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Attendance pays off. 💚

Pando students at @WichitaUSD259 @LawrenceUSD259 earned “Pando Dollars” all year for reaching attendance goals, then spent them at the Pando Attendance Shop during the last week of school.

Thank you to @unitedwayplains GIV Warehouse, Faith Community Church and our volunteers!

#AttendanceMatters #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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92 Pando NextGen Seniors.
4 high schools.
Years of hard work, growth, and determination.

We’re celebrating the graduating seniors of @WichitaNorth259, @wichitawesthigh, @WichitaSEHS, and @DHS_Panthers as they officially close one chapter and step into the next.

Our Pando NextGen team has had the privilege of walking alongside these students through class planning, college and career preparation, scholarship applications, big decisions, tough moments, exciting wins, and everything in between.

To our seniors: we are incredibly proud of you and honored to have been part of your journey. Your story is just getting started, and we cannot wait to see where life takes you next. 💚

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

#PandoNextGen #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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⭐ To round out our 2026 STAR Student celebrations, it’s time to recognize our @WichitaUSD259 High School STAR Students! 💚⭐

This year, we’ve had the honor of celebrating 60 incredible STAR Students from 30 Pando schools. Each one has inspired us through their leadership, perseverance, kindness, growth, and the positive impact they make in their schools and communities every single day.

Through Pando NextGen, these students are preparing for life after high school, building confidence, and creating bright futures for themselves and those around them.

🏫 @WichitaNorth259
Sponsored by @US_Logo
STAR Students: Ayeleen & Scarlett

🏫 @WichitaSEHS
Sponsored by Phil & Judy Frick
STAR Students: Naryiah & Kei’Arie

🏫 @wichitawesthigh
Sponsored by @ReeceNicholssck
STAR Students: Brianna & Abraham

#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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⭐ Next up… the Wichita Public Schools Middle School STAR Students! 💚⭐

These students are showing what it means to lead by example through resilience, kindness, determination, leadership, and the positive impact they make in their schools every day.

⬇️ Check out the Wichita Middle School STARs!
#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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🏫 Jefferson Elementary
Sponsored by Karl & Pam Hesse
STAR Students: Husna & Allie

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⭐ We told you there were too many amazing Wichita Public Schools elementary STAR Students for just one post… so here’s Group 2! 💚⭐

These students are being recognized for the impact they make every single day through perseverance, encouragement, leadership, growth, and the positive energy they bring to their schools and classrooms.

A huge thank you to our Wichita Public Schools District Sponsor, Kansas Surgery and Recovery, for helping us celebrate students across Wichita Public Schools!

Check out group 2! ⬇️

#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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🏫 Jackson Elementary
Sponsored by @Audacy
STAR Students: Amiera & Keylin

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📷 So many @WichitaUSD259 elementary STAR Students that we have to have TWO groups! Introducing the first group of incredible students being recognized at the 2026 STAR Awards!
Every one of these students brings something special to their school community, whether it’s kindness, determination, leadership, encouragement, or simply being someone others can count on. 📷📷
A huge thank you to our Wichita Public Schools District Sponsor, Kansas Surgery and Recovery, for helping us celebrate students across Wichita Public Schools!
📷 GROUP 1 ⬇️
#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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🏫 @HarryStreetElem
Sponsored by Hew & Judy Goodpasture
STAR Students: Dawna & Kadensze

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@DerbySchoolsKS 📷 @DHS_Panthers
Sponsored by Tim & Janet Sprecker
STAR Students: Mark & Jamiyah

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⭐ And now it’s time to meet the 2026 STAR Students from @DerbySchoolsKS!

From elementary school to high school, these students are making a difference through their positivity, determination, leadership, and the way they show up for those around them every day.

A huge thank you to our Derby Public Schools District Sponsor, Derby Walmart Supercenter, for helping us celebrate students across Derby! 💚⭐

Check out the Derby STAR Students ⬇️

#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay

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🏫 @DNMSFalcons
Sponsored by Woodlawn United Methodist Church
STAR Students: Travis & Lillieana

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🏫 @DMSBulldogs
Sponsored by Woodlawn United Methodist Church
STAR Students: Natalie & Arlyn

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⭐ Who’s ready to meet our two STAR Students from @USD261?!

These outstanding students are being recognized for their growth, leadership, perseverance, and positive impact at school and beyond.

A huge thank you to our Haysville District Sponsor, @EmpriseBank, for helping us celebrate our Haysville STAR Students! 💚⭐

🏫 Prairie Elementary
Sponsored by Shaun & Shelley Gillen
STAR Students: Dane & Tanner

#STARawards #StudentSuccess #ThePandoWay