Spencer High School

08/10/2026

Forbes dropped its inaugural rankings of America's top HBCUs, spotlighting the institutions shaping the next generation of Black leaders, innovators, and change- makers. The rankings evaluated schools based on student outcomes, return on investment, graduation rates, alumni impact, and career earnings.⁠
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Founded to provide higher education opportunities for Black students during segregation, HBCUs have played a pivotal role in producing generations of leaders across business, medicine, law, engineering, politics, and the arts.⁠
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As HBCUs continue to see rising demand nationwide, these institutions remain at the forefront of educating and empowering future generations, even as many face growing financial pressures and affordability challenges.⁠
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(via Forbes)

08/09/2026

For my College Bound Scholars interested in Enrollment

08/09/2026

🎓 Full Ride Opportunity: The Gates Scholarship!

Empowering exceptional minority high school seniors to reach their full potential. This highly selective, last-dollar scholarship covers the full cost of attendance not already met by financial aid—including tuition, room & board, books, transportation, and personal expenses.

Key Eligibility:
High school senior graduating this academic year
US citizen, national, or permanent resident
Pell-eligible with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3
Identify as African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American

‼️Bonus Benefits: Mentorship, leadership development, career support, and access to a nationwide alumni network‼️

⏰ Application Deadline: September 15 (Phase 1)

👉 Apply now: www.thegatesscholarship.org

08/09/2026

📣💰SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY💰📣

🎓 High School Seniors: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program application is officially open!

150 graduating seniors will win a $20,000 college scholarship based on leadership, service, and community impact.
GPA Requirement: 3.0+ minimum
Initial Application: Quick & easy—no essay required!
Don't miss out on funding your degree.

👉 Apply at coca-colascholarsfoundation.org

08/09/2026

🎓 Opportunity Alert: Ron Brown Scholarship Program! 💵

Empowering the next generation of Black and African American leaders, the Ron Brown Scholar Program is offering a $40,000 scholarship ($10,000/year for 4 years of undergraduate study) to high-achieving high school seniors nationwide!

Key Highlights:
Award: $40,000 + access to active mentorship, professional networking, and career development.
🗓️ Aug 1: Application opens
⏰ Dec 1: Student application deadline
📄 Dec 15: Transcripts & recommendations deadline
👉 Learn more and apply online today at ronbrown.org

Tag a high school senior who should apply! 👇

08/09/2026

Class of 2028 is Gold - Juniors
Class of 2029 is Green - Sophomores
Class of 2030 is White - Freshmen

Shirts and hoodies for the Seniors are received with their dues.

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

Introducing William Henry Spencer High School's 2026-2027 Senior Class Officers:

Clara Marshall - 2027 Class President. Upon Graduation, this Scholar in interested in Joining The Air Force, then beginning Her Career In Healthcare.

Ciara Thomas - 2027 Class Vice President. This Tracklete is interested in attending a 4 year college majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, then beginning a law enforcement career as an FBI.

Janiyah Gordon - 2027 Class Parliamentary. Upon graduation, this servent leader is interested in serving our United States Military by joining the Navy. She will later attend college and become a Teacher.

Keionna Kelly - 2027 Class Treasurer. Queen is interested in joining the ROTC in a 4 year college and study Radiology to become an Xray technician

Kyana Ramos- 2027 Class Secretary. This natural born leader has plans to join the Army National Guard while attending a 4-year college.

08/08/2026

In our Building, we understand the importance of Starting Strong. William Henry Spencer High School Celebrates those who are Excelling from the start. Congratulations to our Students of the Week for Perfect Attendance and Teachers of the Week:

12th Grade - Micah Anderson
11th Grade - Guadalupe Arreola
10th Grade - Kyron Antoine, Faith Tyler
9th Grade - Alaunda Bacon

Mrs. Tammie Brown - Art
Mr. Brian Edwards - Math