Stillman Valley High School Counseling Department

09/28/2020

Friendly reminder to check Skyward for your students' grades.

03/18/2020

We created a new page to streamline information and give access to a couple other staff members in the SVHS Student Support Services. Please follow our new page: Stillman Valley High School Student Support Services. Thank you!!!

01/24/2020

Attention Class of 2024! Freshman Orientation Wednesday January 29th. Starting at 6:00 PM come explore the clubs and activities. At 6:30 pm the main presentation will begin in the main gym. You will then have an opportunity to visit with the different departments to discuss their courses and recommendations for your student.

On Tuesday January 28th the 8th graders will come to the high school and tour all the elective course options. Be sure to ask your student about their experience.

08/26/2019

IMPORTANT DATES
*Countdown to College and Career, Seniors and parents on August 26th 6:30 pm (tonight)
*ASVAB: all Seniors August 30th
*PSAT/NMSQT: Juniors, Sign Up by September 13th. *Hard Deadline*
*PSAT/NMSQT Test Date: October 16th
*Post Secondary Options presentation for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders and parents on September 16th 6:30 pm
*FAFSA: October 1st is when the FAFSA opens.
*RVC College Fair: October 2nd 6-9 pm
*Parent Teacher conferences: October 9th and 16th. Sign up for times on Skyward.

06/14/2019

If your student needs to sign up for credit recovery courses over the summer, please contact the front office. Our office will be open Monday - Thursday 8 am - 2 pm. The counselors have left detailed information with our office staff. Even if counselors are not working they will still be able to enroll students into courses over the next few weeks. Please contact the office. Thank you and have a wonderful summer!!!

04/23/2018

Representative Adam Kinzinger will host a Congressional Academy Day on 5 May 2018 at NIU from 0900-1200. Specifically:
Northern Illinois University
Holmes Student Center - University Suite
340 Carroll Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115

This is a great opportunity for interested students to see all five Academies at one time and here their admissions presentation. The Academies that historically participate are:

1. US Naval Academy
2. US Military Academy
3. US Air Force Academy
4. US Merchant Marine Academy
5. US Coast Guard Academy

High school students, parents and high school counselors are invited to attend and meet with the Academy representatives to learn about the opportunities, program, and life at the academies and also get more information about the admission and Congressional nomination processes.

For more information, you may contact myself or Luke Phalen, Military Academy Coordinator in Congressman Adam Kinzinger's office at [email protected] or call him at 815-431-9271.

03/07/2018

Seniors - This may be helpful.

Learn the elements of your financial aid letters and what other factors you should consider when reviewing and comparing them.

03/05/2018

Belvidere Farmers Mutual Insurance Company has a scholarship that Seniors whose parents or grandparents are policy holders may apply for. This is a $150 non renewable scholarship. Applications available in the counseling office.

01/18/2018

The UIC College of Pharmacy at Rockford will host a High School Pharmacy Camp.

The High School Pharmacy Camp is scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at the College of Pharmacy, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford, IL 61107.

The HSPC allows students to explore the field of pharmacy through instruction and activities led by current pharmacy students.

High school students must apply by March 1, 2018.

Students may access the application via go.uic.edu/hspc.

Because of the support from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Grant, selected students from Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties will be charged a reduced rate of $10 to attend.

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05/08/2017

The SAT scores for 11th graders who took the test in April are coming out, please visit College Board at this website to learn all about understanding the SAT scores- https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/scores/understanding-scores

SAT scoring isn’t a mystery. See how scores are calculated and what they mean.

03/13/2017

Take Action League Donates to Rockford Rescue Mission

Take Action League is a group of students from Stillman Valley High School who came together with the shared vision to make a positive impact on their school and community. They are a group of students who are focused on community service, universal acceptance, and mental health awareness.
The students decided they wanted to host a drive. After much discussion they decided on hosting a personal care item drive. All proceeds would be donated to the Rockford Rescue Mission.
On Friday March 10, 2017 Take Action League took a field trip to Rockford Rescue Mission to deliver the donated items. While up there the group was given a wonderful and informative tour of the facilities. The students were taught about all the services provided at the Rockford Rescue Mission from feeding the homeless to job training and education. This experience had influenced these students to consider further volunteer opportunities at the Rockford Rescue Mission.
One of our students, Gabby D, stated that “(she) was most impressed by the childcare that was available to women at the mission not only when they were in treatment but as they began working at a job.” Carh J shared “It was amazing to see the range of services for the people seeking help.” From the size of the facility, the services provided, and the opportunities for growth this was truly a learning experience for the students of Take Action League.

02/15/2017

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