Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Check out some of the exciting events taking place (virtually and in-person) across the DFW metroplex to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Senior Decision Day Spotlight: Nana-Aba Aghakuofie
Nana-Aba has been at Uplift Mighty since her freshman year of high school. Nana-Aba credits her college counselors for being so adaptive despite the pandemic and allowing her the opportunity to still be informed and prepared to apply and get accepted to several colleges and universities. Prior to heading off to college, Nana-Aba will participate […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Zachariah Wilson
Zachariah Wilson has been at Uplift Luna since 9th grade. Zachariah is looking forward to majoring in interior design or fashion design. Having been at a school located in the heart of Deep Ellum, it has provided a great, creative atmosphere throughout the years. Hear more about Zachariah and his experience at Uplift Luna. Name: […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Kyla Simmons
Kyla Simmons has been at Uplift Hampton since 8th grade. UT Austin intrigued her not only for prestige, but also how exceptional their Radio, Television and Film program was. Kyla is looking forward to potentially enrolling in a class taught by actor Matthew McConaughey. On top of this, she is also looking forward to taking […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Genaro Castillo
Genaro has been at Uplift Williams his entire life, all the way since Kindergarten. Genaro is eager to spread his wings and explore, although he’s looking forward to going somewhere that will provide him with a similar experience. Going to school at Rice will give him just that. Additionally, Genaro is looking forward to continue […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Eunbi Chung
Eunbi Chung has been at Uplift North Hills since first grade and she was able to develop great relationships with her teachers. “I was aiming for a smaller, private school, because I thought that would give me the same kind of close student-teacher relationships that North Hills gave me,” Eunbi said. Eunbi was matched with […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Emmanuel Ojeda
Emmanuel Ojeda was accepted to not one, not two, but three Ivy League schools; Cornell, Dartmouth and Brown. “Getting into one is an accomplishment in of it itself, but getting into three is on it’s own level,” Emmanuel said. “It was a really proud moment for me because it meant that all three schools saw […]
Read MoreSenior Decision Day Spotlight: Jeffrey Ochoa
Jeffrey Ochoa has been at Uplift Heights since 6th grade and the thing he’s going to miss the most after graduation are all the wonderful moments and friendly chats he shared with his teachers over the years. “My time at Uplift Heights was great,” Jeffrey said. “The teachers there were always willing to help me. […]
Read MoreDecember Events for the Entire Family to Enjoy
As we transition back from the Thanksgiving break, we cannot help but look forward to the upcoming Winter Break. We compiled a list of activities and events taking place throughout the DFW metroplex to help you celebrate and take in some holiday cheer! Please note that the external programs and services mentioned are not sponsored […]
Read More2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR: FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEAR YOU
The Dallas/Fort Worth communities play a vital role in supporting children who are returning to school in an in-person, virtual, or hybrid learning environment. Business, churches, and community groups are stepping up to help ensure students have the supplies they need during these unprecedented times. Now more than ever, our families need support to prepare for learning […]
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