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MSHS Counseling Update - February 19, 2019
MASPC Youth Suicide Prevention PSA Contest
February 28th: On To College Kick-Off for Juniors
Seniors & Juniors - EQ Bulletin Updates Enclosed!
MASPC Youth Suicide Prevention PSA Contest
The Metro Area Suicide Prevention Coalition (MASPC) is a community collaboration working to end suicide in the greater Omaha area. The mission of the MASPC is to inspire our community in preventing suicide and promoting resilience through conversation, education, support, and advocacy.
With that mission in mind, the MASPC is pleased to announce a public service announcement (PSA) video contest for high school students focusing on suicide prevention. The PSA needs to be in the form of a video that is no longer than 60 seconds. Through their video creations, teens will inspire hope and educate their peers about suicide awareness.
We are seeking your support to publicize information about the PSA contest to reduce lives lost to youth suicide in our community. Please share the information in your schools and organizations or with your own children to spread the word and get youth involved!
All PSA video submissions must follow the Guidelines for Submission. If any of the listed criteria are not met, the video will not be considered.
Each PSA video submission must be reviewed by an adult mentor. This may be a teacher, school counselor, school social worker, school nurse, administrator, coach, or other youth leader. We simply ask the mentors to provide guidance on appropriateness of the content and then sign off on the video entry by completing the Contest Registration Form.
Each student must have a parent/guardian sign the Release & Waiver of Liability Form to participate in the contest.
All entries must be received by Friday, April 5, 2019 to be considered for the contest. Please mail the entries to The Kim Foundation, ATTN: Lori Atkinson, 13609 California Street, Omaha, NE 68154.
Students and the public will vote for the winning video via a link on The Kim Foundation website. Voting will occur online from April 15, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. - April 26, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
The winners of the PSA Contest will receive up to four complimentary tickets to the Maha Music Festival in August. Their PSA may also be shown at community events promoting mental health and suicide prevention.
John Baylor On to College Pep Rally & Kick-Off!
Thursday Feb 28 is the On To College Pep Rally and Kick Off during extended PRIDE Time! All Juniors and their PRIDE Time teachers will report to the auditorium!
Friday March 1, Friday March 8 and Friday March 29 are the live sessions with John Baylor!
On Tuesday March 26 and Wednesday March 27 juniors will be taking the Practice ACT during 1st and 2nd Blocks.
- Tuesday March 26: Juniors with the last name A-L
- Wednesday March 27: Juniors with the last name M-Z
Education Quest College Planning Bulletin Updates
Wrapping up your senior year:
Seniors…stay on track to college by completing these second-semester tasks:
- Complete the financial aid process. By now, you should have filed your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). If you haven’t, apply at fafsa.gov.
- Compare financial aid awards. The colleges you listed on your FAFSA will send you notifications detailing the financial aid they’re offering. Compare the notifications to determine which school provides the best package.
- Watch your grades. If you slack off and get poor grades, your college admission could be revoked.
- Apply for scholarships. See ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org to find Nebraska-based scholarships. You’ll also find links to national scholarship sites that are EducationQuest-approved.
- Make your final college selection. Notify the other colleges so they can take you off their mailing list.
- Be aware of deadlines to accept financial aid and college admission offers, submit your housing deposit, and register for new-student orientation.
Juniors…it’s time to narrow your college choices.
Narrow your college choices soon to prepare for these upcoming activities:
- ACT college entrance exam. When you take the exam this spring, you'll be asked to provide a list of colleges that should receive your score.
- Completion of the FAFSA early next fall. You and your parents can complete the FAFSA beginning October 1 of your senior year. The colleges you list on the form will receive the results.
- Apply2College Campaign. Early next fall, it will be time to apply to your top college choices. You’ll get help with your applications if your high school holds a college application event as part of the statewide Apply2College campaign.
- Campus visits will help you narrow your choices
- Your spring break is a perfect time to visit schools that interest you. Schedule your visits at least two weeks in advance and be prepared with questions to ask. Find more tips in the “Selecting a College” section at EducationQuest.org.
- You’ll also want to check out these college-search resources at EducationQuest.org:
- “About Nebraska Colleges” provides cost and contact information for Nebraska colleges.
- College Profiles has information about colleges in Nebraska and across the country.
Go on a scavenger hunt and you might win $500 for college
Apply by March 31 for EducationQuest’s $500 Scavenger Hunt Scholarship. Here’s how it works:
1. If you haven’t already, complete a profile in ScholarshipQuest at EducationQuest.org. ScholarshipQuest is a scholarship search tool with over 2,000 Nebraska-based awards.
2. If you’re a Nebraska resident in grades 9-12, you’ll see the EducationQuest Scavenger Hunt Scholarship as one of the scholarships you’re eligible to apply for.
3. “Scavenge” around the EducationQuest website to find answers to questions in a survey.
EducationQuest will draw a winner from those who answer all questions correctly. The winner will receive $500 to invest in a NEST 529 College Savings Plan account.
March “To Do” List:
Seniors
___ If you haven’t already, complete your FAFSA!
___ Expect financial aid award notifications.
___ Continue applying for scholarships.
Juniors
___ Register by March 8 for the April 13 ACT.
___ Register by April 5 for the May 4 SAT.
___ Schedule campus visits.
For free help with college planning, contact EducationQuest Foundation:
Omaha Lincoln Kearney Scottsbluff
Omaha Location: 402-391-4033 | 888-357-6300
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Scholarship Information
Continue to visit our Scholarships & Financial Aid pages to see the latest updates.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES THAT ARE FAST APPROACHING…
Millard Public Schools Foundation - March 1st
Millard Days Scholarship - March 1st
Millard United Alumni Scholarship - March 1st
Metropolitan Community College (incoming Fall 2019 students) - March 1st
Goodrich Scholarship Program - March 1st
Leo Club Scholarship - March 23rd
Work Ethic Scholarship Program - March 28th
… these and more are located on the MSHS Scholarship Database!
Juniors - See below for upcoming College Rep Visits! Sign Up in Naviance to Attend...
Metropolitan Community College: 2/19/19 - 10:00 AM
University of Nebraska at Kearney: 2/19/19 - 10:00 AM
Iowa Western Community College: 2/21/19 - 11:00 AM
Concordia University - Seward: 2/28/19 - 1:00 PM
University of South Dakota: 3/6/19 - 10:00 AM
Launch Leadership Registration Opens February 24th!
To learn more, visit http://www.launchleadership.org/
MSHS Counseling Department
Website: https://sites.google.com/mpsomaha.org/counseling/home
Location: 14905 Q Street
Phone: (402) 715-8432
Twitter: @MSCounseling