Counselor Connection
4/23/2021
Decision Day 2021
May 1st is traditionally the day colleges and universities declare as the deadline for students to decide which school they will attend in the fall. The coronavirus pandemic has led many institutions to push back the date in 2020 to June 1st or later. At EHS we will celebrate our students’ decisions about their plans for next year; college, military, trade school, gap year, work, etc. Seniors can complete this GOOGLE FORM to be included on the eaganseniors2021 Instagram account. Follow IG eaganseniors2021 to see these updates. The seniors running the account will be revealed May 1st.
ActioNOW
Platform for Voice, Celebration and Action hosted by the District 196 African-American Cultural Family advocates in partnership with District 196.
Eagan High School, May 4th 6:00-8:00pm
Eastview High School, May 25th 6:00-8:00 pm
For more information click HEREMN Youth Council
Applications for the Minnesota Youth Council for '21- '22 are open! The application is available for students grade 8-12 using this link and open through May 31, 2021.
The Minnesota Youth Council mobilizes middle and high school students across the state to create equitable systems through youth led outreach, education, and advocacy. The MYC is composed of 36 Youth Representatives from throughout the state that works to amplify the voice and power of their peers across the state of Minnesota. Members of the MYC are change agents in their communities and across the state, leading the way with youth-centered systems change.
More information about the Minnesota Youth Council can be found here.
Black Excellence at UChicago Event
Black Excellence at UChicago is thrilled to feature Frank Baker in conversation with Patrick Phillips AB’92, AM’92, to discuss his experience as an economics major at UChicago and transition to his illustrious career at Siris—scaling Siris from a concept to a firm, building a successful team, and carving out a unique leadership position in the technology investment industry. Baker has helped oversee the firm’s 15 platform equity invests, representing over $7 billion in value.
Registration: Black Excellence at UChicago
Questions: collegeadmissions@uchicago.edu.Summer AmeriCorps Opportunity
ServeMinnesota (AmeriCorps) is launching the Summer Emergency Response Initiative June 7-Aug. 14 to continue helping Minnesotans affected by COVID-19. AmeriCorps members will be available to help schools, nonprofits and other organizations by supporting individuals and families facing learning loss, food insecurity, homelessness, and isolation. Service could include a combination of several response tasks such as emergency food distribution, academic support and youth enrichment, rental and housing assistance, and more. Training is provided. Members serve 35 hours per week and receive a modest living stipend, health insurance and an education award that can be used for tuition for college or technical school.
Details about the program and the application can be found at: https://www.serveminnesota.org/emergency-response/
Applications for people interested in serving with us this summer are due May 19. If you have questions, please reach out to response@servetogrow.org.
EHS College/Military Visits
The admission representatives that visit Eagan high school are the same people that review college applications. EHS College visits will be hosting virtual visits this year.
Students can view scheduled visits by logging into their Naviance Student account. A link for the virtual visit will be available to join the day of the college visit. We ask that students do not miss class for these visits. College visits are added daily, so students are encouraged to log into Naviance to see updates.
Wednesday, April 28
Saint Cloud State University - 10:00 AM
***Students should register on Naviance if they would like to attend a virtual college visit.
MN Careers in Construction and Skilled Trades- New Resources
The Minnesota Department of Education and Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry have developed new resources for students about careers in construction and the skilled trades.
The first is an interactive resource for students about careers in construction and the skilled trades such as websites, education and training providers, unpaid and paid experiential learning opportunities, mobile apps and events. LINK
Wage and education information about the most in-demand construction careers in Minnesota as well as information about post-secondary options for advancement. LINK
Local Student Employment Postings
EHS Posts local student employment opportunities on a bulletin board near the counseling office. Postings can also be found on this Google Doc
EHS does not screen potential employers.
District196 Community Education Hiring
Like kids? Teach swimming, be a lifeguard and work in our pools! Financial assistance for training available mid-April, May or June. Apply today online!Stigma180: FREE Spring Webinars for Parents & Educators
Join PrairieCare’s Dr. Anna Bohlinger for free virtual discussions. Register in advance at the link below.
GOOD ENOUGH PARENTING IN PRETTY BAD TIMES
Thursday, April 29, 6:00-7:30 pm REGISTER ONLINE
Dr. Bohlinger is a well-regarded speaker and trainer on family strengths, resilience, and parenting, especially in the context of profound challenges and struggles. In this talk, she’ll discuss the concepts of family resilience, self-compassion, and parenting resources and strategies to support parents in meeting the ordinary developmental needs of their children and families in extraordinary times.
Eagan High School Counseling
For more details about our program and resources visit the Eagan High School Counseling Website.
EHS Counselors:
Susan Olsen (A-B) AVID
651-683-6929
Jolaine Haider (C-Gr)
jolaine.haider@district196.org
651-683-6924
Beth Streit (Gu-Kt)
651-683-6928
Michelle Lehmann (Ku-Ne)
michelle.lehmann@district196.org
651-683-6923
Dave Fritze (Ng-Sh)
651-683-6926
Norah Krohse-Hermon (Si-Z)
norah.krohsehermon@district196.org
651-683-6930