The Shiner Spotlight
Spring 2021
Hello Shiners!
We've made it through three quarters of the school year! Hooray! What a year it has been so far. Despite so many challenges and obstacles this year, we can celebrate so many things. So far we have completed two rounds of successful ISTEP assessments, we took the PSAT 10, our dual enrollment students started their Ivy Tech classes virtually, we finished Fall and Winter sports and so much more. Whenever the tasks ahead feel daunting, look back at everything we have done. I am so proud of our Shiner students. Keep up the hard work, just nine more weeks to go!
Stay Healthy and Safe,
Ms. Sauerhage
Rising Sun High School Counselor
Rising Sun is an Early College High School
Prom is May 1st
Scholarships are Due March 12-April 1st
Senior News
Scholarships
Ohio County Community Foundation Scholarship applications need to be submitted online by Friday, March 12th. All transcript requests must be made by Thursday, March 11th. Please see the OCCF website for more information.
Seniors have the opportunity to apply for several other scholarships. Please see the following list of available applications:
FCN Bank Scholarship- Due March 12th in the Guidanc Office
Rising Sun Regional Foundation- Min. 2.75 GPA, Due March 12th in the Guidance Office
Indiana Sheriff's Association- Must be pursuing a Law Enforcement degree, Due March 30th
40 & 8 Voiture- Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program, Due March 29th
Ohio County Farm Bureau- Must be a member of Farm Bureau, Due April 1st
Cass Union Scholarship- Must be a child or grandchild of Cass Union alum, Due April 1st
Rising Sun Alumni Spirit- Must be the son or daughter of RSHS, alum, Due April 1st
Paul Scudder/Ken Swanson Scholarship- Top 50% of class, due April 1st
Wilke S. and James W. Lemon Scholarship- 2.5 GPA, due April 2nd
Rising Sun Public School Endowment- Due April 1st
Student-View Scholarship- applications are online at www.student-view.com
Michael D. Hayes Scholarship- Must be planning to attend an engineering program, April 1st
Civista Bank Scholarship- Due April 1st
Bakes Scholarship- Due April 1st
McAllister Land Consulting Scholarship- Must be pursuing an engineering field, Due April 1
Southeastern REMC- Must be a member of REMC, application online at www.seiremc.com
FAFSA Due April 15th
Junior News
Virtual College Visits
With so many college campuses still closed to visitors, virtual tours have been a great way for students to see college campuses. Check out You-Visit, a virtual college tour website with hundreds of interactive campus tours. As you complete a virtual tour, try to answer the following questions:
1. Does this college/university offer the program/major that I am interested in?
2. Does this school offer study abroad opportunities and internship opportunities?
3. Is this college a good financial fit for my family?
4. What housing options are offered?
5. Does it offer the social elements I am looking for, i.e. community, student population, location, facilities?
6. Are there scholarship opportunities?
As a Junior, it is time to start planning for your next move after high school graduation. Start building your list of colleges/universities so that you know where you would like to apply in the fall. If you do not think college is for you, start exploring other options now. It's a great time to start building a plan for after graduation.