

NPHS Weekly Counseling Update
February 7, 2025
Wentzville School District Special Programming and CAPSTONE Experiences
The Wentzville School District has several opportunities for programs for students to participate in during the school year. Please go through the PROGRAMMING SLIDESHOW for more details about each program. There are links to apply to the programs on each slide along with specific deadline dates. Deadlines are approaching so please apply as soon as possible.
••You can also scan the QR codes on the flyer below for details on our programs.
CAREER EXPLORATION ALLIANCE
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming CEA (Career Explorations Alliance) Career Weeks. Sign-ups begin on January 30th, 2025. WSD is offering valuable Career Exploration Job Shadowing opportunities for 9th-12th grade students this Spring. Applications are due by February 14th, 2025
Click HERE to sign up!!!
9th and 10 Grade
- Continue to work on your GPA (need 2.5 unweighted GPA)
- Continue to work on your attendance (need 95%)
- Talk to Mrs. Pardo about tutoring, as many freshmen and sophomore do not start their hours until Junior year.
- You can do Job Shadowing, please see Mrs. Pardo for more information if interested in this opportunity.
Training
- Students must attend a one-time training before beginning their hours.
- Two trainings a month are offered, one during the school day and one after school. The next training dates are: Wednesday, February 19th at 2:25 p.m.after school in the Student Center and then Thursday, February 20th during the first part of WIN Time in the Student Center.
11th and 12th Grade
- A+ Students can participate in Job Shadowing to earn hours
The other opportunities offered after attending Tutor Training:
- Chautauqua Application
- Special Opportunities, link available when there are opportunities (Evening & Sat events)
- Elementary Classroom tutoring (Instructions on A+ Contact List)
SENIORS REMEMBER, A+ HOURS ARE DUE BY MAY 1ST !!!!
St. Charles County Job Fair and Career Expo
Hey, High School Students!
Need a part-time job? A summer job? Getting ready to graduate and are looking for full-time employment with an awesome wage and benefits?
The 3rd-annual St. Charles County Job Fair and Career Expo is Tuesday, March 11th and WE WANT YOU! The five St. Charles County School Districts have come together to create this event for all high school students in the region, and we hope you can attend. It is FREE and open to every high school student seeking a job or future career; no pre-registration necessary.
Regional businesses and organizations from a wide variety of industries will be ready to meet with you and are looking to fill current openings, including part-time and hourly wage openings (for job seekers 16 years of age and older), as well as full-time employment (for job/career seekers 18 years of age or older, as well as 17-year-old’s that will be graduating in May, 2025).
In addition to meeting with hiring employers, you will have an optional opportunity to meet with volunteer professionals for extra assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills and more!
Event Details
When: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Where: Francis Howell North High School Commons; 2549 Hackmann Rd.; St. Charles, 63303
Event Time: 5:30-7:30pm
For more information contact your high school counselor, or check out our website at https://bit.ly/STCjobsfair-careerexpo.
We are looking forward to an outstanding event and hope to see you there!
AP PRACTICE EXAMS SESSIONS
College/Universities and Military Visits!!
Visits will begin within the next two weeks!!! Visits by college and universities will be at designated time so please continue to check my weekly newsletter for signing up. The military branches will come visit students during lunch periods. This is a GREAT WAY to speak directly with representatives and learn first hand all they have to offer!!!!
Upcoming Visits: Sign up HERE.
University of Missouri-Columbia, Tuesday, February 11th at 9:10 a.m.
Truman State University, Wednesday, February 12th at 9:40 a.m.
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Wednesday, February 12th at 1:40 p.m.
St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD), Wednesday, February 19th at 9:30 a.m.
IEC
The Independent Electrical Contractors of Greater St. Louis is proud to offer their first ever Pre-Apprenticeship aimed at 16-20 year olds to prepare them for the construction jobsite and get them “shovel ready”. It is a 6-week course (one night a week) where students sample the electrical trade, prepare their resume, practice interview skills, and prepare for the required math exam. Students who successfully complete the program will keep the tools they use for those 6 weeks.
NPHS Spring Spectacular Market 03/01/25 Parent & Student Volunteers Needed
NPHS Grad Night in partnership with the Grizzly Way Booster Club is hosting the 3rd Annual NPHS Spring Spectacular Market on Saturday, March 1st from 9-3PM at North Point High School with all money raised supporting the Class of 2025. We are in need of both parent and student volunteers for set-up on Friday, February 28th as well as on the day of the event, Saturday, March 1st. We are also in need of a few food donations for the volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please sign-up using the link below.
NPHS Spring Spectacular Market PARENT Volunteer Sign-Up
NPHS Spring Spectacular Market STUDENT Volunteer Sign-Up
Grad Night Planning Meeting
Join us at the next NPHS Grad Night Meeting this Monday, March 10th at 6PM at the NPHS Library. Hope to see you there!NPHS Senior Spirit Wear Online Store OPEN
The NPHS Class of 2025 Senior Spirit Wear Online Store will remain open through the end of January!! Choose from a wide variety of items, designs, and color options!! A percentage of all sales will benefit the Class of 2025!!
Order using the following link: https://shop.stlouisembroidery.com/north_point_seniors_2025/shop/home
Anyone who placed orders should be on the lookout for an email from stlouisembroidery@my-orders.design notifying you that your order has been completed and is ready for pickup at: ST LOUIS EMBROIDERY 121 AVALON INDUSTRIAL PARKWAY WENTZVILLE, MO 63385
Class of 2025 Grad Night Communication & Volunteer Sign-Ups
If you are interested in receiving communication or updates via email from NPHS Grad Night or would like to volunteer and help plan Grad Night 2025 as well as fundraising events, please fill-out the following survey: NPHS Grad Night Communications & Volunteer Survey
Follow NPHS Grad Night:
Twitter: North Point High School Grad Night
Facebook: North Point High School Grad Night
GroupMe: NPHS Grad Night 2025
Email nphsgradnight@gmail.com with any questions!
NPHS Student Center Team
(A-G) Mrs. VanRonzelen - kristinavanronzelen@wsdr4.org
(H-O) Mr. Laughman- konradlaughman@wsdr4.org
(P-Z) Mrs. Haley - meridithhaley@wsdr4.org
College/Career/A+ Program: Mrs. Pardo - melissapardo@wsdr.org
Educational Support Counselor: Heather Hanvy - heatherhanvy@wsdr4.org
Registrar: Mrs. Shumaker - kellieshumaker@wsdr4.org
Secretary: Mrs. Ritchey - jodyritchey@wsdr4.org