School News

WPS Future Ready Return To School 2020-21 School Year Plan Summary

Here are the Top 10 things to know about the 2020-21 Future Ready Return to School Plan

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2020-21 calendar approved – School year starts September 8

The Board of Education approved a revised 20-21 school year calendar with September 8 as the first day of school for all students and May 25 as the last day of school.

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Video: New Staff Orientation

We welcomed 280 teachers to our district who are either new to teaching or new to our district for New Staff Orientation. This year orientation looks a little different with teachers participating remotely while in their classrooms.

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BOE video: Board approves funds for eSports equipment, eSports league enrollment

At the July 30 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the purchase of eSports desktop stations and enrollment of five schools in the eSports League for three years.

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WPS to extend Summer Food Program through Aug. 31

Due to the delay of the start of school, WPS Nutrition Services is extending the Summer Food Program through Aug. 31 and providing free grab-and-go meals twice a week with breakfast and lunch items for any child ages 1-18.

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WPS celebrates our 2020 graduates

WPS high schools recently held graduation celebrations for our 2020 seniors.

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BOE discusses learning options for families and delaying start of school year

On July 23, the Board of Education approved three learning options for families when they return to school in the fall that best fits their child’s needs. They also directed the Calendar Committee to come back with a recommendation that starts the school year after Labor Day.

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