Upcoming Events

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Thomas County College Fair at First Missionary Baptist Church

College Fair

September 28, 2019

10:00 am - 1:00pm

First Missionary Baptist Church

110 W. Calhoun Street

Thomasville, GA. 31792

Kendrick High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5: Friday- Get fired up for the GEAR UP Pep Rally

September 27, 2019 at 1:00 PM- 2:00 PM

Kendrick High School

6015 Georgetown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31907

McNair HS (DeKalb Co.)Scholarship Academy Bus

McNair High School TSA Event

September 27, 2019 at 9:00 AM- 2:00 PM

McNair High School

1804 Bouldercrest Rd SE 

Atlanta, GA 30316

TSA will provide information about cost of attendance and scholarships 

Rainey McCullers SOTA (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5: Friday- Daily Announcement and wear favorite college T-shirt or Colors (College Spirit Day)

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Rainey McCullers SOTA

1700 Midtown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Spencer High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2:Friday- GEAR UP Pep Rally

September 27, 2019 at 9:15 AM- 10:00 AM

Spencer High School

1000 Ft. Benning Road

Columbus, GA. 31903

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5: Friday: Door Decorating Contest winner revealed

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Hardaway High School

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Shaw High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5: Friday- Wear your customized GU t-shirt and Ice Cream Social

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Shaw High School

7579 Rainder Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Northside High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5:Friday- DREAMsicles for BIG Dreams Party

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Northside High School

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Jordan Vocational High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

Day 5: Friday- College Team Day

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Jordan Vocational High School

3200 Howard Avenue 

Columbus, GA. 31904

Carver High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 5

​Day 5: Friday- Wear Carver School Colors (Game Day)

September 27, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

G.W. Carver High School 

3100 8th Street 

Columbus, GA. 31906

Groves HS Welcome Back

Groves HS Welcome Back

Media Center

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

National GEAR UP Week: Day 5

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-27, 2019

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners, and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.

Spencer High School GEAR UP Kick Off

Fall Kick Off Event

September 26, 2019 at 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Kinnett Stadium

7610 Schomburg Rd.

Columbus, GA 31909

Learn more about GEAR UP Georgia’s services for your student at Spencer High School’s Friday night football game!

Druid Hills High School (DeKalb Co.) TSA Power Hour

​TSA Power Hour at Druid Hills HS

September 26, 2019 at 8:30 AM- 9:30 AM

Druid Hills HS  

1798 Haygood Dr NE 

Atlanta, GA 30307

TSA is providing college funding resources and track students' overall financial aid progress.

Rainey McCullers SOTA (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4: Thrusday- Daily Announcement 

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Rainey McCullers SOTA

1700 Midtown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Spencer High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Thursday-Make the Pledge! Students will sign the Gear Up Post- Secondary pledge

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Spencer High School

1000 Ft. Benning Road

Columbus, GA. 31903

For the Post-Secondary Pledge students will list the college of their choice, or, career and or military options. Students may select all 3.

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4:Thursday: Sweet Treats

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Hardaway High School

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Shaw High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4:Thursday- GU Essay Contest (250 word essay, prizes awarded)

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Shaw High School

7579 Rainder Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Northside High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4:Thursday- College Selfies with GU students

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Northside High School

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Jordan Vocational High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4:Thursday- Career Day Dress Up 

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Jordan Vocational High School

3200 Howard Avenue 

Columbus, GA. 31904

Kendrick High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

Day 4: Thursday- The first 10 students to email Dr. Parker through your GEAR UP Georgia email account will receive a special treat.

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Kendrick High School 

6015 Georgetown Drive 

Columbus, GA. 31907

Carver High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 4

​Day 4:Thursday- The first 10 students to email Mrs. Leake using your GEAR UP Georgia email account will win a treat

September 26, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:00 PM

G.W. Carver High School 

3100 8th Street 

Columbus, GA. 31906

Thomas Co. Central HS College Visit: Valdosta State University

TCCHS College Visit

September 26, 2019 at 10:00 am

Valdosta State University

1500 N. Patterson Street

Valdosta, GA. 31698

National GEAR UP Week: Day 4

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-27, 2019

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners, and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.

Stephenson High School (DeKalb Co.) Welcome Back

​September 25, 2019 at 4:30 PM- 5:30 PM

Stephenson High School

701 Stephenson Rd

Stone Mountain, GA 30087

Inform parents and students of year 4 services.

Miller Grove High School (DeKalb Co.) TSA Power Hour

​TSA Power Hour at Miller Grove HS

September 25, 2019 at 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM

Miller Grove High School

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy 

Lithonia, GA, 30058

TSA is providing college funding resources and track students' overall financial aid progress.

Rainey McCullers SOTA (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday- Daily Announcement

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Rainey McCullers SOTA

1700 Midtown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday- Wear your favorite college gear

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Hardaway High School

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Shaw High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday- GU Scavenger Hunt (prizes will be awarded)

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Shaw High School

7579 Rainder Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Northside High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3:Wednesday- Wear GEAR UP colors day

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Northside High School

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Jordan Vocational High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday- GEAR UP Meeting/Party

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Jordan Vocational High School

3200 Howard Avenue 

Columbus, GA. 31904

Kendrick High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

Day 3: Wednesday- Take a Selfie with your Bestie

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Kendrick High School 

6015 Georgetown Drive 

Columbus, GA. 31907

Carver High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 3

​Day 3: Wednesday- Take a Selfie with you Bestie

September 25, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

G.W. Carver High School 

3100 8th Street 

Columbus, GA. 31906

Cedar Grove High School Parent Event

Cedar Grove High School

2360 River Rd, Ellenwood, GA 30294

6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. 

National GEAR UP Week: Day 3

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-27, 2019

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners, and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.

Stone Mountain High School (DeKalb Co.) TSA Power Hour

​TSA Power Hour at Stone Mountain HS 

September 24, 2019 at 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM

Stone Mountain High School 

4555 Central Dr 

Stone Mountain, GA, 30083

TSA  explores opportunities for students to create pathways for scholarship success.

Rainey McCullers SOTA (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2:Tuesday- Daily Announcement

September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Rainey McCullers SOTA

1700 Midtown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2: Tuesday- Trivia Day

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Hardaway High School

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Shaw High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2:Tuesday- GU Trivia Contest (prizes will be awarded)

September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Shaw High School

7579 Rainder Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Northside High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2:Tuesday- Selfie with your Bestie Day

September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Northside High School

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Jordan Vocational High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2:Tuesday- Wear your GEAR UP Georgia t-shirts 

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Jordan Vocational High School 

3200 Howard Avenue

Columbus, GA. 31904

Kendrick High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

Day 2: Tuesday- Wear your favorite college or university jersey, tee or attire 

September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Kendrick High School 

6015 Georgetown Drive 

Columbus, GA. 31907

Carver High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 2

​Day 2: Tuesday- Wear Red, White & Blue (Voter Registration Day)

September 24, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

G.W. Carver High School 

3100 8th Street 

Columbus, GA. 31906

Johnson HS SSA Event

Johnson High School (SCCPSS)

3012 Sunset Blvd, Savannah, GA 31404

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cairo HS College Visit to ABAC Tifton

​Cairo High School College Visit

September 24, 2019 at 10:00AM

ABAC Tifton

2802 Moore Hwy

Tifton, GA. 31793

Southwest DeKalb HS Welcome Back Event

Southwest DeKalb High School

2863 Kelley Chapel Rd

Decatur, GA 30034

Media Center

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

National GEAR UP Week: Day 2

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-27, 2019

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners, and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.

Grady Co Motivate Lab Training

Grady County Motivate Lab Training

Rainey McCullers SOTA (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Monday-Daily Announcement and hang "I went to college signs"

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Rainey McCullers SOTA

1700 Midtown Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Hardaway High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Monday- Trivia Day

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Hardaway High School

2901 College Drive

Columbus, GA. 31906

Shaw High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1:Monday- Intro to what GEAR UP Georgia is

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Shaw High School

7579 Rainder Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Northside High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Monday-College Fact Announcements all week

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Northside High School

2002 American Way

Columbus, GA. 31909

Jordan Vocational High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Monday- Begin College Facts morning announcements that will run all week

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Jordan Vocational High School

3200 Howard Avenue

Columbus, GA. 31904

Kendrick High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

​Day 1: Monday- Let's Celebrate GEAR UP Week

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

Kendrick High School 

6015 Georgetown Drive 

Columbus, GA. 31907

Carver High School (Muscogee Co.) GEAR UP Week Activities Day 1

Day 1: Monday- Let's Celebrate GEAR UP Week

September 23, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 3:30 PM

G.W. Carver High School 

3100 8th Street 

Columbus, GA 31906

Columbia HS Welcome Back

Columbia High School

2106 Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30032

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

National GEAR UP Week: Day 1

National GEAR UP Week

September 23-27, 2019

Join thousands of students, parents, teachers, partners, and college access professionals from across the nation to celebrate GEAR UP and the successes of your hard work and dedication.

Lovejoy High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 20, 2019 at 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

Lovejoy High School

1587 McDonough Rd.

Hampton, GA 30228

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off!

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 20, 2019 at 10:15 AM- 11:15 AM

Jonesboro High School

7728 Mount Zion Blvd 

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Cross Keys High School (DeKalb Co.) Welcome Back Event

Welcome Back Event at Cross Keys!

September 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM

Cross Keys High School Media Center

1626 N Druid Hills Rd NE

Atlanta, GA 30319

North Clayton High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

North Clayton High School

1525 Norman Dr.

Atlanta, GA 30349

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) Career Fair

​NGUW Career Fair

September 19, 2019 at 8:45 AM- 11:15 AM

Jonesboro High School

7728 Mount Zion Blvd 

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Miller Grove High School Welcome Back Event

Miller Grove High School

2645 Dekalb Medical Pkwy

Lithonia, GA 30058

4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Morrow High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off!

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM- 3:30 PM

Morrow High School

5934 Trammell Rd.

Morrow, GA 30260

Mundy’s Mill High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 18, 2019 at 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Mundy's Mill High School

9562 Fayetteville Rd.

Jonesboro, GA 30238

Drew High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off!

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 18, 2019 at 9:00 AM- 10:00 AM

Charles Drew High School

6237 Garden Walk Blvd

Riverdale, GA 30274

Mt. Zion High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 18, 2019 at 8:45 AM-9:50 AM

Mt. Zion High School

2535 Mount Zion Pkwy

Jonesboro, GA 30236

Redan HS Welcome Back Event

Redan High School

5247 Redan Road

Stone Mountain, GA

4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Media Center

Forest Park High School (Clayton Co.) National GEAR UP Week Kick Off!

​NGUW SSA Kick Off

September 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM-11:00AM

Forest Park High School

5452 Philips Dr.

Forest Park, GA 30260

Jonesboro High School (Clayton Co.) College Tour

​NGUW College Tour

September 16, 2019 at 9:00 AM- 11:00 AM

Georgia Military College

255 Veterans Pkwy

Fayetteville, GA 30214

Kendrick vs. Jordan High School (Muscogee Co.) Fall Kick Off Event!

Fall Kick Off Event

September 13, 2019 at 6:00 PM- 7:00 PM

Kinnett Stadium

7610 Schomburg Rd.

Columbus, GA 31909

Learn more about GEAR UP Georgia services at Kendrick and Jordan High School’s Friday night football game!

Thomas County Central High School ASU Career Focused College Visit

ASU Career Focused College Visit

September 13, 2019 at 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM

Albany State University 

504 College Drive  

Albany, GA  31705

Riverdale Student Success Agency Parent Meeting

Riverdale High School Student Success Agency Parent Meeting

160 Roberts Dr, Riverdale, GA 30274

September 12, 2019

6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Martin Luther King High School ( DeKalb Co.) College Visit

​Fort Valley State College Visit

September 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM 

Fort Valley State University

1005 State University Dr

Fort Valley, GA 31030

The tour will include information about housing, academic programs, financial aid, and extracurricular activities.

Forest Park High School Student Success Agency Parent Meeting

Forest Park High School Student Success Agency Parent Meeting

5452 Phillips Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297

September 11, 2019 

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thomas Co. Central HS Practice ACT at SRTC

Thomas County Central High School Practice ACT Test

September 10, 2019 at 8:30 am

Southern Regional Technical College

Building D 106 - 108

15689 U.S. Highway 19 North

Thomasville, GA. 31792

Clayton County In-person & Live Stream Parent Event Student Success Agency

GEAR UP Georgia Parent in Clayton County are invited to attend in-person the Student Success Agency Meeting at Drew High School on Wednesday, September 4th or participate by viewing the meeting via live stream.

9/04/2019 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noZDNBdM3oE&feature=youtu.be

Lovejoy High School Student Success Agency Parent Meeting

Lovejoy High School 

1587 McDonough Rd, Hampton, GA 30228

September 3, 2019

6:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.