Triplets Refuse to Talk at School—Then Teacher Uncovers Their Heartbreaking Secret
When Haley, Kassidy, and Sierra Yeckes first walked into Valley High School in Las Vegas, they seemed like students who simply didn’t care.
They rarely spoke to anyone, skipped classes, earned failing grades, and were defensive toward teachers, counselors, and authority figures. The three stuck tightly together, shutting the world out.
But instead of giving up on them, Valley High offered them something life-changing: the GEAR UP Program.
A Lifeline at School
GEAR UP, part of the federal Higher Education Act, is designed to help low-income students build skills, gain confidence, and prepare for college.
Slowly, the Yeckes triplets began to feel safe with the staff. Their attendance improved, their grades rose, and eventually—they opened up about the devastating truth behind their struggles.