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2023-24 School Supply List
Here are the WPS school supply lists for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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Video: Update on Strategic Plan Goal 2 - Increase 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency
The BOE heard an update on Goal 2 of the Strategic Plan – Increase 3rd grade reading proficiency. The update highlighted our progress on literacy improvement.
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Video: Washington Rock Your School Day
Washington Elementary participated in Rock Your School, with different rock-themed lessons and activities all day long to engage students.
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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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BOE approves revised Mission, Vision and Shared Beliefs as WPS works towards new strategic plan
The Board of Education adopted new mission and shared beliefs statements during their August 28, 2023 meeting. These will drive development of the major goals for the 2024-29 strategic plan.
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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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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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Get help with Homework Hotline
Students who have questions about their assignments, as well as parents who need support while helping their child at home, can call or email the Homework Hotline.
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Video: 2023 New Staff Orientation
More than 400 new WPS teachers recently gathered for two days of New Staff Orientation at Northwest High School.
