“How do you want to be remembered?” – Head Coach, Matt Rau For the first time in over a decade, Highfields’ basketball team brought home a State Championship from…
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Jayvon Thrives with the Right Opportunities
Jayvon struggled in his life before coming to Highfields. He admits he hung out with the wrong crowd and was pressured into shoplifting. He had trouble following the laws…
Families That Play Together Stay Together
Playing together as a family is a great way for parents and children to bond. When families play together they can open up more easily, enjoy each other’s company…
Brothers Change Their Future with Highfields
Dijuan and Jimmy grew up rough. That’s how Dijuan puts it. Their mother struggled with a drug addiction – and with staying out of prison. Their grandmother did her…
Family Weekend Brings Families Together
When Isaac and his mother, Sunshine, were told that Isaac was going to Highfields, they were apprehensive. They didn’t know much about it or the people who worked there.…
Students Learn New Skills
One of the first things Dontrell noticed when he arrived at Highfields’ Onondaga Campus for the Phoenix program was the facilities team. There were three men who would fix…
Phoenix Success
When Dominick got into trouble, his father, Dennis was worried. He didn’t want his son to be far away from his family; two of Dennis’s other children had been…
MAAA Gives Opportunities to Students
Coach Vamario Allen awards basketball player Rhishy with the Sportsmanship Award at the Highfields Basketball Awards Ceremony. When a teenage boy is faced with disappointment, it’s not always easy to keep composure.…
Relief Found at Highfields
Above, Chris and Noah stand outside the Jean Schultz Center at Highfields' Onondaga Campus. Noah is a smart young man. He could see that his marijuana use was…
Teaching Values Through Basketball
For many teenagers, sports like basketball or football are a big deal. They play on their school or community teams, dedicate themselves to practice and some of their biggest…