Notes & Reminders
Welcome Back Warriors!
College & Post High School Planning Night
Tuesday, September 19
WHS Commons
5:30-7:00pm
Students and parents have the chance to visit with representatives from over 70 colleges and tech schools from a 5 state region. Financial institutions and branches of the military will also be on hand. Students are encouraged to pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com
Service Academy Nominations - Deadline October 1
Senator Rounds of US Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please see your counselor for more information.
2018 Legislative Page Program
South Dakota High School students with strong academics and activities are encouraged to apply. Students must be sponsored by a Legislator. Pages serve one term during 5 different time periods. Main duties of Pages are to distribute legislative documents, run errands for legislators, answer phones and assist in the Legislative Post Office.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2017
Applications available in the counseling office.
QuestBridge National College Match
Application Deadline - September 27, 2017
QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that connects high achieving, low income, students to full 4 year scholarships at the nation's best colleges. All of the 39 college partners are committed to making college affordable and the partner with QuestBridge to find the nation's most outstanding students. Online applications are due September 27. Click here more for information.
Exploring College Options
Wednesday, October 4 - 7pm
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre
www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
You will learn what distinguishes one fine university from another, what competitive colleges look for in the selection process, and what you can do to enhance your college application.The programs start promptly at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. We suggest arriving 15 to 20 minutes beforehand to complete the sign-in process and find a seat. Programs typically last one and a half hours. Please feel free to bring your parent or guardian to the program, and if you have a friend who you think might be interested, please direct him/her to this website for registration information.
ACT Prep Session Available at WHS
This course will help you to become familiar with the ACT test – the “leading US college admission test in United States” as stated by ACT. org. You will learn about question styles and review samples of questions that cover the four areas of the ACT Test – reading, English, math, and science. You will have the opportunity to take a full-length practice test and receive the Official ACT Prep Guide to continue your study.
Cost is $100 and includes 5 sessions, prep book. Click here to obtain an application form. Dates for the the 5 sessions will be determined in October. Check in the counseling office for more information.
Apply Now For 2018 United States Senate Youth Program
March 3-10, 2018 - Washington, D.C.
Must be a senior. Delegates will participate in Washington Week and hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the State and Defense Department as well as participate in a meeting with a justice from the US Supreme Court and the president of the United States. Interested students should contact their counselor for more information. Applications are due September 19.
Welcome Back Warriors!
College & Post High School Planning Night
Tuesday, September 19
WHS Commons
5:30-7:00pm
Students and parents have the chance to visit with representatives from over 70 colleges and tech schools from a 5 state region. Financial institutions and branches of the military will also be on hand. Students are encouraged to pre-register at www.gotocollegefairs.com
Service Academy Nominations - Deadline October 1
Senator Rounds of US Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please see your counselor for more information.
2018 Legislative Page Program
South Dakota High School students with strong academics and activities are encouraged to apply. Students must be sponsored by a Legislator. Pages serve one term during 5 different time periods. Main duties of Pages are to distribute legislative documents, run errands for legislators, answer phones and assist in the Legislative Post Office.
Application Deadline: Monday, November 6, 2017
Applications available in the counseling office.
QuestBridge National College Match
Application Deadline - September 27, 2017
QuestBridge is a nationally recognized nonprofit that connects high achieving, low income, students to full 4 year scholarships at the nation's best colleges. All of the 39 college partners are committed to making college affordable and the partner with QuestBridge to find the nation's most outstanding students. Online applications are due September 27. Click here more for information.
Exploring College Options
Wednesday, October 4 - 7pm
Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre
www.exploringcollegeoptions.org
You will learn what distinguishes one fine university from another, what competitive colleges look for in the selection process, and what you can do to enhance your college application.The programs start promptly at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted. We suggest arriving 15 to 20 minutes beforehand to complete the sign-in process and find a seat. Programs typically last one and a half hours. Please feel free to bring your parent or guardian to the program, and if you have a friend who you think might be interested, please direct him/her to this website for registration information.
ACT Prep Session Available at WHS
This course will help you to become familiar with the ACT test – the “leading US college admission test in United States” as stated by ACT. org. You will learn about question styles and review samples of questions that cover the four areas of the ACT Test – reading, English, math, and science. You will have the opportunity to take a full-length practice test and receive the Official ACT Prep Guide to continue your study.
Cost is $100 and includes 5 sessions, prep book. Click here to obtain an application form. Dates for the the 5 sessions will be determined in October. Check in the counseling office for more information.
Apply Now For 2018 United States Senate Youth Program
March 3-10, 2018 - Washington, D.C.
Must be a senior. Delegates will participate in Washington Week and hear major policy addresses by senators, cabinet members, officials of the State and Defense Department as well as participate in a meeting with a justice from the US Supreme Court and the president of the United States. Interested students should contact their counselor for more information. Applications are due September 19.
Upcoming College Visits @ WHS
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
Stop by the commons during your study/lunch to visit about post-high school opportunities. Click on the logo to access admission information. (Updated Monthly)
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Student Login for Infinite Campus
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High School Registration Coursebook
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SD MyLife - Career & College Planning
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