Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
May 15, 2017
Good evening, KHS families. Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms, grandmoms, stepmoms, aunts, sisters, and all other special friends who serve as moms! We hope you have had a great day.
Last week was filled with many highlights of student success. Johanna Drews placed 7th at the state track meet. Softball advanced to the next round and will play Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week - details will follow. Band and FFA had banquets and recognized the success of many.
This week we have FCCLA Banquet, a Choir Concert, and softball playoffs. Friday is a Bad Weather Day and since we didn't have to take any weather days this year, you get to enjoy a day of spring! We have less than 10 instructional days left; but it is important that we finish strong.
We look forward seeing you at one of the many events this week. Please let us know if we can help with anything. We appreciate your support.
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
MAY 15 MON
- FFA - Area V FFA Convention
- KHS RISING 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE REQUESTS@KMS
- 17-18 KHS Cheer Uniform Fittings 1 PM – 5 PM
- CLASS OF 2020 PROJECT PARENT MEETING 6 PM – 7 PM ( LIBRARY)
MAY 16 TUE
- AP Literature Field Trip
- KHS RISING 9TH GRADE SCHEDULE REQUESTS@KMS
- KHS SPANISH CLUB MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- FCCLA Banquet - 7:00
MAY 17 WED
- CBA Becomes ACTIVE
- KHS CHROMEBOOK TAKE UP
- KHS CHEER FUNDRAISER @ MOOYAH 11 AM – 10 PM
- 2017 Project Graduation MEETING 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (LIBRARY)
- Eat at Canes & Support Project Grad /17
MAY 18 THU
- KHS CHROMEBOOK TAKE UP
- KHS STUCO MEETING 7:30 AM – 8:10 AM
- KHS ART CLUB MEETING 1:45 PM – 2:05 PM
- Choir "Spring Fling" Concert 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- KHS PROJECT GRAD MEETING 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
MAY 19 FRI
MAY 20 SAT
- KHS VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER (KHS GYM)
Lady Cats Clench Championship and Advance
Band Celebrates OUTSTANDING Year
Awards, Scholarship, and Leadership Highlights
Awards:
- Quincy Jones- Tania Pena
- Blue Brigade - Katie Janczak
- Emma brummett - outstanding color guard
- Patrick Gilmore - Anthony Hanel
- Woody Herman - Hunter Martin
- Director's Award - Sarah Troublefield
- Outstanding Band - Haylee Emery
- Luis Armstrong - Haylee Emery
- John Phillips Sousa - Best Musician - Hunter Martin
Booster Awards - $500 scholarships
- Anthony Hanel
- Sarah Troublefield
George Harward Memorial - $500 scholarship
- Hunter Martin
Congratulations to the 2017 Bi-District Champion Baseball Team on a Great Season!
FFA Celebrates Achievements at Annual Banquet
Check Out the latest articles on our Student-Produced, Krum Connection
Check out our Senior Profiles by Amelia Sprabary: http://thomasclay8.wixsite.com/krumconnection/single-post/2017/04/20/Next-page-in-the-book
The NASSP Virtual College Fair, May 25
We are proud to announce that NASSP will host a Virtual College Fair on Thursday, May 25, from 2:00–10:00 p.m. (ET). Your students, their parents, and your entire faculty and staff are invited to participate—it’s free! Why Participate? Participating schools include: This is a great time and cost saver, as students begin or continue the college search and enrollment process by simply logging in through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Even seniors getting ready to matriculate to a chosen institution in the fall will find value, as general arrival preparation tips will be shared.
This is an exceptional opportunity for any student in grades 9–12 and their parents to virtually visit dozens of college admission representatives from coast-to-coast.
Latest Announcements
Students, if you have a fine in the library or cafeteria, please take care of these as soon as possible.
Students planning to enter UNT next year with a major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are invited to participate in a free 5-week summer residential program. You will earn 6 hours of credit. Housing, meals, books and supplies are all free. The summer session is from July 9th - August 11th. You must have a qualifying math score to be accepted. Check the scholarship newsletter for contact information.
Juniors: Have you registered to take your college entrance exams?
Seniors: We are finalizing our graduation program. We have a deadline of May 19th for you to submit a list of any scholarships you have received that you want included in the graduation program. We have contacted local organizations to receive a list of local scholarship recipients, as we know these will not be announced until after the deadline. If you are a recipient of one of these scholarships, we will add them to your list.
Congratulations on your success and thank you for submitting your list to your English teacher or counselor.
Scheduling Dates for 2017-2018
Class of 2021
5/15 - Schedule request due from 9th graders - input request online during school hours on the KMS campus
Choose to make it a Good Day!
Bed Bath & Beyond Campus Ready
Attention Seniors: There are over 40 scholarships listed on the Scholarship Website. These scholarships cover horticulture, FCCLA, engineering, graphics floral design, journalism and many more. Please check it out.
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a wonderful resource for students and parents. Students may receive free tutoring for the subject/subjects they are struggling with. Students can also connect their College Board ID to the Khan Academy and receive free tutoring for the SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams. The success rate has been overwhelming.
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)
- June 10, 2017 May 5
SAT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.sat.org/register
$45.00 ($57 with essay)
- 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.
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 username/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.
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.
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.
Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer application available online
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)
Angela Borchardt, Counselor
Email: michelle.pieniazek@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumhs.net
Location: 700-a Bobcat Boulevard, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 482-2601
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