WPS News
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How to update contact information in ParentVUE
If you want to be sure to receive notifications about snow day cancellations, school emergencies and school information, you need to make sure your contact information is up-to-date in ParentVUE.
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The 2020 W-4 Form is changing – Some employees will have to make changes too
The 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is different from previous versions due to the federal tax law changes that took place in 2018. Some employees will have to make changes.
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How employees are notified if there is a snow day
Winter weather can mean changes in school schedules. Employees need to make sure their information is current in order to receive emergency phone and text notifications.
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Video: First in Class: Sam Belsan
Coleman Middle School first-year teacher Sam Belsan talks about how this semester has gone and what he is looking forward to after the winter break.
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South High vocal music teacher wins Golden Apple Award
Scott Hay was nominated for the award by the parent of a current and former student.
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Video: Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants awarded to teachers
Fifteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were recently surprised with the news that they received Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants to support their classroom projects.
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Earhart teacher wins Golden Apple Award
Fourth-grade teacher Bev Wilson was nominated for the award by a former student.
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BOE video: Strategic Plan Goal 4 Data Review
At the Dec. 9 BOE meeting, the Board heard a data update on the long-term goal #4 from the district's strategic plan: Ensure that schools are trusted as safe places by students, parents, staff and community.
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Video: ACES web-based automotive curriculum roll-out at South High School
Students at South High School are being introduced to the new ACES web-based curriculum, which will introduce students to multiple industry credentials that will help provide training for employment opportunities in an automotive dealership.
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Superintendent’s Challenge recognizes fall sports excellence
At the Dec. 9 Board of Education Meeting, high school student athletes were recognized for fall sports academic excellence, and middle schools were recognized for spring and fall sports academic excellence.
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Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants awarded to schools
Fifteen teachers and school-based staff members across the district were surprised with more than $29,000 in Education EDGE and Koch classroom grants to support their classroom projects.
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Video: First in Class: Ricayah Hayden
Kindergarten teacher Ricayah Hayden reflects on her first few months of teaching and shares how her peer consultant has helped her adjust.
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Levy teacher wins Golden Apple Award
Elizabeth Palone, an elementary structured learning teacher at Levy Special Education Center, was nominated for the award by the parent of a student.
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Midwest Dairy Council grant helps add smoothies to secondary breakfast menus
Thanks to a grant from the Midwest Dairy Council, students in the district’s 23 middle and high schools will soon be able to enjoy a smoothie as part of a healthy breakfast.
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District celebrates fall Good Apple recipients
More than 260 employees, volunteers and partners, representing 64 schools, support centers and community partners were recognized on Dec. 2 with the Good Apple Award.
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From Payroll: Winter break and vacation days for 260 employees only
There are three days of calendared vacation over Winter Break for 260 day employees. Employees will automatically use vacation hours unless payroll is notified.
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Dr. Thompson’s Strat Plan Van visit teaches how crews remove snow
Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson’s Strategic Plan Van visited the School Service Center to see how Facilities personnel keep our students and staff safe when there is snow or ice.
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New 2020 Insurance cards will be mailed soon
Employees who enrolled in one of the three medical plans will receive their new insurance cards by December 31.
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Looking to save money for work items? Contact Purchasing!
Purchasing works with vendors to get the best possible price. This includes tax exemption on all of your purchases.
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- 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
- Video: Get to Know Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School
- 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
- WPS will continue COVID leave through May
- Superintendent will present learning model recommendations at Jan. 11 BOE meeting
- Employees can sign up to receive their W-2 statement electronically
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