GORDON PARKS ACADEMY STEM Leaders in Applied and Media Arts SIGN IN MENUPlus SVG map2201 E. 25th Street N. Wichita, KS 67219 phone316-973-7500 fax316-973-7510 home-svg Our School Programs News Parents Staff Students Calendar LOADING TRAILBLAZER TIMES- PARENT EDITION-OCTOBER DISTRICT QUICK LINKS Accountability Reports Board of Education Policies Breakfast and Lunch Menus Career Opportunities District Single Sign On Emergency Safety Interventions Enrollment ParentVUE School Start and End Times School Year Calendar Servicios Multilingues Speak Up Suicide Awareness and Prevention Weather/Emergency Procedures GORDON PARKS TWITTER FEED SCHOOL NEWS Trailblazer Times- Parent Addition (October) This digital newsletter will be a tool to keep you up to date with all things happening at Gordon Parks Academy. Mrs. Kennedy would like to thank you for partnering with our staff to provide a positive learning environment for our students. Please feel free to contact the office for assistance at 316-973-7500. 2021-22 School Supply List Here is the WPS school supply list for elementary schools in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Giving The Basics WPS NEWS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for staff, parents and students - MORE DATES ADDED! WPS will offer opportunities for anyone 5 years old and older to receive the COVID vaccine or a booster for adults 18 and older at the Alvin Morris Administrative Center. WPS participates in 2021 United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive For the 15th year, the Wichita Public Schools participated in the United Methodist Open Door Turkey Drive. This year we collected 441 turkeys, 47,965 side items and $27,121. BOE Video: Strategic Plan update on Goal 4 Here is an update on goal 4 of the district's strategic plan -- ensuring schools are trusted as safe places. BOE video: Presentation on Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds At the Nov. 8 BOE meeting, the Board heard a presentation on the district's plans for spending Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds Video: Wu Crew Reads program kicks off at Gordon Parks Academy Wu Crew Reads is a pilot program between Wichita State University and Gordon Parks Academy where members of the Wichita State community spend 20 minutes every week reading to and with third-graders via a virtual platform. Video: WPS celebrates National Arts in Education Week at Wichita Art Museum WPS celebrated National Arts in Education Week with a special event featuring student docents and fine arts performances at the Wichita Art Museum. WPS shows commitment to future workforce with Graduation+ The Wichita Public Schools announced Graduation+, its commitment to the future workforce by having the majority of seniors graduate with a diploma and one or more Market Value Assets. BOE votes to implement mask mandate Under New Business during the August 23 Wichita Board of Education meeting, members voted 6-0 to require masks for all individuals in district buildings ages 3 and up starting Monday, August 30. View all WPS news stories more-arrow CALENDAR iCal Feed Instructions Subscribe to RSS Feed Print Export Customize Calendar View Dec 2021 Month Day List ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTS Accountability Reports GORDON PARKS K-8 ACADEMY map2201 E. 25th Street N. Wichita, KS 67219 phone316-973-7500 fax316-973-7510 Copyright Wichita Public Schools | Site Map Non-Discrimination Statement | Accessibility Statement Questions or Feedback? Terms of Use Privacy Policy (Updated) Copyright © 2002-2021 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved.