JHS Counseling

Sign up for summer SAT/ACT testing! If you need to keep your chromebook for testing you can - let staff know at chromebook turn in that you are keeping it to test.

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https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act.html

The ACT Test for Students The ACT test is a curriculum-based education and career planning tool for high school students that assesses the mastery of college readiness standards

Graduation Info for Seniors!

Please RSVP for your graduation ceremony type (Walking or Traditional) by NEXT MONDAY 5/4/26. If you do not RSVP, it will be assumed you are participating in the traditional graduation on May 24th.

The Ceremony layout options are listed at the top of the google form. You may only attend ONE ceremony.

Scan the QR code below or go to : https://tinyurl.com/mvf8hk7k to RSVP.

The Summer Launch Internship is specifically designed for students ages 15–18 from low-income households who are ready to build professional skills and explore career pathways.

Internship Details:
Dates: June 16 – July 24, 2026.
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Financial Support: To ensure this opportunity is accessible to everyone, we provide transportation support and a $500 stipend upon successful completion of the session.

The Experience: No prior work experience is required. Interns will work on real projects, receive mentorship, and develop a professional foundation for future employment.

How Students Can Apply: Interested students can complete the application here: https://forms.gle/tXngTN9jeXAyFqA77. The deadline for submission is May 15th.

Tonight is the final FAFSA Workshop before the April 15th deadline (Tomorrow)! If you have not completed your FAFSA, this is your last opportunity to get help with your application.

Where: JHS Media Center, enter through door 33
Time: 5:30-7:30pm

Seniors, our FAFSA Workshop has been rescheduled! If you still need help completing your FAFSA, please plan to attend next week’s session. It is an open time frame so stop by anytime.
Tuesday, April 14th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
JHS Media Center

Remember, if you plan to attend Ivy Tech Sellersburg in the fall, you need to complete your Ivy Tech application AND the 2026-27 FAFSA by April 15th to maintain eligibility for the Jeff Promise Scholarship.

Going Merry recently (and unexpectedly!) shut down their website. Due to that closure, we are now listing all available scholarships via Google spreadsheet for the remainder of the school year. Please check the spreadsheet frequently for any new scholarships, deadlines and application links.
Scholarship List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JEwmefJHWEXruQ74oXxT7b8tpGLmKytRjSgZuTOnIKI/edit?usp=sharing

**Please note: We have 4 scholarships with deadlines this week! We have only received a handful of applications for all 4 of these scholarships!
• Shelter Insurance Foundation Agent’s Scholarship - $1,500
• Utica Elementary Student Council Scholarship - $1,000
• LifeSpring Foundation Scholarship - $500
• Tony Bennett Memorial Foundation Scholarship - $1,000

JHS Scholarship Links 25-26

Ivy Tech is offering a great summer opportunity for high school students who are interested in leadership, public service, or learning more about military careers.

The Foundations of Military & Public Service (HSPS-182) course at Ivy Tech Community College Sellersburg allows students to earn three (3) FREE college elective credits while exploring military and public service career paths.

Please see flyer below for more information !

Reminder to Sophomores! The deadline to apply to NEXGEN is February 28th by 6pm!

Sophomores! The NEXGEN application is NOW OEPN! If you are looking to enhance those awesome leadership skills, this is an opportunity for you! This is a program to apply to for your junior year, where you could engage in 7 leadership sessions to learn about your community, gain financial literacy, and build your community network! Scan the QR code to apply now!

Reminder! The James Holt Scholarship deadline is Monday, 3/2/26
• One-time $10,000 scholarship
• The JHS Scholarship Committee will recommend 10 students to interview in April
• 6 winners will be announced at the Senior Honors Program in May
• Application available on Going Merry or paper copies available in the Counseling Office