LUNCH & LEARN ADVISING THIS WEEK! Our October Lunch & Learn Advising Sessions are happening this week at both high school sites! Thank you Mardy Fish for helping to sponsor our advising session with curriculum, printing cost, etc.  (VBHS 10/20) & (SRHS 10/22) LUNCH PROVIDED!

SENIORS: NEED TO CATCH UP? WE'VE GOT YOU! Optional Senior Seminar Make-Up Session: Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Mueller Campus Facilitator: Ms. Browning Need help with college applications, scholarships, essays, FAFSA or just have a few questions? COME ON OUT!

TRIO UB- IRC College Fair Experience: The next stop,  Orlando! On today, October 15th, our UB–IRC juniors and seniors will attend the FOCUS College Fair at the Rosen Centre! Thank you to the Mardy Fish Foundation for helping to make this trip possible!  #CollegeReady #GameOn

🏈 MOCKTAILS & MILESTONES!  It's time to SIP, DREAM, PLAN & ACHIEVE!  Join us for Mocktails & Milestones: Mapping Your Winning Season! Students will create vision boards highlighting their academic goals, future dreams, and aspirations while enjoying delicious mocktails!

🏈 Join us TODAY as we kick off Upward Bound tutorials with fun activities, teamwork, and Wingstop! Bring your energy, connect with your TRIO teammates, and get ready for a winning year!  Your team needs YOU! Show up, join in, and let’s create a winning season together!  #TRIO

TRIO SPIRIT WEEK - October 12–16, 2026 Our Student Government Association (SGA) has planned a fun-filled Week of Welcome (WOW) to kick off our TRIO UB Academic Year Program!  We hope you participate in all the activities!

Please join us in congratulating Kyla Stinson, TRIO UB SGA President, on being selected as our October Student of the Month! Kyla, your hard work, leadership, and commitment are setting a great example for your fellow TRIO students. Keep pushing and keep achieving! #TRIOProud

Celebrate BIG, you deserve it! Happy Birthday to all our October birthdays from your TRIO Upward Bound family! May your special day be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. #TRIOUpwardBound #ItsYourBirthday #CelebrateBig #TRIOFamily

End Zone Senior Seminar Session #4 is today at 3:00 p.m.!! Please plan to attend!! #collegebound ***We don't own the rights to the music***

Congratulations to our Upward Bound student, Antonio Flemming, for being recognized for his character, academic excellence, selfless leadership, and commitment to his team and community! We are extremely proud of you, Antonio—keep leading by example on and off the field!

Open House is an important opportunity to connect with your child’s school, meet people supporting their success, learn more about the year ahead, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. September 15 | High Schools are hosting tonight. Please plan to attend!

VBHS Students.....Don’t Forget! The VBHS Lunch & Learn Advising Session is happening tomorrow! Please report to Ms. Powell during your lunch period. A special thank you to the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation for supporting our advising sessions and investing in the program.

Celebrate BIG, you deserve it! Happy Birthday to all our September birthdays from your TRIO Upward Bound family! May your special day be filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments. #TRIOUpwardBound #septemberbirthdays #celebratebig #triofamily

We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation for awarding our program a generous $15,000 grant! This funding will help offset program costs and allow us to continue providing our students with meaningful enrichment opportunities!

End Zone Senior Seminar Session #3 is today at 3pm!

A huge thank you to Amara’s Beautiful Moments Hair Salon for blessing our program with an incredible partnership! Each month, one deserving young lady will receive a complimentary hairstyle. Today, our first Upward Bound student enjoyed her beautiful new look!

Seniors, it’s time to put in the work! End Zone Senior Seminar – Session #2 is TODAY! We’re continuing the final drive toward college, and every session matters. Come ready to work, ask questions, and keep moving the chains toward your future! 📍 Room A104 ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM

FAMU Student Recruitment Night Date: Monday, August 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Venue: St. Simon Episcopal Church, 1700 Avenue E, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Designed for high school students and their families. No cost is listed; advance registration is requested but not required.

🏈 With Championship Habits, Our Students Are Ready to Win! Thank you to the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation for continuing to support TRIO Upward Bound–IRC and encouraging our students to develop healthy habits that will help them succeed in school, college, and life.

🏈Day 1 of End Zone Senior Seminar was a success! Seventeen of our seniors officially started their final drive toward college, and we had a great first session!