Upcoming Events

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National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) Reflection Day

GEAR UP Week- Reflection Day

September 28,2018 at 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Hardaway High School

Cafeteria

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA 31906

 Students will take pictures with a over-sized picture frame, eat cake and write their short-term goals on how they can reach their post-secondary achievements.

Mundy’s Mill High School (Clayton Co.) “My Affirmation Statement”

​"My Affirmation Statement"

September 28, 2018

Mundy's Mill High School

9652 Fayetteville Rd

Jonesboro, GA 30238

Students will sign poster affirming their post high school goals and college of choice.

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) College Spirit Day

​GEAR UP College Spirit Day

September 28, 2018 

Jonesboro High School

7728 Mt Zion Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Students will wear college gear to finish off the celebration of National GEAR UP week!

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) School Pride!

​GEAR UP Week- School Pride

September 27, 2018 at 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM

Kinnett Stadium 

7610 Schomburg Rd

Columbus, GA 31909

Students will display school spirit & pride as they are recognized on LED screen and during half-time.  Making community aware of what GEAR UP & its benefits.

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 42 Session 7

ODBI Class 42 Session 7: My Education pt. 2

September 27, 2018 at 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Central Georgia Technical College

Building I, Quad A

3300 Macon Tech Dr

Macon, GA 31206

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) College Pep Rally

​GEAR UP College Pep Rally

September 27, 2018 at 10:00 AM- 10:40 AM

Jonesboro High School

Old Gym

7728 Mt Zion Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Jenkins High School Parent Night (Chatham County)

​GEAR UP Georgia 9th Grade Parent Night

September 26, 2018 at 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Jenkins High School 

Auditorium

1800 DeRenne Ave

Savannah, GA 31406

During this event, parents will hear from WSAV News Anchor, Kim Gusby, Program Coordinator, Aja' Snowden, Savannah State University Dual Enrollment Representative, as well as receive a special visit from Senator Lester Jackson. 

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) TECH Day

​GEAR UP Week- TECH DAY

September 26, 2018 at 8:00 AM- 3:25 PM

Hardaway High School, Room 103

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA 31906

All students will create a GAFutures account and learn how this tool can help with their post-secondary experiences.

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) College Success Day

​College Success Day

September 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM- 2:15 PM

Thomas County High School

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Cario High School (Grady Co.) College Success Day

​College Success Day

September 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM- 2:15 PM

Cario High School

455 5th St SE

Cairo, GA 39828

Mundy’s Mill High School (Clayton Co.) “Team Work Makes the Dream Work”

​"Team Work Makes the Dream Work"

September 26, 2018

Mundy's Mill High School

9652 Fayetteville Rd

Jonesboro, GA 30238

Students will participate in Building the Tallest Skyscraper to illustrate the principles of team and community building skills.

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) Dream Wall

Jonesboro High School Dream Wall

September 26, 2018

Jonesboro High School

Cafeteria

7728 Mt Zion Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 43 Session 6

ODBI Class 42 Session 6: My Education pt.1

September 25, 2018 at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

1 Maurice Culberson Dr SW

Rome, GA 30161

Muscogee County National GEAR UP Week Student Success Agency Kickoff!

​GEAR UP Week- Kickoff Celebration

September 25, 2018 at 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Columbus State University Avenue- Lumpkin Center

4225 University Ave

Columbus, GA 31907

Students will have the opportunity to hear more about how GEAR UP can benefit them on their journey to their post-secondary experience. Also get pumped up with fellow peers in the district by listening to awesome motivational speakers.

Thomas County Central High School (Thomas Co.) Dream Wall Lunch Table

​Dream Wall Lunch Table

September 25, 2018 at 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Thomas County High School

 4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Mundy’s Mill High School (Clayton Co.) “Becoming the Best Me”

​"Becoming the Best Me"

September 25, 2018

Mundy's Mill High School

9652 Fayetteville Rd

Jonesboro, GA 30238

Students will complete the Living Above the Line activity to identify their behavior goals.

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) College Representative Visit

Jonesboro High School College Representative Visit

September 25, 2018

Jonesboro High School

Cafeteria

7728 Mt Zion Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Representatives from Georgia State University and Atlanta Metropolitan College will share details about admission and enrollment to students!

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Groves High School GEAR UP Georgia Kickoff Event! (Chatham Co.)

​GEAR UP Georgia Kickoff

September 24, 2018 at 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

Groves High School 

Media Center

100 Wheathill Rd

Garden City, GA 31408

Students will be re-introduced to the program as well as receive information on services that will be offered to them this school year!

Hardaway High School Collegiate Day (Muscogee County)

​GEAR UP Week- Collegiate Day

September 24, 2018 at 8:00 AM- 3:25 PM

Hardaway High School 

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA 31906

Students will wear collegiate t-shirt.  Also parents and  students will be able to explore options for post-secondary experiences from viewing, bulletin board in cafeteria, display table in
entrance of hallway and listen to daily tips on the advantages of GEAR UP. 

Mundy’s Mill High School (Clayton Co.) “What’s My Learning Style”

​"What's My Learning Style"

September 24, 2018

Mundy's Mill High School

9652 Fayetteville Rd

Jonesboro, GA 30238

Students will complete the Learning Channels Inventory as a tool to identify and learn about their learning style (apply to study skills).

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) Multi-College Cafeteria Visit

​AmeriCorps Multi-College Cafeteria Visit

September 24, 2018

Jonesboro High School

Cafeteria 

7728 Mt Zion Blvd

Jonesboro, GA 30236

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

National GEAR UP Week

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-29, 2018

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 43 Session 5

ODBI Class 42 Session 5: Choice

September 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

1 Maurice Culberson Dr SW

Rome, GA 30161

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) Princeton Review Staff Training

​Princeton Review Staff Training

September 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM- 2:45 PM

Thomas County Central High School

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Cario High School (Grady Co.) Princeton Review Staff Training

​Princeton Review Staff Training

September 19, 2018 at 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM

Cario High School

455 5th St SE

Cairo, GA 39828

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 42 Session 6

ODBI Class 42 Session 6: My Education pt. 1

September 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Central Georgia Technical College

Building I, Quad A

3300 Macon Tech Dr

Macon, GA 31206

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) Dream Wall Lunch Table

​Dream Wall Lunch Table

September 17, 2018 at 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Thomas County Central High

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Cario High School (Grady Co.) GEAR UP Georgia Lunch Table

​GEAR UP Georgia Lunch Table

September 14, 2018 at 12:15 PM- 1:30 PM

Cairo High School

455 5th St SE

Cairo, GA 39828

Cario High School (Grady Co.) Welcome Back Event!

Welcome Back to GEAR UP Georgia 

September 14, 2018 at 8:45 AM- 9:00 AM

Cario High School 

455 5th St SE 

Cairo, GA 39828

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 43 Session 4

ODBI Class 42 Session 4: Meaning

September 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

1 Maurice Culberson Dr SW

Rome, GA 30161

GEAR UP Georgia Leadership Team Meeting

GEAR UP Georgia Leadership Team Meeting

September 13, 2018

WebEx

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 42 Session 5

ODBI Class 42 Session 5: Choice

September 11, 2018 at 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Central Georgia Technical College

Building I, Quad A

3300 Macon Tech Dr

Macon, GA 31206

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) GEAR UP Georgia Lunch Table

​GEAR UP Georgia Lunch Table

September 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM- 1:30 PM

Thomas County Central High School

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) GEAR UP Georgia College Corner

​GEAR UP Georgia College Corner

September 11, 2018 at 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

Thomas County Central High School

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792

Johnson High School Parent Night (Chatham County)

​GEAR UP Georgia 9th Grade Parent Night

September 6, 2018 at 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Johnson High School

Media Center

3012 Sunset Blvd 

Savannah, GA 31404

Parents and students will be re-informed about GEAR UP Georgia and the services that will be provided to them through out their duration of the program.

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 43 Session 3

ODBI Class 42 Session 3: Awareness

September 6, 2018 at 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

1 Maurice Culberson Dr SW

Rome, GA 30161

Continuous Service Delivery Instruction Webinar Series: Student Ambassador Challenge

Continuous Service Delivery Instruction Webinar Series

September 6, 2018 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Class 42 Session 4

ODBI Class 42 Session 4: Meaning

September 4, 2018 at 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Central Georgia Technical College

Building I, Quad A

3300 Macon Tech Dr

Macon, GA 31206

Thomas County High School (Thomas Co.) PROBE Fair

​PROBE Fair

September 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Thomas County Central High School

4686 US-84

Thomasville, GA 31792