Allison Traditional Magnet Middle School

09/02/2026

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.

08/28/2026

Seven years after a photo of two Wichita elementary school students captured hearts around the world, the boys behind the viral moment are now high school freshmen and remain friends.

Kate Devine TV has the touching update: https://www.kake.com/home/wichita-boys-behind-viral-first-day-of-school-photo-reunite-7-years-later/article_2f43360b-f0aa-4b66-a9bd-2f8eace25cb8.html

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

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.

08/21/2026

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

08/21/2026

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

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08/09/2026

We are excited to start the 2026-2027 school year!

07/31/2026

📅 The countdown to a brand new school year is on—just three weeks to go! As we prepare to welcome students back, now is the perfect time for parents to empower their children for a fresh start. Here are some ways you can help your student step confidently into the coming year.