Our goal is that the information included on this Back to School page will take some of the guesswork and confusion out of your Back to School preparations for the 2023-2024 school year. Please take time to look through each section that's applicable to your family. You'll find important dates, handbooks, health forms, supply lists, information about our parent group, and much, much more. 

We are delighted to have your family at Wichita Collegiate! If you have any questions at all, please contact us in the Enrollment Office or call the Division Office for your student's grade level.

2023-2024 Important Dates // Looking for a list of important dates highlighting when we will be out of school? Check out our 2023-2024 Important Dates. You can always access our Master Calendar for a day-to-day comprehensive list of events. In addition, each division has listed specific dates to be aware of for the upcoming year.

• Early Childhood Important Dates

• Lower School Important Dates

• Middle School Important Dates

• Upper School Important Dates

Back to School Events // We're excited to kick off the new year with the following events More details will follow in the coming weeks. We look forward to seeing you back on campus!

• Middle School Home Visits scheduled by Advisers // August 1-August 15

• Early Childhood Parent Teacher Conferences // Monday, August 14

• Lower School Open House // Monday, August 14 // 5:30-6:30 PM

• Back to School Ice Cream Social // Monday, August 14 // 5:30-7:00 PM

• Upper School Freshman and New Student Orientation // Tuesday, August 15 // beginning at 8:00 AM

• Spartan Night // Friday, August 25 // beginning at 5:30 PM

Back To School Parent Nights // We have put together a series of events to help parents learn all they need to have a successful year. We hope you can join us for our schedule parent nights listed below.

• MS Families & US New Families Schoology Parent Night // Tuesday, August 22 // 6:30 PM

• Upper School Schoology Training for New Families //

• Upper School Open House // Thursday, August 24 // 6:30 PM

• Middle School Parent Night // Thursday, August 31 // 6:30 PM

• Lower School Parent Night // Tuesday, August 29 // 6:30 PM

• Prekindergarten and Kindergarten Parent Night // Thursday, September 7 // 6:30 PM

Online Directory // Find out how to get the most out of our WCS Directory. Did you know you can use it on your mobile device with the Wichita Collegiate app or access it from a link in the footer of our website? You can print class lists or locate a play date's house on google maps, or gather email addresses for parents in your child's grade. Since the online directory is updated weekly, it always has the most current information. Please note that the online directory’s information is password protected and is accessible ONLY to WCS families.

We are so excited for the 2023-2024 school year and another rewarding year of CPA! Below is a list of helpful links as we navigate this back-to-school season and prepare for August 16th! 

CPA Website // From a calendar of events to ways to get involved, our website is helpful whether you are new to the WCS community or a longtime Spartan parent!

Volunteer // The CPA volunteer hub is a comprehensive sign-up encompassing all current parent volunteer opportunities!

Shirt Shack // We are the official store for all of your Spartan apparel! Shop online anytime or join us during our summer shopping days:

• Thursday, July 27 from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM

• Wednesday, August 9 from 1:00-3:00 PM

• Monday, August 14 from 5:00-8:00 PM during the Back to School Ice Cream Social

Starting August 17th you can shop every Thursday from 2:00-4:00 PM, as well as during the first half of all Varsity home football games.

Activity Passes and Reserved Parking // Check out our comprehensive list of passes, including the popular Sparty Pass, which sold out last year! Only 50 Sparty Passes are available, which include event tickets and coveted VIP parking for home football and basketball games!

Senior Activity Book Parent Ads // Are you a parent of a graduating senior? Celebrate their accomplishments and send well wishes for the future with an ad in the WCS Activities Book!

Stay Connected // Stay up to date with all of CPA’s events by following us on Instagram and Facebook @collegiateparentassociation.

Parent & Student Handbooks // School policies are explained in the Parent and Student Handbooks for each division. Click on the link below to learn more about the policies, procedures, and expectations for each division. Dress code information can also be found in our handbooks. For a quick reference to each of our handbooks, check out our website.

• 2023-2024 Early Childhood Handbook

• 2023-2024 Lower School Handbook

• 2023-2024 Middle School Handbook

• 2023-2024 Upper School Handbook

Additional Upper School Forms // As referenced in the Upper School Handbook, Juniors and Seniors wishing to partake in Open Lunch will need to complete the Open Lunch Permission Form. Also, students participating in after school activities that will require transportation off campus must complete the School Activity Driving Permission Form.

All Students // Please review our Immunization Policy. If your student in grades 1-12 will require medications administered on campus, please review and complete our Medications Policy. Students in Early Childhood requiring medication can complete either the KDHE Short-Term Medication form or Long-Term Medication form.

Early Childhood Students // The KDHE Health Assessment and the Authorization for Emergency Medical Care are required for all preschool and kindergarten students. The Kansas Certificate of Immunizations (KCI) is also required for all kindergarten students.

Student Athletes // Any student wishing to compete on an athletic team must complete a sport physical evaluation form and concussion and head injury release form.

All health forms are included on our website in the Medical Forms resource link.

Early Childhood and Lower School // Early Childhood and Lower School students will receive a communication from their new teachers at the beginning of August. 

Middle School Students // Middle School students will receive their advising assignments by the end of July and their schedules will be reviewed during their home visits.

Upper School Students // Upper School students should have received an email at the end of June with instructions on how to view their schedules in Schoology.

Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School Students // School supply packs will be provided this year for every student in Great Beginnings through 8th grade unless you chose to opt out in May. The price of the pack will be billed to your student's WCS account in August. Click here for the price list. If you plan to shop for your own supplies, check out our School Supply resource link to get a complete list of what you will need this year. 

Upper School Students // Upper School students can purchase the supplies they need based on the classes they are scheduled to take. This list details what needs to be purchased for each class.

All Students // Find out more about our wonderful lunch program by visiting the SAGE Dining Service section on our website. PLEASE NOTE: Lunch menus are in the planning stages and will be posted in the SAGE section of the website just before school starts.

Early Childhood Students // All full day students will receive lunch daily. Should your child have any specific dietary restrictions, please contact the Early Childhood Office.

Lower & Middle School Students // If you would like to enroll in our lunch program, please contact Shawna Horsch (shorsch@wcsks.com) in the Business Office. Lunch fees will be billed to your student's account.

Upper School Students // In the Upper School, SAGE Dining Services provides an a la carte food service at lunch and morning break. To set up your student's SAGE account:

• Obtain the student’s WCS ID number from Upper School Administrative Assistant Rolesta Forrest. Mrs. Forrest will be sending this ID number to parents of freshmen and new Upper School students before August 10.

• Log onto and register your student through the My Kids Spending system. The account must initially be funded with a minimum of $50. Checking the account periodically will enable parents to monitor their student’s food choices and spending levels.

Early Childhood, Lower School, and Middle School Students // Kids Club for the 2023-2024 school year is available beginning on August 16, 2023 and ending on May 22, 2024 for students in Early Childhood, Lower School and Middle School. Before-school care opens at 7:30 a.m. and is free of charge. After-school care will be offered until 5:30 p.m. on school days. In addition to regular school days, Kids Club will be offered from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on many days when school is not in session for Professional Development days, Parent/Teacher Conference days, Early Dismissal days and some holiday break days. 

Students who only need Kids Club occasionally will be billed at an hourly rate of $12/hour with a minimum daily charge of $12.  

For families who need Kids Club on a regular basis, we are offering a school year rate of $2100, billed in 10 monthly payments of $210 from September to June. Please note, families who enroll in the school year rate for Kids Club must still complete any requested registration forms by the appropriate date to reserve a spot for your student. A complete list of the non-school Kids Club dates and the registration can be found here.

Families wishing to enroll in our daily Kids Club should contact Shawna Horsch (shorsch@wcsks.com) in the Business Office.

Nathan Washer
Head of School
(316) 771-2220
nwasher@wcsks.com

Barbara White
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
(316) 771-2223
barbarawhite@wcsks.com

Becky O'Hearn
Head of Early Childhood
(316) 771-2204
rohearn@wcsks.com

Junilda Farner
Assistant Director of Early Childhood
(316) 771-2247
jfarner@wcsks.com

Lindsey Noble
Head of Lower School
(316) 771-2201
lnoble@wcsks.com

Sarah Tjaden
Administrative Assistant for Lower School
(316) 771-2251
stjaden@wcsks.com

Hanale Vincent
Head of Middle School
(316) 771-2214
hvincent@wcsks.com

Ashley Hobart
Administrative Assistant for Middle School
(316) 771-2215
ahobart@wcsks.com

Gabriele White
Head of Upper School
(316) 771-2235
gwhite@wcsks.com

Rolesta Forrest
Administrative Assistant for Upper School
(316) 771-2237
rforrest@wcsks.com

Kathy Rukes
Director of Enrollment Management
(316) 771-2203
krukes@wcsks.com

Bethany Phelps
Advancement Services Coordinator
(316) 771-2224
bphelps@wcsks.com