JUNIOR/SENIOR NEWSLETTER September 2014
Welcome Back! It’s going to be a great year and we are excited to assist you in any way we can. You will find that we have included important dates, deadlines, opportunities and information in this newsletter. REMIND 101 is utilized to give you the most up-to-date information. If you haven’t joined yet, it’s simple. Text to 740-370-6173 and message: @jrsrc.
ACT Register online at Test dates and deadlines are as follows:
Test Date Registration Deadline
October 25, 2014 September 19
December 13, 2014 November 7
February 7, 2015 January 9
April 18, 2015 March 13
June 13, 2015 May 8
*Photo Upload Hard Copy of Photo deadlines may be found on the ACT website.
Common Application Reminder for students to complete the Common Application online: Complete only once and have application sent to multiple colleges. You must supply your counselor’s email address: .
SENIORS! October 17th 8:30 a.m. Your Herff-Jones representative will be in the multi-purpose room at PHS to hand out senior ordering information. He will return to PHS October 29th to meet with you to take orders in the cafeteria during lunch.
JANUARY 1stLast Day to purchase cap and gown before the price increases!!
Scholarships, deadlines and opportunities:
UCAN Go to College Night October 14, 2014 at SOMC Friends Center 5:30-7:30 p.m. Over 40 colleges/universities and financial consultants will be on hand to answer your questions. Please do not miss this great opportunity to become informed.
American Red Cross: Red White & YOUth Council A leadership group of high school students are chosen as member of the council to help make a difference in their community through volunteer work. Applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office.
DEADLINE: September 19, 2014.
Distinguished Young Women Scholarship is aNational Scholarship Program. For more information please visit the website: or stop by the Guidance Office for a brochure. DEADLINE: October 3, 2014.
University of Rio Grande College Day October 17th 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Over 33 colleges and universities will be there to answer your questions. This can be used as a College Visit Day. If you are interested, you may pick up the information and paperwork in the Guidance Office.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Offering scholarships up to $40,000 per year for up to four years awarded to top high school seniors interested in attending the nation’s best colleges and universities. The College Scholarship Program application period is currently and open and will remain open until November 4th. Up to 40 students will be selected. Information may be found at .
OAASFEP (Ohio Association of Administrators of State and Federal Education Programs) Scholarship Program A program to financially support qualifying Ohio high school seniors who are planning to attend a college/university located in the state of Ohio for the fall semester to major in the field of education. The scholarship award is for a one-time payment of $500. Information and applications may be picked up in the Guidance Office.
2nd Annual Ohio Unified Theatre Auditions/Otterbein University Saturday, January 3, 2015
This opportunity is open to all Ohio residents who are graduating from high school 2015. All senior status students are eligible. Questions? Concerns? Contact Matt Wolfe at 614-823-1657 or . Register: 1. Log in to 2. Create a profile
3. Start an application 4. Select “Ohio Thespians” for school name 5. Then select “College Auditions 6. Choose area of interest.
HOBY’s Advanced Leadership Academy November 6-11, 2014 For Juniors and Seniors who want to activate and lead change. Enhance your self-knowledge and advance leadership development while facilitating positive social change. Where? Ridgecrest Conference Center near Asheville, NC. Cost is the responsibility of the student. Register: DEADLINE: September 19, 2014.
ATHLETES: NCAA Eligibility Registration for Division I or Division II student-athletes to the NCAA Clearinghouse:
FAFSA assistance (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Online completion: You may start completing the FAFSA at any time. You can start and then save your input as you go.
The Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools is offering more than 280 scholarship opportunities. Check out the website for more details: .
Adult Workforce Education at Scioto County Career Technical Center offering job training for those wanting to join the workforce. Visit or the Guidance Office for info.
Please feel free to contact our office for information and/or assistance for your child.
Sincerely,
Beth Burke & Becky Duncan