Building Connections: Networking Night Sparks Inspiration This week, Grace Place hosted an exciting networking event that brought together over 50 high school students and young professionals for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration. Organized by our Grace Place Ambassadors, the event gave juniors and seniors a unique opportunity to meet local professionals, explore different [...]
Back to School, Back to Grace Place The new school year is underway, and our students are jumping into learning and enrichment with energy and enthusiasm! This year, more than 500 students are participating in Grace Place’s after-school programs, exploring new skills, discovering passions, and building confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Our elementary students [...]
High School Summer Camp Explores Careers, Nature, and Creativity This summer, Grace Place’s high school summer camp combined a strong academic program with engaging field trips to inspire curiosity, build skills, and help prevent the summer slide, the common loss of academic progress during summer break. Our academic camp provided focused learning to keep students [...]
STEM Takes Center Stage in Grace Place’s Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge At Grace Place, summer learning means getting hands-on, thinking big, and having a little fun along the way. This week, our high school students took on the Putt-Putt Engineering Challenge, where teams worked together to design and build their own custom mini-golf holes—bringing classroom concepts [...]
Grace Place Celebrates Scholarship Recipients We are thrilled to celebrate an incredible milestone for six outstanding Grace Place students who were recently awarded scholarships during the Golden Gate High School Scholarship Award Ceremony! These remarkable students have demonstrated unwavering dedication, resilience, and a true passion for learning. Their achievements are a powerful reflection of the [...]
College Tours: Exploring The Possibilities Spring break at Grace Place wasn’t about relaxation—it was about inspiration. Six juniors and two seniors embarked on a multi-day college tour across Florida, visiting Florida State University, Florida A&M University, the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, and the University of Central Florida. This immersive experience gave students a [...]
Career Exploration at Lorenzo Walker Technical College At Grace Place, we believe that education becomes truly meaningful when students are given the opportunity to connect classroom concepts with real-world experiences. That belief came to life during a recent visit to Lorenzo Walker Technical College, where 17 of our freshmen and sophomores participated in an immersive [...]
STEAM at Grace Place At Grace Place, we believe that STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) education is essential in preparing students for the future. Our commitment to hands-on, engaging learning experiences ensures that students of all ages have the opportunity to explore scientific concepts, develop problem-solving skills, and ignite their curiosity. Through interactive [...]
Connecting Future Leaders Our recent networking event, hosted by the Grace Place Board of Ambassadors, brought together an inspiring group of young professionals and Grace Place high school students for an evening of connection, conversation, and growth. About 15 young professionals from various careers paired up with 15 of our high school students for a [...]
50,000 Minutes for Literacy Success This school year, Grace Place for Children and Families is rallying behind an ambitious literacy goal: 50,000 minutes of staff-wide support dedicated to improving students’ literacy skills. Through this unprecedented commitment, we aim to make measurable gains in literacy benchmarks for our students, from preschool to high school. At Grace [...]