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![2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers standing together]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744073648/usd259org/mh4s7jgykt3oeqllc338/2025DCTATeachers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744073648/usd259org/mh4s7jgykt3oeqllc338/2025DCTATeachers.jpg","width":285}])
The 2025 Distinguished Classroom Teachers were recognized on April 7.
![Purposeful Play in kindergarten]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742825819/usd259org/q571jgqadkocqdie3ggm/PurposefulPlay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742825819/usd259org/q571jgqadkocqdie3ggm/PurposefulPlay.jpg","width":285}])
OK is one of four WPS schools to add Purposeful Play in kindergarten, encouraging children to engage in self-directed play designed to help reinforce learning.
![Teachers recognized for ambitious growth 3-3-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741792969/usd259org/reug6kohcllpuxef4mgl/Teachersrecognizedforambitiousgrowth3-3-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741792969/usd259org/reug6kohcllpuxef4mgl/Teachersrecognizedforambitiousgrowth3-3-25.jpg","width":285}])
WPS recognized 3rd grade teachers and three middle schools whose students have improved greatly in reading and math.
![Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld standing at a podium in front of reporters.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740602791/usd259org/djl1k6nyg055rym9judg/SuperintendentKellypost-bondnewsconference.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740602791/usd259org/djl1k6nyg055rym9judg/SuperintendentKellypost-bondnewsconference.jpg","width":285}])
Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld gave a statement and answered reporters’ questions about the Febrary 25, 2025, bond election.
![Photos of deteriorating schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739308659/usd259org/uasrmdvwbfnnt80jr6gy/AddressingRealNeedsnewsstory.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739308659/usd259org/uasrmdvwbfnnt80jr6gy/AddressingRealNeedsnewsstory.jpg","width":285}])
The Board of Education heard an update on the educational effort and planning for the February 25 bond election.
![Battle of the Books logo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736790660/usd259org/xsx3tvivom2gjg1esji8/BattleoftheBooks-DistrictNews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736790660/usd259org/xsx3tvivom2gjg1esji8/BattleoftheBooks-DistrictNews.jpg","width":285}])
More than 150 students from 45 WPS elementary schools participated in the Battle of the Books competition.
![BOE Officers Diane Albert and Melody McCray-Miller]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736820110/usd259org/qidraepcxullbagha80s/BOEOfficers25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736820110/usd259org/qidraepcxullbagha80s/BOEOfficers25.jpg","width":285}])
Wichita Board of Education members elected Diane Albert as President and Melody McCray-Miller as Vice-President for 2025.
![WPS employee shaking hands with district leadership.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734365630/usd259org/nvqpr9hetzyfgngyznwm/AY24-25_FallGoodApple.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1734365630/usd259org/nvqpr9hetzyfgngyznwm/AY24-25_FallGoodApple.jpg","width":285}])
More than 300 employees, volunteers and partners were recognized with the Good Apple Award on December 9.
![Photo of a n elementary teacher working with a student with text that reads Learn About the Plan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733418082/usd259org/oyffoakyagnqhvcblhfr/FacilityMasterPlanLearnaboutit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733418082/usd259org/oyffoakyagnqhvcblhfr/FacilityMasterPlanLearnaboutit.jpg","width":285}])
Our Facility Master Plan is designed to ensure our schools are safe, updated, and ready for future educational demands. Learn how we can protect our community’s $5 billion investment in our school buildings and our children's future—all without changing our tax rate.
The Board of Education heard an overview of the Facility Master Plan community survey during its December 2, 2024 meeting.
![Allison Middle School at 2024 Turkey Drive]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732316838/usd259org/tzhfs6o4usdio8bd1nmr/Allisonat2024TurkeyDrive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732316838/usd259org/tzhfs6o4usdio8bd1nmr/Allisonat2024TurkeyDrive.jpg","width":285}])
WPS schools enjoyed friendly competition while making the holidays bright for Wichita families in need at the 2024 Turkey Drive, collecting 2040 turkeys, 48,560 side items and more than $18,000.
![Students in caps and gowns throwing their caps in the air]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731010964/usd259org/vonfkiwx0ie9dt1rmgr0/AY24-25_GradHatToss_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731010964/usd259org/vonfkiwx0ie9dt1rmgr0/AY24-25_GradHatToss_01.jpg","width":285}])
Wichita Public Schools’ graduation rate for the Class of 2024 is 84.3%, up 10.3 percentage points from 2018.
![Two smiling Bostic elementary students working together on a lesson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1728055813/usd259org/bf2ukolq0jrqgtt5ql14/Bostic_AY24-25_Classroom-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Wichita Public Schools enrollment for the 24-25 school year is 46,556. Traditional PreK – 12 enrollment has increased for the first time in several years.
![Attendance graphic for news post]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727193157/usd259org/bnfvmdwohybuzfiuffyi/Attendancegraphic.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727193157/usd259org/bnfvmdwohybuzfiuffyi/Attendancegraphic.png","width":258}])
Regular attendance is crucial for your child’s academic success.
![Nicklaus Njoroge and Jack Brown named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726085908/usd259org/idcixtq5jzmkhuh5ipd7/AY24-25_NEM_nationalmerit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726085908/usd259org/idcixtq5jzmkhuh5ipd7/AY24-25_NEM_nationalmerit.jpg","width":285}])
Students at East High, Northeast Magnet and Northwest have been named National Merit Semifinalists.