WPS staff receive more than $113,000 in grants

Thirty teachers and school-based staff members across the district were recently surprised with the announcement that they received Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants.

Aspiring Building Leader program names third cohort

The WPS Aspiring Leader Program helps create a pool of highly-qualified and well-trained leaders that stand ready to apply for consideration for any future building leader vacancies.

My WPS Story - Tawyna Glover

Tawyna Glover, principal at Mueller Magnet Elementary, is a proud graduate of the district and shares how a high school counselor and programs for district leaders shaped her life and career.

Three WPS students named National Merit semi-finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Program has named three WPS students as semifinalists: Ethan Wessley and Shlok Prabhu from East High School and John Robertson from Northwest High School.

Update on Strategic Plan Goal 1 – Increase the Graduation Rate

The BOE heard an update on Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan – increase the graduation rate. The presentation shared that WPS has exceeded its goal of having an 80% graduation rate, with 80.4% seniors graduating in 2022.

Video: Update on Strategic Plan Goal 3 – Increase Certifications and College Credit

The BOE heard an update on Goal 3 of the Strategic Plan – increase certifications and college credit. The update included the progress of Graduation +, which is a goal of students earning a high school diploma, plus one or more Market Value Asset.

BOE approves revised Mission, Vision and Shared Beliefs as WPS works towards new strategic plan

The Board of Education adopted new mission and shared beliefs statements during their August 28, 2023 meeting. These will drive development of the major goals for the 2024-29 strategic plan.

Arts in Education Week to feature open house at Wichita Art Museum

September 10-16 is National Arts in Education Week and, to celebrate, the district's Fine Arts department will host a celebration at the Wichita Art Museum, Saturday, Sept. 16.

Las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita ofrecen recursos adicionales para apoyar a los estudiantes en sus tareas

Los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita recibirán ayuda adicional para completar sus tareas

Speak Up! un programa de avisos anónimos que ayuda a mantener las escuelas seguras

Los estudiantes de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita, tienen las herramientas para proveer información de manera anónima y con ello, ayudar a mantener las escuelas a salvo.

WPSLead, el blog del Superintendente Bielefeld

WPSLead permitirá al Sr. Bielefeld compartir su perspectiva semanalmente sobre temas relacionados con la educación pública en Kansas

Preparatorias de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita son nombradas Preparatorias All Star APPLY 2023 de Kansas

El programa de Escuelas Preparatorias All Star reconoce y fomenta la implementación de actividades durante todo el ciclo escolar para alentar a los estudiantes a continuar sus estudios universitarios.

Senior Spotlight - Trey Steadham, Heights High School

Trey Steadham recuerda con cariño su tiempo en Heights High School, especialmente su tiempo en la banda como trombonista.

Senior Spotlight – Toby Dunn, Sowers

Toby Dunn, estudiante de último año en Sowers Alternative High School, dijo que le gusta su escuela y los amigos que hizo allí.

Senior Spotlight - Tevis Grant, Dunlap

Tevis Grant, estudiante de último año en Dunlap Transition Campus en Chisholm, dice que está feliz de graduarse.

Senior Spotlight - Nadia Stephens, Towne East Learning Center

Nadia Stephens, estudiante de último año en Towne East Learning Center, está muy feliz de graduarse de preparatoria después de que algunos problemas en su familia la obligaron a dejar de tomar clases.