MHS Counseling
May - 2021
COVID Vaccine Opportunity
Students 16 and older at Portland school districts, including PPS, are being offered a new opportunity for free-of-charge COVID-19 vaccinations, starting this week at the Oregon Convention Center. If your 16+ student has not yet been vaccinated, we hope you will take advantage of this opportunity.
Students will receive the Pfizer vaccine; it is a two-shot series, with the doses given approximately three weeks apart. Dates in the form linked below are to receive the first dose.
This opportunity is also available to family members of high school students. Simply fill out a form for each family member to schedule their vaccination appointment. The appointments will be on Wednesdays in May.
Please complete this form to schedule your student’s vaccination. If you will need a ride to and from the Oregon Convention Center, please indicate that in the form and someone will follow up with you to confirm space on one of our bus shuttles.
For more information, click on the slides here: More Information about Covid Vaccine Opportunity
Academic Support
Summer School & Credit Recovery
Keep an eye out for more info in the coming weeks.
Junior Guidance
Wednesday, May 19 @ 10:15
Counselors will be helping Juniors explore & use MaiaLearning to identify their career interests & research their college options. We hope to see all our Juniors in attendance as this will get them a head-start on everything required for the planning they will do 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 in September. Contact you school counselor for help if needed.
SENIORS
May 1 Decision Day
Please reach out to your school counselor if support is needed in navigating this college process.
Senior Jostens Pick-Up
Caps, gowns & other Jostens items ordered can be picked up at McDaniel @ Marshall Campus on the following days:
HYBRID A Cohort - May 10th & 11th - After School
CDL - May 12th - 10:30am - 12:00pm or 1:30pm - 3:30pm
HYBRID B Cohort - May 13th & 14th - After School
Senior Virtual Family Night
College
McDaniel Scholarship Program
To be eligible students must have:
- Demonstrated financial need
- Dependent of military personnel
- 1st generation to earn Bachelor's Degree
- Minority
- Qualify for free/reduced lunch
- Have a disability
Priority will go to students with a GPA between 2.0-3.0 but is no longer a requirement.
Interested student should review this letter & complete the online application.
Completed applications are due May 31.
Questions? Please email Erin Hale.
Minds Matter
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
Questions? Email Matt Galbraith.
Viking Scholars Reception
Personal Social Support
Tips to Remind Students for Mental Wellness
- Prioritize Sleep- When we're sleep-deprived our anxiety levels increase
- Break a Sweat- You may already be aware that excercise releases endorphins, which can lift our mood
- Practice Mindfulness- Mindfulness brings awareness to our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and behaviors in the present moment.
- Set Boundaries- It's crucial to protect our time and space to allow ourselves to prioritize our mental health
Career Exploration
Virtual Career Exploration
"Future You 2 Go" is a fun opportunity to connect high school students with industry and postsecondary partners who are interested in influencing our youth by sharing information about their career and unique educational pathway to get there. These events are sponsored by Portland Public School and will occur every Wednesday.
Check out their website for weekly opportunities.
Virtual Job Fair
We are excited to announce the 3rd annual Portland Youth Opportunity Job Fair! The event will be held virtually on May 7 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm.
Are you between 16 and 24 and looking for a job, internship or apprenticeship? Register today!
Employers are hiring for numerous available positions!
Jobs, internships, and apprenticeships focused on 16- to 24-year-olds.
Employers include:
FedEx Ground
Starbucks
Goodwill Industries
Portland Parks and Recreation, and more.
Engage in real-time Online interviews, practice interviews, and other job-related services.
Event is FREE and open to all students. Join us May 7 and create your future!