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24 January 2024
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita Public Schools will host the school choices and opportunities showcase at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Century II Exhibition Hall. The school district said parking is free in the main Century II parking lot.
The showcase will allow parents to do “one-stop school shopping” to look at the different educational options the district offers, as well as opportunities for students to get involved.
Representatives from 25 magnet schools, high school programs such as IB, Early College Academy and Future Ready Centers, early childhood programs, Education Imagine Academy virtual program, Fine Arts, and district support departments will assist parents with information.
Students who apply for a magnet school are chosen by random selection. Parents can apply for magnets online by clicking here.
Elementary and middle school magnet applications are due Feb. 16, 2024. Acceptance letters will be mailed in March.
High school program applications are due Jan. 26, 2024, including Northeast Magnet, East High IB and Northwest Early College Academy. Acceptance letters will be mailed in mid-February.