HRHS Senior Newsletter
February 2020
If you need assistance with your plans for after high school, please make an appointment with Ms. Scully soon!
Good luck as you finalize your plans!
Four-Year College Bound Students
Mid-Year Reports
Have you been accepted to college?
Thank-You Notes
Financial Aid Help
Make an appointment with Ms. Scully if you would like help going over your financial aid packages. She can help you figure out exactly what the college is offering and help you decide which financial aid package is the best option.
Check the Status of your College Applications
Most colleges mail a letter to let students know that the college has received your application materials. If they do not mail a letter, typically colleges will provide an access code (via email) for you to check the status of your application. Be on the look out for this information.
If two weeks pass after you submit an application and you have not received either of these, follow up with the college to make sure they have received your application.
Two-Year College Bound Students
HCC & STCC Visits and Placement tests
HCC Placement Test & Tour
Tuesday, March 3rd - Students will take the HCC placement test at HRHS.
Wednesday, March 18th - Students who applied to HCC will tour HCC and register for classes. There is an option to re-take the placement test during this event. Students on an IEP or 504 will also meet with the Disability Services program to sign up for supports for next year.
Click here for a permission slip.
STCC Placement Test & Tour
April 16th: Students who applied to STCC will be invited to take a field trip to STCC to tour the school and take the placement test. Permission slips will be available next month.
Scholarship Information
Applying for Scholarships
In order to request transcripts and letters of recommendations for scholarship applications that require paper copies, please bring the following to the guidance office. The form must be submitted at least 12 school days before the deadline.
A filled out Scholarship Checklist/Records Release Form.
Large 9x12 envelope with four stamps.
Your scholarship application
Hint: Apply for scholarships that require essays. Since many students do not take the time to write essays, there will be a smaller pool of applicants, which will increase your chances of being awarded a scholarship.
Online Scholarship Searches
HCC Scholarships
Application deadline: March 25, 2020
The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
One Application = 130 Scholarships
The Community Foundation of Western Mass awarded scholarships to over 700 local students last year. One application puts you in the running for over 130 different scholarships based mostly on county of residence or area of study, many of which YOU ARE HIGHLY ELIGIBLE FOR.
Some examples include:
- Raymond E. Carr Scholarship Fund - For students attending American International College, Elms College, Springfield College, Western New England University, or Westfield State University.
- Stanley Ciejek Sr. Scholarship Fund - For residents of Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin Counties to attend Massachusetts institutions of higher education.
- Carol Craig Scholarship Fund - For residents of Hampden, Hampshire or Franklin Counties.
- Eleanor M. Morrissey Scholarship Fund - For graduating seniors from Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden or Hampshire Counties pursuing a career in nursing.
Click here for a complete list of available scholarships and application guidelines.
Application deadline: March 31, 2020
Interest Free Educational Loans
Click here for more information.
Application deadline: March 31, 2020
Scholarships for Current College Students
In fact, there is now a scholarship available exclusively to HRHS grads who are in their junior or senior year of college:
- Earl & Lee Tonet Scholarship - $3500 to $8000
Application deadline: March 31, 2020