The purpose of the WPS Title VI Education Program is to serve American Indian students so they meet or exceed academic and cultural standards.
Wichita, KS
Joined April 2018
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Yesterday, Mayor Brandon Whipple read the Indigenous People’s Day proclamation at the City Council meeting. Our program Princess, Julia (Ponca/Hidatsa), senior at @WichitaSEHS, attended along with Sophia (Kiowa) & Violet (Kiowa), students from Adams Elementary. #wpsproud
Join us for our first Super Saturday of the school year next Saturday, September 23rd! Super Saturdays are our monthly cultural events geared toward the elementary-age students in our program. 10am-12pm at the Mid-America All-Indian Museum.
Yesterday, we visited Truesdell Middle school for our first school presentation of the 2023-2024 school year! 😄 It was great to be back in the classroom and the students were very engaged and had some great questions. #WPSproud
Join us for our first Native American Parent Advisory Committee (NAPAC) meeting of the school year this Wednesday beginning at 6:30pm at 412 S Main. Hear a recap of summer activities, learn about upcoming events and opportunities, and more! xitter.gq/WPSNativeEd/status/169…
Recently at Super Saturday, KG-5th students made beaded chokers and played American Indian-themed bingo. At Fellowship Night our middle and high school students learned how to add fringe to shawls and the importance of working together as a community. #WPSproud
Last Friday, at @MayberryMMS we were fortunate along with our '22-'23 NAIEP Princess and community members to showcase a Native American dance exhibition. Thank you, Mayberry, for providing the opportunity to share our culture! #wpsproud
Last Friday we spent the day at @Truesdellusd259 sharing the history and meaning of dreamcatchers with their 8th grade ELA classes and students took a shot at making their own. Thank you for having us, Truesdell! 😴💭🕸
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From the Land of the Oz to the Big Apple!🌻🍎 We're so fortunate to have had @IndigenousE15 perform at our School's Out Powwow last May & share their talents with our youth and community.
Join us for our Annual School’s Out Powwow this Saturday at @WichitaMAAIC. Students in our program participate in several ways. We are thrilled to have @IndigenousE15 join us for a dance exhibition this year as well!
