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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.
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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.
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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.
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WPS taking donations for annual Turkey Drive on November 22
The Wichita Public Schools will participate in the annual United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive on Friday, November 22. The WaterWalk, 515 N. Main, will be the drop off site from 7 – 11 a.m.
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Video: 2019 Showcase of Choices and Opportunities
Parents and students learned about the wide variety of educational options available in the Wichita Public Schools.
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Nominate outstanding teachers for Distinguished Classroom Teacher
Principals, staff and parents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators for the 2020 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards. The deadline for hand-delivered nominations is December 6 at 12 p.m. and deadline for mailed nominations is December 5.
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Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson hosts community feedback sessions
Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will hold five community feedback sessions aimed at gathering insight from parents and community members about the Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan.
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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.
