McCollom Elementary

09/02/2026

Our incredible First Grade Team- Ms. McGuire & Mrs. Zuperku

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.

08/29/2026

Today students participated in the August Character Assembly that focused on Cooperation. The Cooperation Awards went to classroom teachers. Brag Tag recipients were recognized and our Knock Your Sock Off Awards for excellence in specials were recognized.

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.

08/20/2026

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

08/19/2026

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. While our school does not have projects in the bond proposal, passing a bond frees up capital improvement funds that can be used here. Watch this video and visit wpsbond.org to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN_Ai49oCac

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

08/19/2026

Introducing our Pre-kdg Team- Ms. Otto, Ms. Rachel & Ms. Hernandez

08/19/2026

Our first group of Brag Tag drawing recipients. Way to go, Buffs!

08/13/2026