Counseling NewsFlash

Announcements 01.04.23

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Schedule Changes

The second semester is quickly approaching!
All schedule change request forms are due by January 6 at 3PM. We are unable to change FLEX hours to accommodate requests. Schedules change requests are not guaranteed due to minimal course availability. Requests to switch teachers or hours for classes are unable to be accommodated.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Missouri Boys & Missouri Girls State

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.

Apply Online by January 15:
Girls State www.missourigirlsstate.org
Boys State www.moboysstate.org

2023-2024 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!

January 25 Bell Schedule!

The Annual Academic Fair will be held this year during the 5th hour so all students in grades 9-11 have the opportunity to visit with departments about their courses! A special bell schedule will be needed for the day. We will not be having Connect 30. Classes will be in session till 2:15PM!

Please view the schedule.

Collegiate Nursing Academy Applications due soon!

Are you a current junior interested in pursuing a career in nursing? If so, LPS will have a new program next year called the Collegiate Nursing Academy. All accepted students will learn from William Jewell College professors along with teaching nurses at Liberty Hospital. The application is due January 17th so don't miss out! Application and information can be found HERE

Off Campus Opportunities Night!

SAVE THE DATE! On January 11th at 6pm, LHS will be hosting the Liberty Public Schools "Off Campus Opportunities Night." Please click HERE for more information. Students and parents will learn about programs from off campus program representatives. Lots of great opportunities for students!

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 can be found on our website HERE

Northland Caps (NCAPS) Information

The NCAPS application for the 2023-24 school year is LIVE!! It can be found by clicking HERE. There is a banner at the top of the site with the link to apply. It will be open until February 10, 2023. NCAPS will be having a showcase event on Monday, December 12th at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. The classes will be there to present and answer questions for prospective students. If you are needing to be outside of the time listed, not a problem, they will be there in the AM until 10:00 am and PM until 2:30 pm.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Community Scholarship Program

Liberty Public School District is proud to bring back the Community Scholarship Program again this year!

The Community Scholarship Program is a program designed to provide seniors in our community with over 35 scholarship opportunities in 3 easy steps. We have partnered with some amazing organizations that want to help our Liberty High School and Liberty North High School seniors advance their education. Scholarships will be available to students who want to attend college and trade schools. Click HERE for more information.

KC SCHOLARS is Coming!

Freshmen and Juniors! The KC Scholars Application will open January 9th! Click HERE to find out what you can do NOW to prepare for the Scholarship Application.

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

ONGOING

LHS TUTORING OPTIONS

Teachers Visit with your teacher for their specific Tutoring availability. Typically before and after school during their contracted time.

Academic Labs during FLEX Time
Sign up in your FLEX Manager for an Academic Lab!

Connect 30
Every Wednesday tutoring is available from 1:45-2:15pm. Check FLEX Manager to sign up in your needed content area.

A+ Tutor
Reach out to Jane Wolfley or Dave McDorman, A+ Coordinators.

Tutoring Club

Tutoring club is a free resource for students at LHS to get extra help or simply refine their skills through subject-certified student tutors. Sign up HERE.

Outside Tutoring
HERE is a list of tutors outside of our school. Please note these individuals charge a tutoring fee.

UPCOMING VISITS!

College Events

Thinking about going to college in Colorado? Click HERE to register for a virtual session on University of Colorado-Boulder, Colorado State, School of Mines and University of Denver! Don't forget to keep up to date on college events by visiting our College Visits and Events page!

U.S. Marines

Tuesday, Jan. 17th, 11:30am

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Pittsburg State University

Thursday, Jan. 19th, 10am

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U.S. Coast Guard

Friday, Jan. 20th, 11:30am

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MAC McConnell & Associates

Thursday, Jan. 26th, 11:30am

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U.S. National Guard

Monday, Jan. 23rd, 11:30am

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