Oelwein High School Counselor's Corner

03/11/2026

🎓 Career, College & Financial Aid Planning Night at OHS!
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors & Parents — Join Us!

Planning for life after high school can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. The Oelwein High School Counseling Office has invited Iowa College Access Network (ICAN®) to provide two FREE presentations to help families plan for the future.

📍 Location: Oelwein High School Library
📅 Wednesday, March 18

🕔 5:00 PM – Career & College Planning (Sophomores, Juniors & Parents)
Learn about:
• Career exploration and assessments
• Academic preparation and admissions requirements
• Choosing colleges & planning campus visits
• The college application process
• Understanding college costs and scholarships
• Preparing for a successful transition after high school

🕕 6:00 PM – How to Pay for College (Juniors, Seniors & Parents)
Topics include:
• How to complete the FAFSA and what happens next
• Understanding financial aid offers and college costs
• Scholarships, grants, loans, and other aid options
• Comparing college costs and making informed decisions
• Where to find help and additional resources

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn how to plan for the future with confidence.

📞 Questions? Contact Karolyn Kane at 319-284-9015

03/10/2026

The Oelwein High School Counseling Office has invited a representative from to provide a free presentation on Understanding Financial Aid for juniors and their parents on Wednesday, March 18th @ 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.

03/10/2026

The Oelwein High School Counseling Office has invited a representative from to provide a free presentation on College & Career Planning for sophomores, juniors and their parents on Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:00 p.m in the High School Library.

03/06/2026

The Oelwein High School Counseling office has invited a representative from to provide a free presentation on College & Career Planning for sophomores, juniors and their parents on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:00p.m in the High School Library.

Career and College Planning Assistance Sophomores, Juniors and Parents Need help planning for after high school? Whether you’ve been preparing for college or considering the military or going into the workforce, there’s a lot to do before you or your child graduates from high school and takes .....

03/06/2026

The Oelwein High School Counseling Office has invited a representative from to provide a free presentation on Understanding Financial Aid for juniors and their parents on Wednesday, March 18th @ 6:00 p.m. in the High School Library.

Do You Know How to Pay for College? If you’re a Junior or Senior planning for college (or the parent of one), you probably have questions about the financial aid process. Figuring out how to pay for college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone! This session breaks down ...

03/03/2026

**Hello OHS Parents!**

We are wrapping up registration for next year’s classes. If you would like to request any changes to your student’s course selections, please contact us as soon as possible.

You can review your child’s course choices in **Xello**, our online career and college planning program. If you have not set up a family account yet, please check your email for a recent invitation.

Let us know if you need any assistance accessing your student’s Xello account!

02/06/2026

Parents/Guardians of Husky Students in Grades 8–11:
It’s time for your student to register for next year’s classes! The High School Counseling Office will host Registration Kickoff on Tuesday, February 10. During this event, students will learn about graduation requirements, course options, and explore pathways aligned with their future goals through the Elective Fair. Students will also have the opportunity to schedule individual appointments with their assigned counselor to review course selections and ask questions. Xello Submissions and Registration Forms due in the Main Office by Friday, Feb 27th.

01/21/2026

✅ Day One of 2nd Semester
⏰ Two days left to request schedule changes
📌 Appointment required—requests cannot be made via email

12/17/2025

I’m not telling anyone how to parent…

However, get ROBLOX off your devices.

What started as a kids’ game has become a playground for predators.

12/08/2025

Senior Alert: FAFSA Step-by-Step on Wednesday
If you have yet to file your FAFSA, this week is your week. Join this virtual event and get your FAFSA submitted before winter break. Prefer a one-on-one session, schedule a in-person or virtual appointment at www.ICANsucceed.org/apt.


FAFSA Step by Step

Wednesday, December 10 at 5:30 pm - REGISTER
https://t.e2ma.net/click/pqo6ei/hwjwt/ho9ujr

Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain how to use the IRS Data Retrieval Tool, and cover next steps once the FAFSA form is submitted.

The ICAN Team

Join ICAN for this interactive session. ICAN advisors will walk through how to complete the FAFSA form step-by-step, and answer questions along the way. From student dependency status to which parent is reported on the FAFSA, we'll cover all the tricky questions about income and assets, explain IRS....