This past school year, 15,000+ middle and high school students and their families engaged in memorable moments and important milestones through Project Success programming and our proven DIG curriculum. We are excited to highlight some of the many ways that young people connected to their purpose this year – in both new and proven ways. Workshops…
Theater experiences create a springboard for discussion, inviting risk-taking and possibility. Project Success has invited students to see theater from the very beginning, when PS began with a workshop in the classroom and show at the Guthrie Theater with 200 students from North High School. Founder and Executive Director Adrienne Diercks worked with Sheila Livingston at the…
As part of Project Success’ arts programming, our middle school musicals are designed to help students build self-confidence, understand their identities both on and off stage, and connect with their peers and school community, leading to new friendships and a sense of belonging. This year we partnered with Sanford, Northeast, and Anwatin Middle Schools. During…
We have launched another exciting school year! Our team has been busy connecting with all MPS middle and high school students and their families — helping students connect to their purpose through our innovative in-class workshops, expeditions, arts experiences, and the Institute. Below are a few highlights from the last two months of working with…
01. 4,000 In-Class PS Workshops This school year, 15,000+ MPS middle and high school students collectively received 4,000 in-class workshops. Students engaged in one workshop per month with our highly trained facilitators. Our proven curriculum helps students dream, ignite and grow. 02. PS Credit Recovery For the second school year, Project Success continued to work with our…
Project Success’ musical program centers on students building self-confidence in themselves, navigating who they are within their roles off and on stage, and connecting with their peers and school, resulting in them gaining friendships and building community. Students increase their empathy for others through the stories they’re projecting and navigating on and off stage. With musical…
Curriculum We’re at the halfway mark! PS facilitators have been working hard to inspire MPS middle and high school students with our PS curriculum. This year, students have engaged in 1,371 Project Success workshops, encouraging our students to create their short-term and long-term goals and giving them the know-how to nurture the skills needed to achieve them! Arts 1,291 students, families, and partner…
At Project Success, we understand not only the importance of connecting students to their purpose, but also of connecting students to themselves, with their peers, and to the world. Theater education has an impact across all grade levels and diverse student populations. Its numerous benefits include helping students improve peer relationships, develop a strong sense…
Theater has always been a core program at Project Success because we know the world is a better place when creativity is nurtured and every story is represented. These performances inspire dialogue and allow students to have deeper conversations with peers about their identities and societal issues. Theater becomes more than just a show to…