May 11, 2026

New Laptops Help Bridge Digital Divide for Wyandotte High Students

Students in a classroom working at desks with laptops while an instructor sits on a desk at the front gesturing as he speaks.

Thirty brand-new laptops are now in the hands of students at Wyandotte High School, thanks to a partnership aimed at narrowing the digital divide.

On Friday, May 1, students received laptops through the efforts of the Wyandotte High School PTSA and KC Digital Drive, a Kansas City-area network that supports underserved families and older adults with devices and digital literacy training.

Students sit at desks with laptops in a brightly lit classroom as an instructor speaks.

Wyandotte High School PTSA Vice President Sheyvette Dinkens said that for many Wyandotte County families, the devices issued by Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools are the only computers in the home.

“By providing an additional laptop, the program ensures students have consistent access to essential tools as they explore career pathways, complete coursework, and prepare for college,” Dinkens said.

The initiative goes beyond device distribution. Students and families also receive hands-on training to set up and use their laptops effectively, along with ongoing IT support throughout the program.

Students are seated at desks in a classroom, with one person holding up a laptop computer.

This comprehensive approach equips students not only with technology, but with the confidence and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

“The impact is immediate and long-lasting, improving academic access today while opening doors to future opportunities,” added Dinkens.