Community Partners
Wichita Public Schools has partnerships that represent all areas of our community: agencies, businesses, individuals, parents, organizations and civic groups, private/public/higher 
education schools, and religious institutions. These partners support, encourage, and enrich and offer a unique blend of talents and expertise to our students and staff, and help schools implement the vision and achieve student learning standards.
When these partnerships are established and implemented, they can make instructional programs exciting and relevant to the purpose of developing all students into successful citizens and quality future employees. Partners investing in time and dollars will generate a high rate of return in continued economic growth for the community. Externally, partnerships can create opportunities for businesses to enhance their community image and involvement; internally it can increase employee morale and participation in company-wide projects and events.
Partner groups can provide...
- Volunteers to serve as tutors, mentors, readers, speakers, judges for contests, committee members for various groups, or assistants in and out of the classroom
- Site visits for students and classes, field trips, etc.
- Teaching aids, supplies and equipment such as books, computers, audio/visual
- Enrichment activities for after-school, spring/summer break programs
- In-kind services such as printing, copying, refreshments, etc.
- Event assistance at school sites for parent involvement meetings, open houses, etc.
- Internships or job shadowing opportunities for students
- Incentives for students/teachers for performance and attendance
- Career counseling for middle and high school students
Meet Our Community Partners
The Wichita Public School District would like to recognize the partners who so generously provide supplemental educational support to our students. We hope to continue to build and grow these significant relationships. Partner Data Bank.
School Partnerships
A school partner activity is an on-going, cooperative, and mutually beneficial relationship between one school and an individual, company or organization. Examples:
KU School of Medicine-Wichita is a partner of Park Elementary. KU sponsors tutors, hosts school programs, and collects mittens and other clothing for Park students. Park Elementary students and their families may assist future physicians by participating in doctor-patient relationship training.
Boeing Backpacks for Kids: Boeing employees collect backpacks filled with school supplies, and distributes these to area students at the beginning of each school year.
Cox Communications Cable in the Classroom Program: As part of its community service, Cox Communications provides free basic cable service and educational programming to Wichita Public Schools.
KAKE-TV School Supply Landslide: The school supply landslide provides thousands of Sedgwick County students with basic back-to-school supplies each year. Sponsors include: The Salvation Army, Credit Union of America, The Wichita Eagle, KFDI, and Dr. Pepper.
Music Theatre of Wichita: Outstanding high school performers and musical theatre productions are recognized by the annual MTW Jester Awards. Youth may also audition for summer shows, serve as apprentices, and develop senior projects in the field of musical theatre.
Papa John's Honors and Scholars Program: The Papa John's Honors program, which is coordinated by East High DECA, recognizes elementary and middle school students for honor grades. The Scholars program provides an opportunity for high school students to receive post-secondary scholarships in a program judged by retired educators.
Wendy's ACE Program: Students are recognized for perfect attendance to encourage life-long work habits. To qualify, students must have perfect attendance on any 9-weeks report card, with zero (0) excused or unexcused absences. This program is coordinated by Northwest DECA. Other partners include: Wendy's, KAKE-TV, Rand Graphics, Wal-Mart, All-Star Sports, Creative Visions, and York International.
Westar Energy School Connections Program: Employees in the Wichita area volunteer their time to tutor and mentor students; provide career and safety demonstrations; and participate in C.O.P.E. (Consider Opportunities in a Professional Environment). C.O.P.E. features minority speakers who dialogue with students on careers, integrity, and staying in school.
Wichita Eagle Newspaper in Education Program: This program encourages student to improve reading and comprehension skills. The program provides newspapers at no charge to schools, curriculum materials, and staff development opportunities. Local companies and non-profit organizations participate in the sponsorship of the newspaper program. The Newspaper in Education program also offers tours of The Wichita Eagle.
