Wells Middle School

In addition to the WPS bond proposal, the district has a five-year Capital Improvement Plan to address ongoing facility needs at all schools. If the 2026 Wichita Public Schools bond passes, capital funds would be used at Wells Middle School to upgrade the main office, replace HVAC rooftop units in the 200 hall and gym, replace a boiler, and replace two sections of roof over the next five years. Without the bond, these projects may take more than five years to complete. Learn how this bond will impact all WPS buildings at wpsbond.org.

There are a lot of details in the Wichita Public Schools bond issue proposal. We’ve created an FAQ where you can find answers to frequently asked questions. Learn more at https://wpsbond.usd259.org/faqs.

As our community considers a new Trades FutureReady Center, we're highlighting students exploring other pathways in our three existing centers.

At WPS, students don't just explore careers — they experience them. From assembling airplanes to earning healthcare certifications before graduation, they're building real skills for tomorrow's workforce.

As Tim Hamblin, Executive Director of WPS Career and Technical Education, says: "Today's classrooms are launching pads where the future begins now."

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The proposed bond projects are located at schools across the city. The two-question bond issue focuses on long-term investments and improvements including rebuilding, renovating and preserving facilities, as well as modernizing spaces to provide future-ready opportunities for students and staff across WPS.

To learn more about the proposal, visit wpsbond.org.

When we talk about how the bond could affect property taxes, we use the median Wichita home value — just over $200,000 — as our common example.

Question 1 asks voters to approve $407.1 million in bonds. If this passes, the tax rate stays exactly where it is today. Homeowners would not see any increase in what they currently pay, unless their property valuation increases.

Question 2 asks voters to approve $207.9 million in bonds. If this passes, the property tax rate would increase, adding about $50 a year — just $4.16 a month — for the owner of a $200,000 home compared to what they're paying now.

We've heard from the community throughout this process, and $50 a year is a threshold that a majority of Wichitans have told us they'd support.

Here's what that looks like across a range of home values.

What is a bond?

• A bond is similar to how a family might take out a mortgage to buy or renovate a home. A bond is how school districts in Kansas pay for major building and facility projects, as the district’s capital budget is intended to cover smaller repairs and predictive and preventative maintenance.

• In Kansas, a school bond must be approved by voters. If approved, the district repays the bond over time using local property taxes.

• A bond is used for long-term investments in buildings and infrastructure. It can’t be used for day-to-day school expenses such as paying teacher salaries or other operational expenses.

Learn more at wpsbond.org

On the November 3, 2026, general election ballot, Wichita Public Schools will ask the community to consider $615 million worth of projects. These improvements focus on four main themes: modernizing learning spaces, improving experiences and efficiencies, additional career tech ed spaces and preserving the district’s oldest high schools. While our school does not have projects in the bond proposal, passing a bond frees up capital improvement funds that can be used here. Watch this video and visit wpsbond.org to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN_Ai49oCac

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