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The Wichita Public Schools prepares all students to achieve college, career and life readiness through an innovative and rigorous educational experience.
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There is no school on Thursday, February 7. This also includes the Screen for Success event scheduled Thursday. Employees and parents will receive this message via email and social media tonight, and phone call tomorrow morning.
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Due to the weather conditions, classes in the Wichita Public Schools will be cancelled for Thursday, February 22. We will make a decision regarding evening activities on Thursday afternoon.
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There is no school today - December 16, 2019 - due to anticipated road conditions and transportation delays, and cold temperatures. All non-attendance centers will remain open.
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The Wichita Public Schools will not have school on Tuesday, January 16 due to the predicted extremely cold temperatures and wind chills. All high school athletic practices and competitions will take place as scheduled. For employees: All non-attendance centers will remain open.
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WPS and the BOE agree that it's time to have a community conversation to change the North High mascot. The Board of Education will hold its first public discussion on this topic on July 30, with a plan developed for community engagement to follow.
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In her report, Dr. Thompson announced that this year the district will graduate 2,932 students, which is the largest graduating class since 1978.
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Keeping it in the family:
@Wichita_NW
marketing education teacher Jeff Darr is retiring this month after more than 30 years of teaching. His son, Gavin, who attended Northwest, will be taking over his classes as a first-year teacher next year.
#WPSProud
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The BOE President suspended tonight’s Board of Education meeting due to the district’s mask requirement not being followed by attendees at the meeting. The meeting will be rescheduled, and notification will be provided when the new date and time is confirmed.
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No school Monday, March 3 due to the projection of bitterly cold temperatures and overnight snowfall....
http://t.co/374j6VXPtQ
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Congratulations to
@wichitaSEHS
senior Kevin Dao for being selected as one of three new Gore Scholars
@wichitastate
who will receive a $64,000 scholarship!
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No school Thurs. Feb. 6 due to dangerous wind chills, snow-packed streets and anticipated significant delays in...
http://t.co/yBeUCyC3va
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Congratulations to Southeast High senior Markel Randle who has won a $10,000 Gold Medal Portfolio Award from the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards!
@artandwriting
@WichitaSEHS
@FineArtsUSD259
#WPSProud
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Today John Will, a retired construction worker from Halstead, delivered several sets of handmade Lincoln Logs to the district for use by our Latchkey program. In the past few years Mr. Will has donated more than 20 sets of Lincoln logs and 12 sets of handmade wooden blocks.
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Judging from the very active discussions that have taken place in the last two hours, it is clear to me that Wichita’s public schools are hugely important to our community, and serve not only a vital educational role, but also an important role in the daily lives of our families.
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Congratulations to Northeast Magnet senior Chase Williams, who has been named a Koch Scholar by WSU's Cohen Honors College. Williams, who plans to major in engineering, will receive between $30,000 and $60,000 during his four-year attendance at WSU.
@lindquistghost
#WPSProud
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We’re
#WPSProud
to announce that our superintendent, Alicia Thompson, is a finalist for the Kansas School Superintendents’ Association’s 2023 Kansas Superintendent of the Year!
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Snow day! No school on Tues. Feb. 4. Most employees will not report to work unless they receive specific...
http://t.co/ON0gXmTIKq
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Congratulations to former Heights High School valedictorian and WSU grad Dr. Anthony Shaw who recently graduated from KU Medical School. His mother, Leslie, was a former para at Minneha Elementary.
#WPSProud
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The mandate will begin Monday, Aug. 30. More information will be shared with families tomorrow.
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Snow Day! No school Wednesday, February 2 due to anticipated snow accumulation. Schools and non-attendance centers will be closed.
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Congratulations to our superintendent, Dr. Alicia Thompson, for being named a finalist for the Council of the Great City Schools' Green-Garner Award, the highest honor in urban education!
#WPSProud
@AThompson259
@GreatCitySchls
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This afternoon seniors at
@Wichita_NW
are painting their parking spots. It’s a fundraiser for the senior class and Project Graduation.
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Snow day! No school on Wed. Feb. 5. Certain employee groups will report to work at 10 a.m. Click the link for the...
http://t.co/QftrRWIXG0
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Snow Day! No school Friday, February 4 due to weather conditions. Non-attendance center employees are expected to report to work. More info:
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Congratulations to Gil Alvarez, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools, who has been selected as Deputy Superintendent of Wichita Public Schools effective April 1.
@gilalvarez259
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Congratulations to Gil Alvarez, principal at
@Wichita_NW
! He was
named Area 4 High School Principal of the Year!
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"The commitment you made today to one-to-one technology devices for every WPS student – think about that – EVERY WPS STUDENT – is a game changer for our district."
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Children will not need to be enrolled in the Wichita Public Schools in order to receive a meal.
A complete list of sites, as well as instructions for families will be released on Monday, March 23.
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Congratulations to North High Spanish teacher Jennifer Parga as she’s recognized with the Kansas World Language Teacher of the Year award.
#WPSProud
@wnhsmedia
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.
@Southtitans
girls basketball coach Antwain Scales named National High School Coach of the Year! His team won 4 consecutive state titles!
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I also want to reassure our employees that district employees will be paid during this time period. As I noted above, work and learning will look different, but it will still occur.
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This morning, Wichita Southeast's new assistant principal Joe Nelson and his assistant An Le made porch visits to students' homes to introduce himself and hand out goodie bags.
@WichitaSEHS
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Thanks to Meddys for providing free meals 11:30 am-12:30 pm today and tomorrow at Marshall Middle School, Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discover Magnet, Jardine STEM & Career Explorations Academy & Truesdell Middle School.
@EatMeddys
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Congrats to our East High Aces who are graduating this morning!
#WPSProud
#WPSFutureReady
#classof2020
@EastHighAces
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The Board of Education is now recognizing the East High School girls swimming team who were state champions this year.
@EastHighAces
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Snow Day! No school Thursday, February 17, due to anticipated snow accumulation. Schools, district offices and non-attendance centers will be closed. More at
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West High senior Carlotta Evans unveiled Guardian of West - a Keeper of the Plains statue she painted for her senior project.
@wichitawesthigh
#WPSProud
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An open letter to the students of the Wichita Public Schools from Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson about the crisis of discrimination and inequity currently facing our community and our country.
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Earlier this week, Wilbur Middle School held a special ceremony renaming their track in honor of Jamie Heintz, a longtime coach and math teacher at the school who will be retiring this year.
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Due to power outages, classes are cancelled Friday, April 3. All staff report. Decisions on evening activities will be made later today.
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Snow Day! No school Thurs., February 3 due to weather conditions. Schools and non-attendance centers will be closed. More info:
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Congratulations to East High senior Marlon Toney, who was recently named a Wichita State University Doris and Ralph Klose Scholar. The $19,000 scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in math or science at WSU.
@EastHighAces
@WichitaState
@WichitaStateCAS
#WPSProud
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We have received reports of several "creepy clown" messages on social media. Law enforcement is investigating.
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Kelly Bielefeld, WPS executive director of College and Career Readiness, has been selected as the district's next superintendent.
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Due to the water main break, we will NOT have school tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 8. As we are still under a boil water advisory, we don't have the ability to provide enough bottled water for our students and staff. For details, go to
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Seniors! Superintendent Dr. Alicia Thompson and Assistant Superintendent Gil Alvarez have an exciting announcement for you! More information is also available at .
#WPSFutureReady
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As we plan for the future, we will talk about how we will celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates in an appropriate manner.
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Here's the premiere of “Rise,” a tribute to the Class of 2020, co-written by Northeast Magnet principal Matt Creasman and teacher Toby Tyner, performed by Creasman, Tyner and Northeast teacher Jon Albers. The video was created by Travis Heying.
@nemstuco
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Congratulations to Northeast Magnet senior Sydney Mansaw for being named first runner-up in the 2019 Miss Kansas Teen USA pageant held Nov. 25. Wichita High School East senior Vasuma Chaparala advanced to the semi-finals.
@EastHighAces
@sydneymansaw_
#WPSProud
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Tomorrow we welcome nearly 7,000 6th & 9th graders to their brand new schools – to learn the ropes, find their lockers, and navigate their new learning environment. Then on Wednesday, 50,000 students who represent the future of this great community return for a year of learning.
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Southeast High School officially dedicated its new stadium with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This marks the first new stadium built in the Wichita Public Schools in over 40 years!
#WPSProud
@WSE_Athletics
@WichitaSEHS
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In honor of Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Deputy Kunze and in support of our law enforcement partners, we will be wearing blue tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 21. We invite our Wichita Public Schools community to do the same.
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BREAKING – BOE names Dr. Alicia Thompson as WPS Superintendent effective July 1 pending contract negotiations. More will be posted later.
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For all those students asking about school tomorrow, YES, we WILL have school on Monday. Bundle up!
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Congrats to Heights High senior Chase Ebie who will be featured on the Jumbotron screens in Times Square in New York City today as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk kick-off event. Chase was selected from more than 2,100 entries.
@HeightsHSusd259
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Thanks to our school nurses and Sedgwick County, we are able to offer vaccinations to all district staff starting this weekend.
@SedgwickCounty
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Help us welcome our new Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alicia Thompson! Dr. Thompson is a proud Wichitan and WPS grad!
#ILoveWichita
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Superintendent Alicia Thompson’s leadership legacy in the Wichita Public Schools draws to a close today after a remarkable 30-year career in our district. Thank you, Dr. Thompson, for inspiring us all to dream, believe and achieve!
#WPSProud
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Today Gov. Kelly announced Kansas schools will be closed and cease in-person instruction as we know it through May 31. SCHOOL WILL CONTINUE, but it will look different. There will be no delivery of any type of instruction to students prior to Monday, March 30, 2020. (cont.)
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Watch as former
@WpsBrooks
student and
@TODAYshow
anchor
@SheinelleJones
comes back to Wichita to thank teachers that made a difference in her life.
#WPSProud
Grab the tissues for this!
@SheinelleJones
returned to her hometown, Wichita, Kansas, and reunited with two unforgettable teachers.
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It's National Custodial Worker's Recognition Day! Here are just some of our great custodians who work every day to make sure our buildings are safe and clean for our students and staff. Thanks for all you do!
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North High senior spotlight Ty Bruckner is admired for his character as much as his academic and athletic success.
@realtybruckner3
#WPSProud
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Congratulations to South High senior Tyrell Burns, who was surprised in his classroom with the news that he has been selected to receive a 4-year $30,000 Cohen Honors College Koch Scholarship from Wichita State!
#WPSFutureReady
@KochIndustries
@WichitaState
@KSTitanPride
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The Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award for high school teacher goes to Darham Rogers, East High World/US History and AVID teacher!
@easthighaces
#WPSProud
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Congratulations to Northeast Magnet, East High and Northwest High School for being named to the list of top high schools in Kansas according to U.S. News & World Report.
@nemstuco
@EastHighAces
@Wichita_NW
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The Sedgwick County Health Department has announced a ban on gatherings of more than 250 people. As a result, we have cancelled all athletic practices or community gatherings in our buildings and on our property during spring break.
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The statue was donated to the school by the 2018-19 East High Staff and was decorated by the school’s National Art Society students. Students spent 250 hours painting the statue.
@EastHighAces
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Congratulations to South High School seniors Vincent Tran and Ashok Sharma Jr. on winning Rudd Foundation scholarships to
@WichitaState
!
@KSTitanPride
#WPSProud
#RuddScholars
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Congratulations to Heights High junior Josh Sanders who was named Kansas Youth of the Year! He represented the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas.
#WPSProud
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Students who score in the top 3.3% are designated as National Merit Commended Scholars. Nine students from East High earned this designation: Madeline Halabi, Audrey Ni, Jasmine Quah, Aaron Reith, Robert Safley, Eric Son, Emaan Syed, Jack Walsh and Olivia Wilch.
@EastHighAces
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Our District Leadership Team is welcoming our new staff with help from the Northwest cheerleaders and band.
@Wichita_NW
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Tonight Markel Randle graduates from Southeast High School. He took a photography class freshman year, a decision which helped him discover a passion for film photography and has led to national recognition.
#WPSFutureReady
@WichitaSEHS
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Tonight, students from Wichita East High School will be graduating. Congratulations to the class of 2018! Share your graduation photos using
#WPSProud
@EastHighAces
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The Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award in the New Teacher, Secondary Category goes to Heights math teacher Taylor Offerle!
#WPSProud
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Congratulations to Heights High junior Josh Sanders who has been selected as the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas' Youth of the Year! He will compete at the state level April 1 in Topeka.
#WPSProud
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Tonight 498 students will graduate from East High School. The class has been offered more than $12.7 million in scholarships.
#WPSProud
#WPSFutureReady
@EastHighAces
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North seniors' tradition: TP the trees to welcome incoming freshmen.
#WPSproud
http://t.co/JpPJPiN2j2
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Reminder: Masks are part of the WPS Future Ready Return to School Plan approved by the Wichita Board of Education, and we will continue mask requirements for students and staff through the end of this school year.
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Congratulations to Wichita High School East Spanish teacher David Shelly on being named the Kansas World Language Association's Teacher of the Year!
@EastHighAces
#WPSProud
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Congratulations to Shawn Chastain, executive coordinator of Fine Arts for Wichita Public Schools, for being inducted into the 2020 class of honorees in the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
@WichitaState
@FineArtsUSD259
#WPSProud
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Quite the send off for the North High boys soccer team today! They’re traveling to Olathe to compete in the state soccer semifinals. They hope to win their first state title.
@CWullschleger
@WichitaNorth259
@WNorthAD
#WPSProud
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North High welcomes basketball legend and North High grad Lynette Woodard back for the first pep rally of the year and to unveil the Lynette Woodard Court in the school’s new gym.
@WNorthAD
@WichitaNorth259
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The Board of Education has unanimously approved ending the school year early.
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We’re excited to welcome our middle and high school students back to our buildings this morning!
@EastHighAces
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The Wichita Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status or other legally protected classifications in its programs and activities. (cont'd)
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North’s first class in their new ID program earned 5th place in the Arc Tri-County Soccer Tournament.
#WPSproud
http://t.co/cEa6IQneDa
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The last day of school - Wednesday, May 16 - will be a half-day of school for all students. High school students will have half-days on May 15 and 16. More info:
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East and West High Schools joined K-State’s Marching Band performing the Wabash Cannonball during halftime. Thanks for giving our students this amazing opportunity!
#WPSProud
@EastHighAces
@wichitawesthigh
@KStateBands
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Five schools offer a grab-and-go breakfast during passing period if they don’t have time to eat breakfast when it’s offered before school and hundreds take advantage of this service. One of the many ways we support the whole child.
#WPSFutureReady
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Congratulations to Northeast Magnet and East High School for being named to the list of the top high schools in Kansas according to U.S. News & World Report!
@EastHighAces
@nemstuco
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Wells dedicates its gym in memory of security officer Amos Alford. Alford, also Asst. Coach at East, mentored students through basketball.
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As most of the winter weather has left our area, school will be in session and the ACT testing will take place as planned tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 20.
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Our Nutrition Services staff at the School Service Center have been working hard to prepare grab-and-go meals for students. Thanks for all you do!
#WPSProud
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Finally, I have to say that my heart hurts for our high school seniors who will miss out on the traditional senior celebrations. This is something I’ve heard a lot about from many parents and seniors.
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