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Semester Wrap-Up: Learning, Family, and a Little Gingerbread Magic -

Semester Wrap-Up: Learning, Family, and a Little Gingerbread Magic     We closed out the semester the best way we know how, together. Our traditional end-of- semester dinner brought students and their families into the Students to Scholars space to celebrate a job well done. Students were recognized with certificates for completing the semester, and families got ...

Season of giving -

Season of giving       As our year comes to an end and we reflect on all of the great milestones and accomplishments including our first ever Beyond the Books summer literacy program, an amazing partnership with Home Depot, and the gift of a free library post to our community, we know our work is not done yet.  ...

Join us at our Free Library Launch Party! We’re celebrating with candy, costumes (not required), and a free book for every person.

This event will be festive and full of treats, and extra special because our Students to Scholars kids are donating free library post to the Vine City and English Avenue neighborhoods. The post will be a place where anyone can take a book for free, enjoy it, and then return it, or donate a book for someone else to discover.

Come by to enjoy some candy, pick out a book, and help us celebrate this new neighborhood treasure!

As you gear up to save during Amazon Prime Days (July 8–11), now is a great time to catch a deal , not just for yourself, but for the children at Students to Scholars too!

We’ve created an Amazon Wish List filled with much-needed items that directly support our program. From hands-on learning tools and science kits to basic supplies that keep our sessions running smoothly, there’s something for every budget and every kind of giver.

So while you're already browsing the deals, we’d be grateful if you’d consider adding an extra item or two to your cart in support of our mission. Every single donation helps us create a space where learning is engaging, joyful, and accessible, especially for students who deserve every opportunity to shine.

You can find our wish list here:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/24Y2YCC7Q4FIM

💛 Thank you for continuing to show up for our students.

With gratitude,
The Students to Scholars Team

Dear S2S Families & Supporters,

We’re excited about the continued growth happening here at Students to Scholars! We’re thrilled to share that our website is getting a little behind-the-scenes tune-up. As we continue to grow and improve, we’ve been working hard to make sure all parts of our program, including our digital home, are running smoothly and serving our community well.

To complete this round of updates, our website will be temporarily down for maintenance from June 27 through July 1. During this time, you may experience limited or no access to the site, but don’t worry, it’s only temporary!

This short pause is part of a larger effort to strengthen the foundation of our work and ensure that families, supporters, and future partners can find what they need easily and reliably when visiting us online.

Thank you for your continued support and patience as we keep building something special together.

If you need any information that would typically be found on our website during this time, please don’t hesitate to email us at [email protected].

With gratitude,
The Students to Scholars Team

On Tuesday our students learned about Juneteenth, Freedom Day. Take a moment to learn about it too " has always been more than a holiday. The day stands as a testament to and celebration of the unyielding spirit of a people. Learn more and join in the celebration with : nmaach.si.edu/Juneteenth"

Our Summer Literacy Program Kicks Off Monday, June 9!

As a reminder, we’re gearing up for our summer literacy program, and it officially begins on Monday, June 9th and takes place every Monday & Tuesday from 1 PM – 5 PM. We're still in need of volunteers to help us lead activities and support our students.
Whether you can give one day or commit to a few weeks, your presence matters more than you know. Please email us at adminatstudents2scholars.com if you would like to volunteer this summer and be part of this great program.

Also, don’t forget to check out our Amazon Wish List to help us stock up on games,
books, and fun learning materials. Your gifts keep the joy (and learning!) going. You can find our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/24Y2YCC7Q4FIM

Thank you to those who participated in the Popcorn Fundraiser or directly gave! As of this post we raised almost $2,000 in 4 days for our Summer Program.
Missed the chance and want to still give you can mail a check or give directly here.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-12675

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Or donate directly to us here-https://www.zeffy.com/.../donate-to-make-a-difference-12675

We have already raised more than we did last double good fundraiser. If you haven't participated yet we have one more day.
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Our recent Party in the Park was a beautiful celebration of community! With the support of Peace Preparatory Academy, we welcomed four new students into our summer program. What a win for growth and connection! One of the highlights of the day was a specially curated, escape room–style scavenger hunt, designed just for us by Vroom Vroom Escape Room, a company founded by South Bay Community Churchmember Melana Singletary, who now lives in Atlanta. The interactive experience honored the legacy of Ms. Mattie and the community park, bringing together neighbors of all ages to work as a team, solve clues, and celebrate our shared history and future.

We’re deeply grateful to our friends in the Covenant, South Bay Community Church of San Francisco, for sponsoring this unique experience and for pouring into Students to Scholars in other meaningful ways during their visit. Not only did they help bring joy to the Party in the Park, but they also spent time cleaning and organizing our library, and helped kick off the transformation of our neighborhood free library post, cleaning, sanding, and priming alongside our Executive Director.

We were also thrilled to welcome several former S2S students, a powerful reminder that the connections built here truly last.
Thank you to everyone who came out, connected with our mission, and helped us continue spreading the word!