Rise Up Academy

09/25/2026

RISE UP STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:

Help us celebrate Najirah, this week’s Rise Up Spotlight! Najirah was nominated by Ms. Davis for showing outstanding initiative and responsibility. While absent from school, Najirah completed her classwork from home and returned ready to turn it in, something Ms. Davis says she has never had a student do in her five years at Rise Up!

We love seeing our students take ownership of their education and go the extra mile! Congratulations, Najirah! Keep up the great work!🩵🐦‍🔥

09/18/2026

RISE UP STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:

Help us celebrate Isaiah, this week’s Rise Up Spotlight! Ms. Christopher nominated Isaiah for the growth and effort he has shown this school year. His attendance has been great, he participates by reading aloud in class, and he has been putting a lot of effort into his work. That hard work is paying off, and Isaiah is currently earning As and Bs!

Congratulations, Isaiah! Keep up the great work! 🐦‍🔥🩵

09/10/2026

RISE UP STUDENT SPOTLIGHT:
Help us celebrate Eleazar, this week’s Rise Up Spotlight! Mr. Johnson nominated Eleazar for the way he contributes to the classroom environment each day. He is always willing to help and plays an important role in creating a positive learning environment for everyone around him.

Congratulations, Eleazar! Keep up the great work 🐦‍🔥🩵

09/02/2026

POSTPONED:
The open house that was scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 3rd has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 29th. It will take place on the same day and at the same time as parent teacher conferences.

More details to follow at a later date.

08/19/2026

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, Rise Up Academy is implementing a new cell phone procedure in accordance with Indiana state law.

Earlier this year, Senate Enrolled Act 78 (SEA 78) was signed into law, strengthening Indiana’s restrictions on student cell phone and personal wireless device use in schools. Under the new law, schools are required to adopt policies that prohibit students from using personal wireless communication devices during the school day, with limited exceptions.

At Rise Up Academy, our goal is simple: reduce distractions, increase engagement, and keep the focus on learning.

Read about the new cell phone policy/procedure below:

08/10/2026

🎓 Congratulations to two of our summer graduates, Kyreese and Selena! 🎓

Kyreese and Selena both came into the summer as juniors getting ready to start their senior year, but instead, they put in the work and finished their graduation requirements early!

We are so proud of both of them and all of the hard work they put in to make this happen. What an awesome way to end the summer and start their next chapter!

Congratulations, Kyreese and Selena! We can’t wait to see what you do next! 🩵🐦‍🔥

07/16/2026

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06/08/2026

06/05/2026

FINAL RISE UP STUDENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR:
When Damari arrived at Rise Up Academy in April, he wasted no time getting to work. Since then, he has completed an incredible nine Edmentum courses, moving so quickly that we've had to keep finding new courses for him to take!

With the support and encouragement of Ms. Lee, Damari has demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication and commitment to his education. We are incredibly proud of the hard work he puts in each day and the progress he continues to make.

Keep up the amazing work, Damari!

06/05/2026

Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 from Rise Up Academy and South Bend Virtual School. We are incredibly proud of the hard work that our graduates have shown throughout their educational journeys, and we look forward to honoring this important milestone with them.

When? Saturday, June 6
Where? The Century Center South Bend
What time? Ceremony begins at 10:00 AM

GRADUATES:
Please arrive by 9:00 AM for lineup and check-in. Students who arrive late may not be guaranteed entry into the ceremony.

Congratulations, Class of 2026! We can't wait to celebrate with you and your families. 🐦‍🔥🩵