Upward Bound Blanding, Utah

Week 3 is in the books, and we’re excited to kick off Week 4 of our Upward Bound Summer Program! 🌻🚀

Last week was filled with creativity, teamwork, and hands-on learning as our students designed and built their very own rockets! Watching their ideas take shape and seeing their excitement throughout the activity was truly rewarding. 🚀✨

As we begin another week together, we’re looking forward to even more opportunities for creativity, engagement, and fun. It’s hard to believe we only have one more week remaining before our summer program concludes!

One of the greatest joys of this program is watching our students grow in confidence, build lasting friendships, and truly bloom throughout the summer. 🌻💛 We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to make the most of these final weeks together.

Here’s to another amazing week of learning, laughter, and memories! ☀️

Week 2 is officially complete, and we’re excited to welcome Week 3 of our Upward Bound Summer Program! ☀️

Last week was packed with fun, teamwork, and new experiences for our students! From showing off their creativity during our Door Decoration Competition, to enjoying a night of bowling, and learning from a special presentation by our local law enforcement officers, there was something for everyone to enjoy.

The friendships, laughter, and memories continue to grow each day, and we are so proud of the positive community our students are building together. 💛

We can’t wait to see what this week has in store as we continue learning, connecting, and making the most of our summer experience. Stay tuned for more adventures ahead! 🌟

Week 1 is officially in the books, and we are excited to welcome Week 2 of our Upward Bound Summer Program! ✨🎉

The first week was filled with fun, learning, new experiences, and plenty of smiles. Most importantly, students from across San Juan County—including Red Mesa, Monticello, Blanding, Monument Valley, and Montezuma Creek—have come together to build new friendships and create a strong sense of community. 💛

From academic enrichment to team-building activities, our students have embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and support one another. It has been inspiring to watch these connections form and see the excitement our students bring each day.

We look forward to another week of learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Here’s to continuing the momentum and making this summer one to remember! ☀️📚🤝

It’s officially SUMMER PROGRAM time! 🎓☀️

We are so excited to welcome this year’s cohort of Upward Bound students as they begin their summer journey filled with:

📚 College courses
🏫 Experiencing college life
🤝 Building new friendships across our school district
🌟 Academic and leadership activities
💛 Creating community and lifelong memories

This summer is an opportunity for our students to grow academically, socially, and personally as they prepare for their futures beyond high school.

Parents and students — please be mindful of the reminders and information shared to ensure a smooth and successful drop-off today! ☺️

We can’t wait to see all that our students accomplish this summer. Let’s make it a great one! ✨

It was a beautiful day celebrating the graduates of Monument Valley High School! ✨🎓

Held on the same day as Navajo Mountain’s graduation, it was truly special to witness another group of amazing scholars cross the stage and celebrate such an important milestone 💜

A huge congratulations to our Upward Bound scholars — Dakotah, Tyler, LeighAn, Enderya, Riley, Ahtiyanna, and Kiarah 👏🌟 We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout your high school journey.

A special congratulations goes to Dakotah, who earned the honor of Valedictorian, and to Riley, who was recognized as this year’s Salutatorian 🎉 Their achievements are a true reflection of leadership, perseverance, and academic excellence!

As each of you begin your next chapter, remember that your Upward Bound family will continue cheering you on every step of the way. The future is bright, and we cannot wait to see all that you accomplish 💜💛🎓

Congratulations to our newly graduated students from Navajo Mountain High School! ✨🎓

Although this year’s graduating class consisted of only two students, the ceremony was beautifully organized, meaningful, and intimate 💙

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Caynise, this year’s Valedictorian, and Summer, this year’s Salutatorian 👏🌟 Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off.

As they begin their next chapter at Utah State University Blanding, we wish them nothing but success, happiness, and new opportunities on their college journey 📚✨

A special thank you to their UB Advisor, Shaniah, and Program Coordinator, Riana, who attended the ceremony in support of our scholars and to celebrate this special milestone alongside them 💙

Congratulations once again, graduates! Your Upward Bound family is so proud of you and will continue cheering you on every step of the way 💙

We see some of our UB students! 💕🎓

UB Alumni Achievement Spotlight 🎓✨

We are proud to celebrate our incredible Upward Bound alumni who have recently earned their college degrees! 👏💛

Your hard work, dedication, resilience, and commitment to your education have led to this amazing accomplishment, and we could not be more proud of each of you!

As you move forward into new careers, graduate programs, and life opportunities, know that your Upward Bound family will continue to support and cheer you on every step of the way. 🌟

Thank you for continuing to inspire the next generation of students by showing them that their dreams are possible. Congratulations, graduates — your journey is only just beginning! 🎓💕

Congratulations to our amazing Red Mesa High School graduates — Skylar, Daelynn, Jacoby, Lukeshia, Julianna, and Moraes! ✨🎓

Today, they officially crossed the stage, and we could not be more proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments throughout their high school journey 👏💛

A special congratulations goes to Julianna, who proudly spoke as this year’s Valedictorian 🌟 What an incredible achievement and representation of leadership, perseverance, and excellence!

We would also like to recognize UB Advisor Kami for her outstanding support, encouragement, and commitment to her students throughout this school year. Thank you for all you do to uplift and guide our scholars 💛

As our graduates begin this new chapter, we are excited to see all they will accomplish in their future endeavors. Continue chasing your dreams, representing your communities, and believing in yourselves — the future is bright! 🌟

Congratulations, graduates! Your Upward Bound family is cheering you on every step of the way 💕

*Some graduates weren’t photographed, thank you program coordinator Riana for capturing these sweet photos 💕