CLASS OF 2025 SENIOR NEWSLETTER
Keeping You in the Know to Make this the BEST Year Yet!
WELCOME CLASS of 2025!
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!
Important Information and Reminders! ✅
Senior Portraits 📸
2024-25 Senior Portrait Info- UPDATE 10/7/24
Prestige will set up their studio on campus November 18-21.
Senior appointments have been auto scheduled and it is essential that seniors confirm their appointments online to be photographed.
You will be contacted directly from Prestige with specific instructions and appointments times.
However you do not need to wait for the postcard or email to find and confirm your appointment details.
You can simply visit schedule.prestigeportraits.com
Enter the city and state of the school, select school’s name, and enter your name.
This will provide you with the 8-digit appointment code, which you can use to view the reservation, confirm, reschedule, or cancel if needed.
For any questions, students can also contact Prestige directly at byarea@lifetouch.com or
call 1-877-825-7922 (Monday-Friday, 9 - 4 PM).
There will still be a section in the yearbook for unique, fun photos and senior quotes for you to upload (more info on that soon), but we want to ensure the graduating class of 2025 portraits are consistent with professional quality images from Prestige Photography.
These photos are separate from your school ID pictures and designed to create the best-looking senior yearbook section.
Senior portraits will be head and shoulders in cap and gown (provided).
College Application Support Flexes🆘
Beginning in September, keep an eye out for Flex Options to get help with college applications. Check for new Flex opportunities during Wednesday Advisory Classes.
Work on College Apps Wednesdays!📝
Every Wednesday in October and November, starting on Wednesday, October 2nd, Mrs. Ilvento, Mr. Sullivan and Ms. Rasmussen will be available in the Library from 7:45am -8:30am to help you with any and all parts of your college applications. Check your emails for more information to come.
Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars 📆
Tuesday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/9.
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
"Donut" Stress about College Applications Wednesday Morning Workshops
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024, 07:45 AM
STHS Library
Thursday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/16.
Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Friday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/16.
Friday, Oct 18, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Monday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/16.
Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Incline High School Highly Selective College Fair
The STORY program will feature a 45-minute admissions information session followed by a 75-minute college fair where students can meet and talk with research universities, flagship public institutions, and liberal arts colleges from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Visiting colleges and universities include Barnard College, Caltech, Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, College of Holy Cross, Colorado College, Harvard College, Johns Hopkins University, MIT, Northwestern University, New York University, Princeton University, Rice University, Smith College, Swarthmore College, Tufts University, University of Chicago, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Wellesley College, Williams College, and Yale University.
Click HERE for flyer and registration info.
Monday, Oct 21, 2024, 06:30 PM
Incline High School, Village Boulevard, Incline Village, NV, USA
Tuesday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/16.
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
"Donut" Stress about College Applications Wednesday Morning Workshops
Wednesday, Oct 23, 2024, 07:45 AM
STHS Library
Thursday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/23.
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Friday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/23.
Friday, Oct 25, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Monday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/23.
Monday, Oct 28, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
Tuesday FLEX- College Application Support
Sign up for this Flex during your Advisory Class on Wednesday, 10/23.
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024, 10:15 AM
STHS Library
"Donut" Stress about College Applications Wednesday Morning Workshops
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024, 07:45 AM
STHS Library
College Application Workshop
Join the counselors in Room B3 anytime from 9am-1:00pm to work on your college applications. This is a non school day for students and we are dedicating this time to helping you click "Submit"
Friday, Nov 1, 2024, 09:00 AM
STHS Teacher Lounge Room B3
College Apps Workshop (Sponsored by Tahoe Learning Haven)
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2024, 06:45 PM
1100 Lyons Avenue, South Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
College Apps Workshop (Sponsored by Tahoe Learning Haven)
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024, 01:30 PM
STHS Library
College Application Support Links
The College Applications
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
Help with College Application Essays
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
Don't Forget to Complete your BRAG SHEET and secure your letters of recommendation for college and scholarship applications!
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.
Links to Presentations and Resources
Click on the following links to view past presentations and valuable resources:
College List and Managing Deadlines Presentation (See attachment below)
Ready, Set, APPLY Presentation
- UC Activity List Template
- Brag Sheet for Letters of Recommendation
Help Paying for College
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.
SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARSHIPS
Local and El Dorado Scholarships
Local and El Dorado Scholarship Applications will open on November 1st and are DUE February 1st. Check back here on November 1st for the link to register and apply for over 100 Scholarships.
Elks Club Scholarship
Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship
DUE November 14th. Click HERE for more info.