Events
6:00pm
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Love Out Loud
Join us for an evening of poetry as Higher Achievement Scholars along with students from Community Day School share their original works of poetry.
Date: Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Elsie H. Hillman Auditorium, 1825 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Baltimore
Baltimore Love Out Loud
The 10th Annual Love Out Loud performance marks the culmination of months of hard work and preparation. After study and practice, scholars write their own love-themed poems and perform their poems for their achievement center community. Finalists from Higher Achievement Baltimore’s three achievement centers advance to showcase their literary talents at the Love Out Loud performance.
7:15pm
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Love Out Loud
5:30pm
Richmond
Love Out Loud
Love Out Loud marks the culmination of months of hard work and preparation. Higher Achievement scholars study the writings of well-known authors, including Rodolfo Anaya, Langston Hughes, and James Weldon Johnson. Scholars learn about language styles and self-expression and explore poetic elements. After ample study and practice, scholars demonstrate their skills by writing their own love-themed poetry. Each of our four achievement centers will host their own Love Out Loud poetry competition, the winners from each center will share at the regional Love out Loud held on March 19th.
6:00pm
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Middle School Matters
Higher Achievement develops over 500 DC area students into college-bound scholars through a rigorous, year-round program rooted in relationships at the right time: middle school. Please join us at Middle School Matters to take a tour of our mission and to learn how you can get involved.
Register today to join us at Middle School Matters!
6:00pm
DC Metro
Middle School Matters Tour
Higher Achievement develops over 500 DC area students into college-bound scholars through a rigorous, year-round program rooted in relationships at the right time: middle school. Please join us at Middle School Matters to take a tour of our mission and to learn how you can get involved.
Register today to join us at Middle School Matters!
Baltimore
Arts & Crafts
Baltimore arts meets craft beers and cocktails! Join us on April 6, 2019, at Studio IV for an unforgettable evening supporting Higher Achievement!
Date: April 6, 2019
Location: Studio IV
8:00am
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Window of Opportunity Breakfast
Join us for a captivating program to learn more about how you can help boost local academic success, and create a Window of Opportunity for more young people across the DC region.
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Registration: 8:00am
Program: 8:30-9:30am
Location: FHI360, Academy Hall, 1825 Connecticut Ave NW, 8th Floor.
6:00pm
DC Metro
Save the Date: Green Apple Awards
Please save the date for the Green Apple Awards where we will celebrate the achievements of our eighth grade graduating class, as well as, honoring our most dedicated sponsors and volunteers.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2019,
Location: Trinity Washington University Main Hall, 111 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
6:00 pm: Doors open
6:30 pm: Ceremony begins in O’Connor Auditorium
8:15 pm: Ceremony ends
8:20-9:00 pm: Reception in Social Hall