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Our Mock Trial team is currently at Nationals and preparing to head into Rounds 3 and 4! We are incredibly proud of the ...
05/09/2026

Our Mock Trial team is currently at Nationals and preparing to head into Rounds 3 and 4! We are incredibly proud of the dedication, professionalism, and hard work they’ve shown throughout this competition. Watching our students compete on a national stage and represent RISE so well has been such an exciting experience. ⚖️👏

A huge thank you to the sponsors who have helped make this opportunity possible. Our Lead Sponsor, , Champion Sponsor, , and Counselor Sponsor, .dismuke, have played a major role in supporting our students and helping this team grow and compete at such a high level. Their generosity, along with the support of many other donors, continues to create meaningful opportunities for our students to learn, compete, and succeed.

🎬 We’re excited to share that Sophie Drost placed 3rd out of over 330 students statewide at the Student Showcase of Film...
05/06/2026

🎬 We’re excited to share that Sophie Drost placed 3rd out of over 330 students statewide at the Student Showcase of Films for her film “Water’s Memory.” An incredible accomplishment and well-deserved recognition for her creativity and hard work.⁠
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We are so proud of her, and thankful for our video production teacher, Jordan Burks, for the way he supports and invests in his students.

⚖️ Today we are sending off our Mock Trial team as they head to Nationals, and we couldn’t be more proud of all they’ve ...
05/05/2026

⚖️ Today we are sending off our Mock Trial team as they head to Nationals, and we couldn’t be more proud of all they’ve accomplished.⁠
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Thanks to the generous support from , , .dismuke and several other donors, our team is able to compete at a higher level this season and truly showcase their skills. We are so grateful for their investment in our students and for helping make this opportunity possible.⁠
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Wishing our team the best of luck as they represent LCS on the national stage!

☕ Back with more of our baristas’ go-to creations ⁠⁠Everyone’s got their favorite… which one are you trying next?
05/04/2026

☕ Back with more of our baristas’ go-to creations ⁠
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Everyone’s got their favorite… which one are you trying next?

⚖️ Meet our Mock Trial Team! ⚖️⁠⁠We’re proud to recognize our state winning Mock Trial team as they prepare to compete a...
04/30/2026

⚖️ Meet our Mock Trial Team! ⚖️⁠
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We’re proud to recognize our state winning Mock Trial team as they prepare to compete at Nationals next week in Des Moines, Iowa. Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork have earned them this incredible opportunity to represent LCS on the national stage.⁠
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Team members:⁠
• Attorneys: Anna Morin, Maddie Powers, Resee Collins, Zachary Branham⁠
• Witnesses: Luke Cardosi, Griffin Byrd, Brody Denton (also serves as Witness/Attorney)⁠
• Timekeepers: Dallas Denton, Audrey Volheim⁠
• Coach: Chasity Branham⁠
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Wishing them the best of luck as they head to Nationals!

🎬✨ Shout out to Sophie Drost!⁠⁠Sophie has been named a finalist in the Short Film category at the South Florida Student ...
04/28/2026

🎬✨ Shout out to Sophie Drost!⁠
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Sophie has been named a finalist in the Short Film category at the South Florida Student Showcase of Films! Out of 650+ students across the state, she is in the top 3 for her film “Water’s Memory.”⁠
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She will attend the awards ceremony on Friday, May 1 in Jupiter, Florida, and we couldn’t be more proud of this incredible accomplishment.⁠
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Way to represent LCS with excellence, Sophie!

What an incredible RISE Expo!It was such a special time of community as everyone came together to experience and celebra...
04/27/2026

What an incredible RISE Expo!

It was such a special time of community as everyone came together to experience and celebrate all the amazing things happening within the RISE program. From entrepreneurship and film to robotics, mock trial, and music, our students truly showcased the hard work and creativity they’ve been building all year long.

We’re so proud of each and every student who made this event unforgettable.

04/23/2026

It’s the day we’ve been waiting for… RISE Expo is TOMORROW!

We can’t wait for you to come see what RISE Institute has been working on. From our entrepreneurship student market to a film festival featuring original short films, there’s something for everyone. 🎬

Grab a special Expo drink from Restore, check out the robotics team’s battle bots, meet our mock trial team, and enjoy a music festival showcasing our singer-songwriters. 🎶

📅 April 24
⏰ 3:15–5:30 PM

See you there!

☕ RISE Expo Drink Specials are here!⁠⁠Join us this Friday, April 24 from 3:15–5:30 PM at the RISE Expo and stop by Resto...
04/22/2026

☕ RISE Expo Drink Specials are here!⁠
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Join us this Friday, April 24 from 3:15–5:30 PM at the RISE Expo and stop by Restore Coffee Shop to try these featured drinks:⁠
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• The Restore Latte – our signature latte with a nostalgic honey graham cracker flavor⁠
• The “Law”-tte – a rich brownie batter latte with chocolate milk and cold foam, topped with brownie brittle⁠
• The Impeachment Refresher – fresh lemonade with a hint of peach⁠
• Bursting Big Blue – a blue raspberry refresher with popping boba⁠
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Even better, proceeds from the “Law”-tte and Impeachment Refresher will support our Mock Trial Team as they head to Nationals in Des Moines, Iowa!⁠
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Come out, support our students, and grab a drink you won’t want to miss 💙

Next up at RISE Expo – April 24th: Spotlight ✨⁠⁠They make blushes that are fun, cute, and perfect for all ages — from li...
04/21/2026

Next up at RISE Expo – April 24th: Spotlight ✨⁠
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They make blushes that are fun, cute, and perfect for all ages — from little girls experimenting with makeup to older girls perfecting their look. Beautiful shades that give rosy cheeks while caring for your skin.⁠
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Catch them at the Expo and see what they’re all about!

☀️ Get ready to be charmed at RISE Expo – April 24th!Summer-ready, waterproof, and oh-so-cute – Charmed bracelets are du...
04/20/2026

☀️ Get ready to be charmed at RISE Expo – April 24th!

Summer-ready, waterproof, and oh-so-cute – Charmed bracelets are durable, colorful, and perfect for every style. 🌈

Wear them every day, rain or shine, and let your summer sparkle!

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