Rhody Youth Ambassador Scholarship Competition

Attn: Juniors,
The Eureka Chamber is looking for applicants to their Rhododendron Youth Ambassador Scholarship competition. This competition is a great way for talented juniors to win scholarship money for college and at the same time meet local business leaders and other top juniors from around the county. Interested applicants need to be able to enjoy public speaking, meeting new people and have a record of good grades, extracurricular activities and leadership. Pick up applications from Mrs. Austin. The deadline to apply is Jan. 16.

November Senior/Scholarship Now Posted

Hey Seniors - Check out the November Update.

Click on this link or go to the the counseling blog that will take you to the link:
fuhscounseling.blogspot.com

Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms

American Indian College Motivation Day - Nov. 6

HSU will be hosting American Indian College Motivation Day on Thurs, Nov. 6th. This is a fun event for Native American students – filled with workshops, speeches and information from college recruiters. We will be leaving on a bus at 8:25 a.m. and returning around 2:45 p.m. Snacks and a free lunch will be provided. If you’d like to attend, please return a permission slip that will need to be signed by your teachers and parent. Pick up and return permission slips to the office by Oct. 31.

Senior/Scholarship Update Now Posted for October

Check out the Senior/Scholarship Update for all the news and scholarships. Click on the link below or go to the counseling blog at fuhscounseling.blogspot.com

Link:
https://sites.google.com/site/fuhscounseling/my-forms

PSAT for Sophomores

Attn: If you are a sophomore with at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to apply to a 4 yr. college, you may want to sign up to test the PSAT test. The PSAT is a practice SAT test that is designed for juniors. However, interested sophomores can take the test providing there is room. In order to sign up, bring $14 to the SFO, then take your receipt to Robin Eckerfield in the office. Robin will put you on the testing list and give you further information along with a practice booklet. There are 30 spots available for sophomores, so it will be first come, first served.No fee waivers are available for sophomores.  Any questions, see your counselor.
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Time to Register for the PSAT - 4 Yr. College-Bound Juniors

Attn: Juniors Who Are Planning to Apply to 4 Year Colleges:
It is now time to register for the PSAT, which will be held here in the cafeteria on Wed.morning -  Oct. 15. All juniors who plan to apply to 4 year colleges should take this test, which is like a practice SAT, but also puts you automatically in the running for the National Merit Scholarship Competition. To register, bring $14 to the SFO, then take your receipt to Robin Eckerfield in the office. Robin will put you on the list and also give you a practice test booklet.
If you need a fee waiver for the test, see Mrs. Austin. There are 30 fee waivers available and it will be first come, first served. Any questions, see Mrs. Austin

College and Career Night

 On Wed. Sept 24, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., Eureka High is hosting "College and Career Night". This is a night open to all students and their parents who are interested in college planning after graduation. There will be over 40 representatives from various colleges, military recruiters and workshops on various topics including information on the California State Universities, University of California, NCAA eligibility, community colleges, etc. This year they will have 9th grade-specific workshops and 12th grade advanced workshops. There is no transportation provided, so you will need to find your own ride to this event, however, it will be a very worthwhile experience. Hope to see you there!
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