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RISE! Male Empowerment Conference Newport News Public Schools will present the RISE! Male Empowerment Conference, “The Power of HIStory,” on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Heritage High School from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to provide information and resources that will equip male students for emotional, social, academic, and future success. NNPS students in grades 8 through 11 will be eligible to participate in this experience. Graduating seniors will assist with planning, logistics, and facilitation of programming before and during the conference. The one-day conference will include dynamic presentations, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and more for students, as well as informative workshops for parents. Students will experience interactive workshops on topics such as positive self-identity, the influence of pop culture and media on male development, overcoming adversity, academic achievement, building and maintaining positive relationships, the power of visioning/goal setting, and much more! Parents and caregivers will learn strategies to help them promote student success and to assist with college and career planning. There is no cost to participate in the conference and transportation and lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register for the conference, click here. The registration deadline is January 21, 2020. The 2nd Annual RISE! Male Empowerment Conference, “The Power of HIStory,” will take place at Heritage High School on February 8, 2020. January 21, 2020 Become a RISE! Conference Sponsor As an official RISE! conference sponsor, your financial support or non-monetary donation will help us to present a memorable experience for young men which will connect them with positive role models and equip them with the skills needed to achieve personal and academic success. Non-monetary sponsor- ships of books, pens, gift cards, bags, journals, and other giveaways are also welcome. To support this extraordinary initiative, please complete a sponsorship form and submit it electronically to Michael Nichols at [email protected] by January 31, 2020. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to Newport News Public Schools and mail them to Newport News Public Schools, Attention: Michael Nichols, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606. If you need additional information, please contact Dr. Diron Ford at 757-886-7530 ext. 61521 or [email protected]

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RISE! Male Empowerment Conference

Newport News Public Schools will present the RISE! Male Empowerment Conference, “The Power of HIStory,” on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Heritage High School from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to provide information and resources that will equip male students for emotional, social, academic, and future success. NNPS students in grades 8 through 11 will be eligible to participate in this experience. Graduating seniors will assist with planning, logistics, and facilitation of programming before and during the conference. The one-day conference will include dynamic presentations, a panel discussion, breakout sessions, and more for students, as well as informative workshops for parents.

Students will experience interactive workshops on topics such as positive self-identity, the influence of pop culture and media on male development, overcoming adversity, academic achievement, building and maintaining positive relationships, the power of visioning/goal setting, and much more! Parents and caregivers will learn strategies to help them promote student success and to assist with college and career planning.

There is no cost to participate in the conference and transportation and lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To register for the conference, click here. The registration deadline is January 21, 2020.

The 2nd Annual RISE! Male Empowerment Conference, “The Power of HIStory,” will take place at Heritage High School on February 8, 2020.

Deadline for Registration: January 21, 2020Become a RISE! Conference Sponsor

As an official RISE! conference sponsor, your financial support or non-monetary donation will help us to present a memorable experience for young men which will connect them with positive role models and equip them with the skills needed to achieve personal and academic success. Non-monetary sponsor-ships of books, pens, gift cards, bags, journals, and other giveaways are also welcome.

To support this extraordinary initiative, please complete a sponsorship form and submit it electronically to Michael Nichols at [email protected] by January 31, 2020. For monetary donations, please make checks payable to Newport News Public Schools and mail them to Newport News Public Schools, Attention: Michael Nichols, 12465 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606.

If you need additional information, please contact Dr. Diron Ford at 757-886-7530 ext. 61521 or [email protected]
An Achievable Dream Middle/High SchoolLloyd [email protected]

Crittenden Middle SchoolDr. Robert [email protected]

Denbigh HIgh School Roland [email protected]

Dozier Middle SchoolStephen [email protected]

Gildersleeve Middle SchoolDr. Victor [email protected]

Heritage HIgh SchoolTerry [email protected]

Hines Middle SchoolJose PettawayJose. [email protected]

Huntington Middle SchoolAngela [email protected]

Menchville HIgh SchoolAdriane [email protected]

Passage Middle SchoolDean [email protected]

Point OptionRodney [email protected]

Warwick HIgh SchoolGeorge [email protected]

Washington Middle School Wendy [email protected]

Woodside HIgh SchoolLawrence [email protected]

Rise Ambassadors

RISE Program ExecutiveDr. Diron T. Ford

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A Newport News Public Schools Youth Development Program