WHS Counseling News Hub
September 10, 2021
!!!ATTENTION SOPHOMORES!!!
Application Window Now Open for South Tech
Click HERE for a list of all of South Tech courses available to you as electives. Tech provides the REAL WORLD experience and hands-on skills you need to make solid choices about your future while you earn high school and college credit. Tech also offers certifications and licenses that open doors for internships, employment, and advanced placement. We offer everything from Automotive to Veterinary, Health Sciences to Welding, and Firefighting to Web & Computer Programming. With 26 different programs, Tech likely has a class for you! Transportation is provided and classes are TUITION FREE! To get started on your application today, click HERE.
If you have questions about South Tech and the impact on your academic plan on West High, don't hesitate to schedule an appointment with your assigned counselor using the Appointment links below.
COLLEGE
Parkway College Fair - REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/14!
Location: Central High School - 369 North Woods Mill Road, Chesterfield
Monday, 9/20 | 6-8 pm
Parkway School District is hosting a college fair at Central High School for ALL Parkway High School Students. Registration is now open! Click HERE for flyer and to register. For a list of participating colleges, click HERE.
Liberal Arts College Virtual Fairs
Wednesday, 9/22 | 6-8 pm
Wednesday, 9/29 | 6-8 pm
Wednesday, 10/6 | 6-8 pm
Students and parents are invited to a virtual college fair for selective liberal arts colleges.
Click HERE to register. Registering will give you access to all three sessions.
Rep Visit Schedule
Below are the upcoming virtual visits for the next two weeks which are for Students Only
All scheduled rep visits and instructions on how students sign-up to attend them can be found HERE
University of Nebraska (NE) | 9/13 at 1:00 pm
Maryville University (MO) | 9/14 at 1:45 pm
University of Memphis (TN) | 9/15 at 8:15 am
Northwestern University (IL) | 9/15 at 9:00 am
Kansas State University (KS) | 9/16 at 8:15 am
University of Central Missouri (MO) | 9/22 8:15 am
University of Alabama (AL) | 9/22 at 9:00 am
Truman State University (MO) | 9/22 at 1:00 pm
Hanover College (IL) | 9/23 at 8:15 am
Missouri State University-Springfield (MO) | 9/23 at 1:00 pm
Illinois Institute of Technology (IL) | 9/23 at 1:45 pm
Bradley University (IL) | 9/24 at 9:00 am
Miami University (OH) | 9/24 at 1:45 pm (passcode: 522770)
Washington University (MO) | 9/29 at 1:45 pm
TEST PREP
StudyPoint | ACT/SAT - Free Practice Tests
Click HERE for available dates and to register for a test.
MENTAL HEALTH
LGBTQ+ Groups
Starting the week of September 20, 2021, 5 pm
New ZOOM groups are forming on Monday's and Wednesday's for LGBTQ youth and their parents. These groups include family group therapy, youth only groups, and parent only groups. Cost is $10 per family.
Click HERE for the flyer
There are a few spots available is their Attachment-Based Therapy pilot study where family therapy is offered at no cost to families with queer or trans youth who are experiencing mental health concerns.
Click HERE for the flyer
Counseling Team
Erin Sternberg (Last names A - Da)
314-415-7519
esternberg@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Chris Lorenz (Last names De - H)
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names I - Mi)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Skalski (Last names Mo - Se)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Sh - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
SUPPORT STAFF
Cindy Devine – Front Desk Secretary
cdevine@parkwayschools.net
Stephanie Hornsby – Testing Coordinator
shornsby@parkwayschools.net
Lauren Rowe – College Secretary
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net