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Third-grade students were invited to help read the Constitution and visit magistrate judge Gwynne Birzer on Constitution Day.

Students from the FutureReady Center for Manufacturing were invited to tour the Cargill Innovation Center.

WPS has launched the EmpowerED Teacher Leader Fellowship, an innovative, year-long professional learning journey designed to strengthen leadership skills in 14 hand-selected educators. 

Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s academic success.

We will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 17.

Students at East High, Northeast Magnet and Northwest have been named National Merit Semifinalists.

For just the third time in 50 years, WPS will take a facility bond issue to Wichita voters on February 25, 2025. The Board of Education voted to put the special bond election on the ballot in an amount not to exceed $450 million to finance improvements with no tax rate increase.

WPS Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld and BOE President Stan Reeser answer reporters' questions about the $450 million special bond election.

Thirteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were recently surprised with Education EDGE grants.

The Board of Education unanimously approved the final draft of the Facility Master Plan – Step 1 on August 26, 2024. The Facility Master Plan is the roadmap and vision for WPS facilities moving forward over the next several years.

The Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan will guide the Wichita Public Schools’ efforts over the next five years. The Strategic Plan has 3 Student Success Outcomes: Increase academic achievement and graduation rate, prepare students for life, college and career success, and create and enhance safety and belonging.

East High Spanish teacher Julie Dunkelberger had the honor of flying with the Blue Angels ahead of the Air Show at McConnell Air Force Base.