Wyoming East High School students in the Classes of 2028 and 2029 will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of colleges and universities as well as military to explore post secondary opportunities. Wyoming East High School Wyoming East…
College Fair
College Fair
Get-A-Life Princeton Senior High School
Class of 2029 students will explore life budgets with and without a post-graduate education. Students will visit station simulations for balancing a budget following high school Princeton Senior High School Princeton Senior High School, 1321 Stafford Drive
National GEAR UP Week
GEAR UP SWV is celebrating National GEAR UP Week by lighting the way for students across Southern West Virginia! Look for new student videos, community service opportunities, yard signs, stickers, and social media highlights showcasing student goals, career pathways, and…
Get-A-Life Montcalm High School
Students from Class of 2029 will explore life post-graduate budgets for life with no post-graduate education verses a post-graduate education. Students will visit simulated stations for costs following high school Montcalm High School Montcalm High School, 5366 Simmons River Road
Get-A-Life Bluefield High School
Class of 2029 students will explore life budgets with and without a post-graduate education. Students will visit station simulations for balancing a budget following high school Bluefield High School Bluefield High School, 535 West Cumberland Road
Get-A-Life PikeView High School
Class of 2029 students will explore budgeting for life after high school with and without a post-graduate plan. Students will visit stations designed to simulate costs for living life after high school. PikeView High School PikeView High School, 3566 Eads…
Glenville State Representative – Career Guidance Speaker
Larry Gwinn from Glenville State University will share valuable information with juniors (Class of 2028) including programs and majors, scholarship opportunities, admission requirements and cost of attendance. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions. Wyoming East High School Wyoming…
Marines Representative
A Marines Representative will discuss career options available and training options for the Class of 2028. Benefits will also be discussed. Wyoming East High School Wyoming East High School, 260 Warrior Way, New Richmond VA
Back to School Kick-Off
GEAR UP SWV students in class of 2028 and 2029 are invited to the Back to School kick-off at Independence High School. Educators will be on site for any additional instruction or help Independence High School
New School Year Kick-Off
Woodrow Wilson High School students class of 2028 and 2029, along with educators, are invited to attend Back to School Kick Off Event. This will help students with academic planning. Woodrow Wilson High School
Back to School Assembly
Shady Spring High School will be having a Back to School Assembly on Tuesday, September 1. Shady Spring High School
Back to School Assembly
Back to to School Assembly – Liberty High School on September 2, 2026 Liberty High School
Back to School Assembly
Back to School Assembly – Woodrow Wilson High School on Friday, September 4, 2026 Woodrow Wilson High School
Back to School Assembly
Independence High School – Back to School Assembly will be on Thursday, September 3 Independence High School
Back to School Bash
Students and families are invited to attend a Back to School Bash at Mercer Mall Center Court on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Handouts and school supplies, as well as tickets Chick-Fil-A meals for parents and cohort members after discussing PSAT…
GEAR UP for Greatness
The Academic Achievement and Family Engagement Banquet celebrates the accomplishments of 9th-grade GEAR UP students, recognizing their academic success while promoting persistence and meaningful family involvement. During the event, the Hinton Area Foundation will commend students for their achievements and…
Shady Spring: Financial Literacy
MJ from CoolSpeak will be presenting a Financial Literacy program GEAR UP showing students from Shady Spring High School how to pay for college! Shady Spring High School 300 Hinton Road, Shady Spring, WV 25918
Liberty: Financial Literacy
MJ from CoolSpeak will be presenting a Financial Literacy program showing Liberty High students how to pay for college! Liberty High School 700 Coal River Rd, Glen Daniel, WV 25844
Vital Path
Vital Path is the first step for GEAR UP SWV students who will graduate in 2028 or 2029 toward an exciting and rewarding career in healthcare by engaging in hands-on interactive activities, simulations, and demonstrations led by college instructors to…
Transition Fair
A hands-on Transition Fair for 9th–10th grade students with IEPs and 504 plans, featuring speed-dating style sessions with local organizations, plus interactive VR career exploration in the arcade.
Survey Completion
A dedicated workshop session designed to give students the time and support needed to successfully complete the survey.
Monroe/James Monroe/New River CTC Sewing with Fire
Explore hands-on welding at the Ghent Campus Summer Camp, where students gain practical skills and experience in a dynamic, engaging learning environment.
Math Reward End of the Year Trip
10th grade students at James Monroe High School who have passed Math will travel to Columbus, OH to tour Ohio State University. After touring Ohio State University, they will go to the Center of Industry and Science to view exhibits…
MCSTEAM Into Your Future
Students and educators from Mercer County will participate in science, math, engineering, art, and technology activities at a fair. The event will be held at the old Roses store at the Mercer Mall. Mercer Mall
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