This spring, students across Fuse Project’s Avenue partner schools participated in enriching field trips, live theater experiences, career exploration activities, STEM learning opportunities, and literacy initiatives designed to expand learning beyond the classroom. Through community partnerships and hands-on experiences, Fuse Project continues working to close opportunity gaps and expose students to new possibilities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and future success.
Read MoreThrough quarterly celebrations, achievement parties, and the Florence Howard Elementary School Store, Fuse Project recognized hundreds of students across Avenue schools this spring for attendance, academic growth, positive behavior, and hard work. These student incentive programs help create a culture where effort matters, encouraging students to stay engaged, motivated, and proud of their progress.
Read MoreThrough Fuse Project’s After-School Art program at Calloway-Smith Middle School, students explored creativity, self-expression, and collaboration through hands-on art projects led by local mural artist De’Anthony Dulaney (“Mr. D”). The program provided a meaningful after-school outlet where students built confidence, worked through challenges, and discovered the power of art as a form of connection and personal growth.
Read MoreFuse Project highlights a year of measurable growth across the Avenue community, including rising state report-card scores, expanded academic support, and increased access to enrichment programs like SPARK Summer and the relaunch of Avenue Swim Club. Your gift ensures this momentum continues into 2026, fueling opportunities and critical resources for students, teachers, and families in all three Avenue schools.
Read MoreFuse Project kicked off the school year by celebrating Avenue educators with thoughtful back-to-school appreciation events, from a warm Breakfast Gumbo gathering at Pathway K–5 to team-building outings at Dave & Buster’s for teachers at Florence Howard and Calloway-Smith. These efforts reflect our commitment to supporting and uplifting teachers, whose morale, collaboration, and well-being directly impact the success of students in the Avenue community.
Read MoreSPARK Summer at Calloway-Smith Middle School gave students an unforgettable mix of learning, leadership, and hands-on fun through Math Camp, a field trip, and community partnerships. With support from dedicated teachers, volunteers, and sponsors, students built confidence, developed new skills, and ended the summer inspired to keep reaching higher.
Read MoreFuse Project honored Black History this year through a season of meaningful engagement, including community service on MLK Day, student art inspired by Black artists, cultural experiences like The Princess and the Frog, and a sponsored trip to Selma for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to celebrating legacy, empowering youth, and building a stronger, more connected community.
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