Wichita Public Schools

At the June 1 Board of Education meeting, the BOE approved a two-question bond for the November 3, 2026, ballot.

• If Question 1 passes, the tax rate would remain the same. A homeowner would not see an increase to what they currently pay.
• 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.

Question 2 can only pass if Question 1 passes.

This proposal reflects community feedback and focuses on rebuilding, renovating, and preserving our schools.

Learn more at wpsbond.org

Watch a recap of the BOE meeting at https://bit.ly/4uNH0XV.

Congrats to the student athletes that made the Greater Wichita Athletic League first team in girls soccer, softball and baseball. You can see all the teams on the Wichita Public Schools Athletics page.

Congrats to the WPS All-City Band!

Congratulations to our Parade Winners! We'll be posting the Peoples Choice award photos shortly for the public to vote!

Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for the June Board of Education meeting at the district administrative center. Topics include a recommendation to the BOE to approve a resolution calling for a bond election on Nov. 3 and an update on Strategic Plan Goal #1, focusing on academic achievement and a review of recent state assessment and K-8 screener data. You can watch live at https://www.youtube.com/wichitapublicschools.

We are to celebrate Pride Month! We seek to provide a safe, accepting environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals throughout our district.

Kudos to Wichita Southeast High School art teacher Jenn Metzger and her students!

Register now for Pre-Kindergarten for the 2026-27 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. Your student's Future Ready success begins now!

Come see us at Kids Corner during Wichita Riverfest! All week we'll be providing hands-on kindergarten readiness activities for families to help students be successful when they start school. We're located by the South Gate entrance, behind the old library.

On June 1, the Board of Education will consider putting a bond proposal on the November ballot. More information can be found at wpsbond.org.

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.