The Pando Initiative

09/29/2026

Pando students have a 95% graduation rate. But success doesn’t stop there.
Explore the new Student Resources hub at www.thepandoinitiative.org.
Designed to continue supporting students and families throughout their education and beyond high school, it's one of our new website innovations.
From scholarships and college planning to basic needs, financial resources, workforce opportunities, and next steps after graduation, the hub connects students with practical tools and trusted information for whatever comes next.
Because helping students succeed means more than getting them to graduation. It means helping them stay connected, supported, and prepared for life beyond it.

09/25/2026

Everyone already knows Mr. Mark at Lawrence Elementary. But you may not know all the ways he helps students succeed. 💚

Thanks to a generous $400 donation in guest cards from Chick-fil-A Maple & Ridge, West Wichita, Mr. Mark will be able to recognize students and families making progress with attendance during parent-teacher conferences.

It’s a simple way to celebrate progress and remind students that showing up matters.

Thank you, Chick-fil-A, for supporting Lawrence Elementary students and families!

09/24/2026

NEW on the Pando website: Find Your School. 🎓

See where Pando is serving students today and explore the school paths that can help support continue through their education.
Go check it out!

09/18/2026

Last night, we were proud to attend United Way of the Plains’ Impact on the Plains and cheer on four incredible organizations competing for funding.

After taking the stage last year and earning second place and the People’s Choice Award, it was great to return as guests and celebrate this year’s participants and winners.

Congratulations to Masters Mentors, LegacyWorks, Breakthrough/Episcopal Social Services, and Wichita Public Library Foundation, and to United Way of the Plains for another great event centered on community impact and collaboration. 💚

09/12/2026

It’s here. 💚 The new Pando website is LIVE.

A fresh look. Easier ways to connect. New tools, new resources and new ways to support student success.

And this is just the beginning.

Over the next week, we’ll be highlighting some of the new innovations, tools and sections across our new websites, all designed to make it easier to connect with Pando and the work happening for students.

Start exploring today at www.thepandoinitiative.org

09/11/2026

Check out the new Reality U website! www.RealityU.org — A great place to learn about the program, check the map and see where we’ve been, are going, and sign up to volunteer!

09/08/2026

📣 In case you missed it, we’re hiring!
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make a difference for students every day. Know someone who’d be a great fit? Tag them, share this post, or send it their way!
👉 thepandoinitiative.org/careers/

📣 We’re hiring!

Want to make a difference for students every single day? The Pando Initiative has an open position serving students at a Wichita elementary school, and we’re looking for someone ready to connect, encourage and help students succeed in school, at home and in life.

If you’re passionate about helping students thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply:
https://thepandoinitiative.org/careers/

09/04/2026

Look at all these goodies!🎒✏️📚

This week, Air Capital Wealth Management dropped off the incredible collection from their school supply drive for Pando, and our staff were so grateful.

There were tons of supplies, and every single item was needed. The donations have now been distributed across all 32 Pando school sites, helping make sure our teams have what they need to support students throughout the year.

A huge thank you to Air Capital Wealth Management and everyone who contributed. We are so grateful for partners who show up for Pando students in such a meaningful way. 💚

09/02/2026

📣 We’re hiring!

Want to make a difference for students every single day? The Pando Initiative has an open position serving students at a Wichita elementary school, and we’re looking for someone ready to connect, encourage and help students succeed in school, at home and in life.

If you’re passionate about helping students thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn more and apply:
https://thepandoinitiative.org/careers/