We are in need of volunteers to help out at the food bank, if you have 2 hours to spare on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month call the office today to help us out.  Items we need: bread, milk, soups, cereal, toiletries, paper towels, toilet paper, and any extra produce you have from your garden. 

ICAN Fall Financial Aid Presentation Schedule
Throughout the month of September, ICAN has scheduled regional presentations to cover the financial aid process and assist students who were unable to attend programs held in the spring.These regional presentations are open to any and all students and parents interested in attending and learning about the financial aid process and the filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.)Presentations are being held at the following locations:September 9

• Cherokee - Washington High School - 6:45 pm
• Hiawatha – ICAN Center (1770 Boyson Rd) – 5 pm
  

• Des Moines – DMACC Urban Center – 6 pm
  

• Creston - Southwestern Community College - 6 pm
• Newton City – DMACC Newton Center – 6 pm
  

• Waterloo - Hawkeye Community College – 6 pm

• Inwood - West Lyon High School - 7 pm
• Iowa Falls - Ellsworth Community College - 6 pm
• Oskaloosa – William Penn University - 6 pm

• Algona - Algona High School - 6:30 pm
• Denison - Denison High School - 6 pm
• Sioux City - Western Iowa Tech Community College - 6 pm
• West Burlington - Southeastern Community College - 5 pm
  

• Dubuque - Dubuque Senior High School - 6 pm
  

• Bettendorf - Pleasant Valley High School - 6:30 pm
• Orange City - Northwestern College - 7 pm
• Shenandoah - Shenandoah High School - 6 pm
  

• Coralville - Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa - 6 pm
• Mason City - Mason City High School - 6 pm
  

• Calmar - Northeast Iowa Community College - 6 pm
• Clinton - Clinton High School - 6 pm
• Council Bluffs - Iowa Western Community College - 6 pm
• Fort Dodge - Iowa Central Community College - 6 pm
• Muscatine - Muscatine Community College - 6 pm
  

• Washington - Washington Regional Education Center - 6 pm
  

For specific location and address information visit www.icansucceed.org/regional. 

SuperMoney is excited to announce that we are offering a scholarship to eligible students at HLV Community School District. We would love to make an application for this scholarship accessible to your students.

• Be enrolled full-time in high school as a senior or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, trade school, or coding bootcamp
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• Be a permanent resident or a U.S. citizen
• Upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification document
• Must provide your written essay by the deadline of December 31st, 2019.

A winner will be chosen on February 15, 2020

All essay submissions should be submitted at https://www.supermoney.com/scholarship 

On October 1, 2019, students will be able to complete the 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the 2020-2021 Iowa Financial Aid Application. The FAFSA is the standardized form used to determine eligibility for federal, state and in some cases, institutional financial aid. Upon completion of the FASFA, all Iowa residents have the option to link directly to the Iowa Financial Aid Application (IFAA). The IFAA is the State of Iowa's supplemental scholarship/grant application that collects eligibility information for specific state-funded scholarships and grants.

What this means to you and your students:

Students who will be going to college anytime during the 2020-21 academic year can be encouraged to complete the FAFSA beginning October 1, 2019.

The tax questions on the 2020-2021 FAFSA will ask for data from tax year 2018. The IRS retrieval tool makes it easy for students/families to access their tax data from the IRS and transfer the data directly to the FAFSA.

Students should be aware of the college/university FAFSA deadline, the state of Iowa deadline (July 1) and any other scholarship/grant deadlines to ensure their FASFA is submitted by the earliest deadline. 

Iowa Tour Guide Scholarship

At The Zebra, we know better than most just what a pain buying car insurance can be. We also know that students suffer from higher-than-average policy rates. Talk about a double-whammy. That's why, this year, we've decided to continue The Zebra's annual scholarship with the goal of helping to alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students in the Iowa area, while also getting an insider view of the Hawkeye State. https://www.thezebra.com/iowa-car-insurance/#driving-laws 

So, students, we want to see your favorite road trip destination(s) in your state— from your unique perspective. If it makes sense to hit the open road and be our virtual tour guide, that's great! But there are no limits to what we're looking for: a narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, an illustrated map of the best roadside attractions on the way. This is a chance for you to showcase any place you love in as an original way as possible.

The length of the road trip to your feature destination is inconsequential. So if you have an awesome spot in mind that's just two miles from home, we want to see it.

Applicants must be currently enrolled at or planning to attend a four-year university, graduate program, community college, or trade school located in the continental United States. Upon notification, winner(s) must supply a current proof of enrollment or letter of acceptance.

Your original video should not exceed 2 minutes

The video must be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo

Email your submission to scholarships@thezebra.com

your name, address, and phone number when you submit

Selected winner(s) will be awarded a check for $1,000

Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. CST on December 31st, 2019

Winner(s) will be selected and notified by email by January 31st, 2020

The winner will be selected based on creativity in the content and presentation

*Upon notification, winner(s) must also supply a current proof of enrollment at a four-year university, graduate program, community college, or trade school located in the continental United States. 

Please use this information as you need.  If you are seeking information and help here are some resources that may help.  Please talk to me if you would like more information or help.

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In an effort to help students afford their higher education, our team at LendEDU recently updated our guide to college scholarships to help students find relevant opportunities specifically for them.

Within this update, we have added our new search tool where students can filter scholarship opportunities based on their grade level, GPA, the scholarship amount, and the requirements of the scholarship.

On top of this new tool, our resource teaches students and families the importance of searching for scholarships when figuring out how to pay for college. Here is the URL:
https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships

Note: You can click the link at the top of the page to jump down to the scholarship search tool.

Here are some other points we cover in the guide:
- Different Types of Scholarships Available
- Applying for Scholarships
- Essay Tips
- Letters of Recommendation Tips
- Spotting Scholarship Scams

We have also included YouTube videos from our channel to help make the information a little more digestible and entertaining.

This resource would be very useful for your students and could certainly help them find some opportunities relevant to them. 

 If you need a transcript to apply to one of the scholarships, just let Karla Robison know.  Let me know where you would like it sent or if you need an electronic form.  

Check out the details.... 

Junior I Have a Plan Day

We have several items for you to accomplish today. Today is meant to help you plan for next fall and beyond; please be honest with yourself and take your time. If you rush through and not think about the questions you are answering you are only hurting yourself.

The schedule for today:

• Mock Interview Schedule - On Thursday, March 8th we will be hosting a mock interview for all freshmen and juniors. Please take this opportunity to practice your application skills. This is a formal presentation and first impression of yourself upon future potential employers. Please click on they hyperlink and fill out the application.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScStNznHuMYGVaSeKQm011bOn-PUsBXWddkLObLaqL6Sd35BA/viewform

• PSAT Results - I will walk you through the PSAT results and hand back your test booklets.
• ASVAB Results - Go to www.asvabprogram.com and click login. Enter the access code found on right side of your test results. This will show you your strengths, the more books you have piled the stronger that skill is. Under step 1 click on Take the FYI. Begin to do the assessment. Please write down your results on the paper provided. Once you have completed this you are welcome to look through the various occupations based on you FYI score and compare your strengths to the careers that are high in your FYI category. Please write down the top 3 careers you are considering right now.
• NO ASVAB - go here www.Plan your Adventure.net - If you did not take the ASVAB please go to www.planyouradventure.net. You will take the interest inventories here and investigate your careers. Please circle the strength you feel is best for yourself.
• AFTER ASVAB - Please record your findings from ASVAB on www.planyouradventure.net You will log in with your school Google account. You do not need to retake your inventories, if they have changed please change them based on your findings with ASVAB, save and continue. Please update your courses for your 4 year plan.

• Activities Resume - I have a few activities resume shared with me. Please update your personal resume. If you sit and brainstorm all the items you have been involved with now, it will make your life so much easier when you apply for scholarships and colleges. I will reshare any resumes I have. If you can't find yours, please recreate another one.
  • When you need a letter of recommendation from teachers, Mr. Lahndorf or myself, it is appropriate to hand them a resume when you ask someone to write a good note for you. This will suffice.
  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/16J0FD8wgR5TAQpiiw8LRZjrpCvLqx1uxPW0HmR2Eydo/edit?usp=sharing The hyperlink for a blank resume document.
• Iowa Return on College Reality Check - Do you want to be able to buy a BMW or a Honda Civic when you graduate? Do you want a 3 bedroom house or a studio apartment? Learn what an entry level person makes when you graduate from college and see if this is what you truly want out of life or do you want more? Click the hyperlink to travel here. http://www.iowastudentloan.org/smart-borrowing/return-on-college-investment/whats-your-roci.aspx
• Research your top colleges, figure out what it takes to get in, and make sure you are on track academically.
• SCHOLARSHIPS -there are a few scholarships out there designated for juniors if you are interested in signing up for scholarship search engines go here to do so. You may want to create another email account before doing so.https://sites.google.com/site/hlvschoolcounseling/home/scholarship-websites-recommended-by-ican
• Schedule College Visits - make sure you are comfortable where you are going so it is a better transition from high school and college.
• What else do you need? Register for ACTs? go here: http://www.actstudent.org/
  • Compass test? - talk to Mrs. Robison
  • Military? - talk to Mrs. Robison

We have several items for you to accomplish today. We will work through the 10th Grade Guideway and get a better understanding of what you may or may not want to pursue after high school. We will also prepare for Iowa County Career Fair to be held Wednesday, November 8th.

The schedule for today:

• MAP -My Academic Plan take your time and answer this honestly. This year you need to focus on what you want to become, so next year you can focus on the best college/university for you to attend. Your senior year is for actual applying for school and finding money to pay for school.
  • Go to: https://www.planyouradventure.net/ Please log in with your school Google Account.
• Activities Resume - I have a few activities resume shared with me. Please update your personal resume. If you sit and brainstorm all the items you have been involved with now, it will make your life so much easier when you apply for scholarships and colleges. I will reshare any resumes I have. If you can't find yours, please recreate another one. Be sure to make a copy of my document before you begin typing!
  • https://docs.google.com/document/d/16J0FD8wgR5TAQpiiw8LRZjrpCvLqx1uxPW0HmR2Eydo/edit?usp=sharing The hyperlink for a blank resume document.
    • PRINT OFF YOUR RESUME- HAND IN TO MRS. ROBISON FOR NOVEMBER 8th CAREER FAIR!

• At 10:00 AM everyone must be done with your I Have A Plan Guideway and have your resume updated and printed off. We will begin working on interview skills, the type of questions to ask, and what you need to wear on November 8th.

Below you will find a link to information about a special offer you and any of your students may use to receive discounted access to an online (or DVD) ACT and/or SAT study guide to help students prepare for the ACT and/or SAT test. This program is offered through the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). Professional athletes and other organizations fund the program. The cost of a standard ACT or SAT study program is usually $350, but through this program, each is available for $20.00, which covers licensing, registration, customer support, shipping, or online access fees.

Also, please check out a new back to school special program called the: "SAT/ACT PowerPrep Premium Pro with Math Super Supplement". It is valued at $700, but is available for $40 through this program.

The link below provides ordering information and additional information about all programs. The online program or DVD can be ordered using a credit card or check.

http://www.eknowledge.com/allAccessLandingPage.php?coupon=2761496BB3

Writers' Workshop Participants 2018   4th and 5th grade students

Left to right-Hudson Nunnelley, Connor Brooke, Anna Baetsle, Ema Roberts, Lizzie Grier, Nicole Gensley, Raegen Stowell, Devon Weisskopf, Jenna Rajtora, Alexis Hull, Elly Cash, Hunter Bazyn, and Natalie Van Polen.  

 READING CHALLENGE WINNERS 2018

Kindergarten won the K-1 division.  3rd grade won the 2/3 division.  The 4th grade winning class was Mrs. Ely's class.  The 5th grade won the 5/6 division and was also named the overall winner.  Great job everyone!

​ OLD CREAMERY THEATER PRESENTATION TO THE ELEMENTARY STUDENTS​

​Elementary classes at the Old Creamery Presentation. 

​You have 2 things you will need to complete this morning.  You will need to complete your career interest inventory and will learn what your RAI score is to see if you are on track to gain college admissions when you graduate.  You will also start your activities resume which you will keep throughout your high school career and update your activities each year.  By the time you are a senior you will have documented everything you have participated in, all the awards you have received, and all the volunteer hours you have put in so filling out college applications and scholarship applications will be a breeze and will not take a long time to sit and remember everything you have done.  As you are quietly filling out your career inventory and your activities resume, I will be meeting with students to take your course requests for next year, look over how many credits you have earned and change your career path if we need to.

1.  Please go to https://www.planyouradventure.net/ to begin your career inventory.  Please create a log in and create an account using our school Google account.  Be sure to write down your password so you will not forget it from year to year.  You will answer a series of questions, once you are done your ticket out is print off the results and hand them in to me.  

2.  Once you have completed your Adventure, you will now fill out an Activities resume.  This is a Google Document, please make a copy before typing also share this document back with me for safe keeping.  You will highlight the area you need to enter your information and begin typing.  Once you have completed your resume and documented everything you have accomplished or will accomplish before your sophomore year, please print and hand this to Mrs. Robison as well.   https://docs.google.com/document/d/16J0FD8wgR5TAQpiiw8LRZjrpCvLqx1uxPW0HmR2Eydo/edit?usp=sharing  

​A website for out of the way scholarships that are categorized by state, major, and other interests.  https://weirdscholarships.net/