MHS Counseling

May 8-12 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Teaching is known to be a time-consuming & challenging profession, so this week is our chance to say THANK YOU to those that have played such a huge role in our student's lives.

If you are looking for ways to honor & celebrate the wonderful teachers at McDaniel, we've got a few options to get you or your student started.

• Handwritten card or note
• Drop them an email to let them know how much they've helped
• Decorate your teacher's door with a creative banner or sign
  

Appreciation doesn't have to cost money but some simple words of thanks go a long way in letting teachers know that they're making a difference.

May 20 & June 3

9am - Noon

Students needing additional time & support to pass core classes should connect with their teachers to see if attending Saturday school is recommended. May 9 is the next Midterm Report Card, which will give families an update of student grades.

May 22-23 in Junior English

Counselors will be helping Juniors use MaiaLearning to explore their post-high school options & become familiar with the application processes. We hope to connect with all Juniors as this will get them a head-start on everything required as seniors.

Reminder, parents also have an account with MaiaLearning so you can support your student with their college/career planning. An account using the email we have on file was created. Contact your school counselor for help if needed.

May 24-25 in Health & AVID classes

Counselors will be helping Freshmen explore MaiaLearning & become familiar with the college search & filter tools. Students will be saving colleges they're interested in to their profile & will continue using Maia for their college & career planning in the coming years.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! While it is our goal to support our students' academic & social growth every day, May provides us with an opportunity to reflect on good practices and bring awareness to mental health. Your student's school counselor is a great person to partner with if you have concerns about their mental health!

May 1 is traditionally the deadline for seniors to make their college decisions for next year. Please help your seniors communicate with their colleges about their wishes or negotiate for more time if needed.

Students should also be updating their MaiaLearning account with college admission results & indicating the college they plan to attend. Counselors use this information to send final transcripts following graduation.

Please reach out to your school counselor if support is needed in navigating this college process.

May 19 Field Trip - Sign Up HERE

Oregon Tradeswomen’s Annual Career Fair is a FREE, interactive, trades-related career event highlighting apprenticeship and debt-free training options for lucrative careers in the skilled construction trades. It is one of the most exciting and engaging career fairs in our region dedicated to the construction industry!

Oregon Tradeswomen's Career Fair connects thousands of students and job seekers to the wide variety of exciting careers in the skilled construction trades and supports local industry and businesses find qualified, skilled workers.

While focused on presenting these career options to female-identified students and job seekers, Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair is open to everyone! Most workshops are managed by tradeswomen, demonstrating the power and potential of a truly diverse workforce.

May 26, 9:00-11:30am - Come join the action-packed Career Day at Portland Fire & Rescue! Learn what it takes to work at Oregon’s largest fire and emergency services provider. Get a chance to suit up and try Portland Fire & Rescue's fun physical agility tests. Learn about their extensive public safety services, including emergency medical technician (EMT) training. Must provide own transportation.

5/19/2023 Portland Chinese Scholarship Foundation

5/15/2023 Oregon Music Hall of Fame Scholarship

5/15/2023 Erin Cowan Foundation Scholarship

5/24/2023 Beans for Brains Scholarship

5/28/2023 Honors Graduation Scholarship

5/31/2023 Full Circle Scholarship

6/1/2023 ACF Visionary Scholarship

May 23, 6:00-8:15 pm

Juniors with a 3.5+ gpa were invited to attend PSU's Viking Scholars Reception. Students should check their student email for their invitation & a link to RSVP & sign up. If students are considering applying to PSU next year, this is a great opportunity to not only learn more about their programs but receive a $1000 PSU scholarship for attending the event.

College Possible applications are now open to Sophomore & Junior students! Their mission is to make college possible for students from low-income backgrounds through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. They provide:

• College exploration guidance
• Free test prep & registration fee waivers
• College & financial aid application coaching
• Campus visits & More

For more information, contact India Tufa in the McDaniel Community Partner Center.

Apply online.

Minds Matter is an academic mentoring organization serving accomplished high school students in low-income communities. Their goal is to give students the tools they need to gain acceptance to a 4-year university & navigate the financial aid process.

Minds Matter carefully selects exceptional students from low-income backgrounds. Students then spend 3 years working with volunteer mentors, writing coaches, SAT tutors & college advisors to navigate the path to college.

Eligibility:

• Apply as a 9th grade student
• Maintain strong overall GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Qualify for free/reduced lunch
• Committed to pursuing college education

Apply Online due May 31, 2023.

Questions? Email Matt Galbraith.