Ortiz Elementary is a vibrant, diverse school community in north-central Wichita, and we have the privilege of coming alongside them in love and service. From reading with students to celebrating teachers, there’s a place for everyone to make a difference. Whether you have a few hours once a year or a weekly slot to invest, your presence can bring joy, encouragement, and practical help to the students, families, and staff of Ortiz. Explore the opportunities below and see where your gifts and schedule fit best!

• Become a “class parent.” Adopt a classroom and provide support for the teacher, as if you are a parent.
• PTO Friday Snack Sale. Cook items for Friday sale once a month to raise funds for the PTO.
• Become a "Bulldog Reading Buddy." Read once a week with a second or third grader.
• Tour of Traditions. Volunteer to help with this fall celebration in November.
• Holiday Greeting Card designer. Design a holiday greeting card and train others to make them for the Ortiz staff.
• Holiday Greeting Card trainers. Train others to make a holiday greeting card for the Ortiz staff.
• Adopt a family for Christmas. Buy gifts for a family. This might be an Ortiz staff member family or the family of a student.
• Polar Express. Volunteer to help with this holiday celebration in December.
• Lunch with loved ones. Volunteer to monitor classrooms while students have lunch with parents in the spring semester.
• Children's Day. Volunteer to help with this spring carnival and fundraiser in May.
• Teacher Appreciation Week. Volunteer one day (or multiple days) to help with this event to celebrate the Ortiz staff in May.
• Mother's Day Breakfast Celebration. Volunteer to help with this celebration of Mother's Day in May.
• Spring party for Ortiz PTO moms. Volunteer to help host this event at Ridgepoint in May.

If you're interested in getting involved, fill out this form below, and we'll be in touch with you soon!