Kensler Elementary School

10/27/2026

Post: Tuesday, Oct. 27
Families: Wichita Public Schools has an important school bond proposal coming up on the November 3 general election ballot. Voting is important. This bond proposal is important. Please make time to vote in this election.

Early voting is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Oct. 30 at:

Sedgwick County Election Office at 3639 N. Comotara St.
Sedgwick County Extension Office at 7001 W. 21st St.
Advanced Learning Library at 711 W. 2nd St N.

You can also vote Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Library and Extension Office, and Monday, Nov. 2, from 8 a.m.-noon at the Election Office.

10/22/2026

On the November 3, 2026, general election ballot, Wichita Public Schools will ask the community to consider $615 million worth of projects. These improvements focus on four main themes: modernizing learning spaces, improving experiences and efficiencies, additional career tech ed spaces and preserving the district’s oldest high schools. Watch this video and visit wpsbond.org to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN_Ai49oCac

The 2026 Bond is an opportunity for our community to come together ...

10/21/2026

Red Ribbon Spirit week starts Monday!

10/20/2026

When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000 — as our common example.

Question 1 asks voters to approve $407.1 million in bonds. If this passes, the tax rate stays exactly where it is today. Homeowners would not see any increase in what they currently pay, unless their property valuation increases.
Question 2 asks voters to approve $207.9 million in bonds. If this passes, the property tax rate would increase, adding about $50 a year — just $4.16 a month — for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what they're paying now.

We've heard from the community throughout this process, and $50 a year is a threshold that a majority of Wichitans have told us they'd support.

Here's what that looks like across a range of home values.

10/19/2026

When you vote in the Nov. 3 election, be sure to go to the end of the ballot where you will find the WPS bond election questions.
Question 1 is listed as USD 259 Proposition No. 1, and question 2 is listed as USD 259 Proposition No. 2.

Remember: Question 2 can't pass unless Question 1 passes.

10/13/2026

The WPS bond issue is divided into two questions. Voters have the option to choose Question 1, or Question 1 and Question 2. Question 1 needs to pass for Question 2 to pass.

📌 If Question 1 passes, the tax rate would remain the same. A homeowner would not see an increase to what they currently pay, unless their property valuation increases.
📌 If Question 2 passes, the tax rate would increase with an anticipated impact of an additional $50 a year ($4.16 a month) for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what is being paid today.
The district recommended a bond referendum based on school and community feedback.

10/08/2026

Families: Wichita Public Schools has an important school bond proposal coming up on the November 3 general election ballot. If you are not registered to vote, you must do so before October 13. Register here: https://www.kdor.ks.gov/Apps/VoterReg/Registration/Index

10/07/2026

Wichita Public Schools is where possibilities take shape and futures are built. In our vibrant, inclusive community, students engage in hands-on learning that sparks curiosity, builds skills, and inspires dreams. Applications are now open for choice programs including:
📌 Magnet schools
📌 International Baccalaureate (IB) program at East High School
📌 Pre-IB program at Robinson Middle School
📌 Early College Academy at Northwest High School
📌 AVID program (middle and high school)

10/06/2026

Each grade level is sponsoring a service project this year. See the attached flyer to see how you can support 5th Grade.

A few pictures of 5th grade students sharing in the classrooms!

10/06/2026

When you join us at parent-teacher conferences Oct. 13-15, learn more about the upcoming Wichita Public Schools bond and what it means for your child's school, our community, and the future of WPS. Bond information will be available at all schools, so bring your questions and get the facts.