Video: Friends University creates special scholarship for Early College Academy students

Friends University recently announced a $13,000 per year scholarship for students in the Early College Academy at Northwest High School should they decide to complete their college education at Friends University.

BOE video: LETRS presentation

At the June 14 BOE meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling (LETRS) program.

BOE video: Budget Development Report

At the June 14 BOE meeting, the Board heard a Budget Development Report from the district's chief financial officer Susan Willis.

Curtis instructional coach named to Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame

Johanna Forshee, an instructional coach at Curtis Middle School who retired this year after 38 years of service to the district, has been named to the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame.

Video: Jardine Magnet Middle School unveils Keeper of the Plains statue

Jardine STEM and Career Explorations Academy and Arts Partners Wichita recently unveiled the newest Together Wichita Keeper of the Plains statue: The Keeper of Planeview.

Principal and district leadership changes for 2021-22

The district has announced principal and leadership changes for the 2021-22 school year.

Video: First in Class: Shantal Knibb

Beech Elementary first-year teacher Shantal Knibb looks back on her experiences as a new teacher as this unique school year draws to a close.

Video: First in Class: Panya Amphone

Panya Amphone, orchestra and choir teacher at Mayberry Cultural and Fine Arts Magnet Middle School, reflects on his first year in the classroom.

Maestra de instrucción de Curtis, nombrada al Salón de la Fama de los Maestros de Kansas

Johanna Forshee, maestra de instrucción en Curtis Middle School, ha sido nombrada como miembro del Salón de la Fama de los Maestros de Kansas.

Senior Spotlight - Kianna Davis, South High School

Kianna Davis está convencida de que sus días como estudiante de South High han sido una experiencia positiva en su vida, que moldeará su futuro y su carrera.

Senior Spotlight - Roxzana Martinez, East High

Roxzana Martínez, estudiante de último año de East High, le atribuye al programa AVID su participación en actividades de la escuela preparatoria

Senior Spotlight - Taylor Butler, North High School

La primera vez que Taylor Butler caminó los pasillos de North High se sintió intimidada, cuatro años después ha aprendido que no hay limite a lo que quiera alcanzar

Senior Spotlight - Kylie Appl, Dunlap Transition Campus at Chisholm,

Ser estudiante en Dunlap Transition Campus en Chisholm ayudó a Kylie Appl a salir de su caparazón para convertirse en una líder en la escuela.

Senior Spotlight - Rosario Vargas, Towne East Learning Center

Para Rosario Vargas obtener su diploma de preparatoria ha sido una odisea. Hace dos años abandonó sus estudios durante su tercer año de preparatoria.

Senior Spotlight - Lacey Parmenter, Wichita Alternative High School

Lacey Parmenter, estudiante de último año en Wichita Alternative High School, se dio cuenta antes de su segundo año de preparatoria que necesitaba un entorno más pequeño para lograr sus metas académicas

Senior Spotlight - Pedro Lopez-Jardon, Southeast High

Desde independizarse, ser el capitán del equipo de futbol y pronto, unirse a la Marina, Pedro Lopez-Jardon, estudiante de último año de Southeast ha demostrado una capacidad especial de resiliencia.