Rise and Shine Academy

Rise and Shine Academy Rise and Shine Academy's mission is to empower children and youth to RISE to their highest potential and SHINE in academic excellence! Developing Leaders

Toledo Rise and Shine recognizes the necessity of additional support and training programs for low-income families to obtain a higher social and economic status. With this in mind, Toledo Rise and Shine has created and implemented a number of programs that positively affect the daily lives of children, young adults and their parents. Dr. Pat McKinstry, founder and CEO understands the needs of toda

y’s youth and young adults. Under Dr. McKinstry’s leadership, many disenfranchised youth and young adults have dedicated their lives to better themselves becoming productive and effective citizens. Every child deserves to receive a valuable education regardless of their position in life. Toledo Rise and Shine opened Rise and Shine Academy, a free community-based school committed to create a powerful learning community centered on core values and shared commitment to academic excellence. Rise and Shine Academy will empower students to direct their lives toward positive goals, providing opportunities for their full participation as responsible and productive leaders of society. The overall goal of the Rise and Shine Academy is to provide every child with excellent instruction preparing children for success through quality academic and enrichment programs that will rival that of the best schools in the country. Rise and Shine Academy of Toledo is a K-6 college preparatory program. Rise and Shine Academy offers a proven balanced instructional program, which excels in high poverty and in English Language Learner communities. As students transition into upper grades the Rise and Shine model focuses on the sciences, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM) field.

06/11/2026

The confusion, the disappointment, the concern..all because you haven’t enrolled yet 👀

Enrollment is open but filling fast, don’t miss your spot!!

06/09/2026

More than just signatures on a shirt 💛✍🏽

These shirts are filled with memories, friendship, laughter, and moments our students will carry with them long after the school year ends

Sometimes the smallest traditions become the memories students cherish the most ✨

06/05/2026

When it comes to this challenge, how do you think Dr. Tash and Dr. Burney did? 👀😂💛

Rate their performance in the comments 👇🏽

06/04/2026

Did you know we had superpowers? Let’s yours be completing the enrollment packet today 🗣️

06/03/2026

Now that summer break is here, we can’t help but look back at our 6th grade graduates🥹

It feels like yesterday they were just walking through our halls, and now they’re off to their next chapter! We’ll miss you and remember you can always come visit ❤️

A big shoutout to all of our amazing RSA students and staff who celebrated birthdays in May! We’re so grateful for each ...
06/02/2026

A big shoutout to all of our amazing RSA students and staff who celebrated birthdays in May! We’re so grateful for each of you and the joy you bring to our school community.

06/01/2026

The confidence was high … until the students started winning 😂

05/22/2026

A couple day ago, we celebrated the hard work, growth, and achievements of our amazing students during our award ceremony🏆

Congratulations to all of our students who received awards, we are so proud of your dedication and accomplishments throughout the school year 📚

We would also like to give a special congratulations to
Mrs. Shey - Staff member of the year
Mrs. Crawford - Teacher of the year

Thank you both for the incredible impact you make at Rise & Shine Academy every single day💫

05/21/2026

Yesterday we celebrated our amazing kindergarten leaders and all of the growth, learning and memories made throughout the school year🎓💛

Watching their confidence shine as they walked across the stage was such a special moment. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see them continue to grow 📚💛

Address

3248 Warsaw Street
Toledo, OH
43608

Telephone

+14192449900

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