Our Programs
Five squads. One mission.
Each program is rooted in the belief that every young person deserves encouragement, opportunity, and someone who believes in their potential.
L.I.T. Squad
Green Squad
L.I.T. SQUAD B.U.I.L.D.S.™
Leaders in Training™
Developing student leaders through character, responsibility, service, leadership opportunities, and financial literacy.
Mission: B.U.I.L.D.S.
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Be Kind to Yourself and Others
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Uplift Our School and Community
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Inspire Positive Change
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Lead by Helping Others
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Do Better Than Yesterday
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Stay Focused
R.I.T. Squad
Red Squad
R.I.T. SQUAD™
Readers in Training™
Inspiring a love for reading while building confidence, literacy skills, reading leadership, and lifelong reading habits.
Mission: L.I.F.T.S.
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Learning to Read Can Change Our Lives
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Improving Our Reading Skills Sets Us Up for Success
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Futures Look Brighter When We Can Read
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Takes Us Anywhere We Want to Go in Life
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Start Today and Never Stop Reading
F.I.T. Squad
Orange Squad
F.I.T. SQUAD™
Fitness In Training™
Promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness, goal setting, perseverance, and personal growth through fitness and movement.
Mission: S.O.A.R.S.
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Stay Committed to Keeping Our Minds and Bodies Healthy
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Overcome Challenges Through Effort, Perseverance, and Determination
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Always Do Our Best, Even When Things Are Difficult
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Respect the Process and Understand That Hard Work Pays Off
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Set Goals and Work Toward Becoming Our Best Selves
I.O.G. Squad
Yellow Squad
I.O.G. SQUAD™
Igniting Our Greatness™
Helping students recognize their greatness through leadership, mentorship, creativity, media, service, and positive school culture.
Mission: S.H.I.N.E.S.
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Strive for Excellence in All We Do
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Help Our School, Home, and Community
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Ignite Our Greatness to Reach New Heights
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Never Give Up; Stay Focused and Determined
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Encourage Others Through Leadership and Service
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Stay Self-Aware and Committed to Improving Every Day
N.C.I. Squad
Purple Squad
N.C.I. SQUAD™
Next Chapter Impact™
Preparing middle school, high school, college-age students, and alumni for their next chapter through leadership development, college and career exploration, service, networking, and real-world learning experiences.
Mission: T.H.R.I.V.E.S.
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Take Ownership of Our Future and the Direction of Our Lives
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Help Strengthen Our Schools and Communities Through Leadership and Service
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Reach for Our Goals and Pursue Our Purpose
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Invest in Our Education, Growth, and Future Opportunities
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Value Hard Work, Responsibility, and Personal Growth
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Embrace New Opportunities and Challenges
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Serve with Purpose and Leave a Positive Impact