IECC TRIO Upward Bound

10/07/2026

SENIORS! Ask your TRIO Coordinators and Counselors what other college deadlines for Early Action are out there!

10/02/2026

Reminder: The TRIO Upward Bound Workshop is 2 weeks away! Students have until October 9th to register and request transportation! ⏰

Join us Saturday, October 17th at OCC for a fun day of learning, connecting with fellow students, building new skills, and preparing for future career and academic success!

✅ Workshop Date: October 17th

✅ Registration Deadline: October 9th

✅ Transportation Request Deadline: October 9th

If you would like to attend, need transportation, or have questions, reach out to your Academic Counselor as soon as possible!

We look forward to seeing you there!

09/18/2026

In honor of all the school pictures being taken here are some blasts from past from the IECC TRIO Upward Bound staff!

09/14/2026

FREE PARENTAL AWARENESS WEBINAR from SAFE

Protecting Kids in a Digital World

Parents & Guardians: This one’s for you!

Learn how to:

🚩 Recognize the dangers of online grooming
📱 Understand emerging online trends and risks
👀 Know what warning signs to look for
🛡️ Stay one step ahead and help keep your children safe

FREE • VIRTUAL • OPEN TO PARENTS & GUARDIANS

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/4980486296?pwd=JfLjriNhl6zWM7P6MBF6E2HEUxmN7k.1&omn=87846888123
Meeting chat link
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Meeting ID: 498 048 6296
Passcode: 3SWwd4

09/03/2026

TRIO Workshop — Saturday, October 17th at OCC!

TRIO Upward Bound students are invited to attend our upcoming workshop on October 17th. This will be a great day of learning, building new skills, making connections with fellow Upward Bound students, and preparing for future academic and career success.

✅ Workshop Date: October 17th

✅ Registration Deadline: October 9th

✅ Transportation Request Deadline: October 9th

If you would like to attend, need transportation, or have questions, reach out to your Academic Counselor!

We encourage all students to take advantage of this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/28/2026

📚✨ TRIO Upward Bound After-School Sessions Are Back! ✨📚

We are excited to welcome students back for another great year of TRIO Upward Bound After-School Sessions beginning September 1st! Join us for academic support, college and career preparation, mentorship, and more!

📍 Session Locations & Times

🔹 Robinson High School (Sessions for RHS begins September 9th)
Monday & Tuesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

🔹 Newton Community High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

🔹 Oblong High School
Monday & Wednesday | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔹 Lawrenceville High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔹 Edwards County High School
Monday & Wednesday | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔹 Richland County High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

🔹 Fairfield Community High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

🔹 Clay City High School
Monday & Wednesday | 3:10 PM - 4:40 PM

🔹 North Clay High School
Monday & Wednesday | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

🔹 Red Hill High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM

🔹 Grayville High School
Tuesday & Thursday | 3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

**Mount Carmel High School
Monday & Wednesday | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to stay on track academically, explore college opportunities, develop leadership skills, and connect with your TRIO Upward Bound family!

🎓 Your future starts now. We can't wait to see you this fall!

08/05/2026

🌟 PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We are incredibly grateful to First National Bank in Olney for serving as a Platinum Sponsor of Rock the Block 2026!

Their generous support is helping us provide an afternoon of free food, school supplies, haircuts, live music, family activities, and more for our community.

Thank you, First National Bank, for investing in Olney and helping make Rock the Block possible!

📅 Saturday, August 15
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Bower Park

Help us show First National Bank some appreciation in the comments!

08/05/2026

What a way to end the summer! Our students traveled to Tennessee, visited the University of Tennessee, explored Gatlinburg, enjoyed Ripley’s Aquarium, and finished the trip with laughs, food, and entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Memories made and a great summer with the students!

07/01/2026

TRIO students check out this event in Olney!

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨

The O₂ Youth Center is excited to announce…

ROCK THE BLOCK

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Bower Park / Whittle Ave

We are bringing the community together for an evening of music, food, fun, and outreach!

Featuring:
Magdalene Rose
Seventh Day Slumber

Plus:
🎤 Special Guest Opener — Tessa Patterson
🍔 Free Food
✂️ Free Haircuts / Trims for School-Aged Kids
🩺 Free Doctor Checkups by Thrive
🎒 Free School Supplies while supplies last
🥤 Ginger Ale’s Mobile
🎈 Balloons by Kimberly

The heart behind The O₂ Youth Center has always been simple: to bring oxygen to Olney — life, hope, purpose, and an opportunity to share the love of Christ.

This is more than an event. It’s an opportunity to bless families, reach students, and bring the community together in a powerful way.

Mark your calendars and help us spread the word!

Follow The O₂ Youth Center for more updates:
www.facebook.com/theo2youthcenter

Built on purpose. Built with purpose.

06/23/2026

Way to go, Morgan and Bella!