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![Career Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727461973/usd259org/muhod0bzzqdmzexledit/CareerFair.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727461973/usd259org/muhod0bzzqdmzexledit/CareerFair.png","width":512}])
The college and career fair is an annual in-school event that is organized by College and Career Coordinator
![Graphic for Preparing for College Athletics Program]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1728498124/usd259org/kxfgfwxllclq5ahixk0w/AY24-25_PreparingforCollegeAthletics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1728498124/usd259org/kxfgfwxllclq5ahixk0w/AY24-25_PreparingforCollegeAthletics.jpg","width":280}])
The district is hosting a free program on Oct. 23 for parents and students on how to prepare to participate in athletics at the collegiate level.
![Band and Cheer]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727967721/usd259org/bmb20r7rtmyntmns2hcg/BandandCheer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727967721/usd259org/bmb20r7rtmyntmns2hcg/BandandCheer.png","width":512}])
Pep-rally for 5th, 3rd, and Kindergarten readers
![2024 Test Day for high school students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727963604/usd259org/ulciez0z1lmhgaf3zpxx/AY24-25_TestDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727963604/usd259org/ulciez0z1lmhgaf3zpxx/AY24-25_TestDay.jpg","width":285}])
Test Day will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, and there will be a half day of school.
![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.
![Parent Teacher conferences graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726845483/usd259org/lauabemmnxgpm4gjo4uq/ParentTeacherConferences285x225.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726845483/usd259org/lauabemmnxgpm4gjo4uq/ParentTeacherConferences285x225.jpg","width":285}])
We will be hosting Parent-Teacher Conferences Tuesday, Oct. 15, through Thursday, Oct. 17.
![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.
![Nicklaus Njoroge and Jack Brown named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726084771/usd259org/bmzldfrneaglmanawfyw/AY24-25_Northwest_NationalMeritSemifinalists.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726084771/usd259org/bmzldfrneaglmanawfyw/AY24-25_Northwest_NationalMeritSemifinalists.jpg","width":280}])
Northwest students Jack Brown and Nicklaus Njoroge have been named National Merit Semifinalists.
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For just the third time in 50 years, WPS will take a facility bond issue to Wichita voters on February 25, 2025. The Board of Education voted to put the special bond election on the ballot in an amount not to exceed $450 million to finance improvements with no tax rate increase.
![Wichita Public Schools awarded $15.3 million for energy upgrades]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1713450065/usd259org/gm3rlqujhkl6sjwz7gpc/WPSlogo_stacked_color_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1713450065/usd259org/gm3rlqujhkl6sjwz7gpc/WPSlogo_stacked_color_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1713450065/usd259org/gm3rlqujhkl6sjwz7gpc/WPSlogo_stacked_color_thumbnail.jpg","width":600}])
Wichita Public Schools was awarded a $15.3 million Renew America’s Schools Prize through the US Department of Energy.
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The Creative Minds program is a modern-day one-room schoolhouse designed for K-6th grade students where they can pursue their passions and demonstrate their knowledge through creative, collaborative projects.
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On Aug. 6 we welcomed all WPS employees to the Rally on the River at Riverfront Stadium to kick off the school year and launch our new strategic plan.
More than 100 WPS graduating seniors have earned a certification or associate degree from WSU Tech.
![WPS seniors received Assistance League scholarships to Butler Community College and WSU Tech]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724186803/usd259org/ggbed6cyew4yqk0cbtms/FinalsiteNewPostImage512x4111.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724186803/usd259org/ggbed6cyew4yqk0cbtms/FinalsiteNewPostImage512x4111.jpg","width":512}])
Twenty-one WPS graduating seniors were recognized April 22 at the Assistance League of Wichita Scholarship Luncheon.
WPS will welcome new middle and high school students at all grade levels during a half-day orientation on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024.