Weekly Update [October 1, 2019]
Don't forget to set your clocks back!! Nov 3, 2019 - Daylight Saving Time EndsWhen local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 3, 2019, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 3, 2019, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 3, 2019 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning. Also called Fall Back and Winter Time.
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship for high achieving, self-motivated students. The scholarship provides up to $6,000 each semester, for up to eight consecutive semesters, to help recipients graduate college debt free. Over Eight Hundred Hagan Scholars from 42 states are currently attending 325 colleges and universities. Recipients must graduate from a public high school located in a county having fewer than 50,000 residents and enroll at a four-year not-for-profit college or university the first semester following high school graduation. Scholarship benefits include Free Workshops, Schwab Accounts, and Study Abroad; providing recipients with a practical understanding of important life skills not typically taught as a part of the school curriculum. | |
Seniors....Balfour will be here Monday, November 4th at 10:30 am for a meeting about cap and gowns. Orders will be taken during lunch on Wednesday, November 13th.
| The following is special joint message from Kentucky's Commissioner of Public Health and Kentucky's Commissioner of Education regarding the dangers of youth vaping and e-cigarette use. | Dear Superintendents, Principals and Counselors: The skyrocketing popularity and use of vaping products by children and youth has resulted in a recent outbreak of severe lung injury. We are writing to share important educational information and links to resources for school administrators, teachers, parents and students about the dangers of youth e-cigarette use and vaping. The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) has been investigating 30 potential cases of possible severe lung injury due to vaping. Of these 30 cases, three have been confirmed as vaping related illnesses, nine are probable cases and seven have been ruled out. Eleven cases are still under investigation. Of the nine probable cases, two of them were under the age of 18. As of Oct. 22, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is aware of more than 1,600 cases in 49 states, and is reporting that there have been at least 34 deaths including a 17-year-old victim. The unprecedented increase in vaping by youth and young adults between 2017 and 2018 prompted the U.S. surgeon general to issue a public health advisory, which is an action taken only four times in the past 20 years. High school students increased tobacco use by 78% and middle school students increased tobacco use by 48% within a year. E-cigarettes are harmful to youth and young adults who may develop a nicotine addiction more easily because their brains are still developing. Additionally, there is substantial evidence to suggest that when youth are introduced to electronic vaping products, they are more likely to try traditional tobacco products. This increase in youth use is halting the progress made over the past decade to prevent new life-long addictions to tobacco. Schools with tobacco-free policies that include e-cigarettes promote a reduction in youth vaping. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, or if you would like additional resources on tobacco prevention or maintaining a tobacco-free school environment, please contact the Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program at [email protected] or (502) 564-9358. Thank you so much for your commitment to keeping our children and youth healthy. Sincerely, Angela T. Dearinger, M.D., MPH Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Public Health and Wayne D. Lewis, Jr., Ph.D. Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Education Resources on Electronic CigarettesYouth Cessation Options (All Free of Charge) - Quit Now Kentucky - This tool provides free cessation services to youth and to young adults. Visit or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669).
- INDEPTH: An Alternative to Teen Nicotine Suspension or Citation - The American Lung Association offers a new program that helps schools and communities address teen vaping. INDEPTH is an interactive program that teaches students about nicotine dependence, establishing healthy alternatives and how to kick the addiction.
Youth Prevention Programs for Educators - "Know the Risks: A Youth Guide to E-Cigarettes" (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - This presentation is intended to inform youth about e-cigarettes.
- CATCH My Breath: Youth E-cigarette Prevention Program (CATCH Global Foundation) - CATCH My Breath™ is a youth e-cigarette, vape, JUUL and vape prevention program specific to grades 5-12.
- Stanford Medicine’s Tobacco Prevention Toolkit (Stanford University) - This tool is an educational resource that can be adapted to fit the individual needs of students in all settings, including elementary, middle and high schools; community-based organizations; and health-related agencies. Click here for more information about Stanford Medicine’s Prevention Toolkit.
- ASPIRE (M.D. Anderson Cancer Center) - This is a bilingual, online tool that helps middle and high school teens learn about being tobacco free. It explains the dangers of tobacco use and offers information about ways to quit.
Sources for Parents Resources for Students and Young Adults General Research and Information
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BCTC Open House November 14, 2019 5 - 7 p.m. 500 Newtown Pike, Lexington • Programs • Resource Fair • Admissions and Financial aid on site •Free Food! Questions? Email us! [email protected] [email protected]
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The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute awards more than $1 million in college scholarships to exceptional student leaders each year. High school seniors nationwide who demonstrate leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship are invited to apply for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program. This program annually provides college-bound students with $10,000 renewable scholarships – up to $40,000 total per recipient – and supports them as they lead and serve in college and beyond. Help put promising young leaders in the running to join our 10th class of Scholars. Share this news with candidates who exemplify these characteristics inside and outside the classroom and encourage them to apply. Applications for the 2020 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program are accepted until Jan. 3, 2020. Additional information, eligibility requirements, and a link to the application are available online. You may also follow us on Facebook and learn more about the Foundation’s other programs for students and educators. We look forward to honoring these deserving student leaders next spring. |
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LEARN Our Student Leadership Program is a week-long leadership camp for high school students, on-site here at the Reagan Library. |
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Administrators from each U.S. high school can recognize one outstanding graduating senior with a Ronald Reagan Leadership Medal. |
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High School students can compete for college scholarship money with our Great Communicator Debate Series. |
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The 6 Top Mistakes Made by High School Students Applying to College
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We are sending this message to notify you that a new edition of the "Counselor Connection" is now available at https://www.kheaa.com/website/kheaa/guid_ky?main=6. (Downloadable PDF may be found at: https://www.kheaa.com/pdf/cc/ky/ccSeptember2019.pdf.) Articles of interest include: - Time for college-bound seniors to fill out the FAFSA
- What students need for the FAFSA
- Kentucky receives C– from Education Week
- Scholarship Spotlight
- Feedback sought on graduation requirements
- State seeks feedback on career, tech ed goals
- Travel Tips
- FAFSA Completion Guide
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Attention Sophomores: Anyone interested in applying for the Hugh O'Brien Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) may pick up an application in Mrs. Thacker's office. The seminar takes place at Berea College, June 19-21, 2020. Applications are due by Friday, November 25th. Once applications have been collected, a committee will select one student to attend the seminar, free of charge. For more information on HOBY:
Governor's School for EntrepreneursOctober 2019 UpdateJust Announced: Dates for 2020 GSEChange to the GSE ApplicationGSE will no longer accept team applications. All applicants will apply as individuals and teams will be built by GSE. More information to come upon the release of the 2020 GSE application. The 2020 GSE application opens on November 15th, 2019
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Duke University Summer Session’s 2020 Programs NOW LIVE!
Heads up, students! The 2020 Duke University Summer Session info is ready for you! Check it out here.
Ask yourself: Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Are you conducting ground-breaking research? Maybe you’re already a leader crafting policies that have a global impact. Or, are you tackling the world’s most complex challenges? At Duke University Summer Session you will take a thrilling first step toward your future success!
See you at Duke this summer!
Sincerely, Nicki Charles, Ed.D. Duke University Director of Summer College and Summer Academy for High School Students [email protected]
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The 2019 LEDA application is now open!
LEDA is looking for juniors in high school who are highly motivated, have succeeded in advanced courses at their school, have the desire to be a leader, and have demonstrated compassion and care for their community. See attached flyer for more information.
Steps2College Resource Page:
October 1st the FAFSA https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa opens for seniors to apply for financial aid for the 2020-2021 school year. There will be a FAFSA help session for parents and/or students on November 12th 2-7 pm. KHEAA representative will be available to help.
No school November 5th for Election Day.
November 15th is ACHS Blood Drive.
ACT 2019-2020 Test Dates (National) www.act.org to registerTest Date | Registration Deadline | (Late Fee Required) |
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Scholarship Info:
You're receiving this email because last year you filled out our contact form to get information regarding this year's Concrete Essay Scholarship contest. The program is now accepting submissions through November 4th for this $2000 scholarship. Please pass the information along to your students. Thank you for your interest. All the details can be found at www.kyconcrete.org/essay and submissions MUST be made using the online form at that link.
Thanks!
The full details are also below for your convenience:
William T. Robertson High School Essay Scholarship Contest – 2019Attention High School Seniors: The KCA is currently accepting submissions for the 2019-2020 William T. Robertson Scholarship Essay Contest. The scholarship contest is open to any Kentucky resident High School Seniors and your submission deadline is November 4th, 2019 at 11:59PM Eastern. The contest winner will be awarded a $2000 scholarship to be paid to the college of their choice in their freshman semester and will also be invited to attend the KCA Winter Convention to be held in Louisville Kentucky this year to accept the award. How could concrete be used to make life better for people in your local community? Like last year year, the essay submission process is different from previous years, so please pay close attention, as paper submissions will not be accepted. The essay contest rules are as follows:
- Student must be a current senior in high school graduating in the 2019 – 2020 school year.
- Essays must address the essay prompt directly.
- Essays must be a written by a single student, and shall not be collaborative in nature.
- Essays must be submitted using the online submission form
- Essays must be received by November 4th, 2019 at 11:59PM Eastern
- Essays must be limited to 600 words
The essay form submission link can be found here.
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Kentucky Federation of Republican Women Scholarship available in the guidance office.
Post 4075 Veterans of Foreign War and Auxiliary are sponsoring the "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition" and Youth American Creative Patriotic Art Award Program applications are available in the guidance office.
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The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2020 scholarship year. Here are the details!
Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: The 2020 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at MVS Application. The application deadline is November 5th. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $12,500 per year. Four of these national award winners will be from Kentucky. The national awards are announced in April 2020.
In addition, the Kentucky Elks Association will award scholarships totaling $18,000 to 16 Kentucky students in the class of 2020. To apply, students should simply fill out the MVS application and the students will be judged concurrently with the national contest.
MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university. Eligible applicants include: « Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States. « Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks, nor do they have to have an affiliation with Frankfort Lodge, #530. « Male and female students compete separately. Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. We hope your students choose Frankfort Lodge, #530 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at on the Elks' Website.
Ronald Boyd Whitaker Memorial Scholarship This spring, the Frankfort Elks Lodge #530 will award the inaugural Ronald Boyd Whitaker Memorial Scholarship, dedicated the the memory of Past Exalted Ruler Ron Whitaker, to a graduating senior from Anderson County High School. In order to apply for this scholarship, students should apply for the MVS contest by the November 5th deadline, and this award will be judged concurrently with the national contest. Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1st. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 300 national awards. Like the MVS contest, the Legacy Awards application is entirely online. The application deadline is January 31, 2020 at 11:59 a.m., Central Time. Please visit Legacy Application for more details and the application link. For any questions, please contact me at the email above or by calling 502-330-3426. Sincerely, -- John Snyder, Exalted Ruler and Scholarship Chair Frankfort Elks Lodge #530 309 Lewis Street Frankfort, KY 40601 502-330-3426
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