a special award category was added to honor principals, assistant principals and other district administrators.
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Video: Superintendent's Strategic Plan Van visits East High School
February is CTE month so Dr. Thompson visited the Blue Aces Construction program at East High School to see how students are getting hands-on training to help them with college and career opportunities.
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We are excited to announce a new partnership with Southwestern College and William Allen White Elementary. Southwestern College recently visited our school to give a 35 minute program talking about five good character traits. The program concluded with a fun slam dunk contest and a meet-and-greet with our William Allen White basketball team and students who are potentially interested in pursuing post-high school opportunities in the game of basketball. We will continue to partner with Southwestern College this year through various activities and opportunities.
