Supporting Students.
Strengthening Schools.
Igniting Student Success.
SparkWheel works alongside schools and communities to remove barriers, connect students to support, and create stronger outcomes for young people and the people who care for them.
What We Do
Student Support
Every day, students struggle in school due to lack of food, supplies, and even housing. Our Student Support Coordinators work directly with students to remove these barriers so every student has the support they need to succeed.
Life Skills
SparkWheel helps students build the life skills they need to succeed in school and beyond, from communication and decision-making to leadership and confidence, supporting their growth into capable and well-rounded individuals.
Essential Needs
SparkWheel supports students by addressing essential needs that impact well-being and success, from food, clothing, and school supplies to referrals, emergency support, and assistance with housing, utilities, and transportation.
Community Partnership
SparkWheel does not take a one-size-fits-all approach. By partnering with community leaders and organizations, we ensure each student’s needs are understood and met, no matter how unique they may be.
Staff Support
A Student Support Coordinator works alongside teachers and caregivers to help students and families overcome challenges that hinder learning or prevent students from attending school regularly.
Post-Secondary/
Future Success
SparkWheel’s Post-Secondary Success Program (PSSP) supports students beyond high school with one-to-one guidance, helping them overcome barriers and stay connected to campus and community resources.
How SparkWheel Works
SparkWheel’s model is designed to meet students where they are and grow with them over time. Through embedded support and consistent care, we turn everyday impact into long-term success for students and the communities around them.
Why it Matters
SparkWheel serves more than 30,000 students throughout Kansas and Missouri. That reach reflects a growing need for consistent, relationship-based support that helps students overcome barriers, stay on track in school, and build a stronger foundation for long-term success.
19 Counties
61 School Sites
3,053 Caseload Students
Those closest to the work see its impact firsthand. School administrators share how SparkWheel’s presence is supporting students, strengthening staff, and creating lasting change within their schools.
“Our SSC is such a huge part of our PreK support group! She works well with our teachers, families and children. Always has a smile on her face!”
Early Childhood Administrator Quote
“Our SSC has a positive energy and is always willing to help in any way she can. She has a huge impact on school culture and her commitment to our students and families shines through in everything she does.”
Middle School Administrator Quote​
“Our SSC is amazing! She is compassionate and thoughtful with students. She is a great problem solver for adults and students in the building. She is always willing to help lead or follow- whichever is needed. She has become an incredible asset in our building, and I cannot imagine our world without her!”
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High School Administrator Quote