BHS Counseling Newsletter
October 23, 2024
Senior Information
Cap and Gown Ordering Information
Senior Class Advisors
Caroline Schlegel - caroline.schlegel@fcps.org
John Yoho – john.yoho@fcps.org
Upcoming College Visits
10/30/2024 11:58am Washington College
11/6/2024 8:15am Loyola University Maryland
11/6/2024 11:58am York College of Pennsylvania
11/6/2024 1:31pm Salisbury University
11/20/2024 1:31pm Shepherd University
Representatives from the above colleges/universities will be coming to Brunswick High School.
In Naviance, go to “Colleges” then “College Visits” to register to attend.
If you registered, you will receive a pass from the Counseling Office to attend.
Annual HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Festival
Friday, November 8, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Virtual)
Saturday November 9, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Virtual & In-Person)
The St. James, 6805 Industrial Rd, Springfield, VA
Alfred Street Baptist Church invites you to the country's most exciting and largest HBCU Festival!
Top 5 Reasons Students Should Attend The ASBC HBCU Festival:
1. Apply onsite and receive same-day admissions decisions!
2. Several opportunities to receive scholarships!
3. Fun & informative HBCU seminars!
4. Engage with HBCU reps and find out why you should attend an HBCU!
5. It's Free!
Click here to register.
Financial Aid Information & FAFSA Finish Night
Monday, December 16 in the BHS Media Center
Financial Aid Information Night | 6:00 - 7:00
& FAFSA Finish Sessions | 7:00 & 7:30
A guest speaker from Frederick Community College’s Financial Aid Office will discuss how to pay for college, including grants, loans, scholarships, and applying for financial aid, such as completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). After the presentation seniors and their parents/guardians can get assistance finishing their FAFSA. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own device, or can borrow a device at the school. Pre-registration is required for the FAFSA Finish sessions, with a sign up link forthcoming. The FSA ID must be created well in advance if participating in a FAFSA Finish session. Here is information on that process:
https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/creating-using-fsaid.pdf
FCPS Email & Text Alerts
FCPS is utilizing SchoolMessenger to provide SMS text and email updates with our community!
Our goal, as always, is to ensure our community Finds Out First about important information, news, e-newsletters, and events. FCPS and individual schools will both use SchoolMessenger.
Text Alerts Service
Parents, guardians, and staff, you can take advantage of our FindOutFirst (FOF) text messaging service.
- Ensure your mobile device is on file with your school(s). You’ll want to make sure you have provided an accurate email address as well to get important email information! It’s that simple!
- Text “Y” or “Yes” to our district’s short code number: 67587.
- You can also opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our text messages with “Stop.” Please note: Opting out means missing out on urgent messages from your school(s) and FCPS, including weather-related closings and emergency information.
SchoolMessenger does not charge recipients for text messages they receive; however, wireless providers may charge for individual text messages, depending on the plan associated with the wireless device.
More Details
Data privacy
SchoolMessenger is compliant with the Student Privacy Pledge, so your information is safe and will never be given or sold to anyone.
SMS defined
SMS stands for Short Message Service and is commonly referred to as a text message. Most cell phones support this type of text messaging. SchoolMessenger uses a true SMS protocol developed by the telecommunications industry, specifically for mass text messaging, referred to as a “short code” texting. This method is fast, secure, and highly reliable because it is strictly regulated by the wireless carriers and only allows access to approved providers.
