As Project GRAD celebrates 20 years of addressing barriers and providing college/career access supports while increasing access to opportunities for students, we still seek innovative ways to build partnerships and connections.  Efforts to help students explore options for their futures are constant and consistent.  Students are encouraged to look at pathways of best fit.  […]

Under the direction of Dr. Dorian McCoy, the University of Tennessee Knoxville successfully completed both weeks of its 2021 Project GRAD Summer Institute program. This opportunity is provided for Austin-East and Fulton GRAD Scholars and is paid for by the University; much gratitude is extended for the continued sponsorship of this endeavor. Despite challenges due […]

This June, Pellissippi State Community College hosted its 19th Project GRAD Summer Institute with Dean Rosalyn Tillman at its helm. But this summer truly broke the mold, as the instruction was delivered virtually. Scholars were able to attend an in-person orientation at the main Hardin Valley Campus, which included the instructor-led introductions, an ice-cream social […]

Seventeen Austin-East and Fulton Project GRAD Knoxville Scholars are spending the summer glimpsing the world of work in a professional, employer-paid internship with: Asheville Highway Animal Clinic Centro Hispano Knox County Criminal Court Several departments in Knox County Government: Community Development, Engineering, Finance, Health Department, Human Resources, Library, Mayor’s Office, Procurement Greater Knoxville Chamber of […]

We are thrilled to celebrate the success of all Class of 2021 graduates from Austin-East and Fulton High Schools. Austin-East Roadrunners commemorated their huge milestone on Friday, June 4. Valedictorian Ahya Moreno and Salutatorian Noel Djenini were student speakers preceding remarks by guest speaker, Pastor Daryl Arnold.  The ceremony included joyful cheers from family, elegant […]

Despite the challenges this academic year has brought to the Class of 2021, we have found ways to celebrate and honor them. Unlike the Class of 2020, whose senior activities were stopped before they could start: no prom, no breakfast and a movie, no senior stroll or cookout, a virtual celebration for Project GRAD scholarship […]

Usually, we close our year out with what is called the “Senior Stroll”.   This is when we take some of our graduating seniors to our feeder elementary and middle schools to take a walk down memory lane.  The idea is to reinforce what it means to finish and bring that picture “to life.”  Our K-8 […]

Congratulations, Class of 2021, you made it! We know that your senior year has brought you all a lot of joy, tribulations, transitions, heartaches, and celebrations. As each of you close out this chapter in your life and begin a new one, remember this message from your College/Career Success Coaches, The Janette Team (Ms. Annette […]

This semester, a group of Fulton High School juniors embraced the opportunity to safely meet with representatives from Pellissippi State Community College. During each session, they learned about different aspects of college: advising, admissions, financial aid, typical course work and class selection, etc. They wrapped up their sessions last week, and students were given the […]

I can sum up the month of April here at Austin-East High School in one word, Perseverance. Without question, we have learned to persevere through so much during this year and especially throughout this month. Despite tragedies, sadness, and protests, the A-E GRAD team stayed on point and focused. We have been present virtually and […]