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Official SAT Practice with Khan Academy Training Recording Available

College Board and Khan Academy hosted an Official SAT Practice webinar, and the recording is now available. Students can connect their College Board account to Khan Academy, generating customized practice experiences in the areas of greatest impact based on their most recent PSAT or SAT performance. Students who do not have previous scores may take a diagnostic test to provide a baseline. Some schools are utilizing this school-wide, while others have teachers or counselors using it as a resource with groups of students working to improve their SAT performance. Contact College Board with any additional questions.

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

PORTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN! There are lots of different scholarships available for all different areas of study – be sure to check this out!  https://www.pccf.gives/students?fbclid=IwAR1U55Re9cxF_KF5NBU0v1mufSMCMj2YqMQMiC6w0L8lkJb_emNcJDeYxwc

Partners for Clean Air Scholarships

PARTNERS FOR CLEAN AIR SCHOLARSHIPS – In 2023, one or more scholarship(s) of $2,500 will be awarded to qualified high school seniors in Lake, Porter or LaPorte counties to assist with post-secondary education expenses. Qualified students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher, attend an accredited college, university, or trade school in the Fall of 2023, and pursue a two- or four-year college degree or two-year trade school certification or degree. Qualified students will be considered provided they demonstrate how their planned field of study aligns with clean air and public health. 

Consideration for this scholarship opportunity will be limited to the first 100 applications received by Partners for Clean Air and/or those received by 5:00 pm CST on March 31, 2023, whichever comes first. The applications will be vetted through an extensive, blind evaluation process by members of the Partners for Clean Air Scholarship Committee and approved by the full Steering Committee, both of which are comprised of representatives of member organizations. https://www.in.gov/idem/partnerships/partners-for-clean-air/partners-for-clean-air-scholarship/?utm_source=agency-website&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=

Steven Tafflinger Memorial Scholarship application is open.

STEVE TAFFLINGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION IS NOW OPEN!  If you are interested in going into the Education Field this scholarship is for you!  See guidance office for application.  Deadline is April 3. 

YMCA Scholarships Available

Click here for more information. file:///C:/Users/krau/Downloads/2023_Valparaiso_Family_YMCA_Foundation_Scholarship_Application.pdf

Farm Bureau Scholarship Availabile

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY – Porter County Farm Bureau is excited to announce our 2023 scholarship applications are now open! We offer multiple scholarships in the amounts of $500- $1000 depending on number of applicants. All eligible high school seniors and full time college student are encouraged to apply by visiting www.infb.org/scholarships.  www.infb.org/scholarships

Parent Note for Final Exam Days:

IT IS REQUIRED that this form be filled out by Wednesday, December 14th at noon.  Any student leaving or entering the building during the final dates must have the absence pre-arranged by parent by filling out this 2022 Fall Parent Note Form. Students are not permitted in and out privileges, which means they cannot leave and come back in the same day.

https://forms.gle/3QBQL9HX15yqWWvk6

No Blended Wednesday (1/4/23)

Just a reminder, there will be no Blended Wednesday on the first day of the second semester, January 4th.  

Cap & Gown Ordering – Nov. 21

Jostens will visit our seniors on Nov. 14 to hand out Senior Packets and explain how to order the Cap and Gown. Then they will return on Nov. 21 during lunches to take orders for the Cap & Gown and any other items you’d like to order .