MONDAY, January 15, **No School Martin Luther King Day** TUESDAY January 16, Interact Club Room 152 3 p.m. Speech & Debate Room 252-3:15 p.m. Skills USA Club Room 450 11:30 a.m. Mentor night Library 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY, January 17, Staff meeting 7:30 a.m. Phone calls Art Club Room 451 11:15 a.m. (1 st /3 rd Wednesday only) DECA Room 551 11:30 a.m. & 3:10 p.m. FBLA - Room 551 11:30 a.m. & 3:10 p.m. Japanese Culture Club Room 156 3:10 p.m. Key Club Room 350 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY, January 18, MECHA Room 155-11:15 a.m. Earth Club Room 301 11:15 a.m. Knowledge Bowl Room 606-11:15 a.m. People First club Room 553-11:30 a.m. FRIDAY, January 19,
News from our counseling office. Do you have questions about your senior s graduation status? Would you like to discuss your student s future plans? Counselors will meet individually with every senior, but we'd be happy to have conversation with you as well. Feel free to contact the counseling office at 665-7618 to make an appointment Student Last Name Counselor A-Cl Stephanie Stuber Cm-Ha Will White Hb-Me Tonya Luinstra Mf-R Doug Taylor S-Z Mary Howie The Career Center is offering "s 101 - Tips, Tricks and How-Tos" during the first full week of school. The 30-minute presentations will provide students with an overview of major local scholarships as well as valuable tips on submitting strong scholarship applications. The presentations are scheduled for Monday, Jan. 8, 3:15-4 and Wednesday, Jan. 9, 11:15-11:55 (lunch will be provided), and are open to ALL STUDENTS. On Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6 pm the same presentation will be part of the Mentor Program/Senior Night and is open to SENIORS ONLY. Come and learn about what this generous valley and the state of Washington has to offer students who are driven to succeed in college!
Would you like to travel to Italy in 2019? Spring Break of 2019: Italy! Milan, Florence, Verona, Pisa, Assisi, Rome, Pompeii Signups this month qualify for a $150 discount. Prices are adjusted monthly, so early sign-ups save money. Students, adults, families: All are welcome to go! New food, New cultures, New sights! Experience the world! CHINA 2017 ITALY 2016 The Italy trip website: explorica.com/cloke-4789 Contact Chris Cloke at cloke.c@wenatcheeschools.org
FIBER OPTICS CAREERS CAREERS AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS LINEMAN COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SENIOR TELECOM ENGINEER These STEM jobs move data at the speed of light. Explore careers in fiber optics and learn about this amazing technology that delivers high speed internet using light, is shark proof (yes, really!) and is 6x stronger than steel. FREE and open to all middle and high school students, parents and educators. Includes hands-on activities, light refreshments and prize drawings. JANUARY 30 5:30-7:00 PM CHELAN PUD 1150 HAWLEY ST. WENATCHEE. WA Register by January 26 bit.ly/careersafterschool (509) 888.2828
Introducing Wenatchee High School's newest Career Connected Learning program: LUNCH WITH LOCAL LEADERS This program is designed to encourage students to converse with and learn from local professionals about future career paths & educational opportunities. Find out more about YOUR career interests from someone "in the know". What do they actually do all day? What kind of education do you really need? What skills will help you land a job? Encourage your student to participate Stay informed on upcoming events: wenatcheelearns.com or Wenatchee Learns on Facebook! Share a meal and share your knowledge with future employees or colleagues! Give students the information they need to succeed. Find out more at wenatcheelearns.com or contact Kate Anderson today! anderson.katie@wenatcheeschools.org http://bit.ly/lunchleaders
ACT Test Dates (2017-) ACT Test Date ACT Registration Deadline October 28, 2017 Sept. 22, 2017 Nov. 7, 2017* ACT Scores Available December 9, 2017 Nov. 3, 2017 Dec. 19, 2017* February 10, Jan. 12, Feb. 20, * April 14, Mar. 9, Apr. 24, * June 9, May 4, Jun. 19, * July 14, Jun. 15, Jul. 24, * SAT Test Date SAT Registration Deadline November 4, 2017 Oct. 5, 2017 Dec. 7, 2017* SAT Test Dates (2017-) SAT Scores Available December 2, 2017 Nov. 2, 2017 Jan. 10, * March 10, Feb. 9, Apr. 12, * May 5, Apr. 6, Jun. 7, * June 2, May 3, Jul. 11, * *estimated Information updated 10/17/17
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION WEB SITES http://www.fastweb.com http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org http://www.waef.org http://scholarships.pkt.org http://www.cfncw.org/scholarships.html www.studentaid.ed.gov https://wvc.awardspring.com/ (Wenatchee Valley College) http://thewashboard.org https://www.studentscholarships.org/ http://www.maldef.org (Undocumented students) For students wanting to attend an out-of-state school, get information on reduced tuition offers at: www.wiche.edu/wue University of Washington Husky Promise For more information: uw.edu/financialaid WUE is the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a program coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Highe Education (WICHE). Through WUE, students in Western stat may enroll in participating two-year and four-year public college programs at a reduced tuition level: up to 150 percen of the institution s regular resident tuition. In all cases, WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition. For answers to many of the commonly asked questions about WU visit wiche.edu/askwiche. Funds awarded for the Husky Promise will cover only up to t calculated financial need after applying federal and state gra such as Pell or State Need. To be eligible: Be admitted to UW; a Washington State resident; Meet all eligibility criteria for P or State Need Grants; Submit your FAFSA or WASFA before UW s Priority filing date of Jan. 15 for the following year; Enr full-time at the UW; Maintain satisfactory academic progress while at the UW. List Updated: 1/9/18 Name: e-address: General Eligibility: Applicati Deadline LGBTQ s www.pridefoundation.org/applytoscholarships More than 50 scholarships are available for LGBTQ and straight ally students through the GSBA Fund and the Pride Foundation s. Awards vary. Jan. 12,
WACTA Career & Technical Education Administrators Phyllis Lawson Award http://www.waacta.org/ The Washington Association of Career and Technical Administrators awards up to five scholarships for graduating Washington State high school seniors. Awards highlight students who have distinguished themselves in the field of Career and Technical Education during high school. The scholarship committee will review entries and select up to five winners. Each will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Print out and submit applications to WHS CTE Director Dennis Conger before January 12 for review. Jan. 12, Wenatchee Valley of Educational Office Professionals (WVEOP) DECA Corporate Program Applications in Career Center www.deca.org/high-school-programs/scholarships/ Candidate must intend to continue his/her education in an officerelated business program. Candidate may be a graduating high school student. The candidate must have completed two or more business education courses from among the following: computer classes, keyboarding, marketing, business communication, accounting, office practices and procedures, bookkeeping, Desk Top publishing. The candidate shall be enrolled/expect to be enrolled as a full-time student in a two- or four-year college, university, business college /school or vocational/technical school. The Don DeBolt scholarship provides two (2) $2,000 scholarships, awarded to DECA members who have an interest in pursuing franchising and entrepreneurship course of study. Journeys is offering three (3) scholarships of $1,000 each to DECA members who are leaders in their peer groups and communities. Marriott International provides five (5) $2,000 scholarships to DECA members who have hospitality experience or interest. NAPA provides five (5) $1,000 Jan. 15, Jan. 19,
-2019 WVC Application, AWARD SPRING Washington State Fair Foundation Blue Ribbon s Washington State Opportunity wvc.awardspring.com https://thefairfoundation.awardspring.com/ www.waopportunityscholarship.org scholarships awarded to DECA members who are NAPA associates or have an interest in careers in the automotive industry. NTHS (National Technical Honor Society) provides two (2) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who are also members of NTHS. Otis Spunkmeyer provides ten (10) $1,000 scholarships awarded to DECA members who work in their school stores and sell Otis Spunkmeyer products. Eligibility: For current and future WVC students. Must have completed the FAFSA or WASFA, create an account, complete the online application, upload essay responses, transcripts, and letters of recommendation. Multiple scholarships awarded. The Washington State Fair Foundation is pleased to present scholarship opportunities to local students for continuing education. WHS students may be eligible for the following scholarships: Fair Chance, 14 awards of $3000; Anderson Criminal Justice, 1 award of $5,000; Korum Family Art, 3 awards ranging from $1,000- $2,500. 1850 scholarships for students pursuing STEM or Health Care majors at a Washington State school. Eligibility: Must be Washington state resident, have earned a high school diploma or GED from a WA state high school, be pursuing an eligible highdemand major (list available), minimum GPA of 2.75, file a FAFSA or WASFA, must meet family income eligibility, must enroll in a WA state college or university fall term. Award: up to $22,500 over 4 years Jan. 30, Feb. 19, Feb. 28,
Washington Apple Education Foundation s Community Foundation of North Central Washington (CFNCW) Association of Computer Professionals in Education (ACPE) C. E. Boucer Memorial www.waef.org www.cfncw.org https://goo.gl/forms/laiwz49fc8yvsozt2 thewashboard.org More than 45 scholarships for WHS students. Eligibility: Students who have parents who work in the tree fruit industry (apples, pears, cherries) in any capacity are eligible to apply. (An edited list showing WHS eligible scholarships is available in the Career Center.) More than 61 local scholarships that WHS students may be eligible for. Varied GPA, majors, & special requirements. (An edited list showing WHS eligible scholarships is available in the Career Center.) At the website, complete the eligibility quiz and a list of scholarships suited to the student will be provided. The ACPE has allocated up to $10,000 for scholarships of up to $2,000 each. Eligibility: graduating high school seniors who have been actively involved in the use of technology during their high school careers and are planning to pursue studies in a technology related field. A completed online application should be submitted to ACPE no later than 5pm, March 1,. The amount of the award will be paid to the college/school of the awardees choice. To honor and financially assist engineering students attending school in Washington or Oregon at the UW, WSU, U of O, or OSU. Award: $3,000 Atsuhiko Tateuchi Memorial Tateuchi Foundation thewashboard.org For students from Pacific Rim states who demonstrate hard work, dedication and sincerity. Students must have financial need, academic merit and be of Japanese or other Asian ancestry. Award: $5,000 (renewable)
Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/blacks_at_micro soft_bam_/ The mission of the Blacks at Microsoft (BAM) African American Heritage is to encourage and enable black high school students to go to college, realize the impact technology has on the world, and target a career in the tech industry. GPA: 3.0, declare a major from an approved list. Award: $5,000 (renewable) Edward W. Stimpson thewashboard.org This award is intended to support students from Washington state who are pursuing their college education at the UW or Western Washington University. Award: $5,000 Lambeth Family thewashboard.org The purpose of this scholarship is to honor and to give financial support to a deserving student pursuing a degree in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, computer science or business. Award: $3,000 Kelly Foundation Ewing C. Kelly Applications in Career Center or at www.kellyfoundationwashington.org The Kelly Foundation awards this scholarship on the basis of grades, high school accomplishments, personal statement, financial need and letter of recommendation. Award: $2500. Mar. 10, Microsoft disability Alden Landis Memorial https://seattlefoundation.smapply.org/prog/microsoft_disab ility_scholarship_/ thewashboard.org This scholarship enables high school students with disabilities to go to college and target a career in the tech industry. It will be awarded to promising HS seniors who plan to attend a vocational or academic college and have financial need. Award: $5,000 (renewable) This scholarship is intended for current high school students who demonstrate financial need and who successfully apply for enrollment in a summer study abroad, service trip, or a gap year program run by a public charity. Specific requirements must be followed. Mar. 15, Mar. 23,
Award: $3,500 Café s Saul Gallegos Café s Saul Gallegos DREAMer s Applications in Career Center Applications in Career Center The Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ) proudly awards its Annual Saul Gallegos s to students demonstrating community service, academic performance, and leadership. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; Applicant must be a graduating senior; Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited College or University FULL-TIME beginning fall of the upcoming academic year. Award: $750 The Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ) proudly awards its Annual Saul Gallegos s to students demonstrating community service, academic performance, and leadership. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Eligibility is limited to families with a combined annual income of less than $30,000. Applicant must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Applicant must be a graduating senior. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited College or University FULL-TIME beginning fall of the upcoming academic year. Award: $800 Mar. 31, Mar. 31, Lanham Foundation Youth Applications in Career Center Selection Criteria: s will be awarded based upon the following criteria: results of formal tests (SAT or ACT); financial need; academic performance; letters of recommendation Apr. 1, 20
Smart Choices Program Wiaa.com/SmartChoices The WIAA, Dairy Farmers of Washington, and Les Schwab Tires are pleased to announce the sixth annual Smart Choices College which will recognize one female and one male high school student for their achievements in athletics/activities, the community, and the classroom with a $5,000 college scholarship to the college or university of their choice. In addition to the two $5,000 scholarship winners, eight finalists will receive $1,000 scholarships. Apr. 1, Ninth Circuit Civics Contest www.ca9.uscourts.gov/civicscontest Answering the prompt, What does equal protection mean to students? applicants should express their thoughts and ideas in an essay of between 500 and 1,000 words. Contest Awards range from $50 - $2,000 Apr. 1, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 191 Merle Kirkley Merit Patricia Fisher Endowed Applications in Career Center Applications in Career Center thewashboard.org IBEW Local 191 s Community Participation Program is offering a total of twenty (20) scholarships to graduating seniors in their jurisdiction who are pursuing a Technical Degree in a construction-related field at a Community or Technical College. Award: $500.00 This is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program for applicants intending to major in a field relating to educational facility planning and design. Qualifying fields include: school planning, architecture, engineering, product services and construction management. Award: $3,000 This scholarship fund will help students of color who are from or attending college in WA state and who are pursuing college careers in journalism. Awards are based on scholastic achievement, financial need, community service and a serious interest in print, photo, broadcast journalism or multimedia/online. Award: $500 $2,500 Apr. 6, Apr. 20, Apr. 7,