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More than 100 families waitlisted after enrollment link leak at Girls and Boys Club
Boys And Girls Club Ceo Junnae Campbell, explains the unfortunate situation some Maize parents ran into while trying to enroll their students in before or after-school childcare. More than 100 families waitlisted after enrollment link leak at Girls and Boys Club. Boys And Girls Club Ceo Junnae Campbell, explains the...
Wichita businesses offer guidance on saving money when back-to-school shopping
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Back-to-school shopping can be difficult for families with financial struggles. “A lot of families do struggle at this time because (they’re) trying to figure out how to get the school supplies,” Kid to Kid assistant manager Sherry Loghry said. With classes just around the...
Concerns over teacher shortage in classrooms this fall
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - As parents prepare their kids for the upcoming school year, the biggest concern becomes will there be enough teachers in the classrooms on the first day. A recent vacancy report issued by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) revealed the need for about 2,000 teachers...
Wichita Public Schools hosting in-person enrollment
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - In-person enrollment for Wichita Public Schools is right around the corner. WPS said Thursday that in-person enrollment will be July 29 and 30 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Online enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is available for grades 1-12 and started July 8. The...
Back to School Haircuts for $5 at Paul Mitchell School
Get Ready for school with a fresh new look at Paul Mitchell Hair School. They are offering $5 haircuts for all K-12 students and teachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start the school year with a fresh style. We also have some other back-to-school tips on how to save...
Team Colorado Sweeps Kansas Schools in TBT
For the third straight night, Team Colorado knocked off an in-state favorite with an 84-81 victory over Mass Street in the Wichita Regional final of the TBT at Charles Koch Arena Wednesday night. The former Jayhawks trailed by 11 in the second quarter but hit all seven of their threes in the third quarter. Mass Street went ice cold in the Elam Ending and missed their last eight shots of the game on the way to defeat. Team Colorado advances in the $1 million winner-take-all tournament after beating K-State squad Purple Reign in the first round, stunning the AfterShocks of Wichita State alumni in the second round and then triumphing over Mass Street. Mass Street led 76-69 heading into the Elam Ending but was outscored 15-5 the rest of the way. Team Colorado advances into the quarterfinals of the tournament.
WSU builds a cricket field to help international students feel at home
Under the summer sun, a group of students waits in anticipation for the bowler to pitch the first ball of practice. The crack of the ball hitting the bat triggers cheers in different languages. For 30 years, the Wichita State University cricket club has been a place for international students...
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