[26], In 2004, however, following strained relations between local industry and WATC, the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) Board of Education transitioned WATC out of USD 259—and WATC became an independent public college, governed by its own board, the Sedgwick County Technical Education and Training Authority. Video: Wichita Public Schools opens Family Help Centers. 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(AP) — Child welfare advocates in Kansas are pushing for an independent agency to monitor the state’s troubled foster care system. Wichita Public Schools met Friday afternoon to strategize how to keep up with the high demand for free meals. [8][9] Elections are for four-year terms, and are held in odd-numbered years (winners taking office the following January). Thompson—who attended Wichita Public Schools at all levels, from kindergarten though high school graduation—served in the District as an elementary school teacher, principal and administration executive, prior to appointment as assistant superintendent, then Superintendent. Mike Willome, Ed.D.Wichita Public SchoolsClerk of the Board's Office903 S. EdgemoorWichita, KS 67218316-973-4553E-mail, 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM Homework Hotline - support for students and parents, Copyright Wichita Public Schools | Site Map. For Wichita Public Schools general information and office phone numbers, please call 316-973-4000. [33], Vocational/Technical and Continuing Education Schools, (NOTE: Only approximations are provided because of continual annual variations in data, and sub-annual official corrections.). [26][29][31], Following the District's 2004 divestiture of WAVTS (as WATC), Cowley's aviation training facility was acquired by WATC—then replaced by WATC, in 2010, with the National Center for Aviation Training (NCAT) at Wichita's Jabara Airport. Overnight, lows will dip back into the 50s and 60s under increasing cloud cover. [33], Various Olympic medalists began their athletic careers in the Wichita Public Schools, including basketball star Lynette Woodard, track star Jim Ryun, swimmer Jeff Farrell, and boxer Nico Hernandez. 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The Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) Board of Education voted to reverse its Aug. 20 decision to cancel all fall activities, including high school sports. Public Schools in Wichita on YP.com. Monday was Student Count Day across the state of Kansas. In January 2018, Dr. Tiffinie Irving, assistant superintendent of Learning Services, was named the deputy superintendent of the Wichita Public Schools, overseeing elementary and secondary schools, special education, ESOL, early childhood, career and technical education and all other aspects of instruction. Hamilton Middle School. Email Finder Top Companies Company Search People Search Solutions About Us. The Wichita Public Schools app gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools. Oops! Wichita's superintendent of schools, at the time, reportedly declared that they were "offering... an educational mix" divided "equally between" normal "academic training" courses and "advanced vocational schooling"—vocational training that was "geared" towards "real concepts and needs", to prepare students for "job hunting.