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    Back-to-School Events

    GEAR UP is preparing for another exciting school year. See information about upcoming back-to-school events below.

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    Flyer titled "GEARUP TN Tech Back-to-School Nights Event Dates & Times" displaying schedules by county: Overton County Monday, August 3rd at 5:00 PM: Allons Elementary, Hilham Elementary, Rickman Elementary, Wilson Elementary Thursday, August 6th at 5:00 PM: Livingston Academy Warren County Monday, July 27th at 5:00 PM: Warren County High School (Freshman Orientation) Tuesday, July 28th: Morrison Elementary (4:00 PM), Irving College (4:00 PM), Warren County Middle School (5:00 PM) Thursday, July 30th: Centertown Elementary (4:30 PM), Eastside Elementary (5:00 PM), Dibrell Elementary (4:30 PM) Oneida County Wednesday, July 30th: OSSD 8th grade (5:00 PM), OSSD 9th grade (10:00 AM & 4:00 PM) Clay County Monday, July 27th: Celina K-8 (6:00 PM), Hermitage Springs (4:30 PM)

     

     

     

     

    GEARUP Summer Camp

    Thank you to everyone who attended GEAR UP Summer Camp 2026! We had an incredible time learning, exploring new opportunities, and creating lasting memories. Be sure to check back for updates on future summer events and Summer Camp 2027.

    Moments from the GU summer camp 2026

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    Three smiling students with their arms around each other pose for a close-up picture inside a campus building hallway.
    Two students smiling in a campus dining hall while holding up plates with slices of cake and lemon bars.
    A large, diverse group of middle or high school students wearing name tags and lanyards pose together outside the brick entryway of Evins Hall.
    A group of nine smiling students standing together outside a brick building labeled Evins Hall, wearing camp lanyards and name tags.

    Summer 2026 Newsletter

    The GEAR UP Tennessee Tech Newsletter keeps students, families, educators, and community partners informed about program updates, student opportunities, events, and success stories. Published three times each year in the spring, summer, and fall, the newsletter highlights the latest news and accomplishments from across the GEAR UP program.

    DOWNLOAD THE SUMMER 2026 ISSUE OF LAUNCH PAD »

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