SENIORS: A couple of you have asked if you should go ahead and apply for certain scholarships because they ask for you to be a specific major; for example, the Cline Scholarship is looking for an accounting major. If it says "preference" that means it is still wide open for any major possibly. If it doesn't say preference, but lists a specific major, that is a different matter. However, ask me to check for you. We sometimes find out that they will go ahead and accept any major and not just the one they asked for. I checked on the Cline and Vincent Scholarships through www.cfozarks.org and they are looking for accounting majors. HOWEVER, if we don't have an accounting major that fits the other criteria, the scholarship committee can look at other majors. SO, apply! Ask if you are unsure. I don't mind checking for you!
9th - 11th graders: Dual Enrollment meeting for 2020-2021 school year in the library today, Wednesday, March 11th, during 8th hour. MANDATORY for you to be there if you plan to take a dual enrollment course.
The online world can be an unforgiving place. We are now more connected than we have ever been which means opening ourselves and others up to potential online abuse, bullying or negative comments. Sometimes we can overlook the consequences of our actions. That’s why this week we want to promote the message of just ‘being kind online’ with a reminder towards how we can develop a more empathetic side and be a more responsible online consumer.
SENIORS: www.cfozarks.org - Out of 9 possible scholarships that are due on March 13th or 17th, we have two with ZERO applications, six with only one applicant, and one with two applicants. The money is there - you just have to do a bit of work to be in the running for it!
SENIORS: Please make sure you are applying for scholarships! Read through the applications carefully and include all documentation including essays and reference letters. Neatness and black ink helps as well!
New Counselor's Corner and Scholarship List posted today!
DUE MARCH 31 - 2020 SOUTHEAST MO CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP - $750 TO $1000 - any senior may apply. See the application in the Senior Google Classroom.
Freshmen-Juniors: If you plan to take a dual enrollment course through MSU - West Plains during the 2020-2021 school year, you will meet with Mrs. Gilliland in the library on Wed., March 11th during 8th hour. You MUST be there in order to enroll in a dual enrollment course.
3rd Term ends Friday, March 6th. Grades will be emailed/mailed on Friday, March 13th.
Seniors & Parents: 2 new scholarships today. I also received word that for the 10+ scholarships that are available at www.cfozarks.org only 1 student has completed an application for several of the scholarships. One is in progress on several, but there is one scholarship that has NO applicants so far! Get Busy!
SENIORS-Due APRIL 1 - NORMAN MILLS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - those actively involved in school sponsored sports should apply. Sports may include, but are not limited to: basketball, baseball, softball, cross country, trap shooting, track team managers/bookkeepers/statisticians. Application in the Google Classroom.
SENIORS: Victory FreeWill Baptist Church Scholarship-$1500 posted today. Application in your Senior Google Classroom. Any senior - you do not have to be a member of the church to apply.
Congratulations to Matthew Townsend on signing with Mineral Area College for next year! Alton High School is very proud of him!
JUNIORS: MIZZOU Mini Medical School - juniors interested in careers in medicine can preview what medical school is like. You will spend a week in June on MIzzou’s campus exploring PBL, having interactions with medical students, faculty, and staff, taking hospital tours, and having hand-son experiences in anatomy, microbiology, and clinical skills among other activities. The cost is $600, but there is some financial aid to help with that cost. Deadline to apply is March 1st. Apply https://medicine.missouri.edu/education/pre-med-outreach-programs/mini-medical-school
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS: MIZZOU Medical Explorations Summer Workshop - a 2-week online course and one-day campus visit to either the MU’s School of Medicine - Columbia or the Springfield Clinical Campus. Students will explore careers in healthcare, enhance self-awareness, and connect with peers, students, staff and faculty in healthcare. The fee is $60, but there is financial assistance available. Apply by March 28 at https://medicine.missouri.edu/education/pre-med-outreach-programs/mizzou-medprep-explorations/medical-explorations
SENIORS: 11 Scholarships posted in the last 2 days - one application has at least 11 scholarships in that application! Read and apply. If you have questions about eligibility, please ask Mrs. Gilliland - don't just assume you won't be eligible and miss out on a scholarship!
DUE MARCH 31 - JANE BILES REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - $500 - seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.25 who have participated in community and school events should apply. Application in the Google Classroom.
UNDER 30? Check out Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship: DUE APRIL 15-$2500-enroll in a 2 year or less career or technical degree/certificate program, Pell Grant eligible, and under the age of 30- https://scholars.horatioalger.org/horatio-alger-scholarship-applications/
DUE APRIL 9 (10th on form, but if you want Mrs. Gilliland to mail, you must have it to her by the 9th) - ALTON-THAYER ELKS LODGE SCHOLARSHIP - any senior may apply. Application in Senior Google Classroom.
DUE APRIL 1 - CURT, CLIFF, AND OPAL YOUNG COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP - $20,000 - seniors who plan to pursue a four year degree in any field should apply. Application in the Google Classroom.