February 2025

End of Q3 Progress Report: 3/7/25

End of Q3: 4/4/25

End of Q4 Progress Report: 5/16/25

June Regents Exams: 6/10/25, 6/11/25, 6/17/25, 6/18/25, 6/20/25-6/25/25

End of Q4: 6/16/25

Summer Employment Opportunities

A representative from Six Flags will be on campus on February 28th from 11 am - 1 pm to discuss summer employment opportunities. Please be sure to stop by to see them outside the cafeteria if you are interested in a summer job at the Six Flags Great Escape.

NYRA will host a job fair on Thursday, February 13th for those interested in employment opportunities during the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at the historic Saratoga Race Course. The job fair will run from 2 pm - 7pm in the 1863 Club at the Saratoga Race Course (applicants should enter through the Write Street entrance - Gate 8). Positions will include restaurant staff, cashiers, merchandise clerks, customer service, white caps, and parking attendants. Applicants must be at least 15 years of age and have NYS Certified Working Papers (can be obtained by seeing Mrs. Lyon in Student Services).

Driver Education Course

Starting in February, WSWHE BOCES will be offering a 48-hour non-credit program designed to educate students on appropriate driving skills and habits as well as playing a responsible role in the highway transportation/safety system. In addition to the classroom, there will be 24 hours of concurrent in-car instruction (6 hours behind the wheel and 18 hours of observation). Successful completion of this course may satisfy the 5-hour pre-licensing course requirement. More information can be found on the flyer below:

Volunteer at The Way!

Raise money for your class by volunteering at The Way (a gently used clothing store located at 17 Ferry St. in Schuylerville). More information can be found below:

• Students may volunteer Friday 3-5:30, Saturday 8:30-11, or Saturday 11-1:30
• Two to four students at a time can sign up for a shift using Signup Genius
• Volunteer hours will be tracked at the store
• For every student who works 2 hours, The Way will donate $5 to the class they are representing
• The Way will tally up the amount and donate the money to the school once per quarter

Physical Education options for the 2025-2026 school year

In the midst of scheduling for the next school year, we want to make sure you are aware of the two course options for PE. Students may choose from the traditional PE course or a Components of Fitness course. Both courses will meet the state mandated requirement. Components of Fitness is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of how to prepare individually for lifelong health and fitness. Students will be taught many different components of fitness, strength building, cardiovascular endurance, and stress management. This course is designed to meet individual students' needs. Traditional PE activities will be implemented throughout the school year to complement the course.

Pre-College Summer Enrichment Opportunities

• Summer at WPI: offers different programs (Launch for rising 9-11th grade, Frontiers for rising 10-12th grade, and College Credit Jumpstart for rising 11-12th grade). More information can be found here.
• Edge at University of Delaware: three week, credit bearing college experience held from July 20 - August 9 for highly motivated rising 11th & 12th graders. More information can be found here.
• Summer College at Syracuse University: explore potential college majors and experience college-level coursework through the Summer College program. There are over 100 college-level courses offered on campus, online or at one of Syracuse University academic centers in NYC or Los Angeles. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and courses fill quickly. Additionally, students who take two credit-bearing courses in Summer College can be guaranteed admission to Syracuse University with a $20,000 per year tuition scholarship (as part of the Guaranteed Orange Pathway Program). More information can be found here.

Welcome Ms. Maglione

We are excited to welcome Ms. Maglione, our school counseling intern. Ms. Maglione will be working along side the counselors in Student Services during the 2nd semester!

Scholarships

• Hudson Mohawk AHEC Health Career Scholarship: eligible applicants must be entering an approved healthcare related certificate or degree program at a local community college, university, or training entity within New York State. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 21, 2025
• First New York Federal Credit Union Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a First New York Federal Credit Union member in good standing, plan to attend a two or four-year college in the fall of 2025, be an active volunteer within the community, and submit a 250 word essay answering the question: "How would the First New York Scholarship benefit you in pursuing your college career?" Application is available here. Deadline: March 14, 2025
• NYSUT Retiree Council 10 Scholarship: eligible applicants must be pursuing a degree in education at either a two-year college transfer program or a four-year college. Application can be found here. Deadline: March 25, 2025
• Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship: eligible applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, welding, CNC machining, or electromechanical technology. The Troy Industrial Solutions Manufacturing Scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000.00 financial award to be used towards earning a certificate or educational credential at any college, vocational or trade school in the US. Funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, equipment, or tools used in this endeavor. More information, including the application, can be found here. Deadline: April 1, 2025
• Gerard J. Buckenmeyer FASNY Volunteer Scholarship: eligible applicants must be a member in good standing with FASNY or have a parent/legal guardian who is a member and serve as a current Junior firefighter, Explorer Scout or RAM in a group affiliated with a volunteer department or a volunteer with an EMS unit. Applications are available online.
• Operation Adopt A Soldier, Inc.: eligible applicants must be a graduating senior, have/had a service member in his/her family, have a letter of recommendation, and write a 300-400 word essay answering the question: "What is your viewpoint of people who serve in the military?" The application cover sheet found here and your essay must be returned to either Mrs. O'Brien or Mrs. Rust by April 15, 2025.
• The Lariat Future Innovators Foundation STEM Scholarship is designed to empower students aged 18-24 who are pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math. Eligible students are from small towns with a population of fewer than 25,000 and who have a family household income of $55,000 or less. Application is available here. Deadline: June 15, 2025
• The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame 2025 Rodion Cantacuzene Scholarship: eligible applicants must demonstrate a record of academic excellence, an interest in history and/or the arts, and exemplary service to their community. Application can be found here. Deadline: April 11, 2025
• Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation Inc. Scholarship: offers a scholarship to a student who plans to pursue his/her education at a two or four year accredited registered professional nursing program. If you plan to pursue this path, please see Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien before March 15, 2025!
• Electric Worker Scholarship: established by National Grid to assist those wo plan to continue their education at HVCC in either an Electrical Construction Maintenance Degree or Overhead Line Workers Certificate program. More information can be found here. Deadline: April 15, 2025
• Hudson Crossing Park Seedling Award: eligible applicants must have demonstrated excellence in community service, environmental stewardship, and leadership, serving as a role model to their peers and proving that individuals can make a difference. Applicants must submit either a 1,000-word essay OR a 3-5 minute video explaining how their leadership and service have positively impacted their community and/or environment, and how they plan to continue making a difference beyond high school. For more details can be found here. Deadline: May 1, 2025
• NSPE-NY Scholarship: eligible applicants must be planning to attend an ABET accredited college engineering program. Application link and more information can be found here. Deadline: April 1, 2025
• NYFB Agricultural Youth Scholarship: eligible applicants are seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career related to agriculture. Application and more information can be found here. Deadline: April 1, 2025

SUNY Financial Aid Days

SUNY campus experts across New York State will be hosting a Financial Aid Workshop on February 8th. The event is free and open to all New Yorkers seeking hands-on assistance with FAFSA completion, regardless of whether they applied to a SUNY or the campus hosting the event. Students can register at SUNY Student Events.

Employment Opportunity

Amigos Cantina is looking for a part time dishwasher to begin ASAP. This job requires lifting heavy objects at times. The ideal candidate is:

• someone who can work under pressure
• someone who has reached their 18th birthday
• someone who is not playing sports
• someone who has reliable transportation
• someone who will show up on time

To apply, visit their website www.amigoscantina.net to fill out an application.

Senior Devices

Every year, seniors are allowed to take their Chromebooks with them after graduation at NO CHARGE. The only requirement is that students complete this SENIOR DEVICE FORM, letting Computer Services know they plan to keep the device. If you intend on returning the device, you can drop it off with Mr. Mehan or Mrs. Schambach (in Computer Services) before your last day on campus. Any devices not collected or signed off to keep will be locked on the 23rd of June. Your school accounts will remain open until August 1st, 2025.

SUNY Adirondack's Winter Break Information Session

SUNY Adirondack will be hosting an event on February 21st at 10 am that is open to everyone - students that haven't applied, all the way to students who have been accepted and want next steps, and everywhere in between. Students are welcome to bring a parent or supporter. The information session would be especially beneficial for students who aren't sure if college is for them. There will be an opportunity to talk to College Access staff in a low stakes and low pressure environment!
Some highlights of the event include:

• On the spot college acceptance with a HS transcript
• Hands on support from College Access staff to start or complete an application
• A thorough campus tour with a current student
• Free snacks and merch!!

Please use this registration link if you are interested in attending this informative event!

Horatio Alger Scholarship

Eligible applicants must be a high school junior, demonstrate financial need, and be a United States citizen. Students may apply online until March 1st.

Upcoming SAT/ACT Testing Information

The SAT and the ACT will be offered on the following (Saturday) National testing dates during the 2024-2025 school year. The cost of the SAT is $68. The ACT has a basic fee of $55.50, with an optional writing test (cost with writing is $70.25). If the cost of these tests presents a hardship, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please check with Mrs. Rust or Mrs. O'Brien.

SAT Test Dates (Registration Information)

March 8, 2025 (February 21, 2025)

May 3, 2025 (April 18, 2025)

June 7, 2025 (May 22, 2025)

**Be sure to take advantage of free Official SAT Practice at Khan Academy®. Become more confident on test day by taking practice test!

ACT Test Dates (Registration Information)

April 5, 2025 (February 28, 2025)

June 14, 2025 (May 9, 2025)

July 12, 2025 (June 6, 2025)*

*No test centers are scheduled in New York for the July test date.

SAT Prep Class

Open to juniors who have registered to take the School Day SAT on March 14th. The cost of the class is $25.00. To enroll in the class, students will need to sign-up here and pay $25.00 cash to the High School Main Office. Each evening of class students will receive instruction in Math and English geared towards the format of the SAT Exam. Registration is open until February 6th.

The dates are below:

Thursday 2/6- 530-730pm in person

Tuesday 2/11- 6-8pm Virtual

Thursday 2/13- 530-8pm (Practice Test- Takes 2 hours and 14 minutes) in person

Tuesday 2/25- 6-8pm 7-9pm Virtual

Sunday 3/2- 4-6pm in person

Tuesday 3/4 - 6-8pm Virtual

Sunday 3/9- 4-6pm in person

Tuesday 3/11- 6-8pm Virtual

New Visions Health Careers Exploration Program

If you are interested in exploring a one year pre-college program in the field of Health Careers Exploration, please see your counselor immediately!! This New Visions program offers an academically rigorous program for the college bound senior. A representative from this program will be visiting our school on February 11th at 1:10 pm to share more information about the program and help answer any questions interested students may have.

College Visits

This spring/summer is a great time to continue to research and/or visit colleges. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you are looking at and visiting college campuses (source Cappex):

• Will you be satisfied academically? A school should challenge you academically and offer degree programs that interest you.
• Will you be fulfilled personally? Be sure there are activities and events you can participate in outside of the classroom.
• Will you be happy socially? Think about how you're going to make friends ... will you be surrounded by people with similar backgrounds to yours, or will you meet students from different parts of the world?
• Will you be at ease on the campus? It is important to look at the size and location of the campus. Make sure you feel comfortable with all aspects of campus life!

Additional information, including a College-Bound Preparation Checklist, can be found here. This resource (source: Parchment) is a great tool to help guide students and families through the college process.

As we begin meeting with you to schedule your courses for next year, please take a look at our course offerings on the District Website. We have a variety of wonderful courses and opportunities for you to consider! If you are a sophomore and interested in applying to one of the Early College Career Academy programs or a Career & Technical Education program at BOCES, please be sure you let your school counselor know this during your scheduling meeting!

Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Lyon

(518) 695-3255, x 2239

School Counselors

Mrs. O’Brien (Grades 10 - 12, A-K)

Ms. Bean (Grade 9; Career Education & AP Coordinator)

Mrs. Rust (Grades 10 - 12, L-Z)