MHS Counselors’ Corner

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a nice extended break and were able to stay warm, see below for upcoming important deadlines and what's going on next week!

All Grade Levels:  

• Schedule Changes: Due to snow days, the deadline for schedule changes has been moved to Wednesday, January 15th. Be sure to meet with your counselors as soon as possible!
• ACT Test Dates: Register for the ACT for the following dates – April 5th, June 14th, and July 12th. Next deadline is Friday, February 28th! Follow this link for test/registration details - ACT Registration
• ACT Prep Classes: February 8th in Manhattan and February 22nd in Olathe. Register here: ACT Prep
• Heavy Metal Kansas City Summer Camp: This hands-on program gives high school students like you a chance to explore careers in the trades—welding, plumbing, pipefitting, electrical work, and more—while learning from industry pros and touring training centers. Spots are limited, so don’t wait! 🛠 Apply here by March 31, 2025: Heavy Metal Camp Application For more information, visit our MCAKC Website

Seniors:

• Advisory Topic This Week: Xello – Defining Success
• FAFSA Assistance: KASFAA is offering three virtual FAFSA assistance sessions, which provide families with the chance to meet one-on-one with a financial aid professional for assistance completing the FAFSA. This come-and-go opportunity, launched last year, was a tremendous success and is back by popular demand! Sign up here: KASFAA Zoom Sign-Up

Juniors:

• Advisory Topic This Week: Xello – Entrepreneurial Skills
• ACT Test: Free school day test for Juniors on February 25th 
• Horatio Alger Scholarships: Juniors have the opportunity to apply for over 600 scholarships with offers up to $25,000 each. Apply by March 1, 2025 here: Horatio Alger Scholarship Application

Sophomores:

• Advisory Topic This Week: Xello – Resume Entries

Freshman:

• Advisory Topic This Week: Xello – Personality Styles and PreACT Scores