Rea Woodman Elementary School

09/01/2026

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.

08/28/2026

Fifth Grade science Egg Drop experiment to enhance their understanding of gravity.

08/27/2026

The WPS bond issue is divided into two questions. Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 passes.

📌 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. More information can be found at wpsbond.org.

08/25/2026

Still need to apply for assistance with the cost of school lunches? Curious if you would qualify? It’s quick and easy!
Scan the QR code below or go to usd259.org/nutrition-services to apply.

08/25/2026

Why do schools need to issue bonds for school improvements? Bond issues are how school districts pay for new facilities and major building improvements.

Capital funds are limited and are meant for minor repairs or smaller building improvements. There is not enough money in capital to pay for new facilities.

Bond funding would free up existing capital funds that are currently being used on major repairs, allowing WPS to address facility needs across all buildings. This means bond funds indirectly help all of our buildings.

More information about the bond can be found at wpsbond.org.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Need a Woodman t-shirt? We have them for sale! Check out the website and QR code on the flyer below!

08/21/2026

To help families plan ahead, here are the days off for the first semester.

08/20/2026

Do you need help applying for assistance with the cost of meals? The district will have staff available to help parents for two dates, August 28th and September 10th, 2:00-5:00 pm, at the School Service Center, 3850 N Hydraulic. There will be Spanish interpreters there to help as well.
When your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, they will also qualify for discounted text book fees.

08/20/2026

Please join us for Rea Woodman Spirit night at Chick-fil-A at Maple and Ridge, 8/27, 3:00-10:00 pm. Chick-fil-A will donate 20% of sales to Woodman!!