PEER MENTORING AND TUTORING

As the 5th grade students make their way through the school year, the boys 2 MEN students of Magnolia and Edgewood Middle Schools visit the elementary schools monthly for peer mentoring and tutoring.   Elementary students are paired with a middle school tutors/mentors for the school year.  Through this portion of the program, the elementary students become familiar with the boys 2 MEN Mentoring Program, academically, socially and culturally. They also learn the brotherhood of the program which allows the older youths to guide the elementary students through their commitment, dedication and support for each other.

boys 2 MEN students assist United way with Project Homeless
For the second year, boys 2 MEN assists with the United Way Project Homeless Event in Harford County

Friendly Competition

As an introduction to boys 2 MEN, the 5th grade students at William Paca and Edgewood Elementary, as well as, Riverside and Joppatowne Elementary played a friendly game of basketball at their soon to be middle schools.  As part of the peer mentoring program of boys 2 MEN the students were coached and assisted by the boys 2 MEN students of Magnolia and Edgewood Middle Schools.  The upcoming 5th grade students got a sneak peak of what the boys 2 MEN  After School Athletic portion of the program is like and how the group as a whole, gives back to their community.  Each game was played to honor students who we tragically lost this year.  All proceeds from the games were donated to the families of those students.

​Welcome to boys 2 MEN 
Riverside and Joppatowne Elementary Schools!
A great time was had by all on May 18th at Magnolia Middle School.  As a result of the launch of the boys 2 MEN Peer Mentoring Program in Joppatowne and Riverside Elementary Schools, boys 2 MEN sponsored a basketball game for the new 5th grade members of boys 2 MEN.  Students, parents, teachers, administration and fans from both schools came out to support their team.  Both teams played a great game, but Riverside went home with the win!​

The boys 2 MEN Peer Mentoring Program is currently operating in the two elementary schools. Monthly, boys 2 MEN (students, as well as, Pastor Reeves and Mr. Reeves) from MMS visit their peers and individually assist them with their classwork, homework, and other peer issues which may have transpired since their last visit.  As a whole, the program was developed to gradually assist with the transition from elementary school to middle school, preparing the young men for their new surroundings.

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Starbucks to Partner with
              boys 2 MEN
On Thursday, May 17, the students of boys 2 MEN were introduced to one of its new partnerships - Starbucks.  This new collaboration was launched at Edgewood Middle School, introducing the young men to the opportunities for future success in employment and college education, as well as, interviewing skills and preparations. Mr. Derick Henshaw, a District Manager with Starbucks, along with his colleagues, hosted a "Starbucks Day" at the middle school for the students, faculty and staff. Future plans for the alliance will include parent, military and educational components.

boys 2 MEN Expanding into Carroll County Schools
 to help establish Mentoring Program for African American Males

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   Pastor Reeves and Mr. Reeves visit with Ms. Judith Jones,      Supervisor of Equity and Community Outreach of Carroll        County Public Schools in regards to implementing the boys    2 MEN Mentoring Program within their school system.

6th Grade boys 2 MEN participate in Harford County's
Youth and Family Resources Festival


boys 2 MEN students at Magnolia Middle School are educated about the field of Cyber Security
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Mr. Madrice Guy met with the young men of boys 2 MEN to speak with them about Cyber Security and the opportunities that are available in this field.


​Mr. Joseph Schmitz, Executive Director for Middle and High School Performance Office of Education Services, Harford County Public Schools, visits the 7th grade students of
boys 2 MEN at Magnolia Middle School.  

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Mr. Schmitz spoke with the students about Life Planning and setting Goals for the Future.

boys 2 MEN Honored at Bowie State University


​Torrey Smith Celebrates Game at Royal Farms Arena

boys 2 MEN enjoys a day with Torrey Smith at the Royal Farms Arena for his
​5th Annual Charity Basketball Game
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Torrey Smith, greats and took time for pictures with the students.
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David Anderson of Deerfield Elementary School receives a Tee Shirt from the Torrey Smith Foundation.
Torrey, along with his current and former teammates and local celebrities test their skills on the basketball court, all in the name of charity.
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Pastor Reeves and Mr. Reeves meet Torrey Smith.

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