Rebecca McIlvaine is bringing her passion for student success to her new role as a GEAR UP coach at Buckeye Union High School in Buckeye, Arizona. After working behind the scenes in the state office, she’s excited to reconnect with what she loves—helping students and families prepare for college.
“I missed working with kids,” McIlvaine shares. “Being back around them makes me so happy.”
With a strong background in education, Rebecca is ready to make an impact at one of 5E’s… Read more
Another Successful National GEAR UP Week in the Grand Canyon State!
National GEAR UP Week is a time to celebrate GEAR UP students’ accomplishments and recognize GEAR UP programs’ positive impact on communities nationwide. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs marked the occasion by proclaiming September 23-27, 2024, as Arizona GEAR UP Week.
At our 5E’s of Equity High Schools, multiple celebrations took place. At Amphitheater High School in Tucson, students enjoyed lunch events… Read more
National GEAR UP Week is a time to celebrate the achievements of GEAR UP students and raise awareness of GEAR UP programs nationwide. In Arizona, Governor Katie Hobbs has proclaimed September 23-27 as Arizona GEAR UP Week.
National GEAR UP Week is a nationwide celebration that brings together students, parents, educators, and college access professionals to highlight the success of GEAR UP programs. It’s a time to raise awareness in communities about the… Read more
Piñon High School has been honored with the Arizona FAFSA Challenge Award for the Most Improved FAFSA completion rate, celebrating a remarkable 19% increase from the previous year. This significant achievement was recognized by the Arizona Board of Regents, who awarded the school three laptops to gift to students who completed the FAFSA.
Kyle Sandoval, a school counselor at Piñon High School, played a pivotal role in this success during his… Read more
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – This June, Northern Arizona University geared up to host the 3rd annual Lumberjack Leadership Summit. The yearly gathering invites students from GEAR UP Schools across Arizona to participate in a summit focused on exploration, leadership, and collaboration.
The Lumberjack Leadership Summit is a free-of-cost summer program designed to help students learn valuable life skills and explore future postsecondary possibilities. This year, the summit was open to rising 10th and 11th graders.
Proud parents, students, and families filled the media center at Youngker High School in Buckeye, Arizona, as they celebrated graduating seniors for Senior Signing Day. The event, put on by the Youngker GEAR UP team, featured a luncheon, photo ops, and banner signing, creating an atmosphere of joy and accomplishment.
Joined by partners from the Student Success Agency, students were recognized for their commitments as they took photos with their future school or organization swag. The room buzzed with excitement… Read more