High School Plus

This program offers guidance and assistance for students impacted by homelessness who are in high school and are interested in continuing their education. The High School Plus students are connected with colleges or vocational programs, as well as other local agencies to help them move forward with their plans. School on Wheels will assist with the application process, including financial aid, SAT registration, college visits, and scholarship opportunities. School on Wheels helps pay for school fees, books, housing deposits, and dorm supplies.

Over 12,000 high school students are homeless in Massachusetts; sadly up to 75% will drop out before graduating. School on Wheels provides services that help students graduate high school and continue their education.

During his senior year in high school Lamar was an unaccompanied youth, couch surfing with friends before he ended up at the Mainspring shelter in Brockton. Lamar is now a junior at Newbury College majoring in Culinary Arts and Hotel Management. Lamar works at an upscale dining establishment in Boston and hopes to own a restaurant someday.

We are very proud of our students currently attending college at Bridgewater State University, Brandeis University, Massasoit Community College, Newbury College, Quincy Community College, UMass Dartmouth and Western New England University.

Tayler Sabella won the Sun Life Financial Rising Star Student Award and received a $5,000 college scholarship. Tayler was nominated by School on Wheels for her commitment to her education and for her outstanding service to the Brockton area.

“I am writing this letter to thank School on Wheels for helping me to pursue my education beyond high school. You have made it possible for me to be able to have a college degree and have a bright future and for that I couldn’t be more appreciative.”