Opportunity Next

10/14/2026

The school year is well underway, and every step forward counts!

Whether students are working toward academic goals, building new skills or exploring future opportunities, progress doesn't have to happen all at once.

Stay focused, celebrate the small wins and remember that the effort you put in today helps shape the opportunities of tomorrow.

Keep moving forward!

10/07/2026

Goals are a great starting point, but progress happens when there’s a plan behind them.

This week, take one goal and turn it into action. Write down what you want to accomplish, identify the steps it will take to get there, and focus on what you can do today.

You don’t have to do everything at once. Keep showing up, keep putting in the work and keep moving forward.

09/24/2026

A successful school year is built one step at a time.

As the school year gets into full swing, now is a great time for students to check in on their goals. Whether it’s improving a grade, staying more organized, participating in class or preparing for what comes after graduation, small choices each day can lead to big progress.

Set a goal. Make a plan. Keep moving forward.

09/17/2026

Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, connect and grow.

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and it’s a great reminder that showing up consistently can make a big difference. Being present helps students stay connected to their teachers, classmates and goals while building habits that support success throughout the school year.

Here’s to showing up, staying engaged and making every school day count!

08/31/2026

Small habits can make a big difference. Start your week prepared, organized, and ready to make the most of every opportunity.

08/17/2026

We’re proud of our Opportunity NEXT instructors who continue to show up, learn, grow, and prepare to make a difference for our students. Their dedication and commitment help make Opportunity NEXT successful, and we’re grateful for everything they bring to the classroom each day.

07/07/2026

Behind every successful Project CREATE experience is a team of dedicated instructors who invest their time, knowledge, and passion into helping students grow.

A special thank you to our incredible Northshore Project CREATE instructors for creating an engaging, supportive environment where students were encouraged to explore their creativity, build new skills, and gain confidence in the media arts. Your leadership and commitment helped make this summer's program one to remember.

Thank you for everything you do to inspire the next generation of creators.

07/01/2026

The cameras were rolling, the creativity was flowing, and the students delivered!

Check out this fun music video created by our Arlington Preparatory Academy students as their final Project CREATE 2026 videography project. Over four weeks, students developed valuable media arts skills and put everything they learned into producing this collaborative video.

Watch the full video on YouTube and see what our talented students created!

Over the course of four weeks, students in Project CREATE 2026 at A...

06/26/2026

The cameras have been packed away, the projects have been completed, but the skills and experiences gained through Project CREATE 2026 will continue long after the program ends.

Over the course of 4 weeks, students challenged themselves, discovered new talents, collaborated with their peers, and gained hands-on experience in photography, graphic design, videography, and digital media. Every project represented more than just a finished product. It reflected creativity, growth, and the confidence to try something new.

As we continue looking back at this year's program, we're excited to share more of the incredible work our students created and celebrate the achievements that made Project CREATE 2026 such a success.

06/18/2026

Week 2 of Project CREATE 2026 kept the momentum going with more hands-on learning, creative projects, and skill-building activities. Students continued exploring the world of digital media while also getting their first introduction to videography, learning the basics of camera operation, shot composition, and visual storytelling.

From collaborating with peers to developing new creative skills, our students are gaining valuable experience and discovering exciting opportunities in the media arts industry.