Edmond Memorial Counselor Corner

Sr. Class of 2025. Below is the link to all Senior Calendar events and the Senior Remind.

Class of 2025 Calendar of Events. Text @emhs25 to 81010 for Remind 101

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KFt4o40wGQoRlUPDFsUAnrKwhivewWG9/view?usp=drive_link

Seniors: If you are interested in a career in Wealth Management & Banking, Technology, Fire Protection, Law Enforcement, or Air Traffic Control, please see your counselor ASAP to ask about an exciting job shadow opportunity.

Memorial is accepting donations of unused or gently worn prom attire. If you have any prom dresses or suits that you'd like to donate, please drop them off at the counseling office. Thank you for your generosity! If a student is in need of prom attire, please have them stop by the counseling office.

Interested in being a Bulldog Mentor next year for incoming freshmen? Check out the link! Applications are due no later than April 20th.

All seniors must fill out the FAFSA or the Opt Out FAFSA form to graduate. If you have questions, see below or connect your contact your counselor.

OPT OUT LINK

https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/osde/documents/services/student-development/college-and-career-readiness/FAFSA-Opt-out.pdf

The 2025-26 FAFSA application is now available for completion at FAFSA.gov. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is your first stop in applying for federal and state financial aid to help cover college expenses. Beginning with this academic year, FAFSA completion is now a graduation requirement for all 2025 seniors attending public high schools in Oklahoma.

Opt-out option: If you would prefer not to complete the FAFSA, you must submit a completed Opt-Out form, which can be found on the district website at FAFSA Resources or in the counselor’s office. You can also visit the website for helpful guides for navigating the FAFSA process, answers to frequently asked questions, and a quick guide to completing the FAFSA in 5 simple steps.

Juniors and Seniors can take four college visits for the year. You can submit verification of the tour to the attendance office.

AES Engineers is once again offering an annual scholarship for 2025. This is the 20th consecutive year that we are making this offer.

Application Process

Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page. https://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.php

Full details are available on the site.

Cheryl Maynard Fowler Scholarship 2025 application is now open for senior students. The application deadline is April 18, 2025. Any questions regarding the scholarship can be sent to ssoscholarships@gmail.com.

Scholarship link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczNtTp1Frt5SvD75ujJzQS8dK58tp7CvVyisCbguEXBbAd7A/viewform

Will Rogers Elementary School PTO will be awarding a $500 scholarship to an eligible Edmond high school senior. All participating applicants should complete the application form and submit an essay about a memorable event, teacher or staff member from their time at Will Rogers. The winning scholarship recipient will be notified and will be asked to share their essay with Will Rogers students and teachers during a school event to be determined by the winning student and our principal.

Applications may also be dropped off in the front office at Will Rogers Elementary no later than end of school (4:00 pm) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the PTO at secretary@willrogerspto.com.

Interested and eligible can apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mxfafa4s

Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 19th year. We will be awarding $1,000 to the winner(s) each year.

Scholarship Deadline: June 10, 2025.
Application Process: Students will submit an essay on the topic that appears on the scholarship page of our web site: https://abbottandfenner.com/scholarships.php

Applications for the impact-driven, four-year, full-tuition Cameron Impact Scholarship are officially open for the CLASS OF 2026. The Cameron Impact Scholarship is impact-driven and open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. Integrity, intelligence, motivation, work ethic, and willingness to serve others are the strongest indicators of a worthy educational investment.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Accepting applications for the Class of 2026

Must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.7 or higher;

Be a citizen of the United States.

*** WE ARE LIMITED TO ACCEPTING A TOTAL OF 3,000 COMPLETE APPLICATIONS.

EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 - 12:00PM / NOON PT

REGULAR APPLICATION DEADLINE: WHEN WE REACH 3,000 ELIGIBLE APPLICATIONS OR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 - 12:00PM / NOON PT - WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. Please note that we typically hit our maximum number of applications well in advance of the September Deadline.

The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in or what their capacity in that sport is. Deadline is June 19, 2025. Amount of the award is $500.00.

http://www.bigsunathletics.com/

Rose State College will be hosting a Spring college fair. The event will be held on Saturday, April 19th from 9:00-12:00. There will be numerous in-state and out-of-state institutions for students to interact with.

Concurrent Enrollment Virtual Information Sessions!

Concurrent Enrollment Virtual Information Sessions will take place throughout the spring, and we want to see your students there! Have your students join us for a Concurrent Enrollment webinar to learn more about starting their college experience sooner! We will provide information about Concurrent Enrollment opportunities for them at OU, including summer programs. Share the links below with your students. They can click on a date below to register. Space is limited. Parents, guardians, and supporters are welcome to attend.

Concurrent Enrollment Virtual Information Session, April 22

4:00 PM CST
Via Zoom (Link Provided Upon Registration)

Questions about the event? Reach out to the Office of Admissions & Recruitment at (405) 325-2151 or email admissions@ou.edu.

Concurrent enrollment for summer and fall has opened up and Redlands will be hosting their Jr day April 23rd. This special event is designed for high school juniors interested in attending Redlands as a concurrent student or future freshman. Join us to explore what Redlands has to offer and how we can support your educational journey.

• Applications Open: Applications are now being accepted for summer and fall enrollment. 8-week summer classes begin in June, and our 16-week fall classes start in August.
• Dual Credit Opportunities: Concurrent Cowboys can earn dual credit, which will be reflected in both their college and high school transcripts.
• Flexible Options: Students can apply with or without test scores and have the option to enroll in courses online or on campus.
• Enrollment: Advising appointments begin in March, and registration for summer and fall opens at the end of April—apply today!

Tuition and Fee Waivers for Oklahoma Residents:

• Oklahoma juniors and seniors enrolled in Cowboy Concurrent Online courses are only responsible for textbook and proctoring fees for up to 18 credit hours during their senior year. Oklahoma Juniors are eligible for up to 9 credit hours.
• Course fees for Cowboy Concurrent Online courses are waived, allowing students with a concurrent tuition waiver to take classes at only the cost of books, proctoring fees, and course materials.
• Tuition waivers apply to courses on the OSU main campus or in online courses outside of Cowboy Concurrent Online. However, fees may vary; students are encouraged to consult their advisor for specific cost details.

Courses Available in the Cowboy Concurrent Online Program

Check out theses links!

All transcripts are securely sent through the Parchment platform. Create an Parchment account to order a transcript and/or send them to the college/university of your choice.

www.Parchment.com

Parchment and Canvas links should have gone out to all students. You will need to accept it and create an account. If you did not receive the link, please let your counselor know.

Oklahoma's Promise is for Oklahoma residents. Students 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th grades, whose parents' federal adjusted gross income does not exceed $60,000, can apply for Oklahoma's Promise. This is the first year Oklahoma´s Promise opened enrollment to 11th graders.

Apply to http://okpromise.org

Application Fee Waiver

At OU, we believe that financial hardship should not prevent students from submitting their college application.
Share with your students how they can save $50.

Click the button below for instructions on how students can apply to OU for free. If you have any questions about OU's application process, don't hesitate to contact us at admissions@ou.edu or at 405-325-2151.

Fee Waiver Options

Oklahoma American Legion Boys State is an intense week of non-partisan leadership, government, and patriotism sponsored by the American Legion of Oklahoma. Delegates to Boys State have just completed their junior year of high school and have been selected by their local American Legion Post as a representative of the best of their community. Oklahoma Boys is May 24th through 31st. Click on the link below to apply! Deadline to apply is March 1st.

https://okboysstate.com/

American Legion Auxiliary Oklahoma Girls State is a unique and exciting government-in-action learning program in which the American Legion Auxiliary guides young women, who have completed their junior year, to become knowledgeable stewards of freedom, democracy and patriotism. The 2024 session of Oklahoma Girls State will be held at the University of Central Oklahoma on May 26th through 31st.

https://okgirlsstate.com

Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question of the Common Application, including why it’s asked and how to best answer. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/common-app-guide/
FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
Oklahoma Scholarship Directory, a list of 100+ vetted scholarships for students across the region, broken down by month. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/oklahoma-scholarships/

Check out these websites:

https://www.ucango2.org

https://www.okcollegestart.org/

Also check out the Counselor Corner.

https://sites.google.com/edmondschools.net/emhscounselorscorner/home

The Counselor Corner can also be found on the Edmond Memorial school website.

Here are the national test dates for the ACT. You can register on the ACT website.

Edmond Memorial School Code is 371-185

https://www.act.org/

June 14, 2025

July 12, 202

Take our ACT and PSAT Crash Courses!

We now offer online classes and safe, in-person classes, starting in the Fall.

https://www.masterthetest.net/

https://www.bowlwareactprep.com/

Community Outreach and Education offers ACT® preparation workshops at OCCC. Fee: $20.

https://www.campusce.net/occc/Course/EventDetail.aspx?C=1086

StudyPoint has several Virtual Practice Tests coming up, which provide students with the opportunity to get a taste for what the SAT or ACT exam is like. These practice tests are free, and there’s no limit to how many you can take. They can be especially helpful for students who are on the fence about whether to take the SAT or the ACT. In addition, all participants will receive a free score analysis that shows you how you did in different areas, which can help to identify where additional review will be the most helpful.

Each week there are multiple opportunities to take one of these Virtual Practice Tests. The test dates and registration can be found here: https://www.site.studypoint.com/virtual-practice-tests-a.

Pre-Med Connection Fair—an opportunity to explore resources that will support your students’ paths to medical careers while learning more about OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. Lunch provided. Register by April 9th.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, April 18th
• Location: OSU Center for Health Sciences - Tulsa, OK
• Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

What to Expect:

• Browse exhibitor booths offering volunteer opportunities
• Attend breakout sessions to explore OSU College of Osteopathic programs
• Connect with organizations and recruitment staff

For questions or more information, contact the OSU-COM Recruitment Office at osucomrecruitment@okstate.edu.

Register Now

YLF is for students with disabilities! It is critical students with disabilities identify themselves with pride, as individuals and as members of their community. YLF offers students with common experiences the opportunity to learn from each other in a framework of history and an atmosphere of encouragement.To be eligible to attend, a student must complete an application, be an Oklahoma resident in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Complete the online application or download the application below. Call our office, (405) 521-4984, to request an application be mailed or emailed to you. Applications can be audio, video, written, or a mixture of audio, video, written, as long as all parts of the application are received. References may be emailed or mailed to the address below.

• Complete your application online.
• Application to be a Delegate at the Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum

2025 Infant Crisis Summer Teen Program, this is a great opportunity for teens ages 13 – 17, who would like to gain new leadership and team building skills. The 2025 Summer Teen Program begins June 2, 2025 – July 31, 2025. The teen must be 13 years old buy June 1. Below are 3 options in how teens can participate and receive credit hours for school or scholarship requirements.

Option 1 – Volunteer 3 days during the summer either June or July for 9 credit hours.

Option 2 – Volunteer 3 days during the summer either June or July plus collect diapers, wipes and financial donations for up to 30 credit hours.

Option 3 – Volunteer virtually! This is a great option for teens who have a busy summer schedule and are unable to volunteer in person. Collect diapers and financial donations from your location for up to 30 credit hours.

You can directly apply by clicking the link. https://www.infantcrisis.org/teens/.

Teen Board is a statewide board open to high school students, grades 9th - 12th in the Fall of 2025. This program provides students with unique opportunities to meet extraordinary Oklahomans while developing interview and resume skills, committee leadership experience, fundraising knowledge, financial literacy, and career development skills.

Teen Board meets once a month from August to February, with meetings held on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Oklahoma Hall of Fame | Gaylord-Pickens Museum. Dinner is provided at every meeting.

Students can learn more and apply here: https://www.oklahomahof.com/support/teen-board

The application deadline is May 16.

The Angel Foster Family Teen are currently looking for new student members.

This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your college applications and resumes, earn community service hours, and learn about the foster care system.

Application deadline is May 30th. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kp5sQ5w-guwsHYchJV1BIidkco8ydmJc5o0A45wh98I/edit?usp=sharing

Learn more about Angels and their mission at www.angelsfosterokc.org.

The Edmond Rotary Club hopes to sponsor 6 students for the Rotary Youth Leadership Camp.

Application Deadline: May 1st

There is no charge for the camp. All costs are paid by the Edmond Rotary Club.

https://rotary5750.org/ (In the upper right click the 3 bars - on the left click Next Generations, then RYLA).

Our primary goal in Edmond Panhellenic is to help facilitate information from high school seniors to college sororities for those young women interested in going through recruitment.

If interested in recruitment from the Edmond Panhellenic, please fill out the link. https://forms.gle/fTprqqgAHPWc71jY8

Orvis Risner is looking for 15 Memorial students to provide mentoring/tutoring to Orvis Risner Elementary students once a week.

When: Every Tuesday from 4:15 to 5:00 at Orvis Risner Elementary School from mid September to April.

High school tutors would need to commit to being there every week, & they would need to provide their own transportation to & from Orvis. it is also a great activity to be added to college and scholarship applications. Contact: bryanna.ross@edmondschools.net or stop by the counseling office for more information.

Looking for summer employment? Check out the job opportunities at the OMNI Hotel.

We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Edmond Student Ambassador Program! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to develop leadership skills, represent their schools, and make a meaningful impact in the community.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/edmondsa2526

Questions? Contact Anita at anita@edmondpsf.org

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity—apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

The Center for Brief Counseling - a service provided by the University of Central Oklahoma

NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS

The Center for Brief Counseling is available to adults, couples, families, teens, and children. I encourage guardians to take advantage of counseling sessions while their child is in session or schedule family sessions along with individual sessions for the entire family.

A limited number of counseling sessions are NOW available with sessions filling quickly. Sessions during the Spring 2025 semester will occur on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings at 5:15 and 6:15 with the intake session on Feb. 4 or 5 and the first counseling session on Feb. 11 or 12. There is no fee charged for sessions. You will be responsible for the visitor lot parking fee.

Counseling is provided by students who are completing their final semester in a graduate counseling program. Supervision is provided by the program coordinator and clinic supervisor, Dr. Lea Ann Garcia, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), and state-approved LPC supervisor. The Center complies with the ethical standards of the American Counseling Association.

For more information, please contact:

Lea Ann Garcia, Ph.D., LPC -- Clinic Supervisor

College of Education, Box 193

(405) 974 -5315

lgarcia6@uco.edu

*The Center for Brief Counseling reserves the right to determine the appropriateness and availability of students based on available competencies, training, concerns, and other professional considerations.

Mental Health Resources

Local Resource List

In addition to checking with insurance providers, Psychology Today Find a Therapist is a helpful search tool with detailed filters.

https://www.northcare.com/

A - E: Erin Bickle erin.bickle@edmondschools.net

F - Li: Kelly Barnes kelly.barnes@edmondschools.net

Lj - Ri: Tina Mays tina.mays@edmondschools.net

Rj - Z: Christine Custred christine.custred@edmondschools.net

Francis Tuttle: James Keeton james.keeton@edmondschools.net

Email: memorial.highschool@edmondschools.net
Website: http://www.memorial.edmondschools.net
Location: 1000 East 15th Street, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-340-2850