A Message From Our CEO
Dear U Prep Community:

Thank you for joining us on Saturday, May 21st for our career and enrollment event, “Experience the U. Get the Best of Detroit.” We were excited to welcome new families and crew into the U Prep community. Learn more about the exclusive below, in this issue.

We’d also like to invite you to learn more about our school leaders and their day-to-day efforts to courageously lead and inspire change within school communities. Hear from our alum, Justin Gabert, who will share his fond memories as a former student at U Prep after joining as a transfer student, and learn about our annual Youth Artist Exhibit, “Night of the Arts” (NOTA).
Finally, we still have a few open seats for the upcoming school year.
Scroll down to learn how you can apply for your young scholar today in this issue of "News at the U!"

In Community and Partnership,
Danielle Jackson, CEO
U Prep Schools
Night of the Arts at UPAD High School
Every year, the UPAD District hosts a student artist exhibition, "Night of the Arts" (NOTA). For the first time this year, the event included an in-person fashion show for our student designers. Not only were young artists able to showcase their work, but they also gained profit from selling their work. Click below to learn more about the impact that NOTA had on our school community. 
Summer Fun at the U!
Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and educational summer experience for your scholar? Join us for Summer Fun at the U! Click the link below to learn how you can register for your scholar today. 
Experience the U! Event Overview
Our first-ever "Experience the U! Get the Best of Detroit" career and enrollment event was a successful experience for all involved. This exclusive event engaged emerging educator candidates and new families through life at U Prep, and its uniqueness. 
How U Prep Leaders Inspire Change Within Our Community (Pt. 2) 
Our School Directors play a pivotal role in their respective schools.They strive to inspire change in their community every day.

Click below to watch our YouTube video playlist - featuring Ms. Felicia Brimage of UPAD Elementary, Ms. Jada Frank of UPAD High School, and Ms. Kim Llorens of UPA Elementary-Mark Murray campus - sharing how they inspire change in their school community.
Graduation Ceremonies are Almost Here!
Congratulations to the class of 2022! Our three graduation ceremonies are fast approaching, and we could not be more excited for our senior classes. Click below
to find out more about our ceremonies and how we're going to make our graduation this year special. (NOTE: Tickets will be required to attend the graduation ceremonies.)
Meet Justin Gabert 
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Justin Gabert, a member of the 2017 graduating class at UPAD High School, is currently enrolled at Wayne County Community College District earning his degree in Criminal Justice. Justin is a music producer and is currently working on expanding his brand Mbassador Studios. This summer, Justin is looking forward to teaching kids and teens how to produce and engineer music through a program at his studio. Learn more about Justin at the link below.
June Birthdays and Anniversaries 
Help us celebrate! We have several birthdays and U Prep anniversaries in June. Click the links below to wish our Crew members a Happy Birthday or Happy Anniversary.
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