Adams Elementary School USD 259

Adams Elementary School USD 259 Adams Elementary School is a pre-K through fifth grade elementary school in Wichita, Kansas, with a focus on economics and entrepreneurship.

We want to invite you to a Neighborhood Meeting here at Adams Elementary to discuss the future of our building and the p...
09/03/2026

We want to invite you to a Neighborhood Meeting here at Adams Elementary to discuss the future of our building and the proposed site for the new building.
See you September 9th from 6PM to 7PM!

Southeast High School Cheerleaders are holding their Baby Buffs Cheer Clinic September 17th. See below for more informat...
09/03/2026

Southeast High School Cheerleaders are holding their Baby Buffs Cheer Clinic September 17th. See below for more information!

The proposed bond projects are located at schools across the city. The two-question bond issue focuses on long-term inve...
09/03/2026

The proposed bond projects are located at schools across the city. The two-question bond issue focuses on long-term investments and improvements including rebuilding, renovating and preserving facilities, as well as modernizing spaces to provide future-ready opportunities for students and staff across WPS.

To learn more about the proposal, visit wpsbond.org.

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.

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.

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

Dear Adams Families,Please join us for Lunch with a Loved One on Monday, September 21. We invite you to bring a sack lun...
08/24/2026

Dear Adams Families,
Please join us for Lunch with a Loved One on Monday, September 21. We invite you to bring a sack lunch
for yourself (all students will be provided with a box lunch) and eat with your child during their normal
lunch period. If you have more than one student at Adams, feel free to join each child at their designated
lunchtime to avoid schedule confusion and disruption to the learning day.
-NEW DISTRICT POLICY THIS YEAR1. ALL VISITORS MUST REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 18TH. To register, please complete the form below
and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.
2. ALL VISITORS MUST BE LISTED IN THE DISTRICT COMPUTER SYSTEM to attend. To add loved ones to
the system, like Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, etc. requests must be made in person BEFORE the event.
We cannot take this information over the phone OR on the day of the event, so please call the oƯice
early to check if you are unsure if the loved one is in the system.

At the August 11 Board of Education meeting, district leaders shared an important update about the proposed rebuild of A...
08/24/2026

At the August 11 Board of Education meeting, district leaders shared an important update about the proposed rebuild of Adams Elementary School. The district is exploring the option to rebuild on the site of Claude Lambe Park as part of a land swap agreement with the City of Wichita. The change is contingent upon the bond passing in November and would need final approval from the Board of Education and the City of Wichita. Join us for a community meeting, 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, to learn about the project and provide feedback before any final decisions are made. For more information about the Adams Elementary rebuild, go to https://wpsbond.usd259.org/school-impacts/adams

What is a bond?• A bond is similar to how a family might take out a mortgage to buy or renovate a home. A bond is how sc...
08/20/2026

What is a bond?
• A bond is similar to how a family might take out a mortgage to buy or renovate a home. A bond is how school districts in Kansas pay for major building and facility projects, as the district’s capital budget is intended to cover smaller repairs and predictive and preventative maintenance.
• In Kansas, a school bond must be approved by voters. If approved, the district repays the bond over time using local property taxes.
• A bond is used for long-term investments in buildings and infrastructure. It can’t be used for day-to-day school expenses such as paying teacher salaries or other operational expenses.

Learn more at wpsbond.org

On the November 3, 2026, general election ballot, Wichita Public Schools will ask the community to consider $615 million...
08/18/2026

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

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Wichita, KS
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