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Principal and district leadership changes for 2019-20
As retirements and other staff changes occur, the district announces principal and administration changes for the 2019-20 school year.
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Video: Summer Food Program kick-off event
The 2019 Summer Food Program kicked off on May 29 at Chisholm Trail Elementary with a special appearance from the WPS veggie pals.
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Read to Succeed program announces results of this year’s program and plans to expand
The United Way’s Women’s United program announced improvement in reading scores for third-grade students and plans to expand the program to second-graders at three WPS schools.
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Video: A look back at the 2018-2019 school year
The school year has come to an end, and we have many reasons to be proud of all that our students and staff accomplished this year! Let’s take a look back at some of the highlights of the 2018-19 school year.
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Senior Spotlight - Darren Thomas, Adult Learning Center
Having only completed eighth grade and regretting that he never got the chance to go to high school, Darren Thomas will graduate from the Adult Learning Center this year.
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Senior Spotlight - Zeneida Hernandez, North High School
Zeneida Hernandez overcame a rough start in high school and will be graduating a year early. She plans to attend WSU Tech where she will train to become an emergency medical technician.
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Senior Spotlight - Christopher Ludlow, Levy Special Education Center
During his time at Levy Special Education Center, Christopher Ludlow has been active in the school's community based-instruction program, volunteering at Old Cowtown Museum, Meals on Wheels, Play It Again Sports and the Lord’s Diner.
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Senior Spotlight - Markel Randle, Southeast High School
Southeast High School senior Markel Randle decided to take a photography class in his freshman year, a decision which helped him discover a passion for film photography and has led to national recognition and a major scholarship.
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Senior Spotlight – Roy Johnson, Northwest High School
After a health scare changed his future plans, Roy Johnson now plans to attend WSU Tech and become an auto mechanic.
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Senior Spotlight – Chloe Wiley, Northeast Magnet
Following the death of her sister, Chloe got support from a school counselor who helped her deal with her grief.
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Senior Spotlight - Madison Hill, Heights High School
Madison Hill credits her psychology teacher, Nathanael Harvey, for inspiring her to go into the field of psychology where she can help others.
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Senior Spotlight – Arthur Rodgers, Wichita Alternative High School
Arthur Rodgers, a senior at Wichita Alternative High School, describes his school as like a family.
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Senior Spotlight – Kaitlin Grimes, Wichita Virtual School
Thanks to the flexibility of the Wichita Virtual School program, Kaitlin Grimes was the first virtual school graduate this year, completing all her credits last semester.
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Senior Spotlight - Marcus Woodruff, Towne East Learning Center
Senior Marcus Woodruff credits his teachers at the Towne East Learning Center for inspiring him to graduate and to go on to college.
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Senior Spotlight - Daegiona Wilson, South High School
South High School senior Daegiona Wilson is a great example of a student who has made the most of her high school experience.
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Senior Spotlight – Seth Walentowski, West High School
Seth Walentowski found his passion for business and graphic design because of the classes he took during high school.
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Senior Spotlight - Ingrid Villagrana, East High School
East High senior Ingrid Villagrana has already begun preparing for the future by enlisting in, and training for, the Kansas Army National Guard where she plans to serve in the military police.
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Former student credits teacher for challenging her in high school
Cloud Elementary School fourth-grade teacher Chasmyn Lindeman-Thimesch credits her Heights High School U.S. History teacher Chris Kemp with giving her the confidence to take advanced classes in high school.
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Senior Spotlight - Samantha Sanchez, Sowers Alternative High School
Sowers senior Samantha Sanchez plans to take a year off after graduation and wants to become an adolescent therapist for teens.
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Senior Spotlight - Emma Kennedy, Dunlap Transition Campus at Chisholm
After a rough start, Emma Kennedy is described as a leader that’s “top of the line” by staff at Dunlap Transition Campus at Chisholm.
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