Undergraduate for a Day: Sierra Middle School students visited The University of Arizona campus where they attended an actual college course. Dr. Adela Licona welcomed our students into her classroom; students participated in classroom discussion, took notes, and watched a film screening of "Salt of the Earth". If you are a University of Arizona instructor and would like to host an undergraduate class, please contact Victor Mercado.

GEAR UP 3-on-3 Basketball: Students from Sunnyside and the Tucson Unified School Districts will square off in this exciting basketball tournament, Spring 2008 at The University of Arizona campus. College coaches meet will hold regular practices with students and discuss the importance of academics and athletics. Students will learn fundamental basketball skills, watch footage from inspiring sports films such as Coach Carter, Hoop Dreams, Hoosiers, Glory Road; students will also learn valuable lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship.We are currently looking for score keepers and volunteers.

Mission to Mars Songwriting Contest: Congratulations Lesly Corella for being selected as Sierra Middle School's GEAR UP Mission to Mars songwriting contest winner!