MSHS Counseling Newsletter
9/16/2020
All Academy Day Seminar: Saturday, September 19th, 2020
Each year, young men and women in high school are called upon to make decisions about their future. On Saturday September 19th, 2020, Don Bacon will host the All Academy Day Seminar for high school students, their parents, and school officials to emphasize the opportunities that exist at our nation’s distinguished service academies. The event is from 9:00am to 12:00 pm. They will need to register for the seminar at this site:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-academy-day-tickets-118537572069
The registration and seminar are free of charge. When they register, they will receive an email with the link to the “Microsoft Teams Meeting” where the seminar will be conducted on Saturday the 19th. The seminar will focus on providing freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior students with the information and advice about the military academies and the nomination process. Representatives from the academies will be at the seminar to present information and answer questions.
EducationQuest Virtual FAFSA Event
Financial Aid Programs show families how to pay for college!
Every fall, Millard South hosts a FAFSA event in conjunction with EducationQuest to assist seniors and their families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Due to COVID, Millard South will not be hosting a live event; however, Education Quest is hosting four virtual events on September 21st, September 22nd, September 23rd, & September 24th.
The FAFSA opens every year on October 1st and must be completed annually by students and families who would like to be considered for financial aid (grants, loans, and work-study opportunities) by their post-secondary institution.
For more information and to register, click the links below:
September 21 - English & Spanish
September 22 - English & Spanish
September 23 - English & Spanish
September 24 - English & Spanish
High School juniors and seniors who attend a Financial Aid Program will be eligible to register for one of six $500 scholarships.
Depression & Suicide Screener
Millard Public Schools annually educates students about the signs of depression and suicide awareness. This process includes a depression/suicide screener and most importantly, what to do if you are feeling depressed or suicidal and how to get help. Our district believes it is even more critical to provide this information to students, parents, staff and community members. Millard South will be completing this activity on the following dates:
On Campus Students
September 30th - 12th Grade
October 7th - 11th Grade
October 21 - 10th Grade
October 28th - 9th Grade
Remote Learning Students
November 2: Remote 9th grade
November 5th: Remote 10th grade
November 9th: Remote 11th grade
November 12th: Remote 12th grade
For more information, please view the Screener Letter to Parents 2020
PSAT/NMSQT
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 7:45 - 11:30am
Place: Millard South
Note: School is not in session on October 14
Is the PSAT a good fit for your student? Please watch the video and read the fact sheet for more information.
To Register: Bring registration form to Sarah Carlock in the Counseling Center
Fee: $25 cash/check
Questions: Lisa Olsen - lcolsen@mpsomaha.org
College Possible is currently recruiting juniors for this program year and your student may be eligible to join!
In the program, each student will receive a dedicated coach who will guide them through the college readiness curriculum, which includes preparing for the ACT, choosing a college, drafting applications, and much more (see list below!). I hope you will encourage your student to apply for College Possible so they can take advantage of this great opportunity.
College Possible - A Great Place to Start
Junior Year
· College process exploration and research
· Free access to The Princeton Review ACT test prep ($300 value)
· 150 short, interactive video lessons covering content and test-taking strategies
· Dynamic personalized study recommendations to focus students on areas that will improve their score
· Discussing college fit factors: social, financial, and academic
· Drafting application essays and resumes
Senior Year
· One-on-one assistance on college essays and applications
· Financial aid application (FAFSA) support
· Advice on scholarship applications
· Evaluating college options
· Comparing financial aid packages
· Financial aid verification support, as needed
· Selecting a college and enrollment guidance
· Advising on life skills and transition to college
College
After completing high school, students have the opportunity to continue with College Possible. Whether enrolling immediately, taking time away from school or deciding to transfer institutions, College Possible stays with students throughout their college years. The support offered during college includes:
· Connecting to resources and opportunities on campus
· Guidance in developing self-advocacy, time-management and study skills
· Ongoing encouragement and support when opportunities and challenges arise
· Help identifying post-graduation internships or career placement resources
Who should apply?
· High school juniors
· 2.5 GPA or higher
· Income-eligible (determined during application process)
· Interested in attending a bachelor’s granting institution
To apply, visit collegepossible.org/join or email KSevert@CollegePossible.Org.
Children's Respite Care Center
Is your child struggling with social, emotional, and/or behavioral problems at home or school? Untreated behavioral and emotional needs form barriers to learning for students, and, if untreated, can impact the entire classroom and family. We partner with Children's Respite Care Center to improve access to mental health services for students and families who are in need of counseling support. Parents or interested students are encouraged to reach out to the school social workers for more information or to complete a referral.
Shelley Boyd (A-K) 402-715-8490
Mindy Kneifl (L-Z) 402-715-8473