Family Educator Together Meetings
We have met with some of our families on our new Family Educator Together (FET) meetings. The FET is designed to help our scholars with different situations they may be experiencing at home or school. It is a team of school supports, parent/guardians, scholars, and any other resources needed. We want to brainstorm ways to together, find success for your scholar. If you would like to have an FET meeting, please call Mr. Owens for more details. 308-698-8111.
Hanny Arram Center for Success is awarded a College Access Grant from EducationQuest
Kearney, NE –The EducationQuest Foundation has selected the Hanny Arram Center for Success (HACS) as a recipient of the prestigious College Access Grant. This grant, designed to empower Nebraska high school students to pursue higher education, will provide HACS with $10,000 over the next four years to support college access programming.
“We are thrilled to be recipients of this grant,” states Jason Owens, Principal of Hanny Arram Center for Success. We are one of the first non-traditional schools to receive this grant, and the support it provides will help our scholars see the opportunities available to them.”
The funding will enable HACS to implement a range of activities aimed at fostering a college-going culture among students. Key initiatives include:
- College Visits: Helping students feel more comfortable with the college experience through organized visits to various post-secondary institutions.
- Student Progress Tracking: Assisting students in outlining essential college planning steps, such as applying for admission, completing scholarship applications, and filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Family Engagement: Getting the parents involved early to emphasize the importance of preparing for college early by covering topics such as dual-credit courses, extracurricular involvement, college entrance exams, and school-arranged college visits.
- Cultivating a College-Going Culture: Inspiring students to explore education beyond high school through collaborative efforts between counselors and teachers.
- Navigating Financial Aid: Partnering with EducationQuest or local college financial aid offices to guide families through the financial-aid process and completing the FAFSA.
The Hanny Arram Center for Success is committed to creating opportunities for all students to realize their potential and pursue higher education. This generous grant from the EducationQuest Foundation is a significant step toward achieving this mission.
“This grant represents a tremendous opportunity for our Arram Center students and their exposure to post-secondary opportunities,” said Jason Mundorf, Superintendent of Kearney Public Schools. “It aligns perfectly with our mission to prepare every student for success. We are grateful to the EducationQuest Foundation for their support and partnership of our students!”
Kearney Public Schools Foundation Thank a Teacher Campaign
Kearney Public Schools Foundation wants to help you show your appreciation to a special teacher through the annual Thank a Teacher Campaign! September 9 - 15 your gift will be doubled by our matching sponsor Kearney Regional Medical Center. This sponsorship and your gift will help us meet the goal of increasing our support to KPS Teachers. Please make your gift at www.kpsfoundation.gives.
Parent Teacher Conferences September 18,23, and 25
Parent Teacher Conferences will be here soon! Your homeroom teacher will be reaching out soon to schedule a time for you and your scholar to visit with staff about the great things they are doing at HACS. Our goal is to have 100% of our families attend conferences.
Resources:
- Free Community Dinners, hosted by Jubilee Center. Thursdays at 5:30 PM at 4511 6th Avenue, Kearney, NE 68845. Contact Kearney Jubilee at (308) 234-3880 for questions.
July, August & September Location: First Presbyterian Church – 4511 6th Ave (Across from the YMCA). Cancellations will be posted on Facebook at Kearney Jubilee Center: Thrift Store