2024-25 School Supply List

Here are the WPS school supply lists for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Eleven WPS students named National Merit semi-finalists

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

WPS Board approves putting bond issue measure on the ballot

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.

Supt. Kelly Bielefeld news conference to answer questions about the bond issue election

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

Every Student Future Ready Strategic Plan

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.

Facility Master Plan – Step 1 approved

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.

FY 25 proposed budget highlights

The Wichita Board of Education looked at the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year, including the lowest mill rate in WPS in 14 years.