The PHS Post

Conferences are Tuesday, October 18 (In-Person and Virtual conferences) and Thursday, October 20 (Virtual conferences ONLY). If you have not signed up please do so.

Tuesday, October 18

• Fall Conferences - In-Person and Virtual conferences available
• PHS FAFSA Workshop, PHS Presentation Room, 3:00 - 6:30pm. Sign-up here

Wednesday, October 19

• ACT for Juniors beginning at 9:15am - Modified PHS Schedule for Sophomores and Seniors
• Juniors will begin the ACT Exam at 9:15am
• Sophomores and Seniors will attend school beginning at 1:17pm and will follow their schedule
• Students riding the bus or needing to arrive before the 1:17pm start time will head to the PHS Cafe for Study Hall
• Breakfast and Lunch will be available

Thursday, October 20

• Fall Conferences - Virtual conferences only
• Hunger is a Factor - Fill the Tractor - Bring canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to school and FILL THAT TRACTOR!

Friday, October 21

• Hunger is a Factor - Fill the Tractor - Bring canned goods and other non-perishable items to donate to school and the football game and FILL THAT TRACTOR!

Enjoy every moment!

Mrs. Hawley

Hello everyone, we are proud to announce the first Drama Art Contest for apparel designs

For this contest, anyone from Point and the high school can participate.

The contest is simple, anyone from the two schools can send in 3 separate designs. These 3 designs will then enter a vote to become the designs on the official drama apparel!

This apparel will be printed out and sold via an online shop and in the High school fan stand. The apparel sold will go towards funding the speech and theater departments at the highschool!

The winner of the design contest will be rewarded with a $25 gift card in addition to their designs being put on Drama apparel.

For the designs, they must be school appropriate and relate in some way to speech/Drama and theater."

Thank you for your help!

• Sophomore Homeroom: Tuesday, October 26 Jostens will meet with Sophomores regarding class rings - look for an order packet to come home - orders will be taken during lunch on Wednesday, November 2.

Scholarships

US Service Academies Senior Deadline 10/22

Fall Scholarship List - Make sure to check XELLO for the information and applications!

Events and Information

• Volunteer Cord Process

Testing Information

• ACT Dates
• SAT Dates

ICAN Support

• ICAN Financial Aid Resources (FAFSA)
• Call ICAN 877-272-4692 or visit www.icansucceed.org/apt to set up in person or virtual appointment

Student Planning Guides

• ICAN Transition Guide
• ICAN College and Career Ready

Available NOW...

Mercy Urgent Mental Health Care

The start of the school year can cause some anxious feelings for students. This is common. But sometimes those feelings don’t settle down and start to impact life at school and at home.

Mercy Urgent Mental Health Care is available to all Prairie students and is conveniently located at the Mercy Prairie Creek office east of the Prairie Campus.

This service is free to all Prairie students and the referral process is simple. If you’d like more information or to schedule an appointment, please reach out to your student’s school counselor. All counselors’ contact information is available at this link.

We are grateful to the Mercy organization for their partnership with College Community Schools.

Sign-Up to attend a FAFSA Workshop: The FAFSA opens up on October 1st, 2022. Submitting and completing the FAFSA is one of the single most important things you can do to open access to various forms and sources of financial aid. College admissions and financial aid professionals encourage all families, regardless of income, to submit and complete the FAFSA as there are financial aid opportunities for everyone. For example, Future Ready’s Last Dollar Scholarship covers any remaining gap between federal and state grants/scholarships and tuition and qualified fees for students enrolled in an eligible program, regardless of financial need! Questions or concerns? Contact Ms. Rawson at nrawson@crprairie.org or 319-848-5340 x 2061.

• Tuesday, October 18th, 2022: Prairie High School FAFSA Workshop, Prairie High School Presentation Room, 3:00 - 6:30pm. Sign-up here.

• More events will be scheduled in November and December, stay tuned!

FAFSA Prep Checklist:

1. Both students AND a parent must create an FSA ID. An FSA ID is a username and password that will be used to access and sign the FAFSA electronically. The FSA ID will stay with you for life, so make sure to use an email that you will have access to after leaving PHS. Write down your username and password somewhere secure.

2. Start collecting the following documents:

• Parent and Student SSN# or Alien Registration #'s

• Parent 2021 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned

• Student 2021 federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned (if applicable)

• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

The University of Iowa REACH Program is visiting Prairie High School!

Thursday, October 20th, 2022, 5:30 - 6:30pm, PHS Gallery Rooms

UI REACH is a comprehensive transition program for students ages 18-25 years old with intellectual, cognitive and learning disabilities. UI REACH offers an integrated college experience in a caring and structured environment. RSVP to: nrawson@crprairie.org, 319-848-5340 x 2061, or scan the code below:

Upcoming College Visits

*While all students are encouraged to apply to attend the CCTC Visit Days, priority is given to juniors and senior level students who come from backgrounds or identities that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education including: first-generation students, students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, students who receive IEP services and/or students who are English Language Learners.

University of Northern Iowa- November 16th, 2022

Join other students from around the state of Iowa for an exciting opportunity to experience the University of Northern Iowa on Wednesday, November 16th, 2022! This day is designed to give you a chance to learn about the opportunities and services available at UNI. The day will include information about scholarships, student organizations, and the admission process. Apply by November 8th, 2022 for priority consideration.

Have questions about college or career planning?

Reach out to Ms. Rawson at nrawson@crprairie.org or schedule an appointment here.

Have questions about college or career planning?

Reach out to Ms. Rawson at nrawson@crprairie.org or schedule an appointment here.

There’s no research that cool pens make for great study sessions, but we DO know that anything that brings you pleasure raises dopamine levels in the brain, and dopamine DOES help studying (it makes you stick with stuff – it’s a motivator). So, go ahead, grab that gel pen you love in the name of science.

Grab a snack, too, while you’re at it. We know that protein is great before workouts, but for brain workouts, low-fat carb snacks are best.

To do this, try:

• Rather than stock up on a bunch of supplies you love, get them over time. That’s more likely to give you that dopamine feeling.

• If green is your favorite color, feel free to use all green flashcards, green pens, green folders, green sticky notes, and anything else you can get in green.

• Grab a piece of toast and get to work

Mrs. Hoffman

Junior and Senior Students - Why Consider an Internship?

There’s no better way to learn skills related to your future career and the workplace in general.

The internship program is a great way to develop skills in Professionalism, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Social Awareness, and Communication.

1. Learn about a field before you commit to it. Get an inside look at jobs in the field you’re considering and figure out if it's a good fit for you.

2. Earn high school credit while exploring a potential career. This can help you make decisions about your high school coursework and the investment in your post-secondary education.

3. Enhance your resume for college, scholarship, and job applications.

4. Networking. Internships allow students to meet people at all levels of the company and those connections can be valuable.

Juniors and Seniors can sign up for Winter & Spring Internships through Workplace Learning Connection. Check out www.kirkwood.edu/wlc/internships for more details.

Please contact Mary Gudenkauf, Prairie High School Career Services for additional information and thank you for supporting this student-focused exploration program.

mgudenkauf@crprairie.org

PHS Administration...

Mrs. Karla Hawley, Principal khawley@crprairie.org

Mr. Rocky Bennett, Athletic Director rbennett@crprairie.org

Mr. Travis Sprague, Associate Principal - tsprague@crprairie.org

Mr. Rich Jackson, Dean of Students (Last Names A-L) rjackson@crprairie.org

Mrs. Kelly Klekar, Dean of Students (Last Names M-Z) kklekar@crprairie.org

PHS Main Office and Dean's Complex...

Mrs. Brenda Haendler, Main Office 319.848.5340

Mrs. Lori Pleiness, Athletic Office 319.848.5350

Mrs. Debie Towe, Dean's Complex/Attendance 319.848.5360

Mrs. Angie Wagner, Dean's Complex 319.848.5340 x2052

Officer Janae Obbink, Student Resource Officer jobbink@crprairie.org

Mrs. Jackie Martin, Nurse 319.848.5340 x2011 jackiemartin@crprairie.org

PHS Student Services...

Mrs. Laura Fisher, Counseling Secretary 319.848.5344

Mrs. Angela Amunson, Counselor (Students with Last Names A-G) aamunson@crprairie.org

Mr. Mike Reshetar, Counselor (Students with Last Names H-O) mireshetar@crprairie.org

Mr. Clay Stoffer, Counselor (Students with Last Names P-Z) cstoffer@crprairie.org

Mrs. Erin Hoffman, Gifted and Talented Coordinator ehoffman@crprairie.org

Mrs. Nicole Rawson, Kirkwood: College and Career Transition Counselor. nrawson@crprairie.org

Mr. Nick Norris, Grades 7-12 Transition Specialist

Mrs. Mary Gudenkauf, Career Services: Internships & Job Shadows mgudenkauf@crprairie.org

Ms. Karinda Bacon, Counselor - Tanager Services

Ms. Kerry Kilker, Community Engagement Specialist