Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
November 6, 2017
Hello Bobcat families!
It’s hard to believe that November has already arrived! Football and volleyball games, fundraisers, tennis meets, cross country meets, band contests, pep rallies, concerts, stock shows and Red Ribbon Week have filled our fall with grand adventures. Our students have completed twelve weeks of instruction and are gearing up to finish the fall semester. Playoffs are in full force and our students are excelling all around.
Before the semester is finished there is still so much to learn. Please remind your student of the importance of completing assignments and staying on top of their academics. If you have not already set up your Parent Portal account, please contact the office and we will assist you. Parent Portal is a valuable tool, providing parents with access to their student’s grades and attendance records. In addition, as you are making holiday plans, keep in mind that school does not release for Christmas break until December 20th at noon .
As Thanksgiving approaches, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you for your support. One of the benefits of living and working in a small town is that we have the ability to look out for the well-being of our children. As our community experiences extensive growth, may we never lose touch of the reasons we decided to raise our families in Krum, Texas. We have many reasons for which we can be thankful.
Our community has a reputation of possessing high expectations in academic performance and extracurricular while maintaining a safe and disciplined environment. In a day where the new generation is sometimes mislabeled as apathetic or self-absorbed, our students continue to break the mold through their philanthropy and service to others.
On Friday, November 10th, Krum ISD will present our Annual Veteran’s Day Program to honor all of our service men and women. We invite all of you to attend this event. We realize the freedoms we enjoy today were purchased with a steep price. If you are able, we would love to have you join us at 9:30 a.m. in Bobcat Stadium as we honor the men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Again, please contact our office if we can help you in any way. I am proud of Krum High School and grateful for the opportunity to serve each of you.
Sincerely yours,
Michelle Pieniazek
This week at a glance...
NOV 6 MON
NOV 7 TUE
- KHS FFA TARLETON STATE LDE
- KHS FCCLA MEETING
- KHS STUCO MEETING DURING ADVISORY
- KHS LADYCATS BBALL JV/V LIPAN @ KRUM - Due to a great run by the volleyball girls, we have changed our game times for the girls basketball games here at Krum vs Lipan on Tuesday, Nov. 7. We will start the JV girls at 3:30 and Varsity girls at 4:45, this should give us of plenty of time to play our games and get to the volleyball playoff game.
- KHS VOLLEYBALL vs. SANGER at DENTON RYAN - 7:00
NOV 8 WED
NOV 9 THU
- KHS FFA DISTRICT LDE @ KRUM
- KHS SENIORS ORDER CAP/GOWN DURING LUNCH
- KHS ART CLUB MEETING DURING ADVISORY
- KHS JV FOOTBALL VERNON @ KRUM
NOV 10 FRI
- VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION
- KHS BOBCAT BBALL @ PEASTER 9/JV
- KHS FOOTBALL @ VERNON
- Possible volleyball playoff (if we win on Tuesday)
NOV 11 SAT
- KHS BOBCAT V BBALL @ CHISHOLM TRAIL VS PEASTER
- KHS Drumline Contest @ Lewisville
- KHS LADY CAT BBALL 9TH GRADE @ SANGER TOURN
Times are listed on the KHS Google Calendar
Volleyball Adds Two More Titles, Prepares for Next Round
Congratulations to Johanna Drews on Competing at STATE Cross Country!
Congratulations to Johanna Drews for finishing 72nd out of 149 runners at the 2017 State 4-A Cross Country Meet. She even had some surprise fans and teammates make the drive to Round Rock to show up and support her!
Congratulations to Addie Fowler, Tanner Garmon and Elena Pierson on representing KHS in All-Region Choir
Order your Art Club Shirt by Wednesday, November 8th
Commitment to Graduate
Krum High School Spirit Store - Check It Out!
JOSTENS Graduation Presentation - Seniors will place Graduation Orders on November 9th
Traditional Announcements
KABC Booster Club Concessions
This Week in Pictures
Veteran's Day Celebration
Senior Yearbook Ads
2019 University of Texas Automatic Admission is TOP 6%
The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible 2019 summer/fall freshman applicants who rank within the top 6% of their high school graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review. A letter from University President Gregory L. Fenves is attached to this correspondence.
National Honor Society Scholarship Program
Applications for the 2017–18 National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship Program will open on October 6. All NHS senior members in good standing will be eligible to apply.
Applicants will need:
- Three recommendations will be required. Applicants will be asked for an email address for recommenders. So they should be gathering email addresses for and enlisting support from:
- the adviser
- the principal
- another faculty member
- Applicants will need to detail participation or leadership in their three most significant individual service activities or projects.
- The application deadline will be January 30, 2018. You will need to complete your recommendations and certifications of applicants by this date.
A total of $1.5 million will be awarded, disbursed among 500 NHS seniors. Questions? Please visit the Scholarship FAQ or email scholarship@nhs.us.
Thank you for supporting NHS and its parent organization, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, in our commitment to supporting the lifelong success of our highly motivated student members.
CoServ to award $35,000 in scholarships
Applications due by 5 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2018.
For more than seven decades, CoServ has taken an active role in the North Texas communities we serve. In particular, we support and encourage the academic and community endeavors of our local students. The scholarship program is one way we recognize these future leaders.
In 2018, the program will award $35,000 in scholarships—$5,000 apiece for seven eligible students across North Texas.
The program's purpose is to encourage and support eligible graduating high school seniors with an established CoServ connection as they pursue their education at an institute of higher learning in the state of Texas.
W. "Tip" Hall, a longtime educator, preacher and legislator who served on the CoServ Electric Board of Directors for 10 years, was instrumental in developing the scholarship program.
For more information about the scholarships, please contact CoServ's program coordinators at schools@coserv.com.
ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICANTS
- Students must be high school seniors who are a U.S. citizen, have a valid Visa or are a registered Alien.
- The student’s permanent residence must have an active CoServ Electric or CoServ Gas account.
- The student’s parent or guardian is a CoServ Member or Customer in good standing.
- Online application must be completed and submitted, including RETURNED REFERENCES, no later than 5 p.m. January 8, 2018. Please plan your submission to allow time for references to respond.
ELIGIBILITY OF RECIPIENTS
Scholarship recipients must be enrolled full-time in an accredited institution of higher learning located in Texas (college, university, trade or vocational school). Full-time enrollment is as defined by the registrar of the institution.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
Number of Scholarships
The number of scholarships to be awarded will be determined each year based on the availability of funds and the eligibility of applicants.
Amount of Scholarships
CoServ will award $35,000 in scholarships to seven eligible students in 2018. Each student will receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Payment of Scholarship
It is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to send CoServ their enrollment and full-time status documentation. Within 15 business days of receiving the requested documents, CoServ will issue the scholarship payment. Funds will be forwarded directly to the institution at which the student is enrolled. The scholarship offer will become void if it is not claimed by February 1, 2019.
Media Coverage
Scholarship winner images and names may be featured on CoServ's website, social media channels, in the CoServ pages of Texas Co-op Power magazine and shared with area news media. Winners must submit a recent photo of themselves (class photo preferred) and may also be asked to have their photos taken at CoServ.
2018 Youth Leadership Tour
Applications due by 5 p.m., Monday, January 8, 2018.
Since 1964, more than 50,000 high school students have visited Washington, DC, for one week every summer as part of the Electric Cooperative Youth Leadership Tour. Through Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC), in conjunction with National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), coordinates the tour, and more than 1,500 students participate every summer. Texas participants have the added benefit of visiting Austin for two days to learn about our state government.
For 2018, CoServ will award seven North Texas high school juniors an all-expenses-paid tour departing from Austin to Washington, DC, to watch our government in action. The winners join more than 100 other youth from Texas electric cooperative homes June 6–15, 2018 to experience two Capitols. (Sample agenda (pages 6-8) and eligibility requirements.)
After completing their freshman year of college, Youth Tour winners are eligible to apply for a $10,000 NRECA scholarship. (Click here for details.)
FAFSA: Free Application for Student Aid
Guide to applying for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Provides eligibility requirements and guidelines for those applying for federal student loans and aid.
U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid site. Provides access and information about the products and services that you will need throughout the financial aid process.
Financial Aid Estimator
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need.
Funding Your Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
A comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of aid available through the Department's Federal Student Aid office.
Financial Aid Tips from NSAFFA (National Assoc. of Fin Aid Administrators)
NASFAA does not provide financial aid to students. You should contact the financial aid office at the college of your choice for details on available opportunities. However, this web page will direct you to some of the more helpful financial aid guidance on the web.
Minnie Piper Compendium
Provides financial aid, scholarship information, college costs for Texas colleges & universities.
The Texas Tomorrow Fund
Information on Texas Pre-paid tuition programs and college savings plans.
Financial Aid Resources
Comprehensive list of financial aid and scholarship sites.
Steps to Federal Aid
Online FAFSA
Study Tips
Why Jobs of The Future Won't Feel Like Work by: David Lee
Post-Secondary Planning
When you turn 18 you are eligible to vote; but you must be registered. To vote in Texas, you must be registered. Simply pick up a voter registration application, fill it out, and mail it at least 30 days before the election date. Get your application here.
Krum High School
Krum ISD’s mission is to create a collaborative atmosphere with parents, students and members of the community in order to ensure students will reach their full potential by providing every child with an exceptional education. We will strive to prepare our students academically and socially to embrace their future challenges, as well as ignite the desire to be lifelong learners, by providing a safe, respectful and positive learning environment.
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal
Bernard Lightfoot, Assistant Principal (A-K)
Shanna Orsi, Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Lindsey Oh, Counselor (A-K)
Angela Borchardt, Counselor (L-Z)
Email: michelle.pieniazek@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumhs.net
Location: 700-a Bobcat Boulevard, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 482-2601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Krum-High-School-110836229255064/
Twitter: @KrumHighSchool