Wichita State Connect

🚨 Exciting announcement for current 7th & 8th graders!! 🚨

Wichita GEAR UP is at Hamilton and Truesdell Middle Schools! Gear Up is dedicated to helping students answer the question, ""What's next?""

We'll offer a variety of services and events this year, all designed to help 7th & 8th grade students navigate their path to success. 🎓✨

Where to find our team:
📌 Truesdell: Room 230
📌 Hamilton: Room 118

This week, Wichita State Connect had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Carla Williams after an incredible 11+ years of service to Wichita State University as the Communication Upward Bound Director.

Family, colleagues, former students and friends from near and far traveled to Wichita to celebrate Ms. Carla, her dedication, and the lasting impact she has made throughout her years of service.

Congratulations on your retirement, Ms. Carla! Your Connect family wishes you all the best in this exciting new chapter! 🎉🎉

Sharing the First-Generation Student Organization fundraising Bake Sale!

When: August 19, 11am to 2pm
Where: RSC North Patio
What: brownies, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and farni (Arabic sweet treat!)

Stop by and support FGSO!

(and treat yourself to a little sugar 💛)

TRIO POP UP Happening Saturday Aug. 15, 2026

TRIO Pop-Up is TOMORROW!

Swing by for co****le, bucket toss, video games, popsicles & more 🍿🎮

Meet fellow students, connect with TRIO staff, and learn about the programs, resources, and opportunities that support your success all year long.

📅 Saturday, August 15th
📍 RSC, Room 142
🕐 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. (come & go!)

Day 2 of Clap ins and we had a blast! Heroes Academy thank you for the invite!

We had so much fun cheering on students at Mueller for their first day! Thank you to Wichita Public Schools Foundation for working to bring collabortive partners together to support our schools!

Excited to welcome back our PreK–12 friends for another great school year! 📚✨

A special thank you to Heroes Academy for coordinating efforts to support Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) and helping students and families start the year strong. Here’s to a year of learning, connection, and opportunity! 💛 Stay hydrated, it’s going to be another hot one.

This morning was Love Schools Kick Off with the Wichita Public Schools Foundation! 💛

We’re excited to welcome another neighborhood school into the schools we support through this initiative. Investing in our students, educators, and communities is one of the most meaningful ways we can make a lasting impact.

Looking forward to a great year ahead!