Winfield school board approves slight increase in student meal prices

Board approves 2026-27 student fees, eliminates several course charges

Summer facility upgrades remain on schedule and within budget

Winfield schools to install security cameras on remaining bus fleet

District creates new onsite technology support position for middle, high schools

Wendy Burton selected to fill Winfield Recreation Commission vacancy

Winfield school board approves slight increase in student meal prices

WINFIELD, Kan. — Citing ongoing inflationary pressures, the Winfield Board of Education unanimously approved minor increases to student meal prices for the 2026-27 school year. Student breakfast and lunch prices will rise slightly for elementary and high school students. Adult meal prices will also see an increase, while reduced-price meals will remain fixed by state guidelines. District administration noted that a healthy food service fund balance allowed them to keep the increases minimal to support student participation.

Board approves 2026-27 student fees, eliminates several course charges

WINFIELD, Kan. — Parents of Winfield students will see some relief next school year as the board of education unanimously approved the 2026-27 student fee schedule, which eliminates several course-specific fees. While district administration noted that most charges will remain unchanged from the previous year, the removal of select course fees aims to ease the financial burden on families. Standard fees, such as the $25 middle and high school Viking Fee and various optional material costs, will remain in place.

Summer facility upgrades remain on schedule and within budget

WINFIELD, Kan. — Several major infrastructure projects across Winfield Unified School District 465 are progressing on schedule and within budget, district administration reported to the school board. Ongoing summer improvements include roof and intercom replacements at Winfield High School, along with parking lot repairs, striping and tennis court upgrades. Additionally, heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacement projects are actively underway at Irving Elementary, Lowell Elementary and the high school's auxiliary gym, alongside a new Winfield High School Agriculture Building ventilation project.

Winfield schools to install security cameras on remaining bus fleet

WINFIELD, Kan. — Following a successful pilot program, the school board unanimously approved the purchase and installation of security camera systems on the district's remaining school buses. Funded through capital outlay funds, the expansion aims to provide enhanced safety for students and drivers across the district. Assistant Superintendent Phil Bressler told the board the cameras will also ensure fleet-wide consistency and assist with incident documentation.

District creates new onsite technology support position for middle, high schools

WINFIELD, Kan. — To improve response times and manage network issues, the board of education unanimously approved the creation of a full-time Technology Support Specialist position to serve both Winfield Middle School and Winfield High School. Assistant Superintendent Phil Bressler explained that the onsite role will reduce technology-related demands currently placed on library media specialists. The new position will be funded without increasing the overall budget by reallocating existing student technology aide funds.

Wendy Burton selected to fill Winfield Recreation Commission vacancy

WINFIELD, Kan. — The Winfield Board of Education unanimously appointed Wendy Burton to fill a vacant seat on the Winfield Recreation Commission Board of Commissioners. Board member Ed Trimmer recommended Burton for the position, citing strong qualifications and explicit support from the Winfield Recreation Commission. The 5-0 vote ensures the commission maintains its full membership heading into the summer season.

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