Val Jackson Elementary

Free breakfasts and lunches will be offered to all children 18 years old and younger at 33 locations in Wichita as part of the WPS Summer Food Service Program. The free breakfast/lunch program begins Wednesday, May 27, and runs through Friday, July 24. The free meals are available to all children, regardless of which school district they attend and not just students who receive free/reduced meals during the school year. For locations and details, go to usd259.org/summerfood.

Help us celebrate the last 10 days of school.

This is the final week to have your voice heard. Wichita Public Schools wants to hear from you!
The second-annual Community Engagement Survey is now open through April. This survey helps us understand how our community feels about student achievement, safety and belonging, satisfaction, and engagement with WPS.
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Wichita Public Schools at https://bit.ly/4tE86zN.
Results will be shared with the Board of Education this summer.

Do you have a student who will be joining us for Kindergarten in August 2026? You’re invited to attend our Intro to Kindergarten event, from 3:00 - 4:00, on Tuesday, May 5! We’ll share information on how to start preparing your student for Kindergarten and what to expect. Hope to see you there!

Wichita Public Schools wants to hear from you!
The second-annual Community Engagement Survey is now open through April. This survey helps us understand how our community feels about student achievement, safety and belonging, satisfaction, and engagement with WPS.
Take a few minutes to share your thoughts and help shape the future of Wichita Public Schools at https://bit.ly/4tE86zN.
Results will be shared with the Board of Education this summer.

We know there are lots of questions about why WPS is undergoing school closures and consolidations. This video helps describe how closures can benefit students and staff by providing extra resources.

Here is the link to the video:

Closures and Consolidations - Learn with Kelly Change is never easy, but it’s sometimes necessary to ensure every student has access to strong resources and support. Superintendent Bielefeld shares how sc...

We are dreaming about spring break by wearing our pajamas all next week.

Spring pictures will be this Friday 2/27. Students will take class pictures and those who pre pay online will take individual pictures. Use the links below to register for pictures. INDIVIDUAL PICTURES https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finter-state.com%2FFlyerEntry%2F0406XM&data=05%7C02%7Cmmcelroy%40usd259.net%7C712add8db77b4100484b08de73227c0c%7C4c8e5fff833944f18c5a7cf5e537e6da%7C0%7C0%7C639074789398493060%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=rQrwwWel92saww%2BZRFBozEAzMO%2BBKRG79I%2Bw4Kmm56s%3D&reserved=0.
CLASS PICTURES https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finter-state.com%2FFlyerEntry%2F0408TK&data=05%7C02%7Cmmcelroy%40usd259.net%7C712add8db77b4100484b08de73227c0c%7C4c8e5fff833944f18c5a7cf5e537e6da%7C0%7C0%7C639074789398521529%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=EOetZQ5UF2cPxT4gR%2Bp0U395vwe4ERIKTE0F3myKkug%3D&reserved=0

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