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Video: WPS students participate in Strings Day at Bethany College
Students from Heights, Northeast Magnet and Southeast High School took part in Strings Day at Bethany College in Lindsborg where they worked with renowned musicians.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Video: Board of Education adopts 2023-24 budget
On Sept. 11, 2023, the Board of Education approved the 23-24 budget, with 86 percent of the budget directly supporting students and schools.
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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Visits Wichita Public Schools
Cindy Marten, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education, visits Wichita on the first leg of her Back to School 2023 Raise the Bar Bus Tour, stopping at the Future Ready Manufacturing Center and Jackson Elementary School.
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WPS seeking feedback on district’s website
We are working to improve the WPS website and would appreciate your feedback!
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Employees can get discounted tickets for WPS athletic events
Employees can enter all regular season Greater Wichita Athletic League hosted contests for a discounted price.
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Sign up for opportunities to participate in Wichita events
There are many opportunities for WPS employees to celebrate being a part of our community by participating in Wichita events as an attendee or volunteer.
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Eleven schools receive new secured entries over summer 2023
During summer 2023, WPS added secure entries to 11 school offices across the district as part of our goal to ensure schools are trusted as safe places.
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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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