Houston County Schools College & Career

Applications are open for the 2026 Alfa Youth Leadership Conference!

High school freshmen and sophomores will grow leadership skills, enhance agricultural knowledge and connect with students from across the state.

🆕The same conference experience will be offered during two separate sessions, allowing up to 192 students to participate. Each student will be assigned to attend one session only.

⭐️Session 1: Nov. 9-10
⭐️Session 2: Nov. 10-11
📍Alabama 4-H Center | Columbiana

Apply by Sept. 18.⬇️
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🚨Applications Are Now Open for Youth Leadership Class 35!! 🚨

Are you a high school junior ready to lead, learn, and make a difference? Join a one-of-a-kind leadership experience that connects students with local leaders, hands-on learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong friendships.

📅 Application Deadline: September 9th, 2026
🔗 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/261394748385168

https://allincuapplication.smapply.us/prog/2026-2027_youth_council_program_/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_ywjygzwbOWVJC6_PCKUr3hFA54U2ZqzLCylET4KLYtgRE3xBNg1U4jxWwFJuL-SvkdjS4w3S-LzBs2zAfxflXWmcY2w&_hsmi=433183929&utm_content=433183929&utm_source=hs_email

🎓 WCC Foundations Fall Scholarship Applications Are Now Open!

If you’re planning to attend this Fall semester, now is the perfect time to take advantage of this opportunity. Scholarships can help ease the financial burden and support your academic journey.

✅ Open to students at both Sparks and Wallace Campuses
📅 Apply now to be considered for Fall 2026 funding

Don’t wait—submit your application today and invest in your future!
Visit give.wallace.edu/scholarships/apply-now

Now’s the time for teens in grades 9–12 to apply for the Teenage Volunteer (TAV) Program! While applications are accepted year‑round, students must apply by June 12 to be considered for one of our summer orientations. Students are eligible to apply once they’ve completed 9th grade or are in the final nine weeks of their 9th‑grade year. Learn more and apply at https://www.southeasthealth.org/volunteer/.

⭐ Reminder: Active senior TAVs are eligible to apply for the Michael Miller Memorial Scholarship!

Let’s “taco-bout” jobs!🌮🎉 Katie and Jules spent the morning at Houston County Career Academy to help fill out applications and interview career-bound grads! These two make a great pair and loved meeting everyone today!

📢 Exciting News from HCCA! 📢

We are thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Summer Exploration Camp for incoming 7th and 8th graders (2026-2027 school year) in Houston County Schools! 🎉 This camp is completely FREE—no cost to attend!

🛠️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on activities in various career fields
✅ Early career exploration opportunities
✅ A free camp t-shirt for all attendees
✅ Snack provided daily

📅 Camp Dates & Times:
📍 Houston County Career Academy
🕗 July 6th-9th, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

🚗 Transportation:
Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from camp each day.

🚨 Registration Details:
Spots are very limited, and registration will open on Thursday, May 7th at 8:00 AM. Once we reach capacity, registration will close immediately—so don’t wait!

📝 Register Here (Link Will Not Be Active until May 7th at 8 AM):
https://forms.gle/8wM6GLVHFZ1QtPjEA
Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to learn, explore, and have fun this summer! 🌟

APF Community Scholarship Program - Scholarship America The Alabama Power Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist high school seniors residing within Alabama Power Company service territory who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

The Dothan Police Department is now taking registrations for the 2026 Junior Police Academy. We are proud to partner with Wiregrass RC&D to provide this two-week program that inspires youth through hands-on law enforcement education at no cost! We value the relationships developed out of all our Junior Police Academy sessions.

Registration can be submitted to the Dothan Police Department or any School Resource Officer. Questions about Junior Police Academy? Email us at [email protected] or call 334-793-0230.