REMINDER: We're entering the final sales stretch for the 2024-25 yearbook, courtesy of Mrs. Wrotniak.
SPORTS POSTPONED: Boys basketball games at Lake Shore tonight (1/8) have been postponed. Varsity will practice at MS 3:30-5PM; JV has no practice.
FINANCIAL AID PART 2: There will be help available during Regents Week on Jan. 22, for seniors filling out the applications for local scholarships. More info in the Guidance Office.
One more reminder from the Guidance Department about Financial Aid Night on Thursday, 1/9.
WINTER BALL: The magic is back on January 25.
REGENTS EXAMS are Jan. 21-24.
WINTER SPIRIT WEEK: Jan. 6-10
FINANCIAL AID & FAFSA HELP NIGHT: Thursday, Jan. 9
EARLY DISMISSAL for today, Thursday 12/5, at 2PM, and all afterschool activities are cancelled.
Attention seniors who are applying to college.: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is open.
https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
Here are some helpful tips when preparing to file the FAFSA application:
1. Set up a studentaid.gov account: Both the student and a parent (if the student is a dependent) will need to set up a username and password, commonly called the FSAID, to access and sign the FAFSA electronically.
2. Gather Personal Information: Students (and parents, if the student is a dependent, and student spouses—if applicable) will need to provide a Social Security Number (SSN). If a student spouse, parent, or stepparent does not have an SSN, they can still register for an FSAID. Here is a helpful guide. If the student has a driver’s license, they will need to provide that number. Non-citizens should have their Alien Registration Number handy.
3. Federal Tax Information: Students and parents (if dependent) should gather tax information for the prior-prior tax year (for example, for the 2025-26 FAFSA, the student should use 2023 tax returns).
4. Records of Child Support Received: Have information handy on child support received, which is considered untaxed income.
5. Bank Statements and Investment Records: This includes records of the student’s (and the parents', if applicable) bank accounts, stocks, bonds, real estate (not including the family home), and other investments.
6. List of Schools: FAFSA applicants should have a list of schools the student is applying to or attending, as they will need to list these on the FAFSA application.
Girls Varsity Soccer seniors recently chose a staff member who had the biggest impact in their high school career!
First quarter parent-guardian letter that is being sent home with report cards. https://5il.co/318na
HONOR ROLL LUNCHEON: We will salute our top academians on Friday!
The varsity football team will continue its quest for another Highmark Stadium appearance Friday vs. South Park. Ticket, streaming info to follow.
BE THERE, ALOHA: The theme for Friday's home football playoff game is Hawaiian Night.
From Mrs. Wrotniak today we have this update on yearbook ordering.
SOPHOMORE FUND-RAISER: Get ready to support the Class of 2027!
GET TIX FOR GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFFS: https://gofan.co/event/1731881
FOOTBALL TICKETS: Section VI is selling cashless tickets ($7) through GoFan for Friday's football playoff game at Pioneer. https://gofan.co/event/2116408
STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Friday, Nov. 1.
