Dean Ray Stucky History
Stucky Middle School opened Fall 2003. Stucky was named after Dean R. Stucky, a prominent educator in Wichita for many years. He was instrumental in working with curriculum, staff and diversity for many years in his leadership positions including Deputy Superintendent. His wife, Hilda, was a teacher at Southeast High School. Stucky was a part of the $284.5 million Bond Issue under the direction of Superintendent Winston Brooks. Koch Industries donated 40 acres for the middle school, the first built in Wichita in 35 years. Construction began in 2002 and was completed in Fall 2003. Ken Jantz, Stucky's first principal, supervised final building construction. The school was built to hold 600 students, but Koch Auditorium and large gym can accommodate 800, allowing for expansion. The school was expanded in 2006, with the addition of 13 classrooms. Stucky's design includes 3 pods, each containing the core classes for a grade level. The first class to complete all three grades at Stucky was promoted to high school in May 2006. Terrell Davis was appointed principal in August 2006. Initiatives under his direction include a partnership with Southwestern College, and partnerships with Kansas State University and the University of Kansas. The Southwestern College partnership began in 2006, and every Stucky alumni who is accepted at Southwestern College is promised a $25,000 scholarship. |
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