East Yancey Middle School will host a seventh-grade "Gear Up Parent Night" on Thursday, February 28th from 5:30pm-6:30pm.  Parents of seventh graders are invited to come learn about the GEAR UP program, hear information about preparing students for college, and receive financial planning resources from a representative from the College Foundation of NC.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  For more information contact GEAR UP Family and Community Facilitator Dora Smith at 284-9536 or dorasmith@yanceync.net.