All 9-11 grade students received information regarding the course selection process for the 2025-2026 school year. Selections must be entered into Skyward by January 24 through the student's Skyward account. The GHS Academic & Career Course Planning Guide is a great resource for scheduling and course information. Students are encouraged to talk with their parents, teachers and school counselors.

This event is sponsored by Concordia University Wisconsin and will be held on February 27, 5:45 PM. This is an opportunity for students in grades 9 through 12 who are interested in learning more about different health professions. Represented careers will include pharmacy, nursing, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, diagnostic medical sonography/radiation, social work, psychology, counseling, exercise physiology, and biomedical sciences.

Families are encouraged to register for the event by February 21.

• All AP Exam fee balances are due March 1. Payments can be made through Skyward or check/cash brought to the GHS Counseling Office.
• Students who are taking an AP Exam should review the AP Exam Dates and plan accordingly.
• If a student has decided not to take an AP Exam, contact Mr. Johnson. At this point, a $40 cancellation fee will be applied.
• Late testing options are only available under certain circumstances outlined by College Board. See Mr. Johnson in the counseling office if you need to request a late test.

Many seniors are deciding on their plans for after graduation and we want to celebrate with you and add your name to the Class of 2025 Senior Wall outside the counseling office. If post-secondary plans include, employment, apprenticeship, military, gap year, 2-year or 4-year college, we want to know! Contact Mrs. Rieck with your decision and make sure your senior photo has been submitted.

Current sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for an apprenticeship through Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship. Applications are available on the OYA website and are due February 3. Apprenticeships are a great way for students to try out an interested career area while learning employment skills and earning money. See your school counselor with any questions. Apprenticeships are available in the following areas:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Architecture and Construction

Art, A/V Technology, and Communications

Business Administration

Education

Finance

Government and Public Administration

Health Science

Hospitality and Tourism

Human Services

Information Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Manufacturing

Marketing

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)

Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics

The GHS Counseling Department is hosting a College Information Night on Monday, February 17, at 6:00 pm. The hour-long program is open to parents and students grades 9-11.

We will have an admissions representative from the following type of colleges:

• technical college
• 4 year private college
• 4 year public university

Topics include:

• What is the difference between these types of institutions?
• What can my student be doing now to be prepared for admission?
• You will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the admissions representatives.

Contact the counseling office with questions.

Students can access a database of state, regional and nationwide scholarships within the Xello platform. This resource can be found under the "College Planning" tab in Xello.

The Grafton High School Scholarship program and the Grafton Scholarship Group applications will be available to seniors January 27 and due February 28. All seniors will receive and email with information about how to access the applications in Canvas. See Mrs. Rieck in the counseling office with any questions. Many families of seniors are completing the FAFSA to determine financial aid. The Common Application also provides information about financial aid.

Students in grades 9-11 will participate in the GHS Spring All-School Testing Day on April 10. More information will be sent out in the near future.

Looking for a summer learning or leadership experience? Check out Summer Enrichment Opportunities from the GHS Counseling Website.

Waukesha County Technical College is sponsoring "Women in Fire and EMS" as part of their Non-traditional career program. Discover a community of strong, fearless women protecting lives and making an impact.

• Saturday, February 8, 2025
• 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• WCTC Fire Apparatus Bay

More information can be found here.

Add the GHS Counseling Office to your social media. We will be posting events and information on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

@BHawkCounseling

Director of School Counseling

gjohnson@grafton.k12.wi.us

262-376-5520

Emily May (H-Q)

School Counselor

emay@grafton.k12.wi.us

262-376-5522

Jenny Marks R-U (2025,-2026), R-Z (2027-2028)

School Counselor

jmarks@grafton.k12.wi.us

262-376-5521

Katie Martinez-Ortiz

School Psychologist

kmartinez-ortiz@grafton.k12.wi.us

262-376-5721

Kelly Rieck

krieck@grafton.k12.wi.us

Counseling Office Registrar

262-376-5523