The Parent Teacher Resources (PTR) Center mission is to enhance USD 259 student growth through support and assistance to individual teachers, support staff, parents and volunteers.
The PTR Center operates to serve USD 259 staff, parents, volunteers and community members supporting USD 259 students and schools. We are open to the public but reserve the right to limit quantities and/or purchases based on our first priority to serve district staff and patrons.
During your visit to our center, supplies are available for purchase at a very low cost. We have a wealth of educational materials and ideas to help with classroom instruction, home reinforcement, or special projects. We have several large work areas, and equipment for use including: binding machines, die punches, button makers, laminators, copiers, special edged scissors, paper cutters, poster maker and more. The Center also provides tools to support student achievement with manipulatives, activities, and supplies for classroom and individual use including the following items:
Decimal Dice Domino & Card Activities
Double Dice Activities Dry Erase Boards
Money (2-sided bills and coins) Marker Sets
Seasonal Math Mats Phonic Phones
Building Expectations Poster Text Structure Mats
Payment methods: cash, check, MasterCard/VISA, PTR purchasing card*, and charges to USD 259 building/program. All purchases can be made, during Center hours, at the PTR Center. Located at 412 S. Main, Wichita, Kansas, 67202.
Phone - 316.973.5141
*The PTR Center Purchasing card is an easy method for you to pay for items at the PTR Center. No more hassles of writing checks, needing cash, or waiting on petty cash reimbursement. Cards, which can be purchased by individuals, schools, or organization, are available in $10 increments and make wonderful gifts for teachers, support staff, volunteers or anyone else that uses the center.
Parents that have children that attend USD 259 schools are eligible to receive a parent buck. Parent Bucks pay for the first dollar when you construct or purchase materials for activities that are an extension of your child’s class room: such as reading, writing, and math. This helps offset the cost of making home reinforcement activities.
The PTR Center Purchase Card (P-card) works like a gift card. They are sold in $10 increments and do not expire. This can be a more efficient way for your staff or teachers to purchase items at the PTR Center. They make great teacher and staff appreciation gifts. Watch the PTR Center Cutting Edge Newsletter for any special offers/deals.
A room full of ideas and educational resources for teachers and parents including:
Current and back issues of Mailbox, Bookbag, Book Link and Teachers Helper
Resource and activity books in different skill areas
District Resource and Curriculum manuals
Computer and web access with printer
The center is open:
Monday and Wednesday (FREE Childcare is offered)
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday and Thursday (No Childcare is offered)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For safety reasons, children under the age of 11 are not allowed in the center. Therefore FREE childcare is offered. Monday and Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm. Children ages 11-15 must be accompanied by an adult and are expected to follow PTR Center policies.
As part of the Parent Teacher Resources Center and Parent as Teachers the Early Learning Room provides a variety of parenting resources. Parent who are enrolled in the Wichita Parents As Teachers Program (PAT) are eligible to use and check out from the video library, hands on parent/ child a activity tubs that are Literacy based, parenting books, children’s books and more
For non-PAT eligible parents or individuals, use of the Early Learning Room is available as a resource but items cannot be checked out.