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…

GEAR UP for Greatness

GEAR UP for Greatness

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
Virtual Reality Career Assessment
Join Tammy Mills from NRCTC for an engaging virtual reality experience where students and educators explore real-world careers through immersive, hands-on simulations.

Healthcare Interprofessional Day
Students from James Monroe High School will travel to New River CTC to participate in the Healthcare Interprofessional Day event. Students will get a hands-on experience with different aspects in the Healthcare field. Interprofessional Day is a hands-on career exploration…

9th Grade Educational Field Trip
The 9th graders at James Monroe High School will be visiting the University of Tennessee for a tour and the cafe dining experience, Wonderworks for Science Lessons, and Dollywood Physics and Math. This will be an overnight trip to Pigeon…