RA Long Update
March 24, 2024
Spring Break April 1-5
Quote of the Week
Upcoming Calendar Events
March 26 Choir Concert 7:30 pm Auditorium
March 29: Early Release for Spring Break 12:00pm
April 1-5 : SPRING BREAK
April 8: School Resumes 7:55 am.
SENIORS and Juniors: From the College/ Career Center
Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Master List (Link on your ‘Class of 2024’ Advisory Google Classroom)
College Board Scholarships (JRs & SRs)
· Community Foundation of Southwest Washington has many scholarships available. All scholarship applications have a Common Application, so you only have to fill it out once! They have scholarships to support Gold Star students, Fire Cadets, students in Foster Care, and people with disabilities. Other scholarships support students pursuing certain majors such as STEM, music, business, and more. There are scholarships for pursuits in the trades and apprenticeships, including welding, machining, plumbing, HVAC, CDL, Real Estate, Cosmetology, Certified Nursing Assistance, and more. Go to https://www.cfsww.org/how-we-grant/scholarships/ to take an eligibility survey, which will direct you to all the scholarships you are eligible for! Great opportunity. Deadline is April 30.
· Windermere Northwest has scholarships available for students attending Washington Colleges or Universities. Paper application form in the Career Center. Deadline May 1.
· Washington Public Ports Association has a $1,500 scholarship for s student who is a family member of a Port employee. Paper application in the Career Center. Deadline March 29.
Scholarships:
New Scholarships:
· Junior League of Lower Columbia Memorial Scholarship- $2,000 award for graduating residents of Cowlitz county. Paper application in Career Center. Deadline May 1.
· Longview Early Edition Rotary-Two awards for any school, one award specifically for LCC. Paper application in Career Center. Deadline April 19.
· Scottish Rite Freemasonry Scholarship- For a graduating senior. Paper application. Deadline May 1
Scholarships with Deadlines Next Week:
· WAVE Scholarship- CTE students who have completed or are completing a second course in a single CTE pathway. WAVE | Washington Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board Deadline March 19
Rotary Club of Longview- Multiple categories and awards in one application! University, community college, trade school, business focus, AND engineering or STEM. Apply for all that you qualify for with one application! Each award is $2,000. Paper application available in my office. Deadline May 3.
Southern Washington Mineralogical Society Scholarship-For a graduating senior heading towards the fields of geology, earth science, environmental science, forestry, physics, science education, or related fields. $750 award, can be won every year enrolled in college. Paper application, Deadline May 31.
Altrusa International
For students in Cowlitz County planning to attend LCC. $3,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years!
Altrusa Technical
For students planning to attend an LCC trade program. $3,000 one year.
Jane Kalahan Smith Scholarship
For a female graduate of LCC heading to a four year college. $3,000 one year.
Deadlines March 29
Applications for all 3 can be found in this google drive, or I have paper copies in my office.
https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1ZTchF-YfcSomA3gAc8CooGvdcC6ujFKV?usp=drive_link&fbclid=IwAR0yr_pC6Rd4Ir36tnRZkhZetfDVobqVBDmrI1D5WLwx7jBKeO67ygqB3as
Longview Pioneer Lions Scholarship
One application, two programs! Your choice of the Don Peck Memorial Scholastic Scholarship
OR the Frank Brown Vocational Scholarship. Both are for $2,000. Paper applications in my office.
Deadline April 25
NEW Scholarships:
· Bill Hecker Academic Award- $4,000 award for RA Long student headed to a 2 or 4 year college. Must have a 3.4+ GPA with AP or honors classes, and a minimum of 3 athletic varsity letters. To apply, please join this google classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjY3MDk3MzkwNjg0?cjc=3uqxax2 Deadline April 15
· Laurel C. Gibbs Scholarship- $2,500 local award for a student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering. Apply here: https://gibbs-olson.com/gibbs-scholarship Deadline May 5
· Pat Sawyer Memorial Scholarship- $500 for a female student majoring in education. Paper application in the Career Center. Deadline April 23
· American Legion Auxiliary- (3)$1,000 award for family of Veteran. Paper application in Career Center. Deadline March 31
· Washington State Opportunity Scholarship- For students headed to community or technical colleges or an approved apprenticeship. Apply here: https://waopportunityscholarship.org/applicants/career-technical/ Deadline April 10
· Longview Police Benefit Association- $1,000 award. Can be applied to any college and any course of study. Paper application in the Career Center. Deadline May 10
There are many scholarships on this list to apply for, give it a shot! https://studentscholarships.org
Scholarships with Deadlines Next Week:
· 3/11 Jiffy Lube "Teen Driver" Scholarship https://yourturn2apply.com/oregonothers.htm
· 3/15 PNACAC Scholarship https://www.pnacac.org/student-scholarships
Upcoming College Visits
Perry Tech: 3/21 12:30 in the Career Center(5th period)
Clark College Monday, March 25, Cafeteria @ lunch
· Job Corps Wednesday, March 27 9am, Career Center
Red Devil Ready: Sign up to get started and become a future LCC Red Devil! We will help you get your accounts set up, go through the application process, and help with financial aid and scholarships! Sign up in the Career Center. Starts March 28.
· University of Portland Visitation Days(@ Uof P): Friday, March 15. Friday, March 22, Monday, March 25. 9am-2:30pm Take a tour, attend an academic session, meet current students! Registration QR on Career Center door.
Service Opportunities for Grades 9-12
Service Opportunities (Sign-up in the Career Center)
· Cascade Middle School BINGO Night-Thursday, March 28 5pm (can also be used as Service to School)
· Riverside Easter Egg Hunt- Need helpers and face painters. Saturday, March 30 9am
Radical Love Meal Share
What: 2-3 volunteers needed to help prepare and serve meals
When: Wednesdays
Where: St Stephens Episcopal Church
Summer Job Opportunity
· Cowlitz County is accepting applications for their Summer Hire Program. Gain valuable experience and earn money at the same time! Jobs begin no later than June 24. For more information and to apply, go to: Summer Help - 2024 | Job Details tab | Career Pages (governmentjobs.com) OR scan the barcode on the flyer in the Career Center.
NEW !!! Fellowship Opportunity:
· MobilizeGreen has a maintenance fellowship opportunity for
graduating seniors or recent graduates with a high school diploma or GED. They are currently recruiting on behalf of the US Fish & Wildlife Service,
seeking diverse candidates to serve as fellows for positions in
Washington. This will give job-seekers practical knowledge in the field
to advance their education and give them a competitive advantage with
noncompetitive opportunity hiring within federal agencies. This is a PAID fellowship lasting 52 weeks with local sites available. https://www.mobilizegreen.org/fws-maintenance-application
What is Friday School?
If a student fails to attend or has not made alternative arrangements with an administrator, additional consequences will be given. The best remedy, show up and take care of business or simply don't have a reason to receive Friday School.
Want to be a college athlete? Register for college coaches to find you !
RAL DRESS CODE 2023-24 (For RA Long students and MM students who take classes at RAL)
DRESS CODE- applies to EVERY student taking a class at RA Long
The dress and appearance of students is the direct responsibility of the parents. School attire should reflect an academic focus and help maintain a safe and healthy school environment. Student appearance should be neat and clean and the body must be covered from the top of the shoulder to below two inches above the knee. If in the judgment of school officials dress or appearance is disruptive, the student will be required to change into appropriate clothing or will be sent home for insubordination. Team uniforms & spirit days must comply with administrative guidelines. The following rules apply to both genders:
- No under garments showing (including sports bras)
- No spaghetti straps, backless, strapless, halter-tops, crop tops, half-shirts, low-cut tops, one-shoulder, off-shoulder or see-through clothing
- Skirts/shorts must be no more than two inches above the knee (even with leggings).
- Cuts/slashes/fraying must also occur below the fingertip line
- Any rips that show skin must be no more than two inches above the knee.
- No sagging or bagging—pants must be pulled up
- No pajamas (tops or bottoms), slippers, costumes, blankets, or capes(flags)
- No displays (messages or pictures) that are vulgar, obscene, profane, violent, drug/alcohol/tobacco related, affiliated with gangs, discriminatory or demeaning to any person due to race, religion, ethnic group, gender or sexual orientation (including the Confederate flag or swastikas)
- Flags may not be worn as attire.
- No hats, bandanas, hairnets, head wraps, pulled-up hoods or sunglasses (exceptions for approved medical or religious reasons) If a hat is taken from a student, it will be returned on Friday after school. Hats are not to be seen in any classroom or in the hallways at any time.
- No unsafe jewelry such as spikes, long chains, etc.
Locker are available upon request from Ms. Solinger in the Main Office.
Attendance
Be sure to call the Attendance Office @ 575-7113 for all absences.
Leave a voice mail stating clearly the student’s name, date, and reason for absence.
Please remember to bring photo identification when picking up
your child for any appointments
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