UPLIFT BBQ Party 2024
On August 24, 2024, UPLIFT Academy hosted a BBQ party at Alaaka Association for the students who participated in our programs at Masjid Fallahee and Alaaka. Around 25 students joined us for a day filled with reunion, joy, appreciation, and learning. Following the BBQ, two of our students delivered heartfelt presentations about their recent educational humanitarian trip to Tanzania
Exploring NJIT and Rutgers Newark: A College Tour with CPM Students
UPLIFT Academy's College Path Mentorship program students visited two colleges, NJIT and Rutgers Newark, held on Saturday, April 27st, 2024.
First Chess Tournament Crowns Champions in Strategic Showdown
Experience the thrill of strategic brilliance at UPLIFT Academy's Chess Tournament! High school students competed fiercely, culminating in Antonio Bravo's victory, followed by Javier Zitle and Giovvani Tapia. Congratulations to all participants! Join us in celebrating intellect and skill as we foster the minds of tomorrow's leaders.
Press Release: UPLIFT Academy Hosts Annual Spring Chess Tournament for High School Students
UPLIFT Academy is excited to announce its Annual Spring Chess Tournament, scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at our campus in Rochelle Park. This event is open to high school students from across the region who are eager to showcase their strategic skills and compete for exciting prizes.
We are moving
To serve you better with even more space, we are moving to a new center at 18 Railroad Ave. Rochelle Park, NJ 07662 on September 1, 2023.
Essay Bootcamp Summer 2023
Our annual Essay Bootcamp was held between June 11-12, 2023 at Montclair State University. The Bootcamp prepared current juniors and sophomores for college application process. UpLift Academy is proud of the 30 students who attended this event.
CPM Closing Ceremony at Seminary Baptist Church
College Path Mentorship Program (CPM) at the Seminary Baptist Church, Paterson ended with a closing ceremony on May 20, 2023, with the attendance of mentees and parents.
New York Academy Funplex Field Trip
NYA arranged a field trip for our College Path Mentorship students at Masjid Fallahee to reward their hard work. As a surprise to our students, we rented a limo in order to transport them back and forward.
Our CPM Mentee is Accepted into Rutgers with Full Scholarship
One of our High School senior students, Ahmed Quedraogo, has officially been accepted into Rutgers New Brunswick! NYA has awarded him with $100-gift card. We congratulate him and wish him continued success in his college life.
New York Academy Donates Smart Boards to its Partners
New York Academy donated and installed Smart Boards to 3 of its partners. These Smart Boards help elevate the level of education provided to students by allowing the mentors to easily provide required Information, media, and class materials.