WPS offers elementary school families a new way to track and stop the spread of illnesses

The Kinsa FLUency program provides a free smart thermometer and smartphone app to elementary school families.

The Showcase of Choices and Opportunities is November 1

The District's Showcase of Choices and Opportunities is Thursday, November 1, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Come see all the different educational options the district offers, including magnet schools, neighborhood schools, special programs and support departments.

Anderson Elementary School teacher receives Golden Apple Award

Special education teacher Tammy Wood was nominated by the family of a student.

Video: Spaght science club launches rockets

The new club, which meets weekly, helps students learn more about science with hands-on projects.

Video: Super Snack program

A new Super Snack program offered in middle schools provides a more substantial snack to curb hunger after school, like for students in the after-school program at Curtis. This is another way WPS supports the whole child.

Video: Profile on Mark Cotton

Supporting the whole child means creating relationships, something Mark Cotton focuses on in his role as assistant principal at Northwest High School.

Community partnerships lead to summer jobs for Wichita students

This summer, 687 students participated in one of three summer jobs programs.