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September 2026 Newsletter
This summer, Reach high school students expanded their learning through exceptional pre-college and experiential programs, including Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS),...
August 2026 Newsletter
As we close another remarkable year at Reach for Excellence, I am filled with gratitude for all that our scholars have accomplished and for the community that makes...
July 2026 Newsletter
On Saturday, July 11, Reach celebrated 26 rising ninth graders at the 25th Stepping Up ceremony. Veronica Valencia (Cohort 2011 I), returned to address the new...
June 2026 Newsletter
Summer school is in full swing with 98 middle school scholars working toward a brighter future. Monday through Friday for five weeks, students take core classes as well...
May 2026 Newsletter
As the school year comes to a close, we are proud to celebrate a major milestone in the Reach journey: high school acceptances. Of the 28 Reach for Excellence 8th...
April 2026 Newsletter
April is National Volunteer Month, and at Reach, our Saturday program simply would not run without the dedication of our volunteers. This year: 60+ high school...
March 2026 Newsletter
This winter, Reach 8th graders reached an exciting milestone in their high school preparation journey. As a cohort, students improved their SSAT scores by 233%,...
February 2026 Newsletter
Career Day 2026 powerfully reflected the Reach for Excellence mission in action, connecting scholars with accomplished professionals and alumni whose journeys...
January 2026 Newsletter
On Saturday, December 20th, Reach for Excellence high school and college age alumni returned to Marist School with their families for a meaningful holiday breakfast...
December 2025 Newsletter
As we close the year and enter a season of rest and celebration, I am filled with gratitude for the remarkable community that makes Reach for Excellence thrive....
November 2025 Newsletter
To better understand its impact and areas for growth, Reach for Excellence engaged an external research consultant, Transformative Research and Evaluation (TRE), to...
October 2025 Newsletter
Seven high school aged Reach for Excellence alumni returned to work as paid interns this summer, bringing energy and creativity to the program. From leading Q&A...
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