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We look forward to showing you all that Collegiate has to offer your family. Explore the videos below to learn more about the opportunities that await your student at Wichita Collegiate School! In addition to the videos below, we have several events scheduled for the year. If you are interested in seeing our campus in person, contact Director of Enrollment Management Kathy Rukes at krukes@wcsks.com to schedule a tour.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

Age 2 through Kindergarten

LOWER SCHOOL

Grades 1-4

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 5-8

UPPER SCHOOL

Grades 9-12

ADMISSIONS TIMELINE FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Admissions Testing begins for Kindergarten Applicants

Beginning Tuesday, January 30
by appointment

Students applying for kindergarten will have a time scheduled to meet with Head of Early Childhood Becky O'Hearn to complete our kindergarten readiness assessment. Early Childhood Assistant Director Junilda Farner will contact families beginning in January to schedule their one-on-one appointments.

Admissions Testing for Grades 1-12 Applicants

Saturday, January 27
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
11:00 AM 10 12:30 PM

Students seeking admission to Wichita Collegiate School in Grades 1-12 must complete an admissions assessment. Please register for a date here. If none of the listed dates work, please contact Director of Enrollment Management Kathy Rukes (krukes@wcsks.com) to find another date and time.

Priority Deadline for Applicants in Preschool and Prekindergarten

Friday, February 16

Prospective students with an application on file by this date will be invited to attend our assessments scheduled for Saturday, February 24. We will continue accepting applications after this date, and should space be available, applicants would still have the opportunity to enroll.

Preschool New Student Evaluations

Saturday, February 24
8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
by appointment

Students applying for preschool or prekindergarten will have a time scheduled with an Early Childhood teacher to complete their evaluation. Early Childhood Assistant Director Junilda Farner will contact families beginning in February to schedule their assessment.

Admissions Testing for Grades 1-12 Applicants

Saturday, February 24
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
11:00 AM 10 12:30 PM

Students seeking admission to Wichita Collegiate School in Grades 1-12 must complete an admissions assessment. Please register for a date here. If none of the listed dates work, please contact Director of Enrollment Management Kathy Rukes (krukes@wcsks.com) to find another date and time.

Priority Deadline for Applicants in Kindergarten-Grade 12

Monday, February 26

Though we will continue filling open seats after this date, those students that have a completed application by this date will be given priority in admissions decisions.

New Students entering Preschool through Grade 12 notified of admission

Friday, March 1

Beginning March 1, new students entering Preschool through Grade 12 will be notified of admission. Following acceptance of admission, families will receive their enrollment contract.

Priority Deadline for Applicants in Great Beginnings

Friday, March 8

Prospective students with an application on file by this date will be invited to attend our assessments scheduled for Saturday, February 24. We will continue accepting applications after this date, and should space be available, applicants would still have the opportunity to enroll.

Great Beginnings New Student Playgroups

Thursday, March 21
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
by appointment

Students applying for our Great Beginnings program will have a time scheduled with an Early Childhood teacher to complete their evaluation. Early Childhood Assistant Director Junilda Farner will contact families beginning in March to schedule their assessment.

Great Beginnings New Student Playgroups

Friday, March 22
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
by appointment

Students applying for our Great Beginnings program will have a time scheduled with an Early Childhood teacher to complete their evaluation. Early Childhood Assistant Director Junilda Farner will contact families beginning in March to schedule their assessment.

Admissions Testing for Grades 1-12 Applicants

Saturday, March 23
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
11:00 AM 10 12:30 PM

Students seeking admission to Wichita Collegiate School in Grades 1-12 must complete an admissions assessment. Please register for a date here. If none of the listed dates work, please contact Director of Enrollment Management Kathy Rukes (krukes@wcsks.com) to find another date and time.

New Students entering Great Beginnings notified of admission

Monday, April 1

Beginning April 1, new students entering our Great Beginnings program will be notified of admission. Following acceptance of admission, families will receive their enrollment contract.

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

Explore Collegiate Day

Friday, October 13
beginning at 8:00 AM

Experience being a Spartan for a day! Students in grades 1-11 spend the day with student ambassadors to see firsthand how fun learning can be. Register here.

Preview Day Open House

Thursday, November 2
8:00 AM to 10:30 AM

Preview all that Collegiate has to offer. Both current and prospective families can meet with teachers and coaches, tour classrooms, and visit with other parents. Join us for all or some of the morning, whatever best suits your schedule. Register here.

Explore Collegiate Day

Friday, November 11
beginning at 8:00 AM

Experience being a Spartan for a day! Students in grades 1-11 spend the day with student ambassadors to see firsthand how fun learning can be. Register here.

The Final Four: Upper School Preview Day

Thursday, January 4
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Get a sneak peek into the final four years at Wichita Collegiate School. Both current and prospective families are invited to meet with teachers, coaches, and parents as well as hear from recent alumni about their Collegiate experience. Join us for all or some of the morning, whatever best suits your schedule. Register here.

Early Childhood Open House

Wednesday, January 17
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

We invite you to come tour classrooms while school is in session on any of the following dates. To help us plan accordingly, please register here.

Explore Collegiate Day

Friday, February 16
beginning at 8:00 AM

Experience being a Spartan for a day! Students in grades 1-11 spend the day with student ambassadors to see firsthand how fun learning can be. Register here.

Explore Collegiate Day

Monday, February 19
beginning at 8:00 AM

Experience being a Spartan for a day! Students in grades 1-11 spend the day with student ambassadors to see firsthand how fun learning can be. Register here.

Early Childhood Open House

Monday, February 19
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

We invite you to come tour classrooms while school is in session on any of the following dates. To help us plan accordingly, please register here.

The events listed above are great opportunities to see all that Collegiate has to offer. Should you be interested in a campus tour, please contact Director of Enrollment Management Kathy Rukes (krukes@wcsks.com) to get one scheduled.

ACCREDITATION

Wichita Collegiate School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS), is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of Independent School Management (ISM).

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