Home News Despite some parents’ pleas, Wichita USD 259 board votes for closing 6 schools Despite some parents’ pleas, Wichita USD 259 board votes for closing 6 schoolsMarch 6, 2024News The Wichita school board voted to close Payne Elementary and five other schools Monday. [Niko Schmidt / Wichita Beacon] By: Maria CarterWichitabeacon.org Six Wichita schools will close at the end of the school year as part of an effort to close a $42 million… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Events calendar Next Post Swipe Fees are slashing small businesses. But someone is fighting back Featured Local Savings -