MHS Counselors’ Corner  

There is a lot of information, please be sure to read through it! Enjoy your Spring Break!
 

All Grade Levels: 

• NO SCHOOL Tomorrow: Remember Spring Break starts tomorrow. School will resume at normal time on March 24, 2025
• Rotary Youth Leadership Award: Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors are being recruited for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award held in Lawrence, KS. Look for details directly from your grade level counselors!
• Softball Gear: Help support the Manhattan High School softball team by ordering some softball apparel: MHS Softball Store. The store closes 3/16/25
• Soccer Gear: Help support the Manhattan High School girl's soccer team by ordering some soccer apparel: MHS Soccer Store. The store closes 3/16/25
• The Geary Riley Saline Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc is holding a prom dress and suit giveaway event. They are giving away new and gently used dresses and/or suit items to students in the Geary Riley and Saline counties. 
• Date: Saturday, April 5th 
• Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Location: 12th street Community Center 1002 W 12th St, Junction City 66441
• Juniors and Seniors – Are you interested in a career in Law Enforcement? Any Junior or Senior with a C+ grade average can get hands on experience with the operations of law enforcement! For details and an application, come to the senior office in D-105! The academy runs from June 15 – June 20 and the sponsor/application fees are paid for by The Manhattan Post 17 Sons of the American Legion. Application deadline has been extended to April 15th. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Manhattan High School will be providing students the opportunity to take the ASVAB in the month of April.  The next ASVAB is scheduled for April 16, 2025 in the Little Theater from 8:00am-9:30am. 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 will open March 13, 2025 and will close April 11, 2025 or once all seats are filled. To register, use the provided link: ASVAB Sign-Up
  Direct any questions to Mr. DeShawn Fogle, Sophomore Grade Level Counselor.

Seniors:  

• Advisory Topic 3/26: Digital Footprint 
• SENIORS! We have tons of added scholarships to our website and scholarship list. Go to the following link to view the scholarship list and many other scholarships: MHS Financial Aid and Scholarships 
• Kiwanis Awards: If you received a Kiwanis Award Letter, we encourage you to be at the award assembly during advisory on March 26th at 10:15 AM in Rezac Auditorium 
• Jostens Graduation Delivery Day: March 27th at 10:15 AM in the Cafeteria near Rezac Auditorium
• Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation Scholarship Opportunities: Seniors, we have specific scholarship opportunities for Manhattan High students. Create an account and apply here ASAP, deadlines are approaching: GMCF Scholarships. These are also listed on our Financial Aid and Scholarships page on the previous bullet point above.
• Financial Scholars Essay Contest: Five winners will be awarded a $5,000 scholarship based on an essay that covers topics surrounding financial literacy. Please help us share this great opportunity with high school seniors in your community. Essays and entry forms are due on April 1, 2025. Official rules, flyer, and entry form are available at KansasFinancialScholars. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Geary Riley Saline Alumnae Scholarship Opportunity: The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has an annual scholarship opportunity for an African American female high school senior who wishes to enroll in a degree on a full-time basis at any accredited college or university of their choice. The requirements are a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better and must be involved in the community. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. The chapter wants to aware 2-3 students up to the amount of $1,000 each. Here is the link: GRS Application or come to the senior office to get a copy. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.

Juniors:  

• Advisory Topic 3/26: Digital Footprint 
• PEO Star Local Scholarship: Junior Girls Only, if you have at least a 3.0 GPA and have been involved in activities, you are eligible to apply. This is a scholarship that will be given during senior year, but the process starts now. To get an application, email Mrs. Bahr- rachelleb@usd383.org or stop by the junior office. Due Date: March 15. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Class of 2026 Cameron Impact Scholarship: Early deadline is May 21, 2025, a max of 3,000 applications meeting the following eligibility: 3.7 cumulative, unweighted GPA, US Citizen, and demonstrated passion for community, leadership, and extracurriculars. For more information, click the following link: Cameron Impact Scholarship. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Boys State: Held at Kansas State from June 1-June 7 

• Application:  KS Boys State Application
• $375- Sponsoring organization often helps with most of this fee. Reach out to kyle.wheatley@ksbstate.org for assistance with finding sponsoring organization. Early bird discount of $50 for those who register by January 31. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Girls State: Held at the University of Kansas from June 1-June 6
• Information:  KS Girls State Info
• Registration: KS Girls State Registration
• Due by May 1. $450- Sponsoring organization often helps with the fee. Reach out to sunflowergirlsstate@gmail.com or contact local American Legion Auxiliary. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.

Sophomores:  

• Advisory Topic 3/26: Digital Footprint
• Kansas State University for Sophomores Only 2025 will be April 11-12! Since 1993, For Sophomores Only has given high school sophomores a chance to learn about college life. This event is planned in conjunction with the K-State All-University Open House each spring, giving prospective students a chance to experience the university. The program is planned and hosted by Student Alumni Board. All high school sophomores are invited to attend. Sophomores spend Friday evening and Saturday morning with the program. Then they are dismissed to explore K-State's All-University Open House for the rest of the day. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Social Impact Lab: Kansas State University Departments of Applied Human Sciences and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work are co-hosting their annual Social Impact Lab on April 2nd from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM with an optional tour from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM. Free event for students in grades 7-10 who are interested in learning more about careers in helping professions through hands-on activities. A list of breakout sessions and registration information can be found here: Social Impact Lab Registration. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.
• Boys State: Held at Kansas State from June 1-June 7 
• Information:  KS Boys State Info
• Application:  KS Boys State Application
• $375- Sponsoring organization often helps with most of this fee. Reach out to kyle.wheatley@ksbstate.org for assistance with finding sponsoring organization. Early bird discount of $50 for those who register by January 31. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.

Freshman:  

• Advisory Topic 3/26: Digital Footprint
• Social Impact Lab: Kansas State University Departments of Applied Human Sciences and Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work are co-hosting their annual Social Impact Lab on April 2nd from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM with an optional tour from 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM. Free event for students in grades 7-10 who are interested in learning more about careers in helping professions through hands-on activities. A list of breakout sessions and registration information can be found here: Social Impact Lab Registration. Not affiliated with MHS, please contact the organization directly with any questions.