Kristi Gregory (A-C) (816) 986-4041

Tammy Vogler (D-Hen) (816) 986-4021

April Marquez (Her-McC) (816) 986-4019

Vince Ahrens (McD-Sh) (816) 986-4020

Kerry Stites (Si-Z) (816) 986-4018

Lana Luebbert, Administrative Assistant (816) 986-4103

Melissa King, College/Scholarship Coord., (816) 986-4003

Amy Barrett Registrar (816) 986-4017

Kristin Scharlau Mental Health Therapist (816) 986-4032

Christy Dabalos IB/AP Coordinator (816) 986-4061

Veronica Scott A+ Coordinator (816) 986-4056

Tammie Cox A+ Administrative Assistant (816) 986-4057

Website: http://lswhs.lsr7.org/counseling/

Location: 2600 SW Ward Rd, Lee's Summit, MO, United States
Counseling Center Main Phone: (816) 986-4103

Counseling Fax (816) 986-4116

• December 1st: Cass Career Center Application Opens
• December 3rd: Counseling Student Advisory Council Meeting
• December 9th: Early College Program Application Opens for Fall 2025
• December 10th: A+ Training - Last option for Class of 2025 - Bateman Hall - 2:25 - 3:00
• December 11th: MCC Mobile Enrollment - Application Day (In the LMC during Titan Time)
• December 14th: National ACT Testing Day
• December 18th: Finals for 1st & 7th hours
• December 19th: Finals for 2nd & 6th hours
• December 20th: Finals for 3rd, 4th, & 5th
• December 20th: Early Release Day (11:50 AM)
• December 21st - January 6th: Winter Break!
• January 1st: HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2025
• January 7th: Students Return - Semester 2 Begins
• January 15th: Early College Program (ECP) Information Night @ MCC-Longview 6:00 - 7:00 PM
• January 16: STA & MIC Open House at STA 6:00 - 8:00 PM
• January 20th: NO SCHOOL - MLK Jr. Day
• January 23rd:: LSW Student/Parent Information Night 6:00 - 7:30
• January 28th: To Be Senior Enrollment Information Presentation - During TT
• January 29th: To Be Junior Enrollment Information Presentation - During TT
• January 30th: To Be Sophomore Enrollment Information Presentation - During TT

Lee's Summit West High School's Post Secondary Planning Night

January 23, 2025

6:00 - 7:30 PM

We will have three (3) breakout session timeframes that students and families can attend to get information on various topics (from course enrollment to choosing a college or trade) related to post secondary plans. More information will be forthcoming when it gets closer to the event.

Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity. ~ Robert Alan

We hope that the school year is off to a great start for you. We wanted to share some scholarship opportunities with you. Here is a compiled list of scholarships that are currently available and they are in chronological order by application deadline to make it easier to review. Mrs. King also sent these via email on 11/21. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa King in the Counseling Center.

1. Seven Days Art Competition - (any student) - Flyer attached - Due online by December 13th

2. MSSDAR Scholarships (various scholarships - see below) - https://mssdar.org/mssdar-scholarships/ Due online by January 1st

- MSSDAR Scholarship - $4,000 - Pursuing Degree of Choice

- Irene & Leeta Wagy Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 - a Woman Pursuing Degree in Education

- Dorothy Poikert Memorial Scholarship - $500 - Pursuing Degree in Business

- Roberta Casteel Capps American History Scholarship - $1,000 - Pursuing American History & Government

3. Seven Days Kindness Scholarship (any student) - Flyer attached - Due online by January 10th

4. Nash Music Scholarship (Pursuing degree in Music) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19-TxOyQ7y1wJMiRyGtt80hTcpslsKXOn/view?usp=sharing - Must be postmarked by January 15

5 . R.A. Long Scholarship - (any student) - application attached - Due to Mrs. King in the Counseling Center by January 27th

6. NSDAR Scholarships - (various scholarships) - https://dar.academicworks.com/ - Due by January 31

7. MSSDAR JROTC Scholarships - (ROTC Student) https://drive.google.com/file/d/18n0pk5kUUuYHfQX3wXDCeAE6W07XGsco/view?scrlybrkr=2e232893 - Deadline is February 1 to address on application

8. Lee's Summit Educational Foundation Scholarships - (Various Scholarships) - https://www.lsedfoundation.org/scholarships - Due online by February 5

9. Greater K.C. Crime Stoppers & Metro Police Chiefs & Sheriffs Assoc. - (any student) - application attached - Due to the following email address by February 28th cludwig@kc-crime.org

10. PFLAG LGBTQ+ Scholarship - (students who identify as LGBTQ+) - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkjuYXuIoZKOgR1r_QVK9-yjRxxEcMhE0kk5GvqhQZ5MrqOQ/viewform - Due online by February 28

11. VFW Jack Ray Post 5789 Scholarship - (student must be a child, grandchild, or sibling of a veteran and have a 3.0 GPA or higher) - application attached - Due to the address on the application by March 1

12. Glenda Logan Memorial DAR Scholarship - (must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited college or university in Missouri) - https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rurqFoFhCpSkfUBIAzWi0iZ_mvswE7V/view - Due to the email on application by March 31 .

SCHOLARSHIPS COMING SOON:

1. Truman Heartland Community Foundations - (Several scholarships will be available starting December 2) - https://www.thcf.org/students/scholarships - Due online by February 14

2. Grow your Giving Scholarships - (Several scholarships will be available starting December 2) - https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/ - Due online (various dates)

• This is not for just your English class!
• Writing Lab offers support to students across ALL subject and grade levels!
• Do you need help brainstorming? Writing your draft? Proofing and polishing your final work?
• Then writing lab is for you!
• TWO (2) options for help!
• Receive Email Feedback
• In-Person Tutoring

Before/After School Tutoring:

• You can request help from your teacher before or after school.

Titan Time:

• Don't forget, that you can always request a teacher sign you up for Titan Time for extra help!
• Tuesday, Wednesday, &/or Thursday's

Overtime: In Mrs. Irr's Room 1291

• Overtime is from 2:25 - 3:25 Monday - Friday
• Students can make-up tests they have missed or work on assignments that they have not completed.
• Students must coordinate with their teacher to make up a quiz/test and may leave when it's completed.
• Spaced is limited to 16 per day, so coordinating with your teacher and Mrs. Irr is critical

Application Information:

• Summit Technology Academy opened November 1st
• Applications can be found on the Summit Technology Academy website
• Herndon/Southland Caps Application opened November 1st
• Applications can be found on Herndon Career Center website
• Cass Career Center application opened December 1st
• Application can be found on the Cass Career Center website
• Early College Program-application opens December 9th
• Applications can be found on the Early College Program website

Open House Information:

• Summit Technology Academy Open House-January 16th 6:00-8:00
• 1101 NW Innovation Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

• Missouri Innovations Campus (MIC) Program Information Session (10th grade)-January 16th 6:45-7:15
• 1101 NW Innovation Parkway, Lee's Summit, MO 64086RSVP on the Summit Technology Academy website
• Herndon Career Center Open House-January 23rd 5-6:30

• 11501 E State Rte 350, Raytown, MO 64138

We know that many teens and families struggle during the holidays. It can be a fun and joyous time, however, it can also cause stress and sadness for many. Be kind to each other and be mindful that not everyone enjoys this time of year.

Here is a helpful article that may give you some helpful information and strategies to navigate through the Holiday Blues for yourself and/or loved ones.

The Lee’s Summit R-7 School Board requires all students receiving a diploma to complete 10 hours of community service. Those minimum, approved hours should be submitted to the community service coordinator by the end of the student’s junior year or as soon as possible. The LSW Community Service website lists community service opportunities offered throughout our community. Please stop by the A+/Community service window for the latest opportunities.