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Still thinking about last week’s ETS Senior Banquet 💙🎓

It was so special getting to celebrate our seniors and everything they’ve accomplished before graduation. We’re incredibly proud of this group and so excited for what’s next for them! ✨Big shoutout to our Senior Specialist, Danielle Peterson, for putting together such an amazing night for our students 👏

With the last day of school coming up this week, we’re cheering everyone on as they finish strong! 💫 Good luck scholars!!

Throwing it back to MSSP Summer 2025 while we get ready for another amazing summer with ETS-TRIO ☀️ We’re so excited to welcome students back soon! Don’t forget —

✨ MSSP Orientation is TONIGHT (5/19) from 6:00–6:30 PM
✨ HSSP Orientation is TOMORROW (5/20) from 6:00–6:30 PM

Check your email for details + Zoom information. We can’t wait to see everyone soon!!

Final field trip… and we went full send 🚀

Our middle schoolers took over at Kiewit Hall — seeing classrooms and lab spaces, building and launching rockets with , and closing out with the world of VEX robotics 🤖

From curiosity to creation in one morning — this is what ETS looks like.

See you this summer 👀

Student Spotlight 🌟 Shoutout to Chanitha T., Grace T., Lima S., and Gisella D.—our 6th graders who ran the Goodrich Open House booth like pros 💪 Welcoming families and guests, sharing info about ETS to incoming 6th graders, and owning their roles from start to finish 💙

At ETS-TRIO, we’re all about helping students build confidence, leadership, and college-going skills through real-world experiences like this. These moments are where growth happens.

Proud doesn’t even cover it 💫

A late-night theatre adventure 🎭✨From a hands-on workshop at the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film to an inspiring performance of Bright Star, our students experienced the magic of storytelling from backstage to spotlight 💫

Huge thank you to the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media , and Nebraska Repertory Theatre for making it all possible 💙

Ever wondered what it takes to run a world-class zoo? 🐘🐠Students explored career pathways at the Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, learning about everything from animal care and conservation to the many roles that keep the zoo running each day. It was a fun and eye-opening experience that helped connect interests with real career possibilities. 💛

During spring break, middle school students had a great time at Camp Compass, an on-campus adventure focused on building confidence, leadership, and teamwork! 🧭✨

Through fun, camp-themed challenges and activities, students worked together, stepped outside their comfort zones, and discovered new strengths along the way. It was amazing to see their creativity, collaboration, and energy throughout the day. 💛

We loved watching our campers support one another, take on new challenges, and grow as leaders! 🌟

Our high school students had an unforgettable Spring Break adventure exploring University of Kansas and Missouri Western! 🚌✨ From stepping onto campuses and checking out dorms, to meeting admissions teams and experiencing college life firsthand, every moment was filled with excitement and inspiration. 💛

It was amazing to watch our students dream big, ask questions, and imagine their futures in new ways. 🌟 Their curiosity, energy, and enthusiasm made this trip truly special! 🎓

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Our students got a magical glimpse of college life at UNL! 🎓 From meeting inspiring TRIO college students to exploring the TRIO offices, attending a real class, enjoying lunch in the infamous Willa Cather Dining Hall, peeking inside a dorm, and wandering the beautiful campus 🌿—every moment was full of curiosity, laughter, and big dreams coming to life. 💛

Here’s to inspiring the next generation of first-gen college students! ✨

Big dreams start with experiences like these. 💛

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We had such an incredible time celebrating 40 years of TRIO! From inspiring stories shared by alumni to the laughter and connections among students and staff, the day reminded us why TRIO is more than a program—it’s a family. 💛

Thank you to everyone who joined in the festivities and helped us honor this milestone. Here’s to continuing to empower first-generation students and shaping brighter futures for many more years to come! 🌟

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