WHS Counseling
Week of May 9th 2022
COUNSELOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Lead Counselor - Andy Harvey- andy.harvey@pfisd.net 512-594-1423
12th Grade Counselor - Regina Reese- regina.reese@pfisd.net 512-594-1425
11th Grade Counselor - Nancy Byers - nancy.byers@pfisd.net 512-594-1491
10th Grade Counselor - Amy Uribe- amy.uribe@pfisd.net 512-594-1489
9th Grade Counselor - Ashleigh Jones - ashleigh.jones@pfisd.net 512-594-1413
(On Maternity Leave)
Social Worker - Christina Sanchez - christina.sanchez@pfisd.net 512-594-1485
Counseling Center
Attention 2022 Seniors!!!
Scholarships:
We want to brag about you and all of your accomplishments. Please see the link below and fill out as much information as possible. Please note that we want to know all scholarships you were offered, not just what you accepted. We will print all of this information in the graduation program.
Click on the button below:
Cap and Gown Pick Up
Cap and Gown pick up has been moved to Tuesday, May 18th, 2022 and will be passed out to students during lunch from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm near the senior table by door 32 that exits towards the parking lot. Please make sure to place your orders ASAP if you haven’t already and mark the pick up day in your calendar.
You can place Cap and Gown Orders with the Herff Jones representative Travis Hightower:
512.504.7100
Graduation Requirement:
Appling for Apply Texas and FAFSA is a graduation requirement, as per state law.
!!! It is very important to get your proof turned in within the next couple of weeks or you will not be able to walk at graduation and you will not receive your diploma !!!
PFISD Summer School
Information may be found on the district website- https://www.pfisd.net/domain/301
**If you or your student is wanting to take summer school for CREDIT RECOVERY OR ACCELERATION please complete the form and Andy Harvey the Lead Counselor will contact you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqFev2WS_0XM4c6z34cMcQZG6kfc5tQBYix99oXOwfeeQ-gw/viewform
Skyward
Parents & Students please use Skyward to check current and final grades
Scholarship Opportunities
SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINES BETWEEN: MAY 18th and AUGUST 31st, 2022
1) Jameela Jamil x I Weigh Scholarship - $5,000 – 3 Awards (Deadline: May 18, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be 16 years of age or older and in good academic standing.
B) Be enrolled in a public, private, or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/19302/jameela-jamil-x-i-weigh-scholarship
2) Full Circle Scholarship - $15,000 - 650 Awards (Deadline: May 31, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a U.S. citizen eligible to attend college in the U.S.
B) Be enrolled in a certificate, associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate program by the Fall of 2022. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9645/american_indian_college_fund_scholarships
3) Know Your Worth Scholarship - $10,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 1, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) You must be 16 years of age or older.
B) You must either be enrolled in a college/university or registered in a qualified high school. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20409/know-your-worth-scholarship
4) Girls Impact the World Scholarship Awards - $5,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: June 1, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending high school or enrolled in an undergraduate program.
B) Be 25 years of age or younger at the time of application.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14062/girls_impact_the_world_scholarship_awards
5) Community Leadership Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 15, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have 2.5 GPA or higher (applicant must attach include an unofficial transcript with their application).
B) Give evidence of significant community service performed.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18230/community-leadership-scholarship
6) Navigate Your Future Scholarship - $2,500 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 24, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a senior in high school planning a career in the general aviation field
B) Be enrolled or accepted into an aviation-related program at an accredited college or university.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/16220/navigate_your_future_scholarship
7) CIA Undergraduate Scholarship Program - $25,000 - 10 Awards (Deadline: June 27, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have scored at least 1000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT.
B) Demonstrate financial need and have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.
Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9529/cia-undergraduate-scholarship-program
8) Women in Trades Scholarship - $3,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: June 30, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Identify as a woman.
B) Be planning on entering a post-secondary trade program on a full-time basis in the fall. Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18996/women-in-trades-scholarship
9) Sterling Law Offices Annual College Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: June 30, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited four or two-year college or trade school by the fall of 2022.
B) Hold a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11012/sterling_law_offices_annual_college_scholarship
10) Future of Sports Scholarship Program - $1,000 - 5 Awards (Deadline: June 30, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be in high school and at least 16 years of age or older.
B) Have exemplary academic and sports interests.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18941/future-of-sports-scholarship-program
11) Keches Law Group Scholarship - $1,500 – 2 Awards (Deadline: June 30, 2022)
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
B) Be accepted to, or currently enrolled in, an accredited college, university, graduate, or trade school program within the United States.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15857/keches-law-group-scholarship
12) AGMA Foundation Scholarship Program - $20,000 - 8 Awards (Deadline: July 1, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be interested in a career in the gear industry, and/or power transmission as it relates to the gear industry.
B) Be currently enrolled, or recently accepted, as a full or part-time student in a nationally accredited program.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18987/agma-foundation-scholarship-program
13) New Silver Fintech Scholarship - $5,000 - 3 Awards (Deadline: July 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be enrolled or in the process of enrolling as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18312/new-silver-fintech-scholarship
14) Strong Work Ethic Scholarship - $1,000 - 1 Award (Deadline: July 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
B) Be a current high school senior who is enrolled or will be enrolled in a two-to-five-year post-secondary institution for the fall semester.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/18417/strong-work-ethic-scholarship
15) Arctic Physical Therapy Scholarship - $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: August 31, 2022) To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
A) Be attending college or university no later than January of 2022.
B) Have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or greater during their last academic year.
Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10693/arctic-physical-therapy-scholarship
WEISS HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELING
Website: https://www.pfisd.net/domain/1699
Location: 5201 Wolf Pack Drive, Pflugerville, TX, USA
Phone: 512-594-1400
