Counselor Connection
2/18/2022
District 196 College Fair: Save the Date!
Rosemount High School
Thursday, March 3rd, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Rosemount High School is hosting a College Fair on Thursday, March 3, 2022 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. You will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from over 100 area colleges/universities, community and technical colleges, professional schools and military organizations.
Class of 2022: Eagan Community Foundation Scholarship
The Eagan Community Foundation scholarship application process will open the evening of January 26th and will close the evening of March 1st. We expect to have about 100 scholarships totaling over $100,000.
Every student is encouraged to submit an application! Students can learn more about the process through this video presentation. Awards are based on a variety of criteria including community involvement, field of study, those who have persevered through hardships in life, participation in sports and school activities, academic merit and financial need. Only scholarships that are based on financial need require a copy of the front page of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA. Be sure and file your FAFSA by the scholarship deadline.
Scholarships are sponsored by a variety of local businesses, school organizations, family foundations and nonprofits. The Foundation’s Scholarship Program has awarded over 2,100 scholarships totaling more than $2 million in the past 30 years.
Applications will be accepted until March 1st, 2022.
Visit www.eaganfoundation.org for details.
St. Paul College FREE Summer Camps (paid for by the Schulze Grant)
Saint Paul College in partnership with the Schulze Grant has some amazing FREE opportunities for students ages 13-17 this spring and summer!
The registration will be on a first come basis and once full we will start a wait list. The only requirement to qualify for one of these offerings is to be from a School District other than Saint Paul Public Schools. Saint Paul Public Schools is fortunate to have a similar grant with the 3M corporation and will be supporting their students with that opportunity.
Imagine It, Design It, Make It! an Advanced Manufacturing Camp, July 18-21, 2022 *30 spots available
SCRUBS Camp a Healthcare Summer Camp, July 25-28, 2022 *10 spots available
Manufacturing Prep Course, April 4-15, 2022 *40 spots available
Other camp offerings not covered by the Schulze Grant:
Video Game Design June 20-23
Cosmetology Camp, June 20-23
https://www.saintpaul.edu/wtce/highschoolcamps
Summer Programs at WashU
Our summer programs offer highly motivated students the opportunity to experience WashU in the classroom and beyond.
Please note a few of our programs will be offered virtually this summer while others are being planned to take place on campus.
Olin Business School Programs
Arts & Sciences Programs
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Programs
Learn more HEREEagan Police Explorer Post
The Eagan Police Explorer Post is a Law Enforcement Program that targets youth and young adults ages 14-20 with an interest in law enforcement. The program provides members with hands-on experience as they explore a career in law enforcement.
Information night: Feb 24, 2022, 6:00 pm
3830 Pilot Knob Rd Eagan, MN 55122
Historically Black College or University (HBCU) Information Sessions
Real Talk is excited to launch our spring season with a two-night HBCU Edition on March 2 and 3, when a variety of campus representatives and current HBCU students will share key information about the college admissions process, scholarships, student life, and more.
This Real Talk event is the perfect opportunity to hear directly from the source and gain the insight you need to help students decide which of the 100+ HBCUs across the country should be added to their college lists. We can't wait to see you at Real Talk: HBCU Edition on Wednesday, March 2, and Thursday, March 3, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT!
College/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. Students can view these visits by logging into their Naviance Student account (Video directions here). Students should register on Naviance for both virtual AND/OR in person college visits. The registration in Naviance is the pass to leave class. If registering for a virtual visit during the school day, students should bring their iPad and earbuds to the counseling office to log-on for the visit. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
College Visits currently scheduled for next week:
Tuesday, February 22:
University of Essex - United Kingdom - 8:00 AM
Alaska Pacific University - 10:00 AM
Wednesday, February 23rd:
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - 8:00 AM
University of Wyoming - 8:30 AM
Kansas State University - 10:30 AM
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse - 2:00 PM
Thursday, February 24th:
University of Utah - 10:00 AM
University of Wisconsin, Stout - 1:00 PM
Friday, February 25th:
Arizona State University-Tempe - 8:30 AM
Empire Beauty School-Bloomington - 10:30AM
** If students would like to attend any of these college /military visits, they can register on Naviance.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Kayla Hammond (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930
Student Support Specialist
Harry Sonie
651-683-6977
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