ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – GEAR UP Southern West Virginia (GEAR UP SWV) is proud to announce the expansion of a mentoring program for the class of 2029 in Mercer, Summers, and Wyoming Counties. The expansion comes after the success of last year’s partnership with the Student Success Agency (SSA) and the Class of 2028. GEAR UP SWV continues to support students in their academic and personal journeys, preparing them for post-secondary success.
To celebrate, SSA is hosting a series of kick-off events to include motivational presentations, educational activities, and information on college readiness. The program aims to inspire students to start thinking early about their futures, setting them on the path toward academic and career success.
Kick-Off Event Schedule:
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
8:30 am – Bluefield High School
1:30 pm – PikeView High School
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024
8:30 am – Montcalm High School
9:30 am – Princeton Senior High School
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
8:15 am – PikeView Middle School
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024
9:00 am – Glenwood Middle School
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
8:30 am – Bluefield Middle School
11:15 am – Princeton Middle School
Other public schools in southern West Virginia that hosted kick offs earlier this Fall include: Huff Consolidated / Herndon Consolidated / Wyoming East High / Road Branch Elementary / Summers County Comprehensive High School / Oceana Middle / Pineville Middle / Glen Fork Elementary / Westside High / Baileysville Middle / Mullens Middle.
Each event is tailored to provide students with key resources, guidance, and inspiration as they begin their
high school journey. These events also serve as a platform for families to learn more about GEAR UP SWV’s
mission of preparing students for college and careers, while fostering leadership skills and goal setting.
