enrichment noun: the action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something
At MPMS, we strive to enhance our AIG students' education to provide them with a deeper, richer learning experience. Enrichment takes place throughout the school day. In addition, we are fortunate to live in an area where wonderful enrichment opportunities exist in our community.
Student directions for how to enroll in EVERFI courses: From your WakeID Portal, click on the EVERFI app (you may need to add it to your portal by clicking on the "+" in the top left banner-search for EVERFI and click add). To add a course, you must type in the course code.
The FutureSmart Scholarship Contest is open to any U.S. student in grades 6-8 who has completed at least three of the FutureSmart digital lessons or three of the SmartEconomics digital lessons. The contest will be open throughout the 2024-2025 academic year and available in English and Spanish.
Fall semester entries must be submitted by January 13, 2025.
Spring semester entries must be submitted by June 9, 2025.
Prize: $2,000 - $5,000 529 College Savings Gift Card
Reach out to Mrs. Barber (kbarber@wcpss.net) or stop by room 1302 if you need assistance.
Enrollment Code = 0aea91be
Through the World of 8 Billion student video contest, middle and high schoolers are given the platform to think critically about global challenges and share what they think we should do to fix them.
Video Contest Challenge: TBD - Fall 2024
Awards: Videos are judged by topic. Within each topic, awards will be presented as follows: middle school 1st place receives $600, 2nd place receives $300. In addition, six prizes will be awarded to the best video by world region, and 50 prizes will be awarded to the best video in each US state.
Deadline: Entries traditionally are accepted through February. Official deadline = TBD
Interested? Visit the World of 8 Billion website for resources and more information.
Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Johns Hopkins "Bright Now" parenting blog
As of December 2021, Duke TIP and Duke Youth Programs have been suspended. You can read the announcement here. Duke now serves gifted students through its Pre-College Programs. Applications for Summer 2024 programs open in December 2023.
UNC SCALE program is for advanced teens who have already started a business with a significant revenue amount. SCALE is a unique 1:1 coaching and mentoring program, where each Founder builds momentum for their futures by truly growing a business. More info here.
Young Founders Immersions are open to any Young Founders’ teen or any teen with a similar experience. We are going to San Francisco this July to embed briefly into a vibrant startup community, meet investors, and participate in evaluating a a venture investment.