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WPS students earn Kansas Seal of Biliteracy
More than 90 WPS students have earned the Kansas Seal of Biliteracy which is awarded by the Kansas State Department of Education
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Video: 2021-2022 Year in Review
We have many reasons to be proud of all that our students and staff accomplished this year! Here's a look back at some of the highlights of the 2021-2022 school year.
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Video: Stucky Middle School unveils Keeper of the Plains statue
Stucky Middle School is now home to the district's eighth Keeper of the Plains statue — Storm Keeper
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Video: First in Class: Abbi Faflick
Abbi Faflick, choir teacher at Coleman Middle School, reflects on her first year of teaching and the support that she and her students have received from the teachers that inspired her.
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Video: First in Class: Darrien Davis
Woodman Elementary School second-grade teacher Darrien Davis talks about the progress both he, and his students, have made this school year.
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Senior Spotlight — Salatiel Esparza, Levy Special Education Center
After graduation, Salatiel Esparza plans to attend a day program where he would like to make new friends and find a job where he could help others.
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Senior Spotlight — Cristina Deloera, East High School
Cristina Deloera credits AVID with helping her achieve her goal of going to college, where she plans to become a nurse.
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Video: United Way donates books to 14 elementary schools
Volunteers from United Way of the Plains distributed 6,100 books to 14 elementary schools to provide summer reading opportunities. Each student received two books and resources for parents to assist with improving reading skills.
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Video: Franklin Elementary fifth-graders unveil legacy mural
Fifth graders at Franklin Elementary helped unveil their legacy project, a mural entitled "The Unique Garden."
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Senior Spotlight — Niyda Pancho, Heights High School
Niyda Pancho will attend the University of Houston where she plans to become a doctor to help people and make an impact in their lives.
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Senior Spotlight — Tatiana Mireles-Arnett, Education Imagine Academy
Tatiana Mireles-Arnett credits the support she received from Education Imagine Academy teachers and staff with helping her achieve her goal of going to college.
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Video: Strat Plan Van: Class of 2022
Superintendent Alicia Thompson met with graduating seniors from her SuperIntendent Student Advisory Council to talk about the teachers and staff who made an impact on them and helped them be Future Ready.
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Senior Spotlight — Truc Dao, South High School
Truc Dao says getting involved in student groups in high school helped bring her out of her shell and find her passion.
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Senior Spotlight — Kevin Vance, Sowers Alternative High School
Kevin Vance says the support of the staff at Sowers Alternative High School was a key to his success.
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Senior Spotlight — Evans Chege, Dunlap Transition Campus at Chisholm
Evans Chege has participated in the Project SEARCH program where he has had three internships with the goal of helping him find full-time employment after graduation.
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Senior Spotlight — Roma Haidari, Wichita Alternative High School
Roma Haidari plans to continue her education at Wichita State University to study computer science.
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Video: West High hosts open house and ribbon-cutting event for alumni hall of fame
On May 6, West High School hosted a ribbon-cutting event and open house for the J. Fred Cramm Hall of Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame.
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Video: Enders Magnet Elementary hosts color run
Students, staff, teachers and family members gathered for a fun color run event to celebrate the school year at Enders Community Service and Leadership Magnet.
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Senior Spotlight — Karina Rodriguez, Towne East Learning Center
Karina Rodriguez will attend Gaston College in North Carolina to study criminal justice.
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Senior Spotlight — Dusty Rodriguez, West High School
Dusty Rodriguez plans to attend community college in Hawaii to become an auto mechanic.
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