Wichita Public Schools - USD259

We're #WPSProud to announce the 8 teachers who have been named Distinguished Classroom Teachers this year. The program recognizes outstanding teachers who affect the quality of education in the Wichita Public Schools and is the highest award bestowed by the district on our teaching staff. Learn more about the award at https://bit.ly/4iGb4xV.

Congratulations to Erin Black, library specialist at L'Ouverture Career Explorations and Technology Magnet Elementary, Suzy Finn, WPS supervisor of Marketing & Strategic Partnerships and LaTonia Kennedy, principal of Gordon Parks Academy, who will be recognized at Storytime Village, Inc.'s 2025 Shine Awards this weekend. We also want to congratulate our community partners, Dr. Alicia Thompson, associate vice president K-12 Connections at Wichita State University, Niki Childers, executive director of The Pando Initiative, and Yolanda Camarena, emeritus board member of the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation.

Isely Traditional Magnet will start to become a K-8 building next year. We’re hosting an interview fair for teacher and support positions 9 a.m. to noon, Friday, March 14, at Isely, 5256 N. Woodlawn. Apply at www.usd259.org/careers. Positions include: English, math, science, social studies and stings/wind teachers; paras, counselor, administrative assistant and occupational therapist (part time).??

Join us 3:30-6 p.m., Thursday, March 27, for our Special Education Post-Secondary Transition Agency Fair at the district administrative center. This is a great chance to meet with adult and community agencies that support transition planning for PreK-12 students.

Congratulations to WPS Spanish Communications Specialist María A. Kury on being named to the Wichita Business Journal's 40 Under 40 list!

Remember to take a few minutes to learn more about our bond issue before you vote. It would: ?? Reduce operating and maintenance costs by retiring older, underused buildings that are expensive to operate and combining them into new, more efficient schools; ?? Provide facilities to prepare students with the skills they need for the future while injecting millions of dollars into our local economy; and ?? Improve our schools and strengthen our city for future generations of students and community members. Polls close at 7 p.m. Hurry and make your voice heard! You can learn more about the bond referendum at usd259.org/bond25.

The polls are open until 7 p.m.! It's not too late to learn about the WPS bond issue before you vote! The bond issue would allow the district to address critical infrastructure issues such as roofs, windows, heating and cooling systems, electrical, and plumbing. ? ?? Update classrooms, labs and our job training facilities to be able to take advantage of best practices in teaching and learning. ?? Strengthen safety and security systems. ?? Improve accessibility for students with physical disabilities. Visit usd259.org/bond25 for details.

The WPS bond issue is on the ballot! ? With this zero-rate-change bond issue, we can address real needs that would help improve student performance and prepare all of our students for success in today’s rapidly changing world. ? To learn more, visit usd259.org/bond25.

Parents, WPS staff and community members talk about why investing in our schools helps us prepare students for the future. Learn more about the Feb. 25 bond election at usd259.org/bond25.

Tomorrow is Election Day! The WPS zero-rate-change bond issue is on the ballot. ? Remember to vote. Before you vote, take a few minutes to learn about the bond referendum. ? To learn more, visit usd259.org/bond25.