Ortiz Elementary
Ortiz Elementary serves students in Northeast Wichita. The population of the school is 84% Hispanic and 92% of all students are eligible for free or reduced price lunch. Ortiz Elementary is a relatively new school in the Wichita Public Schools system opening for students for the first time during the 2012-2013 school year.
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet
Horace Mann Dual Language Magnet is a K-8 magnet school. This large Title I school has over 600 students with about 80% eligible for free or reduced lunch.
The principal at Horace Mann is excited to have The T.O.U.C.H. Closet as a resource for her counselors and social workers to assist her students in crisis.
McAdams Academy
McAdams Academy serves students who have been expelled or received long-term suspensions. Students earn high school credits, participate in family-style meals with staff, and work on behavioral issues.
Chuck Knowles, Director and founder, teamed up with Youth for Christ and launched McAdams Academy about five years ago. Chuck was excited to partner with The T.O.U.C.H Closet to help serve middle and high school students enrolled at McAdams Academy.
Bryant Opportunity Academy
The T.O.U.C.H Closet is excited to announce our newest partnership with the Bryant Opportunity Academy. It is one of USD 259’s newest schools and serves students from grades K-6. Ms. Alexander, Bryant’s school social worker, expressed the need for our services and we are truly honored to serve the students in need.
Gordon Parks Academy
The T.O.U.C.H Closet first reached out in February 2021, but we were unable to connect. However, after reaching out at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Gordon Parks was excited to partner with us. GPA works to develop leadership, organization, and character skills for all their STEM leaders in Applied and Media Arts.
Mueller Aerospace & Engineering Magnet
As a result of being awarded a Cox COVID-19 grant in August 2020, The T.O.U.C.H Closet was able to extend a partnership with one of our newly added schools. Mueller focuses on increasing student achievement through the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Val Jackson Elementary
Isley Traditional Magnet
Val Jackson Elementary opened in Fall 2004 and serves students from pre-k through fifth grade. They strive to empower all the students through teamwork, partnership, and accountability. Val Jackson is the home of our Junior Ambassador, Miss Mariyah Scott. We look forward to connecting with the students and staff.
The T.O.U.C.H. Closet Inc. was contacted by Isley’s school social worker about a possible partnership after losing their previous resources. She shared because they are located in Belaire there are challenges with accessing resources. It has been a pleasure getting to know the staff.
