Wichita West High

Wichita West High Wichita West High School • Est. 1953 • Once a Pioneer, Always a Pioneer

🏡 When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000...
09/02/2026

🏡 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.

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🏡 Cuando hablamos de cómo el bono podría afectar los impuestos sobre la propiedad, usamos como ejemplo el valor promedio de una vivienda en Wichita, que es de poco más de $200,000.

La Pregunta 1 pide a los votantes aprobar $407.1 millones en bonos. Si se aprueba, la tasa de impuestos se mantendría exactamente igual que ahora. Los propietarios de viviendas no pagarían más de lo que pagan actualmente, a menos que aumente el valor de tasación de su propiedad.

La Pregunta 2 pide a los votantes aprobar $207.9 millones en bonos. Si se aprueba, la tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad aumentaría. Para el propietario de una vivienda con un valor de $200,000, esto representaría aproximadamente $50 más al año, o solo $4.16 al mes, en comparación con lo que paga actualmente.

A lo largo de este proceso hemos escuchado las opiniones de nuestra comunidad, y la mayoría de los residentes de Wichita que participaron nos dijeron que estarían dispuestos a apoyar un aumento de hasta $50 al año.

🚲 Sometimes getting to school takes a little help.When West High counselor Ms. Tarver noticed a student was consistently...
08/31/2026

🚲 Sometimes getting to school takes a little help.

When West High counselor Ms. Tarver noticed a student was consistently arriving late, she took the time to find out why.

It turns out that each morning, the student helps their family by getting their little sister on the bus before heading to West on foot.

After learning this, Ms. Tarver reached out to Coach Tom, our Pando Student Support Advocate, with a simple question: Could we help?

The answer was yes. 💚

Today, thanks to The Pando Initiative, that student received a new bike, helmet and lock so he can keep helping his family AND get to school on time.

Sometimes making the biggest difference starts with simply noticing.

👏 Did you see this yet? West is blessed with THE BEST. Thank you, SRO Beasley. 💛 West wouldn’t be Best without you!  And...
08/29/2026

👏 Did you see this yet?

West is blessed with THE BEST. Thank you, SRO Beasley. 💛 West wouldn’t be Best without you!

And thank you to the Wichita Police and Fire Foundation for being such huge champions of West High. 🙌

A student at Wichita West High School is getting a big surprise today from the ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ program with the Wichita Police Department. School Resource Officer, Arthur Beasley made the referral and with the assistance from Officer Greg Thomas, CSO in training, Mary Weber-Evans, and West High’s nursing assistant Marissa, a young student will receive some necessary support in her household that will make a great impact.
To find out more about the ‘Random Acts of Kindness’ program visit www.wichitapoliceandfire.org.
Donations from you make this a tremendous program for our commUNITY. We would appreciate your continued investment to make a difference.
HELP STRENGTHEN WICHITA

Good Luck Lady Pioneers! 🏐💛
08/29/2026

Good Luck Lady Pioneers! 🏐💛

Good luck to our Lady Pioneer Volleyball team as the travel to Peabody-Burns for the first tournament of the year!!

☝️ Pioneers, here’s what’s happening at West High the week of August 31–September 5 👀Monday, August 31• No passing durin...
08/28/2026

☝️ Pioneers, here’s what’s happening at West High the week of August 31–September 5 👀

Monday, August 31
• No passing during Pioneer Time

Tuesday, September 1
• Pioneer Time Club Meetings: Paranormal # F5, Brotherhood # F4, Anime # H5
• Fall Play Auditions: 3:30–5 p.m. in the Auditorium
• Varsity Boys Soccer: 4:40 p.m. at Great Bend High

Wednesday, September 2
• Varsity Girls Flag Football: Time TBD at East High
• Girls Tennis: Time TBD at West High
• Fall Play Auditions: 3:30–5 p.m. in the Auditorium

Thursday, September 3
• Pioneer Time Club Meetings: STUCO in the Library, Sisterhood # F4, D&D # H3
• Volleyball: 5 p.m. at West High

Friday, September 4
• Football: 7 p.m. at Dodge City

Saturday, September 5
• Cross Country: Time TBD at West High
• JV Volleyball: 9 a.m. at West High

Have a great week, West High! 💛

🤠 The Snack Shack has officially hit the trail...meet THE WAGON!West High DECA has rebranded our student-run café. It of...
08/28/2026

🤠 The Snack Shack has officially hit the trail...meet THE WAGON!

West High DECA has rebranded our student-run café. It officially opens Monday, August 31!

And there’s another change to know before you stop by: The Wagon ONLY accepts cash AND card, no phone tap-to-pay.

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🏆 Legends walked these halls.Our West High Hall of Fame displays got an update recently, with new alumni added to celebr...
08/28/2026

🏆 Legends walked these halls.

Our West High Hall of Fame displays got an update recently, with new alumni added to celebrate generations of Pioneers who have gone on to do incredible things.

A big thank you to the Wichita High School West Athletic Hall of Fame volunteers who continue to support our school and present-day Pioneers in so many ways.

Who’s next?! They’re walking our halls TODAY. 💛

The WPS bond issue is divided into two questions. Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 passes.📌 If Question 1 passes, ...
08/28/2026

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.

La propuesta de bonos de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita está dividida en dos preguntas. La Pregunta 2 solo puede aprobarse si se aprueba la Pregunta 1.

📌 Si se aprueba la Pregunta 1, la tasa de impuestos permanecería igual. Los propietarios de vivienda no verían un aumento en lo que pagan actualmente, a menos que aumente el valor tasado de su propiedad.

📌 Si se aprueba la Pregunta 2, la tasa de impuestos aumentaría. Para el propietario de una vivienda con un valor de $200,000, se estima un aumento de $50 al año ($4.16 al mes), en comparación con lo que paga actualmente.

El distrito recomendó someter la propuesta de bonos a votación tomando en cuenta las opiniones y comentarios recibidos de las escuelas y la comunidad.

➡️ Encuentre más información en wpsbond.org.

🤔 Why do schools need to issue bonds for school improvements? Bond issues are how school districts pay for new facilitie...
08/26/2026

🤔 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.

🤔 ¿Por qué los distritos escolares necesitan emitir bonos para realizar mejoras en sus escuelas?

La emisión de bonos es la manera en que los distritos escolares financian la construcción de nuevas instalaciones y proyectos de mejoras mayores en sus edificios. El presupuesto de capital es limitado y está destinado a reparaciones menores y proyectos de menor escala. Los recursos disponibles en este presupuesto no son suficientes para financiar la construcción de nuevas instalaciones.

Los fondos del bono permitirían que recursos del presupuesto de capital que actualmente se destinan a reparaciones mayores puedan utilizarse para atender otras necesidades en las instalaciones de todo el distrito. Esto significa que, de manera indirecta, los fondos del bono benefician a todas nuestras escuelas y edificios.

➡️ Encuentre más información sobre el bono en wpsbond.org.

08/25/2026

👀 Pssst... Something’s brewing at West...

West High DECA gave staff a little sneak peek today of our student-run café, serving up drinks ahead of its August 31 opening!

But that's not all that's new. 😉 Keep your eyes peeled Thursday for the big reveal!

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Wichita, KS
67213

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13169733600

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