Counseling NewsFlash

Announcements 02.07.23

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The best part of being a School Counselor is getting to walk alongside all our amazing Blue Jays and help them Dream Big! Do you know what School Counselors really do?

Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/role We believe every student deserves a School Counselor and we are grateful to be yours! #NSCW23

UPCOMING EVENTS

Incoming Freshman Parent Night

Incoming Freshman Parent Night

The LHS counseling Department will be hosting "Incoming Freshman Parent Night" for parents of current 8th grade students. This presentation will discuss aspects of the high school counseling department, course selection options for freshmen students, and course selection procedures. Join us on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Liberty High School PAC.
Incoming Freshman Parent Night
ASVAB Test-- Thursday, Feb. 9th!

ASVAB Test-- Thursday, Feb. 9th!

JUNIORS & SENIORS

Are you interested in joining the military? LHS will be providing the ASVAB for interested students on Thursday, Feb. 9th @8:30am. Limited to the first 15 students. Click here to register. Registration deadline is Friday, Feb. 3rd.

ASVAB Test-- Thursday, Feb. 9th!
Accuplacer Test

Accuplacer Test

Are you applying for the Early College Academy for next year? You need an ACT or Accuplacer test score! Go HERE to sign up by February 10 to take the Accuplacer at LHS on February 16 . Sign up by Wednesday, February 10. Go HERE for more details about the Early Academy Academy!
Accuplacer Test

Missouri Boys & Missouri Girls State

Juniors - Don't Forget... The Application Deadline for MO Boys/Girls State is March 15th!


Apply Online:

Girls State www.missourigirlsstate.org

Boys State www.moboysstate.org


The American Legion Boys State of Missouri and the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Missouri Girls State are statewide leadership and citizen training programs for students who have completed their junior year and have distinguished themselves as leaders in their school. Missouri Boys/Girls State is a 1 week summer experience on the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO held June 24 -July 1, 2023. Please refer to the attached flier for more detailed information. Note: Students can self-select by filling out the application but must be nominated by LHS. The number of students who can go is dependent upon the number of available sponsorships.

2023-2024 COURSE SELECTION

Course Selection

Course Selection

Course Selection for the 2023-2024 school year starts in January! To see a timeline of events and what to expect, please click on THIS link. Class Applications are now LIVE! Click HERE to see the application classes/info about them and to apply today! The Coursebook can be found by accessing THIS link. If you need help navigating it, HERE is a short tutorial!
Course Selection

Career Center Shadows!

Sophomores & Juniors interested in attending one of our career centers next year can now sign up to shadow their program of interest! Shadows are required as part of the application process. Please see Mrs. Quinn in the counseling center to set up a shadow. More information (including applications & deadlines) can be found on our website HERE!

SCHOLARSHIPS

KC SCHOLARS

KC SCHOLARS

Attention Freshmen & Juniors!!! Need help with your KC Scholars Application? KC Scholars hosts APPLICATION WORKSHOPS every Monday and Wednesday now through February! Don't hesitate to reach out to them if you have any questions!
Ready to Submit your application, but want someone to check it over? Complete the required steps and then come to our Submission Workshop for final review and help with submission. LMC Room 301 - February 7th Hours 1-4
Deadline to apply is February 24th!
KC SCHOLARS
Local & Regional Scholarships Available

Local & Regional Scholarships Available

Local & Regional Scholarships continue to come in! Check your Naviance Account under the College Tab and select Scholarship Search to see what is available. You might set a reminder to check back each week! Remember Scholarships are available for many different reasons, not just merit based. New Additions include: Excellence in Education Scholarship & The Assistance League of KC
Local & Regional Scholarships Available

COLLEGE EVENTS

Don't forget to keep up to date on college events by visiting our College Visits and Events page!

Oklahoma Christian University

Thursday, Feb. 9th, 8:30am

Counseling Conference Room

US Army

Thursday, Feb. 9th, 11:30am

Cafeteria

William Woods University

Thursday, Feb. 9th, 1:30pm

Counseling Conference Room

US Coast Guard

Friday, Feb. 10th, 11:30am

Cafeteria

US Marines

Monday, Feb. 13th, 11:30am

Cafeteria

US Navy

Tuesday, Feb. 14th, 11:30am

Cafeteria

Sporting KC

Thursday, Feb. 16th, 11:30am

Cafeteria

MO Air Nat'l Guard

Monday, Feb. 20th, 11:30am

Cafeteria