Want to know which counselor you should contact for more information about specific things? Open the document below:
WHS Counselor Responsibilities 2019-20.docx
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UCM Dual Credit forms
If you are going to take a class for dual credit at WHS through UCM this semester your form is due to Mrs. Nimmo on January 15th.
Please put all WHS classes on one form.
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WHS Foundation dual credit scholarship is now available on the
Warrensburg School District homepage. Deadline to submit it is Friday January 17th at 3:30 pm.
***This scholarship is not just for kids who are taking UCM dual credit, but all college dual credit.********
www.warrensburgfoundation.org/dualcredit
The UCM WeMet Spring scholarship is also available in the Counseling Office. Deadline to mail to UCM is February 7th.
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There will be a Girls State presentation in the library during academy January 16th. Junior girls who are interested in Girls State MUST sign up in the Counseling office by 9:00 Monday to be drafted for this presentation.
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Wanting to change your schedule for 2nd semester?
Here is the QR code you need to alert your counselor of your request.
1 – Download a free QR code reader to your phone and then scan this code.
OR
2 – If you have an iPhone you can open up your camera app and then you will be sent to the form.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Class of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy.
All interested high school sophomores and juniors should apply online in one of the following areas:
• Creative Writing
• Dance
• Instrumental Music
• Theatre
• Visual Arts
• Vocal Music
The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a two-week residential
interdisciplinary arts academy that runs June 7-20, 2020 on the Missouri
State University campus in Springfield, Missouri.
We hope you'll
encourage your students to be a part of it.
How to apply
Go to www.missouristate.edu/MFAA for more information and to apply.
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Interested in a military career?
Please let Mrs. Nimmo know because we can put you in contact with someone who is hosting a B-2 tour for any students that might be interested in joining the Missouri Air National Guard
on Sunday, 8 DEC.
Full Tuition Assistance at in-state, public schools
$20,000 bonus for most jobs
The ability to serve your country and state while staying in the local area
A part-time commitment – a weekend a month and two weeks a year
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​Students planning to attend UCM need to apply on the newly branded UCM Scholarship Finder to be considered for unique scholarships. There are several for WHS students and Johnson county residents. The application is currently open and closes on February 1. Students must be admitted in order to apply.
ucmo.edu/scholarshipfinder
or https://ucmo.academicworks.com
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2019 Apply Missouri Week @WHS
October 7-11
Click below for a list of the week's activities!
Journey 2 College week 2019.docx
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Planning & Paying – Financial Aid Night @ WHS
All college bound juniors/seniors and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the Planning & Paying – Financial Aid Night program which well be held in the WHS Lecture Room on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, 6:30-7:30 pm. Topics that will be addressed include Federal, State and college based grants, scholarships & loans, tips on filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), online resources, and important deadlines. Our presenter will be Ms. Sarah Schedler, AFC and Program Coordinator-Access & Success, Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development.
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Johnson County Area College Fair at UCM
The 2019 Johnson County (MO) Area College Fair will be held in the UCM Multipurpose building on Thursday, September 26, from 1:00-2:30 pm. More than 50 area colleges, military branches, and other agencies will be represented. WHS Juniors and Seniors will be provided bus transportation and receive field trip excuse for attendance at the College Fair as long as they sign up in the WHS Counseling Office no later than Thursday, Sept. 19, 3:00 pm. This is a firm deadline to enable advance planning for sufficient busses. Students must also preregister online at: http://www.strivefair.com/ . Students must save their strivefair barcode for college reps to scan at the Fair. Parents are welcome to attend the College Fair.
Colleges at 2019 College Fair.docx
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Wanting to take an Innovation Track course at UCM? You need to contact Haley Farnsworth at UCM at 543-8351 or by email at hfarnsworth@ucmo.edu to set up an appointment.
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An opportunity to see what a beautiful career in Cosmetology, Esthetics and Barbering looks like.
salon Meet and Greet.pdf
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The dual credit office at UCM funds a scholarship through our WeMet
consortium. Please find below the application. It is due on September
20th.
wemet fall sclp 2019.pdf
WHS Foundation dual credit scholarship is now available on the Warrensburg School District homepage. Deadline to submit it is Friday September 6th at 3:30 pm.
http://www.warrensburgfoundation.org/dualcredit
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Our institutions are hosting information sessions for students and their families in your area.
Thank you for helping us spread the word. RSVPs are encouraged as we reach capacity in some locations.
Kansas City, MO
Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
Wednesday, September 18, 7:00 pm
Each admission officer will share about their institution for 10-15 minutes. There will be time to connect individually with the representatives following the presentations.
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Join Brown, Chicago, Columbia, Cornell and Rice for an information
session for prospective students and their families. Sessions include a
brief overview of each institution, information on admissions and
financial aid, and a chance to speak informally with admissions
representatives. You must register to attend. We look forward to meeting
you around the country this spring!
https://www.exploringeducationalexcellence.org/event_detail.php?id=525
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
6100 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211
United States
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Missouri Area Health Education Centers
ACES is a multi-year, comprehensive, career planning program deigned to prepare students for a career in the healthcare field. You must have a 3.0 GPA, and be a freshmen, sophomore, or junior student. Deadline to apply is September 15th. Click on the links below for more information:
2019-20 ACES Application PDF.pdf
2019-20 ACES calendar.pdf
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