2023 Commencement Program

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Video: 2023 New Staff Orientation

More than 400 new WPS teachers recently gathered for two days of New Staff Orientation at Northwest High School.