DHS Students in grades 9-11 are eligible to participate in Upward Bound through the High School of Commerce. Upward Bound program is a year-round, federally sponsored, educational program serving high school students who are low-income and/or first-generation college students with the goal of helping students persist through high school and college. Students have access to after-school, weekend, and summer programs to support academics and college exploration. More information can be found on the website and Instagram page.

Please email Mrs. Jefferson at jeffersonl@springfieldpublicschools.com or see her in 1611 for an application. The program director, Kelsey Thomas, can be reached at kelseythomas@umass.edu with any questions.