Wichita Public Schools - USD259

Did you miss our Tour Tuesday at Adams Elementary School? Here is a video recap! We’re hosting Tour Tuesdays to highlight needs and share information about the bond issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Open Houses will be held at a variety of school buildings across the district and will showcase the challenges we face in our older buildings and highlight the opportunities newer facilities will provide. All Open Houses will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged to allow us to accommodate all who are interested. To RSVP for an open house, go to https://lnkd.in/eAbgKfQ4. Remaining Tour Tuesdays are: 📌 July 28 - Irving Elementary, 1642 N. Market 📌 August 4 - Future Ready Manufacturing Center at North High School, 1435 N. Waco

Wichita Public Schools is hiring sign language interpreters to join our Interpreting Services team. Educational interpreters play a vital role in our classrooms, helping deaf and hard-of-hearing students access instruction, participate in school activities, and reach their full potential. If you are dedicated to supporting communication access and student achievement, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more or apply, visit usd259.org/careers.

Last week we held Tour Tuesday at Northwest High School. Here is a recap! We’re hosting Tour Tuesdays to highlight needs and share information about the bond issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Open Houses will be held at a variety of school buildings across the district and will showcase the challenges we face in our older buildings and highlight the opportunities newer facilities will provide. All Open Houses will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged to allow us to accommodate all who are interested. To RSVP for an open house, go to https://lnkd.in/eAbgKfQ4. Our remaining Tour Tuesday Open Houses are: 📌 July 21 - Adams Elementary School, 1002 N. Oliver 📌 July 28 - Irving Elementary, 1642 N. Market 📌 August 4 - Future Ready Manufacturing Center at North High School, 1435 N. Waco

Join us tonight at 6 p.m. for the July Board of Education meeting at the district administrative center. Topics include a presentation on the Wichita Public Schools Foundation annual fiscal year report and a budget update. The Board is expected to take action on policies related to personal electronic devices and social media, and a new proposed board policy to formalize how the district gathers and considers input from stakeholders. You can watch live at https://lnkd.in/gARQz29g.

Looking for a meaningful, hands-on career that makes a difference in our schools? Wichita Public Schools is hiring skilled trades professionals. Join our team and help maintain safe, welcoming learning environments for students and staff across the district. Positions offer consistent daytime schedules and the opportunity to work year-round supporting our schools. To see a list of open positions and to apply online, go to https://bit.ly/3SBCPA5.

Hunter Health Clinic Chief Financial Officer and South High alum Jana Davis-Tobias CPA,CMA,CSCA says a teacher helped her find her place after transferring into Wichita Public Schools — and that experience shaped the leader she would become.

Last week we held Tour Tuesday at Black Traditional Magnet Elementary School. Here is a recap! We’re hosting Tour Tuesdays to highlight needs and share information about the bond issue on the November 3, 2026 ballot. The Open Houses will be held at a variety of school buildings across the district and will showcase the challenges we face in our older buildings and highlight the opportunities newer facilities will provide. All Open Houses will be held 4:30-5:30 p.m. RSVPs are encouraged to allow us to accommodate all who are interested. To RSVP for an open house, go to https://lnkd.in/eAbgKfQ4. Our remaining Tour Tuesday Open Houses are: 📌 July 14 - Northwest High School, 1220 N. Tyler 📌 July 21 - Adams Elementary School, 1002 N. Oliver 📌 July 28 - Irving Elementary, 1642 N. Market 📌 August 4 - Future Ready Manufacturing Center at North High School, 1435 N. Waco

As part of WPS’ monthly news conference, Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld, along with Chief Financial Officer Addi Lowell, shared information about the district’s Budget Simulation Tool. The online tool allows the public to learn more about the budget and to provide feedback on priorities and where funds should be spent. The feedback received will be used to help shape future budgets. The Budget Simulation is open until the end of July 2026 at https://lnkd.in/eua9jQ_z. Watch the News Conference: https://bit.ly/4gneg3L  

🎈 “It’s a Girl!” 🎈 “It’s a Boy!” 🎈 These photos may look like birth announcements (to be clear - they are not!). Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld and Deputy Superintendent Gil Alvarez both had children graduate as part of the Wichita Public Schools Class of 2026. This means that 18 years ago – the same year Wichita last passed a bond issue – they were celebrating the births of their students. This school year was full of hard work and great milestones – culminating in the graduation of more than 3,000 students from Wichita Public Schools in May and the Board’s vote at its June meeting to put another bond issue on the ballot in November. Learn more about the bond at www.wpsbond.org.

Wichita Public Schools is hiring sign language interpreters to join our Interpreting Services team. Educational interpreters play a vital role in our classrooms, helping deaf and hard-of-hearing students access instruction, participate in school activities, and reach their full potential. If you are dedicated to supporting communication access and student achievement, we’d love to hear from you. To learn more or apply, visit usd259.org/careers.