Festus Senior High School Counseling Center

04/11/2023

Class of 2023 DECISION DAY is coming up!

Mark your calendars for April 28 at 8:00 am in the Performing Arts Center!

Senior students/guardians - please check your email for more detailed information.

04/11/2023

ACT Info - Students who test in June can get a copy of their answers and the answer key with their Test Information Release (TIR).
June is one of only three times per year when students can purchase a copy of their test form questions, their answers, and the answer key
If you think you/your student might take the ACT more than once, June is the chance to include their TIR with registration!

Register by May 5th for the June 10th Test Date

My.act.org

04/05/2023

College Planning 101 with sophomore and junior students and families happening now!

04/05/2023

Seniors
Scholarship deadlines that are approaching:
- Hillsboro Community Civic Club due 4/12
- Leslie Rose Govero due 4/14
- Jefferson County Retired MNEA due 4/16
- Lillie Lois Ford due 4/20
- M.D. “Jack” Murphy Memorial Nurses Training due 4/20
- Joseph J. Frank due 4/20
- Charles L. Bacon Memorial due 4/20
- Erman W. Taylor Memorial due 4/20
- Shane Dean Voyles Memorial due 4/20
- Sons of the American Legion due 4/20

Check your Scholarship Google Classroom or the counseling office for more info.

04/05/2023

Sophomore and Junior students and families:

Reminder - Our college planning night is TONIGHT at 6:00 pm in the Performaing Arts Center! Come learn about the steps you should be taking before senior year from Tori Schlotzhauer, Regional Admissions Rep for Mizzou.
This presentation is to assist anyone interested in a trade school, community college, or an4year college/university.
Please check your email to RSVP!

03/30/2023

Thank you Jefferson College Go Jeffco advisors for coming to Festus High School today and registering our Seniors for classes. That's 45 more Seniors who are college ready for the Fall!

03/24/2023

Seniors-Don’t forget these scholarships are due soon! Check your Schooarship Google Classroom or the counseling office for more info.
3/28 - Mike Bingman
3/29 - Cole’s Hope
3/31 - Antonio Tullock
3/31 - JCSCA Woods/Wyman
3/31 - Miss Sue
3/31- Jerry Govero
3/31 - Sam Shapiro Rotary
3/31 - Morgan Anderson S3 Foundation
3/31 - Let your light shine - Aaliyah Mayes
3/31 - Antonio Tullock
4/1 - Festus Football Booster Tiger Strong
4/1 - Janis Williams - Girls Track & Field
4/1 - NWAA Women Athletes
4/1 - The Higher Ed for Compassionate Care

03/21/2023

We are so proud of you, Josh!!!!

Congratulations Festus High School senior Josh Spindler. Josh has been selected for the 2023 Missouri Scholars 100. This is a statewide honor that recognizes 100 of the top academic students in the state from the class of 2023. Just to be nominated, students must meet the criteria the "Academic Decathlon." That is made up of ten "events" that are designed to prove the student's academic strength. Those "events are: a minimum GPA of 3.750, ACT score of 29 or better or an SAT score of 1250 or better, be in the top 10% of their graduating class, take high level courses in math, science, English and a foreign language. The student must also have excellent attendance, be an exemplary school citizen and take part in the school activity program.

02/27/2023

College bound Seniors:

We hope to see you tonight, Monday, February 27, at 6:00pm in the Library.
We have an expert coming to help families understand college awards letters and financial aid packages as well as other financial aid opportunities. Please bring any awards letters you have received so far from colleges/universities and any questions you may have.

02/27/2023

Seniors: The following scholarship deadlines are fast approaching. Please check the counseling office or your Scholarship Google classroom for more info

Emma Jane Vance Memorial - due 3/1
Kim Showmaker-Allen Memorial - due 3/1
Missouri Courage Scholarship - due 3/1
Vantage Credit Union - 3/3
Festus MSTA - 3/9
Missouri Women’s Golf Education Assoc. - due 3/11

02/24/2023

Senior parents and students:
If you are collegbound, we have a great opportunity for you next week! On Monday, February 27, we have an expert coming to help families understand college awards letters and financial aid packages. Please bring any awards letters you have received so far from colleges/universities and any questions you may have.
Please RSVP using the link sent to your email a couple of weeks ago and again earlier this week.

02/15/2023

Seniors: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in the Festus R6 Scholarship Application. This is a big one, so if you are planning to attend college, make sure you get that turned in to the Counseling Office.