NEO Upward Bound

08/11/2026

3 Open Houses in one day?!?
Tonight we will be at Grove Public Schools, OK, Miami Public Schools, and Afton Public Schools! Come by and see us as we share information about Upward Bound!

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08/10/2026

Commerce Public Schools and Fairland Public School both have their Open Houses tonight! Be sure to stop by the Upward Bound table and say hello! We can't wait to meet everyone. See you tonight!

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08/06/2026

Wyandotte Public Schools' Open House is tonight! Be sure to stop by the Upward Bound table and say hello! We'll be there sharing information about our program and recruiting new students for the upcoming year. We can't wait to meet everyone. See you tonight!

07/16/2026

Our students took the stage and impressed us all with their performances during the Summer Academy Talent Show. After the show, the fun continued with an impromptu photo shoot!

07/16/2026

These are just a few of the MANY memories made during this year's Summer Academy!

Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and mentors for making this summer such a success. We are proud of all that was accomplished and can't wait to see what this school year holds for our students!

05/28/2026

That’s a wrap on Summer Academy Day Activities! Today we spoke with representatives of the Coleman Theater and toured the Dobson Museum. We can’t wait for what the rest of the summer has in store!

05/27/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to visit both the Joplin and Neosho campuses of Crowder College! Our students enjoyed exploring the campuses, learning about academic programs, and getting a firsthand look at college life. 💙💛

05/26/2026

Our first day of Summer Academy Day Camp was a success! ☀️🎉

We were excited to have our colleague, Diane Walker, lead students through several engaging group activities that encouraged teamwork, communication, and fun. It was a great way to kick off the summer!

We are looking forward to an amazing summer filled with learning, growth, and unforgettable experiences. 💙💛

04/10/2026

Alumni- Feel free to tune in for more information

A special meeting for all TRIO alumni to provide an update on the latest threats impacting TRIO and how you can help defend current students and programs.

03/30/2026

Great to see our UB students having success! Congrats Victor and Trinity!!

🏆 Commerce Speech & Debate Success at Regionals! 🏆

Commerce High School students represented us well at the Regional Speech Tournament held March 28 at Haskell High School.

Congratulations to the following students for their outstanding performances:

🥈 Elijah Lee — 2nd Place, Original Oratory
• Qualified for the State Tournament

🏅 Victor Lopez — 5th Place, Domestic Extemporaneous
• State Alternate

🏅 Trinity Lollar — 6th Place, Prose
• State Alternate

We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, preparation, and professionalism in representing Commerce High School. Their success reflects the dedication and talent within our Speech & Debate program.

Congratulations, Tigers — and best of luck to Elijah at State! 💙🐯