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09/04/2026

With Wichita's trades workforce aging, WPS is stepping up. The new FutureReady Center for Trades at East High School, part of the Wichita Public Schools 2026 bond proposal, will offer a central location for training in carpentry, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, plus the credentials and certifications to launch students straight into well-paying careers.

When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000 —...
09/03/2026

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.

Reminder: Schools and district offices are closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Schools will be closed Tu...
09/02/2026

Reminder: Schools and district offices are closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Schools will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 8, for district inservice.

WPS families: If you haven't filled out the meal application to see if you qualify for free and reduced meals and school...
09/02/2026

WPS families: If you haven't filled out the meal application to see if you qualify for free and reduced meals and school fees, our Nutrition Services team will be offering in-person assistance Thursday, Sept. 10, at the district's School Service Center, 3850 N. Hydraulic.

09/01/2026

A public school education is an investment made by taxpayers, generation after generation. That investment shapes the leaders, neighbors, and changemakers a community depends on, showing up in classrooms today and in leadership decades later. It's proof that what we invest in our schools comes back to strengthen all of Wichita.

Wichita Mayor Lily Wu shares how public schools build a stronger community.

We’re still taking registrations for Pre-Kindergarten for this school year! Children must be 4 years old on or before Au...
09/01/2026

We’re still taking registrations for Pre-Kindergarten for this school year! Children must be 4 years old on or before August 31, 2026, to qualify for Pre-K. To complete an electronic interest form, visit the Early Childhood website at https://bit.ly/3ch1Kz0. Once completed, you'll be contacted to finalize enrollment. Walk-ins are welcome at the Pre-K office, now located inside Colvin Elementary School, 2820 S. Roosevelt. Your student's Future Ready success begins now!

We love seeing our community partners show up for our students. Thanks to The Pando Initiative, Good360, and the Marine ...
08/27/2026

We love seeing our community partners show up for our students. Thanks to The Pando Initiative, Good360, and the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation for making this surprise possible for Lawrence Elementary students.

WPS families: If you haven't filled out the meal application to see if you qualify for free and reduced meals and school...
08/27/2026

WPS families: If you haven't filled out the meal application to see if you qualify for free and reduced meals and school fees, our Nutrition Services team will be offering in-person assistance Friday, Aug. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 10, at the district's School Service Center, 3850 N. Hydraulic.

Thank you, United Way of the Plains, for investing in our students! We're grateful to be among the six districts benefit...
08/26/2026

Thank you, United Way of the Plains, for investing in our students! We're grateful to be among the six districts benefiting from this year's Dwane L. Wallace Youth Venture grants.

Wichita Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality customer service to our community. We know that strong sc...
08/26/2026

Wichita Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality customer service to our community. We know that strong schools are built through strong relationships, and when families and community members are quickly connected to the right person, we can better serve every child.

To make this process clear and accessible, we’ve created a guide that highlights the best points of contact for a variety of topics. To see the guide, go to usd259.org/loc.

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2500 E 18th St N
Wichita, KS
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