MCHS Counseling Office

04/25/2022

SENIORS! Scholarship night is coming up!!

04/22/2022

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Seniors,

We received 2 scholarships from Arvest for $500 each!
Please submit your applications as soon as possible - the due date is Friday, April 29th!

https://classroom.google.com/c/Njc0MzI2NTk3MTRa/a/NTA2NDMzMDg1Mzkw/details

04/19/2022

Longview Mill is desperately in need of help! If you are interested in a job please contact Chance Lemm (417-628-3976)

04/18/2022

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Seniors,

Please find attached the FFA Alumni Scholarship.

You must be a member of FFA. This is due Friday, April 29th.
Submit your application via Google Classroom or turn-in a paper copy to Mrs. Hutton.

https://classroom.google.com/c/Njc0MzI2NTk3MTRa/a/NTA1NDU4ODc0NzMz/details

04/11/2022

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Seniors,

This is a $1000 McDonald County Schools Foundation scholarship - Banquet Honoree Kim Harrell Scholarship. Please complete the attached application with the essay and references attached.

https://classroom.google.com/c/Njc0MzI2NTk3MTRa/a/NDk5OTkyMjA2Nzg5/details

Thank you,

04/11/2022

Seniors,

Please find attached a flyer for the Cornerstone Bank Scholarship.
***You or your parent/guardian must be present during the raffle to win.***

04/11/2022

Seniors,

This is a great opportunity!

The UMOS Farm Grant will pay up to $5000 a year for college or technical school. They also have several work study opportunities.
The main qualification is that you have previously worked on a farm and been paid for the work.

If you are interested, please stop by the counselor's office for an application and email it to Lea Ann Huffman at [email protected]
She will then contact you to set-up a phone interview.

Lea Ann Huffman
Case Manager/Job Placement Specialist

Missouri – National Farmworker Jobs Program

UMOS, Inc.
432 W. Fir Rd Suite A
Carthage, Mo. 64836

Office: (417) 313-8052
Fax: (417) 313-8053
Cell: (417) 356-0147
Toll Free 1-866-789-4870

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need help with anything.

03/29/2022

If you are in need of help with Prom or JROTC ball read the flyer below and please have your student come to the counselors office to fill out one of these forms!

03/22/2022

Seniors, there are two big events coming up at Crowder College!

Crowder Career Fair - Wednesday, April 6th from 9:30-1:30
Crowder Enrollment Day - Thursday, April 14th from 8:30-11:30

To rsvp please complete the Google Form sent to your email and turn-in the parent permission form found in the counselor's office.

Thank you!

03/22/2022

Good Morning Seniors,

I just posted this great scholarship opportunity on the Scholarship Google Classroom (s6tvppr) - the Poland Family Scholarship.

The Poland Family Scholarship was established to honor James and Mary Poland and their commitment to providing aspiring children the opportunity to further their education and achieve their full potential.

This scholarship is $1,000 to assist with costs of college, technical training, or industry certification courses.

The deadline is 5/15.
Please email the application requirements to [email protected]

Make sure to check your email from Mr. Beachner or head to the Scholarship Google Classroom to find out more information.

03/21/2022

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Good Afternoon Seniors,

Some upcoming events at Crowder:

-Crowder Career Fair - Wednesday, April 6th from 9:30-1:30. We will leave from the high school at 9:00. Please sign-up via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea5TOH_Ga9SkegUJ7i5SQCdAh7bdHmxcUaPDDPUhi3ejJTmw/viewform (Crowder Career Fair Sign-up) and stop by the counselor's office to fill out a parent permission form.

-Crowder Enrollment Day - Thursday, April 14th from 8:30-11:30. We will leave from the high school at 8:00.
You can only attend this event if you have applied to Crowder and been accepted. This is a great opportunity to meet with a Crowder Advisor and sign-up for your classes. Please sign-up via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKhU8jvf8wRCVEkOxLR2bHZxxVjjDe0Yza_tW5bCisJgixpQ/viewform (Crowder Enrollment Day Sign-up) and stop by the counselor's office to fill out a parent permission form.

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03/21/2022

Students interested in a career in law enforcement...

Bella Vista PD will be hosting an informative open house, March 30th from 6-8pm for students grades 6th through 20 year olds who are interested in a career in law enforcement.

03/03/2022

Seniors,

Please find the link below to a scholarship for track and cross country athletes. The group donating the scholarship is called Track Night Tuesday out of Joplin.
McDonald County students received this scholarship the past two years. The due date is April 1st!

http://bit.ly/2022TNTScholarship

Please let me know if you need help with the application.

03/03/2022

sfstl.org

Seniors, here is a link for directions on how to access the Student Aid Report for FAFSA if you or your parents/guardians need help.
https://sfstl.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Guide-to-Download-SAR-1.2022.pdf

03/01/2022

Application

Seniors,

Please find attached a link to a scholarship application for future EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians). The application is due 3/31.

https://www.naemt.org/initiatives/diversity-and-inclusion/diversity-scholarships/application

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or need help with the application!

This scholarship will be awarded to students of color who are not currently EMTs or paramedics, based on the following criteria: 

02/25/2022

The ACT - Solutions for College and Career Readiness

Important Deadline

Students planning to take the April 2nd ACT...
Today is the deadline to register without having to pay a late registration fee. Don't forget to register at https://www.act.org/

ACT is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization, known for the ACT test, but there are many more ways that our solutions can help on the path to college and career readiness.

02/21/2022

Seniors,

Your school email inbox has been flooded with various scholarships and scholarship search engines from Mr. Beachner. Be checking your email and start filling these applications out! Don't procrastinate!

02/17/2022

Just a reminder…ACT Deadline approaching

The deadline to register for the April 2nd ACT (which is the last one we will host here this year) is next Friday, February 25th. Don’t wait until the last minute to register! If you need help registering come in to the counseling office tomorrow, or early next week and get registered! We are happy to help you! If you are a junior or senior you can get a free fee waiver if you qualify for free and reduced lunch, or are a member of UofA or Crowder Talent Search!

02/14/2022

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Good Morning Seniors,

Please find attached a link to the Community Foundation of the Ozark's scholarships. There are a bunch of scholarships on this page!

https://www.grantinterface.com/Process/Apply?urlKey=cfozarksscholarships&AccessCode=public

Most of the applications are due by Sunday, 3/13. To apply you will have to create a login for the website.

Don't hesitate to stop by the counselor's office if you have questions or need help with the applications.

Have a great week!

02/11/2022

Reminder for students scheduled to take the ACT tomorrow…..

-You need to be here no later than 7:40.
-You must have a photo ID and your admission ticket. (If you need your admission ticket printed come by the counseling office)
-Per ACT guidelines all testers and staff must wear masks.
-Check in will take place at bottom of the stairs next to main lobby.

See you tomorrow!

02/10/2022

If there are any seniors needing A+ hours, please stop by the counselor's office for an opportunity we might have with Math tutoring. Thank you!

02/09/2022

Seniors,
You have till March 1st to submit your Crowder College scholarship applications. You must apply to Crowder online to access these scholarships. Do NOT click on all of them. Only click on the ones you think you will qualify for. If you click on all of them, they will automatically throw your name out for all of them. Don't put this off! It's free money!

WE'RE HERE TO HELP!
Crowder College Admissions | 417.455.5718 | [email protected]

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity:

Please find attached a link to the OPAA scholarship. To apply you will need to create an account with My Scholarship Central.

This scholarship is for students pursuing a career in the foodservice and hospitality industry. The scholarship is $1,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years totaling $4,000.

Please let us know if you have any questions or need help completing the application.

This will be on the google classroom!

02/08/2022

rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship - Scholarship Central

Seniors you won't want to miss this scholarship opportunity!!! Our students have a great chance of winning it and it is a lot of money! I mean a lot!!!!

Please find attached a link to the rootEd Missouri Scholarship!
This is a great opportunity - a total of 30 scholarships will be awarded to graduating seniors attending 20 of the rootEd participating high schools in the state.

Students will have to create an account in order to complete the online application.

The scholarship is $12,000 per academic year and is renewable through graduation or a maximum of 10 semesters!!

Applications are due by 4/15. You will need to create an account to be able to submit your application.

https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/4317

The rootEd Undergraduate Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded to graduates of eligible high schools in Missouri. It is a need-based award of up to $12,000 per academic year and is renewable through graduation or a maximum of 10 semesters, provided the student continues to meet eligibility....

02/08/2022

Scholarships - List of College Scholarships and Applications

https://studentscholarships.org/
Here is a link to a great scholarship search engine that will link you to various State and National Scholarships. Due dates vary from 2/28-5/31.

See Mr. Beachner with any questions.

Scholarships - Finding Scholarships has never been easier. Scholarship Applications for college, engineering, high school, nursing, and first year students are all available. The value and deadlines for each scholarship are found ...

02/08/2022

Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation's Access Extra Scholarship - Scholarship Central

https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/4466

Senior Scholarship Opportunity!!!

Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation's Access Extra Scholarship

The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Access EXTRA Scholarship is a private scholarship for high school seniors who are eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program and have earned a 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on another scale) cumulative weighted or unweighted GPA through at least seven semesters at a Missouri high school.

$2,000 renewable for 4 years

See Mr. Beachner for details or help filling it out.

The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation’s Access EXTRA Scholarship is a private scholarship for high school seniors who are eligible for the Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program and have earned a 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on another scale) cumulative weighted or u...

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity:
La Ferla-Wilson Orthodontics Team Scholarship
-Applicant has to be or have been a patient of Dr. La Ferla or Dr. Wilson.
Due: 4/14
Check out the Google Classroom Scholarship for the Application!

02/08/2022

New-Mac Electric Scholarship Program | New-Mac Electric Cooperative

Senior Scholarship Opportunity:
One Guaranteed Winner Selected From MCHS

$500 scholarship awarded to a senior attending an accredited college or university. Parent or guardian of the student must be a member of New-Mac Electric Cooperative.

https://www.newmac.com/content/new-mac-electric-scholarship-program

This marks the seventh consecutive year in which New-Mac will be awarding one scholarship to a high school senior in each of the 10 school districts.

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity!

Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Scholarship

This $500 vocational scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a certification in a field supporting agriculture: (Heavy Equipment Operations, Electronics, Welding, Diesel and Farm Machinery Repair)

Applications available on the scholarship google classroom. See Mr Beachner with any questions.

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity!!

Shelter Insurance Foundation Agent's Scholarship.

Open to all seniors, this is a guaranteed scholarship for one of our seniors. Don't delay! Applications available in counseling of office and on the google classroom. See Mr. Beachner with any questions.

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity!!!

Missouri Farm Bureau Scholarship Charles E. Cruse
$1,000 scholarship! Must pursue a degree in an agricultural field of study. Due 3/15.

Applications available in counseling office and through the scholarship google classroom. See Mr. Beachner for more details.

02/08/2022

Senior Scholarship Opportunity !!!

The Missouri Bankers Foundation Scholarship Fund is designed to encourage college-level study for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of finance/banking. Applications are due Friday, 3/4.

Applications available in the counseling office and on the scholarship google classroom. See Mr. Beachner for more information.

02/07/2022

This night is mandatory for all incoming freshman to attend. Please make arrangements to be there and you will hear from our building administration, athletic director, resource officers, and school counselors about information pertaining to your 4 years at the high school. After the seminar is over, you will be able to walk the halls of the high school. Various teachers will be there and some of the elective teachers will also be there so you can discuss opportunities and ask questions. Teachers will also be available for current students for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Food will be provided!

02/07/2022

Attention 10th graders interested in Cosmetology at CCTEC....

Tours for the CCTEC cosmetology program will take place next Wednesday, February 16th for interested sophomores who would like to pursue a career in cosmetology and attend CCTEC as part of their program. If this is you please come by the counseling office to sign up and get additional information.

02/03/2022

Missouri Boys State Website

Juniors,

Reps were planning to come to the high school today to speak with interested juniors about an opportunity this summer known as Missouri Boys and Girls State. This program is set to take place from June 11-June 18 at the campus of Lindenwood University in St. Charles Missouri. At this camp students will learn about the inner workings of various levels of government and participate in hands-on governmental processes. Students who attend will earn 3 college credit hours for Political Science transferable to any college in Missouri. Students who attend will also be made eligible for various scholarship opportunities through the program. This is a great resume builder and an opportunity that you won't want to miss. If you are interested in hearing more about Missouri Boys and Girls State come by the counseling office and sign up. I am attaching links to both Missouri Boys and Missouri Girls State so you can check it out for yourselves.

It is also at no cost to you to attend. If selected, you will be sponsored by our local American Legion Post 392 who will cover the majority of your expenses!

http://www.missourigirlsstate.org/
https://www.moboysstate.org/

Missouri Boys State offers a hands-on experience in the operation of the democratic form of government utilizing the core values that hold true in our everyday lives. Missouri Boys State inforces the need for competition, the value of public office, and the strength of the individual voice and vote....