Rising Tide Youth Movement

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing board member, Ashanti Sallee. We hope that you have an amazing day!

04/22/2026

Peace Week Day 2 was powerful 🔥
Our teens went from university tours at Hampton and ODU to hands-on resume and interview skills at Portsmouth@Work with Ms. Moses. Then we celebrated the growth at Dave and Buster’s with laughter, games, and powerful reflections.
These 13-17 year olds gained real workforce tools, built new friendships across different schools, and left with fresh confidence.
Growth looks like this.

What’s one skill you wish you learned in school? Comment below 👇 and tag someone who should join us next time!

Full story: https://www.rtyouth.org/post/rise-and-thrive-peace-week-2026-brings-learning-exposure-and-growth-to-portsmouth-tee

04/13/2026

Rising Tide Youth Movement Hosts Rise and Thrive Peace Week 2026 for Portsmouth Teens

PORTSMOUTH, Va., April 13, 2026 — Rising Tide Youth Movement successfully hosted Rise and Thrive Peace Week 2026 on April 9 and 10, 2026, providing nine teens with a two-day experience focused on enrichment, college exposure, career readiness, and positive community engagement.

Students who participated represented Cradock Middle School, W.E. Waters Middle School, I.C. Norcom High School, Churchland Middle School, Churchland High School, and Manor High School.

On April 9, students visited Hampton University, where Mr. Boyd led a tour of the African American Museum, and later toured Old Dominion University, where they explored the Science, Engineering, and Library buildings and enjoyed lunch at Monarch Dining. The day concluded with an enrichment activity at Topgolf.

On April 10, students participated in resume and interview preparation at Portsmouth@Work, led by Ms. Moses, and also took part in a meaningful discussion with Mr. Moore and Mr. Green about Peace Week, violence escalation, and violence mitigation. The program concluded with dinner and games at Dave and Buster’s in Virginia Beach.

“I thoroughly enjoyed watching the teens grow with each other during this experience,” said Brian Moore, President and Executive Director of Rising Tide Youth Movement. “They treated each other well, represented themselves with pride, and demonstrated the value of positive exposure and structured opportunities.”

Rise and Thrive Peace Week 2026 reflects Rising Tide Youth Movement’s mission to empower youth and families through meaningful opportunities that support growth, learning, and long-term success.

03/29/2026

This summer, Rising Tide Youth Movement is launching the Genius Teen Lab Camp, a Portsmouth teen summer camp focused on exposure, enrichment, and access for local teens.

Your support can help fund STEM activities, creative projects, meals, and educational field trips that give Portsmouth teens meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

Support a Portsmouth Teen
Read more below.

Genius Teen Lab Summer Camp - 11 week enrichment and violence prevention program

03/23/2026

Portsmouth families, give your teen a positive and enriching Peace Week experience. Rising Tide Youth Movement’s Rise and Thrive Camp is open to youth ages 13 to 17 who reside in Portsmouth, Virginia. Participants will enjoy college exposure, resume and interview preparation, community service, enrichment activities, and celebration in a safe, structured environment. All meals are provided. Click the blog link below for full details and registration.

Join Peace Week 2026 in Portsmouth for Rise and Thrive Camp, featuring college visits, interview prep, service, enrichment, meals, and celebration.

03/18/2026

Trivia Friday with the Reading Club at Park View Elementary School

03/10/2026

This week’s Member Spotlight highlights Ashanti Sallee, Advisory Board Member of Rising Tide Youth Movement.

Ashanti supports youth through STEM education, mentorship, and pathways that help students explore future careers in science and innovation. We are proud to have leaders committed to expanding opportunity for the next generation.

03/03/2026

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. read to the students at Olive Branch Preschool. Thank you to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi for giving back to the community. They are dressed for success. Looking real sharp! Good job!

03/03/2026

Reading is fundamental to learning. We love to see kids with books in their hands. I see literacy in action. A special thank you to all the amazing people who made Reading Across America Day happen👏👏

03/03/2026

Congratulations to John Yeates Middle School and Florence Bowser Elementary for achieving a 95% student attendance rate in January 2026. Student attendance rates are vital to their learning. So, a round of applause is due to the students, families, and staff of these schools for successfully increasing attendance and, in turn, students' learning in those schools.