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Peterson Elementary
Peterson has a long, rich tradition of being a place for students to grow and learn in West Wichita dating back to the original school in 1875.
Instructional Goals
Our focus at Peterson is setting goals related to our student data to get Every Student Future Ready.
Relational Circles at Peterson
Students at Peterson participate in relational circles to build belonging and community.
School Panel 1
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![Nicklaus Njoroge and Jack Brown named National Merit Semifinalists]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726085908/usd259org/idcixtq5jzmkhuh5ipd7/AY24-25_NEM_nationalmerit.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726085908/usd259org/idcixtq5jzmkhuh5ipd7/AY24-25_NEM_nationalmerit.jpg","width":285}])
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![Creative Minds teacher Olivia Sumner works with a student on his iPad project.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1723836984/usd259org/npo3g4bmzglygzp4pfkp/AY24-25_CreativeMindslaunch.jpg","width":2200}])
School Panel 2
Building Information
School Hours
Doors Open: 8:50 a.m.
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
End Time: 4:10 p.m.
Building Leaders
Principal:
Matthew Phillips
Contact Information
9710 W. Central Ave.
Wichita
Kansas
67212
Peterson
Calendar
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Outside on Playground
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all day
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Applejack Pumpkin Patch, Augusta
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WPS district administrative center, 903 S. Edgemoor, Room 813
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Peterson
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Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and Pioneer Bluffs
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Wichita State University Koch Arena’s AETNA Gymnasium
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