Palo Duro Don Center

Palo Duro Don Center Our CCMR department focus is to ensure that all scholars are College, Career, Military ready when th

For questions about Palo Duro College, Career, and Military Readiness, please contact CCMR Coordinator:

Sandra Gonzalez: [email protected]
806-326-2424

09/11/2026

🎓 TIP OF THE DAY: Track EVERYTHING!

Organization is your superpower during college application season. 📝✨ One missed deadline or requirement can create unnecessary stress, so keep everything in ONE place.

Know what’s DONE, what’s DUE, and what’s NEXT. 🎯

👉 Get customizable tracking tool: ccmrwithmsthrash.com/store

09/11/2026

🏆 Extracurriculars: Depth > Filling Every Line

You do NOT need to join everything to fill every line of the Activities section.

More activities do not automatically mean a stronger college application.

Meaningful involvement can show colleges how you spend your time, what matters to you, and what YOU contribute.

And extracurriculars go beyond school clubs! Athletics, jobs, family responsibilities, volunteering, community involvement, hobbies, faith-based activities, and independent projects can all help tell your story.

✨ Focus on depth, commitment, impact, and contribution not filling every space.

ccmrwithmsthrash.com/extracurricular-activities

09/11/2026

🌟 Colleges want more than strong grades—they want to know what you’ll bring to campus.

🏀 Sports, clubs, volunteering, work, family responsibilities, and the arts can strengthen your application when they demonstrate commitment, leadership, initiative, and impact.

💡 Leadership doesn’t require a title. What matters is what you did and the difference you made.

🎯 Want to know what a specific college considers important in admission? Check its Common Data Set, Section C7 to see how it reports factors such as extracurriculars, character, volunteer work, and work experience.

https://ccmrwithmsthrash.com/common-data-set

🎮💙 Homecoming Week is HERE, Don Nation! Show up, dress up, get LOUD, and make some memories—GAME ON! 🏈🤍
09/07/2026

🎮💙 Homecoming Week is HERE, Don Nation! Show up, dress up, get LOUD, and make some memories—GAME ON! 🏈🤍

What a beautiful way to begin the final chapter. 🌅💙Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise — good friends, big dreams, and one unfo...
09/05/2026

What a beautiful way to begin the final chapter. 🌅💙

Class of 2027 Senior Sunrise — good friends, big dreams, and one unforgettable Amarillo sky. Here’s to soaking in every moment of your senior year, Dons! 🤍💙

09/03/2026

🌱🎓 Planning to major in agriculture, animal science, food science, natural resources, forestry, horticulture, nutrition, agricultural business, engineering, or a related field?

💰 Look into the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program!
Eligible students attending participating 1890 land-grant universities may qualify for tuition, fees, books, room and board, plus potential USDA work experience.

🚨 This is NOT automatic. You must meet eligibility requirements and apply!

👉 Learn more: https://www.nfc.usda.gov/careers/apply/1890.php?

📌 SAVE + SHARE!

08/30/2026

🎒 THE FREE & REDUCED-PRICE MEAL FORM COULD SAVE YOUR FAMILY MONEY! 💰

It can provide benefits that go far beyond school meals.

📌 Don’t assume you won’t qualify. APPLY!

Search your school or district website for the Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application and check eligibility.

One form could help reduce college admissions costs! 🎓💰

Save & share! 📲

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Amarillo, TX
79107

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