Eligibility Snapshot
For any student looking for a place to study, the high school is hosting academic study tables on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:45 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. This is a great opportunity to catch up on homework and missed assignments. Please email Mrs. Gigante for more information at gigantel@perry-lake.org.
College Information Night Video and FAFSA Update
The guidance department will now have a new format for the College Information/ Financial Aid Information Night that was scheduled for September 17 th. In lieu of the in person meeting, we will host a Google Meets presentation at 6:00pm on September 17th that will include the following topics:
Navigating the Common App
Scoir
Transcript Request
ACT/SAT/AP Results
Future Planning
Financial Aid Information
In addition, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) process has changed. Due to the changes in the FAFSA process, we will hold our annual FAFSA Filing Night in January 2025.
Our LEAF (Lake Educational Assistance Foundation) advisor is Magen Corbett. Mrs. Corbett will work with students every Wednesday.
Scoir
For any senior who plans on attending a four-year university, many schools have their first wave of early deadlines November 1st. Students should submit their college applications first, then add the school in Scoir in order for your counselor to send the transcript, as well as any letter(s) of recommendation that may be required. If you are choosing to report your ACT/SAT scores, you will send those directly from the testing sites. The ACT scores come from ACT.org and SAT scores come from CollegeBoard. Please see your counselor should you have any questions.
Another great feature of Scoir is that it showcases upcoming college rep visits where students can register ahead of time to meet with college admission reps during ICE and lunch blocks . Below is an upcoming schedule:
Mon., 09/16: Gannon University
Wed., 09/18: United States Marines
Fri., 09/20: Walsh University
Wed., 09/25: University of Mount Union
Thurs., 09/26: Army National Guard
Tues., 10/01: PennWest Edinboro
Fri., 10/04: Westminster College
Tues., 10/22: Youngstown State University
Class of 2025 - SENIORS
CLASS OF 2025
Welcome to your senior year! It is going to be a fast, hectic, and memorable year. To help make it a bit easier, Mrs. Koch, Senior Class Advisor, would like to provide you with some helpful information.
On the PHS webpage there is a link to the Class of 2025 webpage. Here you will find important dates, announcements and graduation information. This information will be posted as it is known, so continue to check the webpage often.
Your yearbook photo is due to Mrs. Hunter by December 1st. Mrs. Hunter prefers photos to be head/shoulder shots. Email your digital photo to Hunterj@perry-lake.org. Photos should be a single shot of the graduating student only.
Students/families can email baby pictures for the senior video to Allen Kellogg at kellogga@perry-lake.org by December 1.
Auburn Career Center - sophomores
Future Planning Opportunities
Perry High School is creating pathways for students to be prepared not just to get to graduation, but to have a plan through graduation. The pathways are intentionally driven by industry demands and student preferences in industries such as Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Keep checking the Monday Announcements for upcoming events and opportunities to explore career possibilities for your future.
If you are a senior and you plan to go to college but have not done an admission presentation or a campus tour now is the time. Return your signed permission slip prior to the scheduled tour. So far, you can tour Lakeland, Cleveland State, Lincoln Electric Welding School, and John Carroll.
Health Tech Visits at LakelandHealthcare is a growing and diverse field with a multitude of options. Lakeland Community College offers Associate of Science and certification programs in a wide array of healthcare fields. Every Friday this Fall Semester PHS students have the chance to discover that healthcare Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Phlebotomy, Nursing, Medical Assisting and more.
The Cleveland Clinic Student Pathways Program offers a unique career exploration opportunity to 11th and 12th grade students who have an interest in healthcare. Participants in the program gain exposure to a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical healthcare careers. Here is the link to learn more. Application deadline for this school year is September 27th.
Think Manufacturing Expo is coming October 3rd 9:30-11:00. This is a great opportunity for any HS student interested in engineering/ construction/ trades/ welding. At this event students can connect with Lake County employers. Manufacturing is one of the largest industries in our part of Ohio. Careers can begin even before you graduate from PHS. Employers have partnerships with area colleges so students can graduate debt-free. Learn about Manufacturing Apprenticeship opportunities close to home! This event is at Mentor HS. Permission Slips will be posted on the Monday Announcements very soon.
Perry HS students who participated in the Ohio HS Technology Internship program this summer gained valuable experiences and were paid for this work. See Mrs. Soeder to make sure you don't miss your chance to get involved for the summer of 2025. Read more about what Perry High School students did this summer in the News Herald.
HOBY Youth Leadership for Sophomores
At HOBY, high school sophomores learn to inspire through leadership development programs. State Leadership Seminars are three to four day residential programs, typically held on a college or university campus. Virtual Leadership Seminars are two to three day live online programs that allow students to participate from the safety of their own home without the need to travel.
This year's HOBY seminar will be held at John Carroll University, the exact dates will be determined. One sophomore will be chosen to represent Perry High School at the HOBY seminar next summer. Applications are available in the school counseling office. The deadline for returning applications is Friday, November 22. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, November 25.
Buckeye Boys/Girls State for Juniors
Attention Juniors:
Are you interested in learning more about how our government works while making new friends from all over Ohio? Please consider attending Buckeye Boys/Girls State.
These programs provide a practical exercise in the operation of a democratic government as the students govern a fictitious 51st state. They will run for election and will be appointed to serve in offices within the Legislative Branch and in Cabinet/Administrative Departments at the State, County and Local Government levels. All Buckeye Boys State Delegates will be required to attend a local orientation meeting in the spring of 2025.
Applications and other information will be available through the school counseling office at Perry High School in October. Applicants will be interviewed, and final selection will be made by the American Legion.
Fall and Winter Testing
Students who have pre-registered for the PSAT/NMSQT will take that exam on Wednesday, October 9. This year, students will take PSAT/NMSQT digitally and will need to arrive with their Chromebooks fully charged.
For students who are interested in the armed forces, Perry High School will administer the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) on October 21, 2024. Please see Mrs. Soeder for registration and information.
We will have state testing in December for students enrolled in Algebra I, Geometry, English II, American History, American Government, and Biology. More details will follow later this fall.