Pleasant Valley Elementary teacher named Kansas Master Teacher

Video: Eunice Izazaga, 2nd grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary, was named as a Kansas Master Teacher from Emporia State.

Thirty students recognized with 99% Awards

Thirty students were recognized by the Board of Education during the 99% Awards ceremony on February 24, 2020.

Distinguished Classroom Teachers announced

The Wichita Public Schools is proud to announce the 2020 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award recipients in their respective categories.

Truesdell English teacher wins Golden Apple Award

Darcy Busch was nominated for the award by one of her students.

Fresh fruit and vegetable program allows students to try new foods

Thanks to a grant from the Kansas State Department of Education, students at 32 WPS elementary schools get to try exotic fruits and vegetables twice a week in their classroom.

BOE video: Budget update

At the Feb. 10 BOE meeting, the Board received a budget update from Susan Willis, the district's chief financial officer.

BOE video: Middle School Science Curriculum Adoption

At the Feb. 10 BOE meeting, the Board voted to approve the purchase of STEMscopes, a curricular resource for 6th-8th Grade Core Science Courses.