Manhattan High School

October 18, 2024

MHS Counselors’ Corner

All Grade Levels:

Seniors:

Financial Aid Night: Tuesday, Dec 3rd in Rezac Auditorium at 7pm. A rep from K-State financial aid will be here to talk about the FAFSA, loans, grants, and scholarships.

Graduation Regalia: Jostens representative met with the senior class on Wednesday to share the catalog and ordering information for graduation regalia. Orders can be turned into the school on October 30th, or you can order online at MHS Josten's Store The fabric on the cap & gown is changing this year, and students planning to use an older siblings cap & gown can trade in the one they have for a new one in the same size. We are working out the details of this. Please send me an email at lisaj@usd383.org if you plan to trade a cap and gown. If you were not in attendance for the meeting, you can stop by the senior office to pick up a graduation packet.

ASVAB Test Sign-Up: Manhattan High School will be providing students the opportunity to take the ASVAB in the month of November. The next ASVAB is scheduled for November 20, 2024 in the Little Theater from 730-1230. The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The test is open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. There is no fee for the exam and no military obligation. There are currently 60 open seats. Registration is now open and will close November 15 or once all seats are filled. To register, use this link - ASVAB Sign-Up. Direct any questions to Mr. DeShawn Fogle, Sophomore Grade Level Counselor
College Fair – October 23rd: More that 50 Colleges, Universities, and Tech Schools will be at MHS next Wednesday for the College Fair. You MUST register ahead of time to attend. Register with this College Fair QR code. You will not be able to attend unless you register first.

Juniors:

Advisory Topic This Week: College Fair/Character Strong – To Be List Part 1
College Fair – October 23rd: More that 50 Colleges, Universities, and Tech Schools will be at MHS next Wednesday for the College Fair. You MUST register ahead of time to attend. Register with this College Fair QR code. You will not be able to attend unless you register first.
ASVAB Test Sign-Up: Manhattan High School will be providing students the opportunity to take the ASVAB in the month of November. The next ASVAB is scheduled for November 20, 2024 in the Little Theater from 730-1230. The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The test is open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. There is no fee for the exam and no military obligation. There are currently 60 open seats. Registration is now open and will close November 15 or once all seats are filled. To register, use this link - ASVAB Sign-Up. Direct any questions to Mr. DeShawn Fogle, Sophomore Grade Level Counselor

Sophomores:

Advisory Topic This Week: Character Strong – To Be Lists
ASVAB Test Sign-Up: Manhattan High School will be providing students the opportunity to take the ASVAB in the month of November. The next ASVAB is scheduled for November 20, 2024 in the Little Theater from 730-1230. The ASVAB measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The test is open to students in grades 10, 11, and 12. There is no fee for the exam and no military obligation. There are currently 60 open seats. Registration is now open and will close November 15 or once all seats are filled. To register, use this link - ASVAB Sign-Up. Direct any questions to Mr. DeShawn Fogle, Sophomore Grade Level Counselor

Freshman:

Freshmen have completed their first quarter of high school. Quarter grades in high school are just a progress grade. Semester grades will be a combination of quarter 1 and quarter 2. The final semester grade is posted on their high school transcript.