- Winchester Public Schools
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- WiFi Access at WPS
WiFi Access Areas at our Schools
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Exterior WiFi access to the WPS networks are available for students and staff for their WPS issued devices at each of our schools. To view the WiFi access coverage areas, select the appropriate school below and click on the thumbnail to enlarge:
WiFi Hotspots for Student Check-out
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WPS has a limited number of filtered WiFi hotspots available for student check-out. The availability of these hotspots is through a partnership with T-Mobile's EmpowerED 2.0 Program. The devices are available through check-out from each school and are intended for educational purposes with WPS issued chromebooks for students who do not have access to Internet at home. For more info and to request to check-out a hotspot please contact your school's social worker or instructional technology resource teacher.
WiFi-Enabled School Buses
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WPS utilizes a WiFi SmartBus solution from Kajeet to provide mobile filtered WiFi Internet access to students. By providing this mobile service on some of our buses we are able to provide students the opportunity to extend digital learning outside of the classroom, particularly on long bus rides for field trips and athletic events. During the COVID-19 pandemic we have been able to use WiFi-enabled buses parked in strategic locations as an additional resource for providing students with an opportunity for Internet access for distance learning. Check out the interactive map and schedule of where and when the buses will be available for students to access the WiFi.
Additional WiFi Access Opportunities in Winchester
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Shenandoah University is offering SU-CommunityConnect WiFi free and available to the public from 7 am to 8 pm in response to COVID-19.
Handley Regional Library offers free mobile hotspots available for check out from their 3 library locations.
Comcast is offering free Xfinity WiFi hotspot access to anyone in response to COVID-19.
Comcast offers Internet Essentials to families and other low-income households who do not currently subscribe to Internet at home. Visit Comcast's Internet Essentials website for further details, including eligibity requirements, pricing, and how to apply.
Yelp reviews offer a list of the top free WiFi locations near Winchester. WPS has no affiliation with the establishments in these reviews, the review process, or the service availability. We are simply providing the list as a resource.