Your senior year is here, and we’ve created the Class of 2025 Newsletter to keep you on track for an amazing and successful final year of high school! This is your go-to resource for everything you need to know—from key dates and upcoming events to important information about college applications, financial aid, and scholarships.

Make sure to bookmark this newsletter and check back each week, as we’ll be adding new updates regularly. Stay organized, stay excited, and let’s make this year the best one YET!

Seniors will have one final opportunity to have their senior portrait taken for the yearbook.

Prestige will be on the STHS campus on January 16, 2025, for a makeup session.

Be on the lookout for your appointment information from Prestige.

Shop graduation products:

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Yearbooks can be purchased online at http://sths.myschoolcentral.com/ or in the ASB office.

Yearbooks will be delivered to the high school and distributed at the end of the school year.

Use the below links for instructions to submit senior photos to the yearbook.

Submission deadline March 31, 2025.

1. Senior Photo and Quote (Free)

2. Senior Baby Picture (Free)

3. Senior Ad (aka Senior Dedication Page) (For Sale)

4. Other photos for the yearbook (Free-not senior specific)

For more information and to create a Scholarship Account, click HERE Most applications are due on February 1st. Get a head start now!

Step 1: CREATE an FSA ID (both student and one parent need a separate ID)

Step 2: Complete FAFSA Form (you will invite a parent and they will need to click on email to complete their part. Both student and parent need to sign digitally)

Students! No Social Security number, NO WORRIES. You will fill out the California Dream Act Application instead.

The Common Application (Common App) - OPEN NOW (College App deadlines vary by school)

The Common Application, often called the Common App, is an online platform used by over 1,000 colleges and universities, including many private schools in California and most out-of-state universities. However, California State Universities (CSUs) and the University of California (UC) system have their own separate applications and do not use the Common App. Click HERE for a Guide to help you use the Common App

The UC Application - OPEN NOW (Application Deadline: December 2nd)

The UC Application is the centralized application system for the University of California’s nine undergraduate campuses. Unlike the Common App, it is specific to the UC system and allows students to apply to multiple UC campuses with one application. Click HERE for a Step by Step Guide.

The CSU Application- OPENS October 1st (Application Deadline: December 2nd)

The CSU Application is the centralized application portal for all 23 California State University (CSU) campuses. It allows students to apply to multiple CSU schools with a single application. Click HERE for the Cal State Apply Guide and HERE for the Application Checklist

The College Essay Guy

offers a wide range of free and paid resources to help students navigate the college application process, with a focus on writing compelling personal statements and supplemental essays. These resources include step-by-step essay guides, webinars, brainstorming exercises, and tips on everything from building a college list to acing interviews, making the process more approachable and less stressful.

College Vine "How to Write you College Essay Step by Step Guide"

College Vine’s College Essay Guide offers a step-by-step approach to crafting standout college essays. It covers everything from essay basics and types of essays to writing Common App and supplemental essays, brainstorming ideas, editing, and advanced writing techniques, providing students with all the tools needed to create polished, compelling applications.

College Essay Advisor's Common App Essay (Personal Statement) Guide

College Essay Advisor's UC PIQ (Personal Insight Questions) Guide

Click HERE to make a Google Copy of our DIGITAL BRAG SHEET. You will need to complete the digital packet and send to your recommenders to assure that they write an impactful letter for you.

Click on the following links to view past presentations and valuable resources:

College List and Managing Deadlines Presentation (See attachment below)

• College List Spreadsheet Template

Ready, Set, APPLY Presentation

• UC Activity List Template
• Brag Sheet for Letters of Recommendation

Capp Fund

2 Free College applications- Fill out this quick and easy application and attach your college application receipt to be reimbursed for 2 applications (up to $150 Value)

FAFSA (Free Application to see if you are eligible to receive financial aid) Opens December 1st.

CADAA (California Dream Act Financial Aid Application) For non-resident students with no social security number only.