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![Two students working together on a project with words Safety and Belonging]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744075702/usd259org/yfu6fanoqvjftjhi4dbb/SafetyandBelonging-DistrictNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744075702/usd259org/yfu6fanoqvjftjhi4dbb/SafetyandBelonging-DistrictNews.jpg","width":285}])
Parents are invited to participate in our Safety and Belonging survey from now until May 2. Parent feedback will help identify areas for improvement to enhance the school experience where students feel safe, supported and valued.
![2025 Excellence in Public Service winner Shanna Zimmerman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745269203/usd259org/w20l0usev1vueeapcuhh/2025ExcellenceInPublicServiceAwardShannaZimmerman.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745269203/usd259org/w20l0usev1vueeapcuhh/2025ExcellenceInPublicServiceAwardShannaZimmerman.jpg","width":285}])
Shanna Zimmerman, a Marketing teacher at East High School, is the 2025 Excellence in Public Service Award winner for the Wichita Public Schools.
![Coleman hosts AVID mock job interviews]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744819142/usd259org/w8uuc1terqufflprdbxk/ColemanAVIDmockjobinterviews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744819142/usd259org/w8uuc1terqufflprdbxk/ColemanAVIDmockjobinterviews.jpg","width":285}])
AVID students are learning to become future ready through job skills including interview techniques. It all came together on AVID Day when students participated in mock job interviews.
![Realidad U at North High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744725731/usd259org/wt0ekak4eetms5hhnevp/RealidadUatNorthHigh.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744725731/usd259org/wt0ekak4eetms5hhnevp/RealidadUatNorthHigh.jpg","width":285}])
The Pando Initiative recently debuted a special version of Reality U, which provides students with financial literacy lessons in their native language.
![East High senior Angela Thompson working at College Hill Latchkey]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744654015/usd259org/erjnxses9fcso5uud1c1/HighschoolseniorworksatLatchkey.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744654015/usd259org/erjnxses9fcso5uud1c1/HighschoolseniorworksatLatchkey.jpg","width":285}])
East High senior Angela Thompson, who is interested in a career in teaching, is getting hands-on experience working at the College Hill Latchkey program.
![Heights students interning at WPS School Service Center]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744386040/usd259org/odt2rdfvsuwmqcgmt9fj/HeightsstudentinternsatSSCmillingsdepartment.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744386040/usd259org/odt2rdfvsuwmqcgmt9fj/HeightsstudentinternsatSSCmillingsdepartment.jpg","width":285}])
Students with an interest in woodworking have been interning at the School Service Center, helping to build cabinetry.
![2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers standing together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744073648/usd259org/mh4s7jgykt3oeqllc338/2025DCTATeachers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744073648/usd259org/mh4s7jgykt3oeqllc338/2025DCTATeachers.jpg","width":285}])
The 2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers were recognized on April 7.
![Purposeful Play in kindergarten]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742825819/usd259org/q571jgqadkocqdie3ggm/PurposefulPlay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742825819/usd259org/q571jgqadkocqdie3ggm/PurposefulPlay.jpg","width":285}])
Four WPS schools have added Purposeful Play in kindergarten, encouraging children to engage in self-directed play designed to help reinforce learning.
![Teachers recognized for ambitious growth 3-3-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741792969/usd259org/reug6kohcllpuxef4mgl/Teachersrecognizedforambitiousgrowth3-3-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741792969/usd259org/reug6kohcllpuxef4mgl/Teachersrecognizedforambitiousgrowth3-3-25.jpg","width":285}])
WPS recognized 3rd grade teachers and three middle schools whose students have improved greatly in reading and math.
![Bill Nester-Brown DCTA winner Black Traditional Magnet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741716126/usd259org/quzwzt95bey9zgnllhwx/NewsHighlight-BillNester-BrownDCTA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741716126/usd259org/quzwzt95bey9zgnllhwx/NewsHighlight-BillNester-BrownDCTA.jpg","width":285}])
Eight WPS teachers have been named 2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers.
![CTE Pathway Awards graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741016894/usd259org/t3kuflq5wq352xiziyix/CTEPathwayAwards-NewsHighlight.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741016894/usd259org/t3kuflq5wq352xiziyix/CTEPathwayAwards-NewsHighlight.jpg","width":285}])
Twenty WPS students have been recognized with the Career and Technical Education Pathway Awards.
![Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld standing at a podium in front of reporters.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740602791/usd259org/djl1k6nyg055rym9judg/SuperintendentKellypost-bondnewsconference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740602791/usd259org/djl1k6nyg055rym9judg/SuperintendentKellypost-bondnewsconference.jpg","width":285}])
Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld gave a statement and answered reporters’ questions about the Febrary 25, 2025, bond election.
![Northwest senior Alicia Valdez wins Rudd Scholarship]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740504626/usd259org/e8kmsmxgfb5xcalmv081/NorthwestseniorAliciaValdezwinsRuddScholarship.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740504626/usd259org/e8kmsmxgfb5xcalmv081/NorthwestseniorAliciaValdezwinsRuddScholarship.jpg","width":285}])
Six Wichita Public Schools seniors are among 50 Kansas students to receive Rudd Scholarships.
![Photos of deteriorating schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739308659/usd259org/uasrmdvwbfnnt80jr6gy/AddressingRealNeedsnewsstory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739308659/usd259org/uasrmdvwbfnnt80jr6gy/AddressingRealNeedsnewsstory.jpg","width":285}])
The Board of Education heard an update on the educational effort and planning for the February 25 bond election.
![Scholastic Art and Writing Awards logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738857938/usd259org/tru5asimsr9tahpbj3tc/ScholasticArtandWritingAwardslogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738857938/usd259org/tru5asimsr9tahpbj3tc/ScholasticArtandWritingAwardslogo.jpg","width":285}])
High school students were recognized for their artistic abilities with the 2025 Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards.