Highfields' Reaching Higher After-School Program has been given the challenge of the year as teachers and students continue to adjust to online learning. Last month, teachers from Attwood Elementary went…
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More to Give
After 39 years of teaching government to high school students, Greg Clevenger felt he still had more to give. He chose to continue his journey by earning his Master’s Degree…
Sharing Mindfulness in Schools
When it comes to extra-curricular activities for children, teaching mindfulness doesn’t seem to be the first choice. Yet, Reaching Higher students at North Elementary have been practicing mindfulness for the…
Keeping the “Lights On”
“Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.” Maya Angelou, American poet and rights activist. Highfields’ Reaching Higher after school…
Crystal sees positive changes in son Javon
“Reaching Higher has made a significant difference in my son’s life. Javon has become more social, active, and confident. Before Reaching Higher, Javon never really had friends. He was bullied at school…
Hands-On Learning
Students in Highfields’ after school program, Reaching Higher, are opening their minds to new ideas thanks to a special program with Jackson District Library. What do you get when…
Why is Jacob smiling?
Jacob likes technology, strategy games and science fiction, but he spends a lot of time alone, and has trouble making friends. When you give to Highfields, you help students like…
The Sky’s the Limit for Kamren
Thirteen-year-old Kamren was struggling when she joined Highfields’ after school program, Reaching Higher. She was in 6th grade at Springport Middle School and her grades were bad, she didn’t…
The Sky’s The Limit!
Reaching Higher benefits at-risk students “I love STEM!” said Hailie, a student in Highfields’ after-school program, Reaching Higher. Do you know what STEM stands for? If not, you’re…
Community Supports “Salmon in the Classroom”
Thanks to partners in the community, Gardner Middle School’s Reaching Higher class successfully raised 150 salmon from fertilized eggs to young salmon. “Salmon in the Classroom” is a program…