The Mayor Who Made It Possible

April 6, 2026

As a child growing up in a part of Nashville where she said “safety was always a concern,” Jenny Serrano never imagined her life would lead her to attend a…

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Alumnus Shines Bright at Columbia University

August 18, 2025

My name is Nancy Hermosillo, and I’m the mother of Max, a Rocketship alum. When Max was little, he was a curious, playful boy. He loved to ask questions about everything. Even when things were hard, he always dreamed big. I still remember when we first found Rocketship Mateo Sheedy. As a mom, I wanted…

Your Moment of Joy: A look inside Rocketship

by Rocketship Public Schools | March 21, 2025

From Rocketship to the Stars: How One School Shaped My Journey to College Success

by Fernanda Morales Soto | June 12, 2024

As I am writing this, I’m looking at the envelopes on my desk with the letters that are sure to change my life – my acceptances to UC Berkeley and the University of Southern California for the fall. While I’m not yet sure which one I’ll attend, I am so proud to say that I…

Washington Commanders Rookies Volunteer For Day of Service at Rocketship Rise Academy

by Sean Floyd, Rocketship DC Director of External Affairs | June 5, 2024

On Wednesday, May 29th, the NFL’s Washington Commanders Football Team paid a visit to Rocketship Rise Academy, in Southeast Washington, DC. The rookie class of 2024 Commanders played catch and did art projects with Rocketeers after partnering with OutTeach to build out the outdoor Learning Lab space at Rocketship Rise Academy. “This is incredible,” wide receiver…

Rocketship Wisconsin Wins $2.5 Million Federal Grant

by Kadeem Gill, Rocketship Wisconsin Executive Director | November 30, 2023

I am proud to announce that the U.S. Department of Education has chosen Rocketship Wisconsin as one of only 30 recipients nationwide of the new Full-Service Community Schools grants!Rocketship Wisconsin will receive $2.5 million over five years to accelerate academic achievement, support family well-being, develop and retain high-performing educators, and elevate parent power in advocating…

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