Weekly Update [November 9, 2019]
TODAY is the last day to register for the ACT given at ACHS on December 14th. Register at www.act.org
Seniors and/or parents: There will be a FAFSA help session for parents and/or students on Tuesday November 12th 2-7 pm in the Media Center. KHEAA representative will be available to help. FAFSA https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa is open for seniors to apply for financial aid for the 2020-2021 school year.
Democratic Woman's Club of Anderson County "Jill Hurst Memorial Scholarship"/Democratic Woman's Club of Kentucky Scholarship available in the guidance office. Due date is February 3, 2020.
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Kentucky Association of School Business Officials (KASBO) awards $2,500 to three Kentucky high school graduating seniors who will major in business or education. Please go to our website at www.kasbo.com to find the scholarship application, instructions and a counselor verification form. The deadline for submission is December 16, 2019. Please note NO handwritten applications are allowed. Please do not staple pages together. Judy Spalding, KASBO Scholarship Chair __________________________________________________
On Saturday, November 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Anderson County Band will be hosting our 5th annual Mattress Fundraiser. The Anderson County Band has had another outstanding season and needs your help to get the word out to your family and friends about our Mattress Sale. Please send the Facebook link, or other social media methods to anyone you know who might be looking to update or purchase a new bed. These mattresses are very high quality products and their purchase will go to help fund our Band. I have included a link to the Facebook event page that you could also share to help us promote. This event is Saturday, November 16th, at the Freshman Center. Thanks again for your help in spreading the word and your continued support of the Anderson County Band.
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CHA is an exciting three-week residential opportunity for rising high school seniors (this year's juniors). During the three weeks, students earn 6 hours of college-level honors credit, have the opportunity to take 6 additional hours tuition free during their senior year, and earn a $2,000 housing scholarship for four years if they attend Murray State. More importantly, they have the opportunity to meet motivated, high achieving students from across the region and learn from some of the best faculty we have to offer.
This year, we celebrate our 20th anniversary, and our theme "Growing into Ourselves" will ask everyone to reflect on where they've been and look towards the future.
Our applications are up and running on the CHA website, and this year they are in an easy-to-fill-out Google form.
Interested students should have approximately a 3.5 GPA, a 25 composite on their ACT (or similar score on PSAT/SAT), and be at least 16 years old when CHA occurs (June 6-27). If you have students on the borderline, encourage them to apply.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and I would be more than happy to talk with you over the phone, or use Zoom/Skype/Google Hangouts to chat with your students and answer any of their questions.
Danielle Commonwealth Honors AcademyMurray State University Honors College 304 Lowry Center Murray, KY 42071-3385 270-809-3166
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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 was 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. Please note that this year's gown is unique so everyone must order a new gown. Order form is attached.
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| 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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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENT LEADERS |
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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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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.
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:
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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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