Advancing Academic Acceleration & Achievement

08/21/2026

We hope everyone had a great first week of school!

-From the A4 team!

08/19/2026

The A4 team has been working hard over the past few weeks to prepare for a successful school year! 📚✨

Thank you to our incredible workshop presenters who shared their time, knowledge, and expertise during our Professional Development Day. We’re energized, prepared, and ready to make this a great year for our students!

08/07/2026

The A4 team is excited to be tabling at the Packed with Purpose Back-to-School Community Bash hosted by The Mecca Wellness Center. Stop by our table to learn more about the programs, resources, and opportunities A4 provides to support students and families throughout the school year.

While you’re there, enjoy free backpacks and school supplies, haircuts, braids, food, family activities, wellness resources, and more.

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 The Mecca Wellness Center
5084 N. Fruit Ave., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93711

07/07/2026

A summer of learning, creativity, collaboration, and growth came together at the Final FIGURES Presentation!

Students from across our summer school sites had the opportunity to showcase their projects, share what they learned, and celebrate everything they accomplished throughout the program.

From the classroom to the final presentation, our scholars showed up ready to learn, create, and lead. We’re proud of the hard work they put in this summer and grateful to the families, educators, and staff who supported them along the way.

Take a look back at some of the highlights from an incredible summer with FIGURES! 🎓📚✨

FutureLeaders

06/10/2026

🎓Please join us in celebrating Kimberly Smith, a graduating senior and valedictorian from Sunnyside High School whose strength and determination have inspired everyone around her.
After the heartbreaking loss of her mother in April following a year-long illness, Kimberly chose to honor her mother's dream by staying committed to her education and future. Through grief and adversity, she continued to excel academically, lead her peers and serve her community with grace and perseverance. She will attend Benedict College on a full-ride scholarship and aspires to be an athletic trainer.
Kimberly’s impressive accomplishments include:
⭐ Black Student Union secretary
⭐ HBCU Step Up Program
⭐ Volleyball team captain
⭐ Boys volleyball team manager
⭐ Unified Sports, partnering with students with disabilities
⭐ SUFE Club and 2.0 Club
⭐ Tutor in English, art and history

Kimberly’s journey is a powerful reminder that even in life’s most difficult moments, perseverance and dedication can light the way forward. We know her mother would be incredibly proud of all she has achieved and the bright future ahead.
Congratulations, Kimberly! Fresno Unified is cheering you on every step of the way. 💙🎉

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

🎓️ Nalaya Whitty, a graduation senior at Roosevelt High school will attend Fresno State in the fall 🐾 as a President’s Honors Scholar, a prestigious full-ride award from the Smittcamp Family Honors College. Nalaya is a bright, personable, energetic and mature student who wants to change lives – as her own has been changed – by becoming a teacher. ⭐️

She has shown perseverance and dedication through her four years of high school to achieving her goals, including taking AP classes and serving as president of the Black Student Union. She has also served her community through her work in T1 Sports Academy programs, Summer Bridge, Peer-to-Peer Mentoring and Beautify Fresno.

Sophia Norman, Roosevelt English teacher: “This young woman of character should be highlighted for her exemplary qualities and ability to inspire underserved students in the future. She is one of a kind; someone who can transform the narrative that has historically incapacitated our BIPOC [black, indigenous and people of color] demographic.”

Congratulations, Nalaya!

05/26/2026

Last week, A4 staff came together during Professional Development Day to prepare, collaborate, and build meaningful experiences for students all summer long. The vision is clear: create opportunities where our students can grow, lead, and thrive. 🖤

Ready to sign up? Spots are open now:

📚 Summer Academy
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🤖 Grades 5–8 Coding & Robotics Camp
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💻 Grades 9–11 Coding & Robotics Camp
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05/16/2026

Summer is loading at A4. ☀️🖤

Dr. Mitchell shared what’s ahead for A4 Summer Programming, and this season is all about growth, innovation, leadership, and opportunity for our students. From academic support to hands-on coding and robotics experiences, we’re creating spaces where students can learn, build, and thrive. 🚀

Families, now is the time to sign up and secure your student’s spot for summer programs!

📚 Summer Academy
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🤖 A4 Figures Coding & Robotics Camp (Grades 5–8)
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💻 A4 Figures Coding & Robotics Camp (Grades 9–11)
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