Bobcat Connection
Learning. Growing. Collaborating & Achieving @KrumHighSchool
May 8, 2017
Good evening, KHS families. What an amazing weekend! Our Bobcats and Lady Cats won their playoff games and brought home the trophies. Both of the deciding games were a testament to the strength of character of these young people and coaches. The Softball Team has used GRIT as their theme throughout the season. On Friday night, they demonstrated, for a huge crowd, what it means to persevere, endure, and overcome. On Saturday, our Bobcats overcame a similar situation, and battled hard to prevail. It was exciting to witness our young people fight for the win, never quit, and ultimately prevail.
This week we are continuing with AP testing. In addition, to softball and baseball playoff games, Miss Johanna Drews will be representing us at the State Track Meet. It's a great time to be a Bobcat! Please watch our social media accounts for send-off information throughout the week.
This week we will also honor the accomplishments of our FFA and Band programs at their annual banquets. FFA has theirs on Thursday and Band has theirs on Friday - we congratulate these programs on much success. On Saturday, our Juniors and Seniors will attend the 2017 KHS Prom. We are very appreciative of the hard work our juniors, their parents, Mrs. Oh, and class sponsors have invested in planning this event.
Although the year is winding down, we are also planning for the 2017-18 school year. On Tuesday we will host our 8th Grade Parent Night as we welcome the Class of 2021 to KHS. Students have been scheduling with Mrs. Borchardt and Mrs. Oh. We will continue this process throughout the week.
We look forward seeing you at one of the many events this week. We appreciate your support.
Go Bobcats!
Michelle Pieniazek
MAY 8 MON
MAY 9 TUE
MAY 10 WED
MAY 11 THU
- STATE TRACK
- After School Rehearsal FFA
- Krum FFA Banquet
- Softball Playoff Game - 7:00 McKinney High School
MAY 12 FRI
- CBA Editing Deadline
- STATE TRACK
- AP MICROECONOMICS EXAM
- KHS RISING 9TH GRADER MEETINGS
- KHS BAND BANQUET
- Baseball Playoff Game - 4:00 McKinney High School (Game 2 will follow 30 minutes later)
- Softball Playoff Game - 7:00 McKinney High School
MAY 13 SAT
- KRUM FIRE DEPT TRAINING IN PARKING LOT
- Softball Playoff Game - 11:00 am McKinney High School
- Baseball Playoff Game - 12:00 noon McKinney High School
- Prom
- STATE TRACK
- Spring Fling Rehearsal
2017 KHS Teacher of the Year
May ES3 Awards
Lady Cats & Bobcats Define Grit and Bring Home Championships - Next Round starts Thursday
Raymond Barrington Signs to Play Football with Cisco College
- FFA NEWS -
FFA Members Advance to State
Check Out the latest articles on our Student-Produced, Krum Connection
Check out our Senior Profiles by Amelia Sprabary: http://thomasclay8.wixsite.com/krumconnection/single-post/2017/04/20/Next-page-in-the-book
The NASSP Virtual College Fair, May 25
We are proud to announce that NASSP will host a Virtual College Fair on Thursday, May 25, from 2:00–10:00 p.m. (ET). Your students, their parents, and your entire faculty and staff are invited to participate—it’s free! Why Participate? Participating schools include: This is a great time and cost saver, as students begin or continue the college search and enrollment process by simply logging in through a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Even seniors getting ready to matriculate to a chosen institution in the fall will find value, as general arrival preparation tips will be shared.
This is an exceptional opportunity for any student in grades 9–12 and their parents to virtually visit dozens of college admission representatives from coast-to-coast.
Latest Announcements
Students, if you have a fine in the library or cafeteria, please take care of these as soon as possible.
Students planning to enter UNT next year with a major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) are invited to participate in a free 5-week summer residential program. You will earn 6 hours of credit. Housing, meals, books and supplies are all free. The summer session is from July 9th - August 11th. You must have a qualifying math score to be accepted. Check the scholarship newsletter for contact information.
The Krum Masonic Lodge has posted their scholarship application.
Juniors: Have you registered to take your college entrance exams?
Scheduling Dates for 2017-2018 have been set
Class of 2019
5/5 - Meetings with rising 11th graders at KHS lecture hall during school hours
5/9 - Schedule request due from rising 11th graders - input request online during school hours on the KHS campus
Class of 2020
5/8 - Meetings with rising 10th graders at KHS lecture hall during school hours
5/10 - Schedule request due from 10th graders - input request online during school hours on the KHS campus
Class of 2021
5/9 - Parent Night for rising 9th graders at KHS PAC beginning at 6:00PM
5/12 - Meetings with rising 9th graders at KHS lecture hall during school hours
5/15 - Schedule request due from 9th graders - input request online during school hours on the KMS campus
Choose to make it a Good Day!
Bed Bath & Beyond Campus Ready
Attention Seniors: There are over 40 scholarships listed on the Scholarship Website. These scholarships cover horticulture, FCCLA, engineering, graphics floral design, journalism and many more. Please check it out.
Khan Academy
The Khan Academy is a wonderful resource for students and parents. Students may receive free tutoring for the subject/subjects they are struggling with. Students can also connect their College Board ID to the Khan Academy and receive free tutoring for the SAT/ACT College Entrance Exams. The success rate has been overwhelming.
College Entrance Exams: If you have not taken an ACT/SAT, please register online.
ACT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.actstudent.org
$42.50 (with writing $58.50)
- June 10, 2017 May 5
SAT National Test Dates: Deadline to register: Register at www.sat.org/register
$45.00 ($57 with essay)
- May 6, 2017 April 7
- June 3, 2017 May 9
4 Year College/University right out of High School: Ask your counselor for an information sheet or go on-line for entry requirements and application deadline. If you have a score on a college entrance exam that qualifies you for entry, apply. Do not re-test for entry. You must be accepted to be eligible to speak with the Financial Aid Officer. If the Financial Aid Officer tells you to re-test (to improve your scores for more scholarship money), retest at that time.
Community College: Open admission, meaning that you may enter if you test. You may
submit a college entrance exam (ACT/SAT), or TSI (locally administered entrance exam). Every community college is different. Contact admissions or look on-line for
required test scores.
Transfer Student: A student who completes 30 college credit hours (not including Dual Credit) at an institution of higher education, may transfer to another institution of higher education on their grade-point-average alone. They are not required to present high school transcripts, GPA, or test scores.
Request a Transcript be sent to a College/University or Scholarship Program: Go to www.krumisd.net and click on Krum High School - Departments - Counselor Corner - Request a Transcript. Complete the form and submit it to our Registrar, Mrs. Morrow.
Apply Texas. Students may go to www.applytexas.org and apply to any Texas college/university. Be sure to keep your username/password in a safe place. Counselors do not have access.
Housing for College. Some colleges/universities require all freshman to live in the dorms (except those that live in the community and commute). Some do not have a policy. You need to check out the housing on campus as soon as you apply. All deposits are refundable if you do not attend.
The University of North Texas will automatically accept all Krum High School graduates who are in the top 20% of the class.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
This is a form that students complete to apply for federal financial aid. Our government will determine your eligibility by your family income and what school you plan to attend. You may qualify for up to $5,815 in college grants. Complete this form now.
College For All Texans. This is a comprehensive website for financial aid for Texas students. Google: College For All Texans. Every parent/student should review this site. www.fastweb.com This website will serve as your personal secretary and match the information that you provide on a profile form to all national scholarships. They will then e-mail the scholarship information to you. This service is free. Be sure to change your profile every summer because there are scholarships for entering freshman students as well as graduate students. This is a web site that you will want to keep throughout your college career. There are several websites that will provide this service for you. Many are listed on the Counselor’s Scholarship Page.
Krum High School Scholarship Newsletter: Go to www.krumisd.net, click on Krum High School -Departments - Counselor’s Corner - Scholarships. Watch this space weekly - we will publish all scholarships that are mailed to our school as well as additional national scholarships. The “local” scholarships will not be announced until spring.
Volunteer Background Check Information
Volunteer application available online
United States Navy
MISSION OF THE NAVY
The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
WHERE IT COUNTS. WHEN IT COUNTS.
America’s Navy is a force as relevant today as it’s been historically significant for the last 238 years. The times may change. The threats may become more obscure. The complex nature of 21st century life may make the demand for such a presence less obvious. But now more than ever, the Navy is something to be aware of. Something to be thankful for. Something to be proud of.
THE NEED FOR MARITIME SUPREMACY
Today, the U.S. Navy has the distinction of being the world’s premier naval power – complete with the ships that one would most commonly associate with it. But to really understand why there’s a need for a sea-based military organization in this day and age, just consider that:
- 70% of the earth is covered in water
- 80% of the planet’s population lives within close proximity to coastal areas
- 90% of global commerce is conducted by sea
Supremacy on the waterways of the world will always be critical. And whether it’s by way of oceans, canals, rivers or littoral areas, there remains a great need for the Navy to be out there:
- Serving as a guardian for America’s freedom and defending the life we know
- Supporting the cause of liberty abroad and promoting peace for all humanity
- Enabling the safe travel of people and goods to meet the expanding demands of globalization
A FORCE THAT GOES BEYOND SEAPOWER
America’s Navy is unique in that it conducts missions on all fronts: in the air, on land and at sea. Fulfilling a broad role that encompasses everything from combat to peacekeeping to humanitarian assistance – in theater, on bases and everywhere from the cockpits of F-18s to the control rooms of nuclear submarines.
Wherever a military presence is needed, the Navy is there. Whenever a situation requires U.S. involvement, the Navy is often the first to deploy, the first to engage and the first to help. Always on watch, always on call and standing by to:
- Utilize its force of highly skilled Sailors in whatever capacity is called for
- Serve as an operational platform for anything from military missions to disaster relief
- Transport uniformed military personnel and equipment
A UNIQUE SERVICE AMONG SERVICES
Among the seven uniformed services of the Unites States, America’s Navy holds the distinction of being the most multidimensional force serving the nation. Composed of highly specialized communities whose duties often extend beyond the sea, it does far more than meet the overwhelming task of carrying out Naval operations around the globe. It’s there to do a job no one else can do. And to offer the kind of support that often helps enable our other military forces to complete their missions – successfully and efficiently.
Because of its wide-ranging capabilities, the Navy routinely collaborates with the other uniformed services to meet Department of Defense (DoD) requirements. And to meet and anticipate the new challenges of the 21st century, there now exists an even more definitive connection between the Navy, the Marine Corps and the Coast Guard through the historic new Maritime Strategy – a collaborative approach to securing a better tomorrow.
Krum High School
The mission of Krum ISD is to offer a quality educational system that provides for the needs of all students, parents, staff, and community members.
Michelle Pieniazek, Principal
Bernard Lightfoot, Assistant Principal (A-K)
Lindsey Oh, Assistant Principal (L-Z)
Angela Borchardt, Counselor
Email: michelle.pieniazek@krumisd.net
Website: www.krumhs.net
Location: 700-a Bobcat Boulevard, Krum, TX, United States
Phone: (940) 482-2601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Krum-High-School-110836229255064/
Twitter: @KrumHighSchool