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![Erin Matlock with Teacher pathway students at South High]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746711479/usd259org/ibdl6chxeffo2lkphy8e/ErinMatlockwithTeacherpathwaystudents.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746711479/usd259org/ibdl6chxeffo2lkphy8e/ErinMatlockwithTeacherpathwaystudents.jpg","width":285}])
The program offers Wichita Public Schools graduates a seamless route to earn their teaching licensure.
![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.
![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}])
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.
![WPS hosts literacy summit]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732025321/usd259org/llxmqqugu2kmejr8caph/WPSLiteracySummit11-14-24.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732025321/usd259org/llxmqqugu2kmejr8caph/WPSLiteracySummit11-14-24.jpg","width":285}])
WPS hosted a Literacy Summit to engage parents, business partners and the community in learning about our efforts to teach students to read.
![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.
![WPS kindergarten readiness, individual plan of study, recognized by Kansas State Department of Education]([{"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}])
The Kansas State Department of Education recognized Wichita Public Schools through the 2024 Kansans Can Star Recognition Program.
![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.
![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.