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North High students create program to help teens learn to repair bicycles
North High students Evan Esparza and Max Barber have created the Teen Recycle program at Bike Walk Wichita where teens learn how to repair bicycles.
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Esports continues to grow in Wichita Public Schools
High schools in the district are putting themselves on the map nationally in Esports competitions.
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Video: WPS 2022-23 Year-in-Review
As the 2022-23 school year comes to a close, we're looking back at all the great things we accomplished that helped keep us connected, united and #WPSProud!
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Senior Spotlight - Leslie Bravo, Northwest High School
Leslie Bravo will be graduating in the first cohort of Northwest's Early College Academy and plans to attend Stanford University and become a cardiothoracic surgeon.
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Senior Spotlight - Trey Steadham, Heights High School
Trey Steadham credits his partipation in the school's band with helping him get through tough times. He plans to attend Wichita State and wants to continue performing music.
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Senior Spotlight - Juliene Prospa, South High School
Juliene was born in Tanzania and came to the U.S. from the Republic of Congo when she was in fourth grade. After graduation, she plans to join the Army and go into the medical field.
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Senior Spotlight - Bailey Warkentine, Education Imagine Academy
Bailey Warkentine enjoyed the in-person advocacy opportunity Edcuation Imagine Academy offered. She plans to pursue a career in elementary education.
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Senior Spotlight - Grecia Esparza, East High School
Grecia Esparza, who came to the U.S. at the age of nine, has earned a full-ride scholarship to Wichita State University where she plans to become a high school math teacher.
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Senior Spotlight - Gumaro Ortiz, North High School
Gumaro Ortiz was a member of the Hispanic Honor Society and the school band at North High. He plans to become an aviation technician.
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Senior Spotlight - Nadia Stephens, Towne East Learning Center
Towne East Learning Center helped Nadia Stephens earn her high school diploma after family issues caused her to stop taking classes.
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Senior Spotlight - Cody Koenigsman, Levy Special Education Center
Cody Koenigsman volunteers at Village Travel doing custodial work through the school’s community-based instruction program.
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Senior Spotlight - Tevis Grant, Dunlap Transition Campus at Chisholm
Tevis Grant works in Via Christi St. Francis' kitchen and hopes to find a similar job after graduation.
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Senior Spotlight - Jayda Purdie, Northeast Magnet High School
Even though she's visually impaired, that didn't stop Jayda Purdie from taking advantage of all that high school has to offer.
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Senior Spotlight - Toby Dunn, Sowers Alternative High School
One of Toby's favorite memories of high school was participating in the school’s talent show where he and his friend pretended to be pirates and got a pie in the face.
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Senior Spotlight - Jordyn Chadd, Wichita Alternative High School
At Wichita Alternative High School, Jordyn Chadd was able to earn all her credits and finish high school early.
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Senior Spotlight - Jada Hall, Southeast High School
Jada Hall serves as student body Vice President, volunteers for school and community events, and mentors freshmen.
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Senior Spotlight - Rashad West, West High School
Rashad West says his favorite part of attending West High has been participating in sports.
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My WPS Story - Eva Glenn
Eva Glenn is an 82-year-old long-term substitute at Jefferson Elementary School. She came to the district two years ago after moving to Wichita from Texas where she taught elementary school and English as a Second Language for more than 35 years. Read her My WPS Story
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Video: BOE hears update on COVID relief fund spending and priorities
During the May 8, 2023 BOE meeting, members received an update on COVID relief funding, major initiatives funding supported, and the planning underway for when the funds end.
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WPS shares Employee Engagement Survey results
Back in December, WPS shared an opportunity for employees to give feedback with the annual Employee Engagement Survey. See the results of the survey here.
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- My WPS Story - Tawyna Glover
- Three WPS students named National Merit semi-finalists
- Video: Update on Strategic Plan Goal 3 – Increase Certifications and College Credit
- Update on Strategic Plan Goal 1 – Increase the Graduation Rate
- Arts in Education Week to feature open house at Wichita Art Museum
- Video: Board of Education adopts 2023-24 budget
- U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Visits Wichita Public Schools
- WPS seeking feedback on district’s website
- Employees can get discounted tickets for WPS athletic events
- Sign up for opportunities to participate in Wichita events
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