2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Award

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Applications are now open for 2019 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. This honor is awarded to students (grades 5-12) with outstanding volunteer service this past year to his/her community.  For details or to apply visit www.spirtit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit. Student application deadline: November 6, 2018.

Posted in Opportunities | Leave a comment

Automotive Career Expo

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Tuesday, October 16
7:00-9:00 p.m.

If you’re interested in working in the automotive industry, Southeast Community College’s Automotive Career Expo will let you explore many different careers, as well as apply for scholarships!

Numerous automotive businesses will be on site Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at SCC’s Lincoln Campus. There also will be some custom hot rods on display in the automotive class area.

“We want to showcase all of the automotive career options,” Continue reading →

Posted in College/Summer Opportunities | Leave a comment

Construction Career Day

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

September 26, 2018
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Central Community College-Hastings Campus

Central Community College’s annual Construction Career Day allows students a full day of hands-on opportunities to explore different career fields in the Skilled and Technical areas. Lunch will be provided.

Register

Posted in College/Summer Opportunities | Leave a comment

No new scholarships for this week.

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank
Posted in Scholarships | Leave a comment

UNL Fall Senior Visit

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Admissions counselor Jamie DeTour will be here on Wednesday, October 3, at 8:53 a.m. to meet with seniors who are interested in attending UNL next fall.  The meeting will be in the commons, NO SIGN-UP is necessary to attend. Topics will include: the admissions process, financial aid, deadlines and opportunities UNL has to offer.  Please make your 2nd period teacher aware that you will be attending this session ahead of time. Attendance will be taken in the commons at the beginning of the period.

Posted in College Prep, College/Military Visits | Leave a comment

Reading Graduation Demonstration Exam (RGDE)

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Students in grade 9,10,11, and 12 who have NOT met the reading graduation requirement will take the Reading Graduation Demonstration Exam (RGDE) the morning of Thursday, September 27th, 2018.  This will be a LATE START day to accommodate for the testing.

Students who have ALREADY met this graduation requirement will need to arrive on September 27th  for first period beginning at 10:00 am.  There WILL BE an area available for the students who arrive early the day and are NOT taking the test.

Students who are testing will receive their room and test information the week of September 24th. Continue reading →

Posted in Academics | Leave a comment

College/Military visits for the week of September 17

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

September 17 – Hillsdale College @ 8:15
September 17 – University of Missouri @ 9:00
September 17 –  University of Denver @ 11:00
September 17 – University of Nebraska-Kearney @ 1:15
September 17 –  William Woods University @ 2:00
September 18 – Chadron State College @8:15
September 18 – Augustana University @ 9:45
September 18 – William Jewell College @ 1:20
September 19 – Coe College @ 8:15
September 19 – Iowa Western Community College @ 1:15
September 19 – Columbia University @ 2:00
September 20 – USMC (Lunch Hour)
September 20 – Kansas University @ 2:15

Seniors and juniors must sign up for all college visits on the Counseling Center Kiosk or in their google classroom.

Posted in College/Military Visits | Leave a comment

New Scholarships

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Check out the new scholarships for this week!  New Scholarships

Posted in Scholarships | Leave a comment

Financial Aid Night is Tonight!

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

Amanda Ludwig, guest speaker with EducationQuest will be hosting a free informational session on the ins and outs of financial aid TONIGHT (September 12) beginning at 6:00 pm in the East High cafeteria. She will answer your questions and guide you through the application processes. This information is especially valuable for parents/guardians of juniors and seniors.

We hope to see you there!

Posted in College Prep, Scholarships | Leave a comment

College/Military visits for the week of September 10

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Carol Cruickshank

September 11 – Bellevue University at 1:20
September 12 – Vanderbilt University at 2:00
September 13 – Creighton University at 10:00
September 13 – University of Nebraska-Omaha at 1:15
September 13 – University of Chicago at 2:00
September 14 – Joseph’s College of Cosmetology at 9:00

Seniors and juniors must sign up for all college visits in the Counseling Center or in their google classroom.

Posted in College/Military Visits | Leave a comment