NPHS Weekly Counseling Update

UPCOMING VISITS FOR THIS WEEK!! Please sign up for any of the below visits you would like to attend. We have several first time visits to North Point this week from institutions!!!

Upcoming Visits: Sign up HERE.

University of St.Thomas, Minnesot, Tuesday, March 11th 10:00–10:40 am

STL Community College, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, Wednesday, March 12th 9-10 a.m.

Southeast Missouri State University, Wednesday, March 19⋅9:40 am– 10:15 am

Webster University, Tuesday, April 1⋅11:50 am – 12:30pm

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!

Sail into Senior Year is an event held for all current Junior students and families!! There is an abundance of important information that is covered as Juniors prepare for their Senior Year.

Topics will include:

Graduation Requirements

Dual Credit Options

A+ Scholarship Program

College Admissions/College Visits

Post Secondary Paths

Utilizing XELLO

WSD Pathways

March 18th

6:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

North Point Auditorium

The deadline to order 2nd semester AP exams is quickly approaching. All orders must be submitted to Mrs. VanRonzelen by March 13th. If you are ordering a 2nd semester course exam, the cost is $99. If you are ordering a year long course exam or a 1st semester course exam, the cost is $139. ($99 plus a $40 late test order fee. The original deadline was in November). Cash or checks made out to North Point High School are the only forms of payment accepted at this time.

Representatives form SCC will be at North Point to speak about their dual enrollment program. If you are interested in taking dual enrollment for the 25-26 school year please plan on attending. SCC representatives will be back to NP on April 21st to help students register for classes!!

THIS IS FOR STUDENTS ONLY!

Prepare for an unforgettable evening! The Wentzville School District (WSD) and St. Charles Community College (SCC) proudly present a collaborative masterpiece: a captivating Murder Mystery Dinner. Witness the culmination of creativity and skill as North Point High School's culinary, theater, English, and marketing students join forces with SCC's culinary experts to craft an immersive experience of suspense, laughter, and delectable cuisine.

Join us for:

• What: WSD/SCC Murder Mystery Dinner
• When: Friday, April 11, 2025
• Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM, the mystery unfolds at 6:30 PM

Step into the elegant Field to Table Institute on SCC's Dardenne Creek Campus and become a detective for the night. Savor a gourmet meal, meticulously prepared by WSD culinary students under the guidance of SCC's seasoned chefs. Be captivated by the student-written and performed mystery, designed to keep you guessing until the very end. Don't miss this unique opportunity to be part of an extraordinary evening!

Secure your tickets now: https://MurderMysteryDinnerTheater2025.eventbrite.com

The Culinary Clues:

• A Starter to Unravel: Mixed greens salad with smoked paprika vinaigrette and sourdough crumble.
• Poisonous Pairings: Perilous pork medallions with pear and green peppercorn sauce.
• Suspicious Side Effects: Grilled asparagus and three rice pilaf.
• A Dessert to Die For: Crème brûlée.

The program is held in Warrensburg, Missouri on the campus of Missouri Central University.

The Missouri RYLA Academy is a 4-day, 3-night leadership academy for diverse incoming high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who exhibit a heart for community service. Developed by some of Missouri's top professional educators and Rotarians from Districts 6040, 6060, and 6080, the curriculum is designed to identify and enhance the qualities of servant leadership for each participant, educate them on how to successfully implement a service project, and inspire them to live a lifetime of "Service Above Self." In addition, participants are introduced to the programs and values Rotary has to offer. Established in 1992, Missouri RYLA Academy has educated and inspired more than 2,500 students statewide. It is currently recognized as a model program for Rotary International, worldwide. For additional information go to this link: http://www.missouriryla.com/faq

Academy Dates

Session 1 — Sunday, June 22, 2025 - Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Session 2 — Sunday, July 13, 2025 - Wednesday, July 16, 2025

We have found over the years that the caliber of students selected by the local sponsoring clubs sets the overall tone of each session of the academy. Selecting the best students is KEY to the success of the program every year.

The primary goal of the Missouri RYLA Academy is to teach students how to develop leadership skills, as well as learn to develop a quality service project, following the Rotarian core values. We want to work with students who have hearts and minds focused on service. We want attendees who desire to be there, who will participate fully, and come home from the Academy ready to serve.

We leave the participant selection process up to each local sponsoring club.

Often, clubs rely on local school officials like principals, teachers or school counselors to recognize and select quality students for the club.

There is no grade point requirement, and no restrictions for Rotarian children or grandchildren. The Academy fee is paid for by the Wentzville Rotary Club.

Please complete this Application if you are interested. Deadline is April 15, 2025.

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.

To register for ACT testing please visit ACT.org and to register for SAT testing please Collegboard.org

Our CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) code for North Point High School is 260021

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 THANK YOU!

Thank you to EVERYONE who made the Spring Spectacular Market a success!! We are so appreciative of our amazing vendors (new and returning) as well as all the shoppers who came from near and far to support the event today! And of course we could not have made this day happen without all the parent & student volunteers who planned, donated, and worked the event. We also want to show our appreciation for the NPHS Grizzly Way Booster Club, custodians, & administration!

Grad Night Planning Meeting

NPHS Class of 2025 Yard Sign & Banner Fundraiser

Celebrate and honor your SENIOR with a NPHS Class of 2025 Yard Sign!! Plus, a portion of the sales will support the senior class!

You can order starting Monday, March 3rd and will remain open until Friday, March 21st.

Email kelsie.ehlers@fastsigns.com or call Kelsie at 636-614-0358 to order!!

Orders will be available for pick-up early April. Details will follow!

Grad Night Registration is OPEN!

Grad Night Registration for the NPHS Class of 2025 is now open!

All North Point 2025 Graduates are invited to join the all night lock-in party on Sunday, June 1st after graduation at 18 N. Central in O'Fallon to celebrate graduation! Each North Point Senior can invite one guest to join them for this special event!!

Registration is only $50 through April 1st

See attached registration form. Please fill-out and turn-in to the NPHS Office or sign-up online!!

Online Registration

Printable PDF

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

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Email nphsgradnight@gmail.com with any questions!

With Gratitude,

NPHS Grad Night Committee Class of 2025

(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