97%
feel safe in school because of Pando
94%
graduate high school
80%
improve or maintain literacy skills
How PandoKids™ Helps
PandoKids™ has student support advocates in 27 schools throughout Sedgwick County. These dedicated staff members partner with their school to work directly with students to address academic and non-academic obstacles.
Through PandoKids™, students are connected through relationships that help them to build strength, vitality, and the courage to take the initiative to succeed.
We measure our overall success by improved attendance, behavior, and academic performance.
What We Provide
Essentials
Clothing, hygiene, food, school supplies
Groups
Reality U Junior, T.H.R.I.V.E, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, and more
Mentoring
Community volunteers meet with students in various ways
Connection & Support
Comfortable and supportive space for students and their mentors
Goal Setting
Attendance, academic plans, and incentives for improvement
Meet Our PandoKids™ Schools
Wichita Public Schools
- Cloud Elementary
- Colvin Elementary
- Harry Street Elementary
- Franklin Elementary
- Jackson Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Lawrence Elementary
- Stanley Elementary
- Washington Elementary
- Woodman Elementary
- Curtis Middle School
- Hadley Middle School
- Hamilton Middle School
- Pleasant Valley Middle School
- Truesdell Middle School
- North High School
- West High School
Derby Public Schools
- Cooper Elementary
- Oaklawn Elementary
- Derby Middle School
- Derby North Middle School
- Derby High School
Haysville Public Schools
Maize Public Schools
Get Involved
Want to be a mentor to a local school, operate a special-interest group, or make a gift to help more children? You can help a local student thrive.