University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men

⚾💙💛 UPREP NIGHT OUT AT THE RED WINGS! 💛💙⚾

UPrep family, it’s time to fill the stands!

Join us for a fun night at the ballpark with UPrep staff, students, families, and friends as we come together for UPrep Night Out at the Rochester Red Wings.

📅 Saturday, June 20th
📍 Innovative Field
1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY 14608
⚾ Rochester Red Wings

We’ve secured discounted group tickets for our UPrep community, and the UPrep Foundation will provide Red Wings Bucks to help supplement food and concession costs at the stadium.

Bring the family, invite a friend, and let’s show up strong for a night of community, connection, and Red Wings baseball!

🎟️ Scan the QR code on the flyer to get your tickets.
Let’s fill the stands!

What a celebration! 💙💛🎓

Our UPrep 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony was a powerful reminder of what happens when hard work, family support, staff commitment, and student determination all come together.
Congratulations to the Class of 2030 as they officially complete this chapter of their journey and prepare to step boldly into high school. We are proud of the growth, leadership, resilience, and brotherhood they have shown throughout middle school.

To our families — thank you for trusting us, showing up, and cheering them forward.

To our teachers, counselors, staff, and school leaders — thank you for pouring into our young men and helping make this moment possible.

This was more than a ceremony. It was a celebration of promise, purpose, and the future ahead.

Our Future. Our Choices. Our Legacy.

Good morning UPREP Families of the Class of 2026,
Graduation is around the corner and we are celebrating our scholars! On Monday June 8th during periods 7 and 8 (1:00-2:30), our school photographer will be taking Cap & Gown portraits of your graduate. Make sure your Senior shows up picture ready!

********Free digital copies will be available via email starting Monday June 15th.********

Any questions, please reach out to Ms. Dankert ASAP! [email protected]

💙 WHAT. A. DAY. 💙

The 2026 UPrep Mental Health & Wellness Fair was an incredible success — and a powerful reminder of what happens when community comes together with purpose.

From mental health resources and wellness conversations to fitness activities, music, food, family engagement, and meaningful connections, our campus was filled with energy, support, and love all day long. 🧠✨

We are deeply grateful for the many organizations, partners, families, staff members, volunteers, and community leaders who showed up to pour into our students and community.

A very special thank you to:
👏 Ms. Hines
👏 Mrs. Dibellis
👏 Ms. Harris
👏 Mr. Miller
👏 Mr. Flowers
👏 Titan Sounds
👏 JaKarri Buckner
…and the many others behind the scenes who helped bring this vision to life. Your dedication, leadership, and heart made this event truly impactful.

This was more than a fair.
It was community.
It was connection.
It was care in action.

Together, we continue building stronger minds and a stronger community. 💛💙

TODAY IS THE DAY! ✨🎡
Join us this evening for the UPrep Middle School Family Carnival in partnership with RIT’s K-12 University Center Liberty Partnerships Program! 💙💛

We’re bringing families, students, staff, and community together for an evening of:
🎮 Games
🍿 Food
🎁 Prizes
🎶 Music
🤝 Community connection

📍 UPrep Charter School
1020 Maple St. Rochester, NY 14611
📅 Today — May 28, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

This is more than a carnival — it’s a chance to celebrate our students, strengthen our school community, and enjoy some spring fun together.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come through and bring the family!

This is a huge moment for UPrep and our entire school community.

We are incredibly honored to be featured in The Black Wall Street Times for the work happening every single day inside our classrooms, athletic programs, and Career & Technical Education pathways here in Rochester.

To have UPrep recognized on a national platform for developing young men through leadership, brotherhood, mentorship, discipline, and opportunity means a great deal to our school community.

This recognition reflects our students, staff, families, alumni, and community partners who continue to believe in the mission and help move it forward every day.

A special thank you to The Black Wall Street Times and the New York Charter Schools Association for selecting UPrep to be featured and helping amplify the stories and impact of our young men.

More than a school. A brotherhood built around opportunity.

Read the full article at the link in the comments!

Congratulations to UPrep’s 25-26 Senior Scholar Athletes, Paris Brooken and Ja’yvion Sampson! 🎉

We proudly celebrate Paris Brooken, who excels as a member of UPrep Football and Track, and Ja’yvion Sampson, who represents UPrep in Football and Basketball. Your hard work, dedication, leadership, and excellence in the classroom and on the field/court exemplify what it means to be a UPrep Scholar Athlete.

We are proud of both of you and excited to celebrate this well-deserved honor! 💙⚽🏈🏃🏾‍♂️🏀