WPS Native American Education Program

Our last week of summer camp included 2nd-4th grade students. We had a great group of students and had a blast!

Summer camp with middle school students earlier this month. 😎☀️
Fun time and memories made together!

Mark your calendars! Wichita Park & Recreation has four days for FREE SWIM coming up this summer, including tomorrow at McAfee from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. 🏊

Help shape the future of school facilities in Wichita Public Schools! You’re invited to participate in a short survey to provide feedback on the recommended Facility Master Plan. The survey will be open until Thursday, June 20. To learn more, go to usd259.org/plan

¡Comparte tu voz y ayuda a darle forma al futuro de las instalaciones de las Escuelas Públicas de Wichita! Te invitamos a contestar una corta encuesta donde podrás darnos tu opinión sobre las recomendaciones para el Plan Maestro de Instalaciones de nuestro distrito. La encuesta cierra el 20 de junio. Para más detalles visite usd259.org/plan

Food distribution today at 5pm! Please share!

This Wednesday is the next food distribution! Food will be available while supplies last beginning at 5pm at the AMAC (the old Southeast High) parking lot, between the AMAC building and Curtis Middle School. Please share!!

This Wednesday is the next food distribution! Food will be available while supplies last beginning at 5pm at the AMAC (the old Southeast High) parking lot, between the AMAC building and Curtis Middle School. Please share!!

We had a great group of students attend our high school summer camp last week! A few of the activities included horseback riding, creating kachina dolls, heard stories and lessons from former inmates, visited a buffalo ranch, and more!

We still have a few spots available for summer camp! Reserve your students spot ASAP!

8th-11th grade starts next week, May 28th-31st
5th-7th grade June 3rd-7th
2nd-4th grade June 10th-14th
$25 camp fee and lunch is provided.

Email [email protected] or call 973-4479

NAIEP families, reserve your students spot for summer camp today! 😎☀️

9th-11th May 28th-31st
6th-8th June 3rd-7th
3rd-5th June 10th-14th

9am-3pm at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum

Based on students grade for the 2024-2025 school year.

Limited spots available!
Email [email protected] or call 973-4467

Kansas Families: Do you have school-aged kids? Make sure they are enrolled in Sunflower Summer, a program from ! Get free admission to more than 200 venues across the state all summer long, including ours. Find all the details and learn more at SunflowerSummer.org

Teens can work out for free this summer at Planet Fitness From June 1 to August 31, high schoolers ages 14 to 19 can work out at any of its locations for free.

Free breakfast, lunches available this summer for all kids in the Wichita area Beginning next week, Wichita Public Schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to any child who needs them, not just kids in the district.

Exciting Opportunity for Youth in Wichita!

Are you aged between 14-17 and looking for a way to positively interact with law enforcement? If so, you should consider joining us for the Youth Citizens Police Academy (YCPA).

The YCPA is a week-long program that aims to promote community engagement and foster positive relationships between youth and law enforcement officers. YCPA also provides insight into the inner workings of the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office, through this interaction we hope to inspire interest in law enforcement careers, discourage gang involvement, and prevent youth from getting involved in the juvenile justice system.

Here's what you can expect from the YCPA:

-Hands-on learning about law enforcement procedures
-Insightful discussions on community policing
-Opportunities for teamwork and leadership development
-Engagement with officers to build trust and understanding
-A chance to make lasting connections with peers and mentors

But that's not all!

Participants who complete the program will receive:

-A backpack filled with essential school supplies
-Two shirts featuring our unique YCPA logo

Dates for the YCPA:
🗓️ June 10-14
🗓️ July 8-12
🗓️ July 29-August 2

Sessions run from 7:45 am to 4:00 pm, with early drop-off and late pick-up options available for parents' convenience.

Lunch will be provided daily, ensuring that participants are fueled for a day of learning and fun.

If you are interested in signing up your child for the YCPA, email us at [email protected] and let us know why they’re interested in the YCPA and the preferred session date. Please note that spaces are limited to 30 kids per academy, so we encourage you to secure your spot today.

Let's work together to create a safer and more connected community in Wichita. We can't wait to welcome you to the YCPA family!

Email us at [email protected]

We're so excited to celebrate the Keeper's 50th birthday this weekend! 🥳 This free family-friendly celebration is centered around a powwow, Native performances, free museum admission, Native art exhibits, food trucks, outdoor games, and activities for kids, ending with fireworks. Hope to see you all there!

One month to go!!! On May 18, 2024, the 50th anniversary of the Keeper dedication, the Bosin Society along with the City of Wichita-Government, Sedgwick County Government, BlueCross and BlueShield of Kansas and other sponsors will host a free family friendly celebration centered around a powwow, Native performances, free museum admission, Native art exhibits, food trucks, outdoor games and activities for kids, ending with fireworks. You DO NOT want to miss this. Schedule of events: theindianmuseum.org/50th

Last weekend we were able to celebrate some of graduating 2024 seniors at our Senior Celebration. 👩🏻‍🎓🧑🏽‍🎓🎉
Congratulations to all of our graduating seniors on this huge accomplishment! We are so proud of you all!

Thank you to our guest speaker, Analyss Benally, professional basketball player and 2016 Heights High graduate, for being our keynote speaker. 🤩

Join us next Wednesday for the last Native American Parent Advisory Committee meeting of the 2023-2024 school year!
We'll be recapping recent events, discussing summer camp, and more.

6:30pm⏰
Downtown at the JFISC building, 412 S. Main.

📢 Here is an important update regarding today's predicted severe weather:

📌 All evening activities, practices and competitions are canceled.
📌 Latchkey will continue as scheduled. Parents are encouraged to pick up students early.
📌 Tonight's Board of Education meeting will continue as scheduled. In-person student recognitions will not take place at tonight's meeting.

NAIEP families, reserve your students spot for summer camp today! 😎☀️

9th-11th May 28th-31st
6th-8th June 3rd-7th
3rd-5th June 10th-14th

9am-3pm at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum

Based on students grade for the 2024-2025 school year.

Limited spots available!
Email [email protected] or call 973-4467

Thank you, Coleman Environmental Magnet Middle School, for inviting us to your Culture Fest last Friday! We had such a great time. 😄

Next Saturday!
❤️

Please everyone in the community come join us in our walk... to spread awareness about this on going epidemic amongst our people! We encourage you to wear RED and to bring signs of our indigenous Brothers and Sisters that are missing.... we pray everyday can come home 🙏

We had a great time connecting with one another at our Annual School’s Out Powwow over the weekend. Thank you all who came out and supported our Native youth! 🙏🏼😊

Also, a special thanks to our head staff, cooks, and volunteers, including our amazing parent committee volunteers, for all you did! We couldn’t do it without all of your support.

Tomorrow is the next food distribution! Food will be available while supplies last beginning at 5pm at the AMAC (the old Southeast High) parking lot, between the AMAC building and Curtis Middle School. Please share!!

Last week, we took a group of students up to Kansas State University for their, “Native American and Indigenous Students College for a Day,” event. Students had the opportunity to learn about admissions, scholarships, agriculture, arts & sciences, engineering, education, they heard from a student panel, and toured some of campus.

Wichita Public Schools

Reminder: No school Friday, April 12, and Monday, April 15.