College and Career News
Ponaganset High School Counseling Department
September 2023

COLLEGE PLANNING NIGHT SEPTEMBER 13 5pm-6pm
College Planning Resources

RI College Planning Center- FAFSA/CSS profile support The RI College Planning Center located in Cranston, is a free resource to all families. If you need assitance completing the FAFSA or CSS profile. Find out mroe information here. FAFSA will be available sometime in December. | College Planning Center 2023 College FairCollege Planning Center 2023 Annual College Fair September 19, 2023 Warwick Mall from 6-9 PM Register Here | RIDE and College Planning Center College Week Webinars:Tuesday, Oct 3 The Common Application Overview virtual Forum - Register Here Wednesday, Oct 4: Admissions (links to register will be out soon) Thursday, Oct 5: Financial Aid (links to register will be out soon) |
RI College Planning Center- FAFSA/CSS profile support
FAFSA will be available sometime in December.
College Planning Center 2023 College Fair
College Planning Center 2023 Annual College Fair September 19, 2023
Warwick Mall from 6-9 PM
Register Here
RIDE and College Planning Center College Week Webinars:
Tuesday, Oct 3 The Common Application Overview virtual Forum - Register Here
Wednesday, Oct 4: Admissions (links to register will be out soon)
Thursday, Oct 5: Financial Aid (links to register will be out soon)
College Visits at PHS The counseling department hosts various college visits throught the fall. Click this link to see who will be visiting PHS this fall. Please sign-up in the school counseling office to meet with a college representative. | Scholarship Information The school counseling office provides students with the opportunity to apply for local, state, and national scholarships. Students can check with the counseling department regarding local scholarships. All state and national scholarships can be found on various websites as well as the following: Also, you can receive more information on scholarships here: RIs College and Career Chatbot "RhodyReady" | Common Application Support During Personalization period (W4) students can sign up in the school counseling office to receive support with completing their Common Application. Dates to be announced at the end of this month. |
College Visits at PHS
Scholarship Information
Also, you can receive more information on scholarships here: RIs College and Career Chatbot "RhodyReady"
Xello- Individual Learning Plan
According to RIDE, all students must have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP). RIDE defines the ILP as, "A student-directed planning and monitoring tool that customizes learning opportunities throughout students' secondary school experience, broadens their perspectives, and supports attainment of goals." Last year, students in grades 6-10 piloted Xello, a career and college readiness platform. Based upon our 2021 Surveyworks data, we learned that students are seeking more meaningful ways to explore their interests, learn about careers, and explore colleges. Xello can do just that! Based upon positve student feedback from last year, we will be using Xello this year in grades 6-12. All students are able to access Xello through Clever on the district website.


Smart Goal SettingWe believe the key to student success starts with a goal. This month, all students 6-12 will be exploring Xello and establishing an academic SMART goal. We look forward to our students achieving the goals they set this year! | Xello College Planning Wondering where to search for colleges? Xello has a feature that can do just that and more. You are able to use filters within Xello to select a college based upon your needs. You can also take a virtual campus tour using the built in Google Map. | PSAT/ASVAB TESTPHS will administer the PSAT/NMSQT to interested 10th and 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Information regarding registration and fees will be sent out by the end of the week. ASVAB Testing will be offered to Grade 10 students who are interested. More details will be provided. |
Smart Goal Setting
We believe the key to student success starts with a goal. This month, all students 6-12 will be exploring Xello and establishing an academic SMART goal. We look forward to our students achieving the goals they set this year!
Xello College Planning
PSAT/ASVAB TEST
PHS will administer the PSAT/NMSQT to interested 10th and 11th grade students on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Information regarding registration and fees will be sent out by the end of the week.
ASVAB Testing will be offered to Grade 10 students who are interested. More details will be provided.
Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Raising Mental Health Awareness
Wednesday, Sep. 13th, 4:45-5:45pm
137 Anan Wade Road
Glocester, RI
Becky Adams is the Director of The Matt Alsfeld Memorial Fund, and the mother of Matt Alsfeld. Matt was a 16-year-old high school student just finishing his sophomore year of high school when he died from suicide on April 1, 2017.This one-hour parents’ workshop will consist of an introduction, a brief overview of common mental heath disorders, some signs of suicide, resources for kids & parents, and time for questions. It is meant to be an informal presentation and an open dialogue.