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WPS offering COVID-19 tests for symptomatic and asymptomatic employees
WPS is offering three Saturday COVID testing clinics for staff and their families who do not have symptoms.
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WPS staff receive National Board Certification
Benjamin Stauble, a special education teacher at Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Elementary School, and Cody Dickman, a counselor at South High School, have received National Board Certification for 2020.
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Nominate outstanding educators for Distinguished Classroom Teacher
Principals, staff and parents are encouraged to nominate outstanding educators for the 2021 Distinguished Classroom Teacher Awards. The deadline for mailed nominations is January 21 and hand-delivered nominations is January 22 at 12 p.m.
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BOE video: Employee Leave and Quarantine Update
At the Dec. 14 BOE meeting, the district’s Chief Human Resources Officer, Sean Hudspeth, presented an update on employee leave and quarantines that result from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fall Good Apple Award recipients honored
More than 340 employees, representing 70 schools and support centers were surprised with awards during Good Apple Week beginning on Dec. 7.
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Wichita Public Schools to allow spectators at sporting events
The Wichita Public Schools and the Greater Wichita Athletic League will allow two parents/guardians per family at athletic events, following KSHSAA guidelines.
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Employee and student quarantine protocols updated
On December 7, the Sedgwick County Health Department adopted new protocol guidelines for situations involving travel and non-household close contacts, shortening the quarantine for individuals without symptoms, following CDC and KDHE guidelines.
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Technology help for families new to remote learning
WPS has opened three Family Help Centers to assist families new to remote learning with technology issues.
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Recent
- Wichita Southeast High School eSports team earns national recognition in its first year
- North High students to build an airplane thanks to Airbus partnership
- Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson will share recommendations to BOE for return to school plan
- BOE video: Department of Equity, Diversity and Accountability.
- BOE elects Stan Reeser and Ben Blankley to lead school board
- BOE approves transitioning students back to onsite learning
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