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Senior Newsletter
Fall Newsletter 2024
Hello Families!
This is the start to your senior's last year of high school. This is a newsletter that I will be emailing throughout the year to keep you updated on everything senior! The goal is have your senior's year be one of fun, memory making and the least stressful as possible. Keep reading for information on graduation requirements, senior projects, volunteer opportunities, graduation items, scholarship information, field trips and much more!
Feel free to email if you have questions or need help.
Mrs. Ward
award@vernoniak12.org
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Graduation Requirements
- Complete 24 Credit Hours
- Complete 10 hours of community service for each year enrolled in VSD (40 hours)
- Complete the Senior Project and Digital Portfolio
Senior Projects
DUE AT THE END OF SEMESTER 1
Homecoming
EVENTS: 10/9- 10/10 & 10/14-10/19
Homecoming week is a great time during the senior year! I am the senior class advisor for the year and I will be helping with homecoming and graduation. Seniors have already started planning for some of their homecoming events. If you would like to help, feel free to email me! Look below with the upcoming dates to see when some of the events are happening.
Senior Trip: Disneyland
The senior trip will be during Spring Break.
See Stacy Adams for information or check out the bulletin board for up-to-date schedule dates.
Payments need to be made to Teresa Williams in the High School Office
Payment Schedule
10/16 = $400 (to secure your spot!)
11/13 = $200
12/18 = $200
1/15 = $200
Final payment and balance due FEB 12th.
Join the Facebook group for more information about future meetings and fundraisers!
Senior Pictures
After High School Plans
Now is the time to be talking with your student about their after high school plans. Research different options and see if you can either plan campus visits or find information online. This is also the time to help your student develop some adulting skills. Below are sections about different after school options with links to help you and your student get going as well as some links to adulting that you or seniors can use at anytime!
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College
Apprenticeships
Careers Information
Careers
Scholarships
Scholarships are one way to fund college or trainings. Check out the curated list below. There are MORE to be found, sign up for one of the listed search engines. Local scholarships will be available through an application process in March.
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FAFSA and OSAC
The Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) should open by December 1st. Now is the time to create your FAFSA ID
Going to trade school/community college? Make sure to fill out your FAFSA and then submit your Oregon Opportunity Grant Application.
Office of Student Aid and Completion (OSAC) Scholarship deadline is APRIL 1st. Take the time to fill out your applications now.
Upcoming Events
Field Trip: Manufacturing Day at PCC OMIC Campus
Friday, Oct 4, 2024, 08:45 AM
Volunteer Opportunity: Salmon Fest
A few ways they can help:
• Helping with set-up in the morning starting at 8am
• Helping with the bracelet activity booth for all or part of the day
• Help at the Trout Pond for all or part of the day
• Help with tear down starting at 5pm
If they want to come and be helpful all day then they can just show up at 8 or 9 and we will put them to work”
Saturday, Oct 5, 2024, 07:00 AM
Hawkins Park, Vernonia, OR, USA
10/7 - 10/8: Spirit Paint
Come join us as we paint our spirit pants for Homecoming! 5:30 -7:30 room 236
Monday, Oct 7, 2024, 07:00 AM
Army at Lunch
Army Recruiter at lunch for any student that is interested.
Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024, 12:00 PM
Can Drive
Fundraiser for the Senior Trip. 10 -1. Location: Play shed
Saturday, Oct 12, 2024, 10:00 AM
Senior Sunrise
Seniors walk to lake and back to open up Homecoming. Might be small amount of "breakfast" before hand.
Monday, Oct 14, 2024, 07:30 AM
Last Day to Join Senior Trip
You must have $400 paid to Teresa Williams in the high school office to be a part of the Senior Trip
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, 03:00 PM
Linfield Rep Visit
Admission Rep from Linfield will be on campus for juniors or seniors interested. Location: Library.
Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 09:00 AM
ASVAB Aptitude Test
ASVAB Military Aptitude test for Juniors and interested Seniors. If you would like to take it, please let me know. Space is limited. Library.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, 09:30 AM
Marines at Lunch
Marine Corps Recruiter at lunch for all that are interested.
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 12:15 PM
Career Related Learning Event: Epson Facility Tour
Email me to let me know if you are interested.
Friday, Oct 25, 2024, 07:00 AM
NACAC College Fair At the Convention Center
Monday, Oct 28, 2024, 08:00 AM
Josten's
Order your grad regalia (cap and gown). Rep will be in library during Advisory.
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, 09:30 AM
Pacific University Rep Visit
Admissions rep will be on campus for interested juniors and seniors. Location: Library.
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2024, 10:15 AM
Portland State Rep Visit
Admissions rep will be on campus for interested juniors and seniors. Location: Library.
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024, 09:00 AM
11/6 & 11/7: Senior Photo Shoot
Senior Photo Shoots for seniors that don't have their senior pictures for the yearbook.
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 01:30 PM
11/6 & 11/7: FAFSA Night
Presentation and help for families and seniors. Sign up for the FAFSA ID, scholarships and other after school options.
Wednesday, Nov 6, 2024, 06:30 PM
Portland Trades Day at the Expo Center
Trades Day introduces high schoolers to industry career opportunities. See Mrs. Ward to sign up.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024, 07:00 AM
12/16 - 12/20: Senior Project Check In
One - On - One check in with seniors with their senior projects.