Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
September 19, 2016
Good evening, Bobcat Families.
Thank you for making Homecoming week memorable. We are so fortunate to have so many men and women who work behind the scenes on our behalf. Thank you to each and everyone of you who give of your time, treasures, and talents on behalf of our students. You are making an investment in the leaders of our future.
We have two weeks left in the first grading period. Students, it is imperative that you are staying on top of your academics. Extracurricular programs are an integral part of college and career preparation. They provide many leadership opportunities and real-world experiences. With that said, it is imperative that we remember the reason we are here is academic excellence. Please give your best effort.
Again, thank you for working together in the best interest of our students. We appreciate your support. Let's make it a great week!
Bobcat Fight Never Dies!
Michelle Pieniazek
This week at a glance...
SEP 19 MON
- CLASS OF 2020 PROJECT PARENT MEETING6 PM – 7 PM
- FFA Swine Exhibitor Meeting at 6:00
- Krum FFA Meeting 7 PM
- CLASS OF 2020 PROJECT PARENT MEETING6 PM – 7 PM
SEP 20 TUE
- KHS SPANISH CLUB MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- Volleyball at Home
SEP 21 WED
- FFA FUNDRAISER BEGINS 9/21/2016 – 10/7/2016
- ATHLETES FOR LITERACY @ DYER 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
- SR 2017 PARENT MEETING 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SEP 22 THU
- KHS THEATER/SPEECH/DEBATE MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- KHS Freshman/JV Football vs. Ranchview - Away Game 5 PM – 9 PM
SEP 23 FRI
- KHS VOLLEYBALL @ GAINESVILLE V 9 JV 5 PM – 6 PM
- KHS BOBCAT FOOTBALL RANCHVIEW @ HOME 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
SEP 24 SAT
Times are listed on the KHS Google Calendar
Great Things are Happening at KHS!
2016 Homecoming King and Queen
A few moments from Homecoming Week...
Krum Band Members make Region 2 Jazz Band!
The following students auditioned for the Region 2 All-Region Jazz Band. Krum Band students earned 25% of the positions in the entire band. The students that Advanced to Area performed a second time. This time they were recorded and a panel of judges will listen to them to determine if they will earn a position in the prestigious Texas All-State Band
*Hunter Martin– 1st Trumpet – Advanced to Area - Senior
Katie Janczak – 7th Trumpet - Senior
Matthew Gelsthorpe – 8th Trumpet - Sophomore
Miles Jochetz – 9th Trumpet - Junior
*Colton Cherryholmes– 3rd – Advanced to Area - Senior
*Jacob Dixon – 1st – Advanced to Area - Junior
Skylar Clark– 5th Percussion - Freshman
*Gabe Vieira – 1st – Advanced to Area - Freshman
Matt Kilgore – 3rd Bass Guitar - Junior
*Haylee Emery– 1st Alto Sax – Advanced to Area - Senior
Brandon Corey – 4th Alto Sax - Junior
*Made the band
FFA Meeting on Monday, September 19th at 7:00
Senior Information from our Counselors...
SENIOR INFORMATION
College Entrance Exams: If you have not taken an ACT/SAT, please register online.
ACT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.actstudent.org
$42.50 (with writing $58.50)
Otober 22, 2016 September 16
December 10, 2016 November 4
February 11, 2017 January 13
April 8, 2017 March 3
June 10, 2017 May 5
SAT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.sat.org/register
$45.00 ($57 with essay)
October 1, 2016 September 1
November 5, 2016 October 7
December 3, 2016 November 3
January 21, 2017 December 21
March 11, 2017 February 10
May 6, 2017 April 7
June 3, 2017 May 9
4 Year College/University right out of High School: Ask your counselor for an information sheet or go on-line for entry requirements and application deadline. If you have a score on a college entrance exam that qualifies you for entry, apply. Do not re-test for entry. You must be accepted to be eligible to speak with the Financial Aid Officer. If the Financial Aid Officer tells you to re-test (to improve your scores for more scholarship money), retest at that time.
Community College: Open admission, meaning that you may enter if you test. You may
submit a college entrance exam (ACT/SAT), or TSI (locally administered entrance exam). Every community college is different. Contact admissions or look on-line for
required test scores.
Transfer Student: A student who completes 30 college credit hours (not including Dual Credit) at an institution of higher education, may transfer to another institution of higher education on their grade-point-average alone. They are not required to present high school transcripts, GPA, or test scores.
Register with NCAA: Students planning to participate in sports or cheerleading at the college level must register with the National Collegiate Athletic Association and meet eligibility requirements. For complete information, go to NCAA.org
Request a Transcript be sent to a College/University or Scholarship Program: Go to www.krumisd.net and click on Krum High School - Departments - Counselor Corner - Request a Transcript. Complete the form and submit it to our Registrar, Mrs. Morrow.
Apply Texas. Students may go to www.applytexas.org and apply to any Texas college/university. Be sure to keep your user name/password in a safe place. Counselors do not have access.
Housing for College. Some colleges/universities require all freshman to live in the dorms (except those that live in the community and commute). Some do not have a policy. You need to check out the housing on campus as soon as you apply. All deposits are refundable if you do not attend.
The University of North Texas will automatically accept all Krum High School graduates who are in the top 20% of the class. A representative of UNT will be on our campus soon to talk to all Krum seniors that would be interested in attending UNT, top 20% or not.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This is a form that students complete to apply for federal financial aid. Our government will determine your eligibility by your family income and what school you plan to attend. You may qualify for up to $5,815 in college grants. Complete this form now. The rules have changed and you no longer must wait until January of your senior year.
College For All Texans. This is a comprehensive website for financial aid for Texas students. Google: College For All Texans. Every parent/student should review this site. www.fastweb.com This website will serve as your personal secretary and match the information that you provide on a profile form to all national scholarships. They will then e-mail the scholarship information to you. This service is free. Be sure to change your profile every summer because there are scholarships for entering freshman students as well as graduate students. This is a web site that you will want to keep throughout your college career. There are several websites that will provide this service for you. Many are listed on the Counselor’s Scholarship Page.
Krum High School Scholarship Newsletter: Go to www.krumisd.net, click on Krum High School -Departments - Counselor’s Corner - Scholarships. Watch this space weekly - we will publish all scholarships that are mailed to our school as well as additional national scholarships. The “local” scholarships will not be announced until spring.
Create a College Folder: Keep all of your user names/passwords in your folder. Also document thenames of college personnel that you spoke with and the date of the conversation. Other things to keep in your College Folder: Test dates, Saturday Preview dates (for incoming freshman students), orientation dates, deadline for application, financial aid, housing, registration, etc.
Bobcat Swag - contact Misty Waldrum at misty.waldrum@krumisd.net
Lady Cats Cross Country Shirts - Contact Coach Wilson at cody.wilson@krumisd.net
Krum Connection
Members of The Krum Connection staff are:
- Amelia Sprabary
- Mallory Stephens
- Madeline Murray
- Nicole Heraly
- Angela Lopez
- Karson Edwards
- Hailie Hernandez
- Aloana Good
- Angie Ramirez
- Jessica Scoggins
- Caitlyn Scott
- Jordan Overby
- Staff Advisor: Thomas Clay
Krum Broadcasting Network - Bringing the game to you!
Krum High School
The mission of Krum ISD is to offer a quality educational system that provides for the needs of all students, parents, staff, and community members.
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal
Bernard Lightfoot, Assistant Principal (A-K)
Lindsey Oh, Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Judy Smiley, 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