ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS
Announcements:
*NEW* FAFSA Requirement: The state of NH now requires students to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or complete a waiver form in order to graduate. Please read the letter below and sign and return the attached waiver if applicable.
FAFSA Letter to Parents/Guardians - in English and waiver
FAFSA Letter to Parents/Guardians - in Spanish and waiver
FAFSA Letter to Parents/Guardians - in Portuguese and waiver
College Representative Visits to South: Each year representatives from various colleges come to Nashua South to meet students. The monthly rep visit calendar will be posted each month below:
Fall Events
College Information Night: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 6pm - 8pm in the South Auditorium
This event is specifically designed for current seniors and their parents/guardians. Counselors will discuss the college search process and admissions criteria for the four-year school application process using the Common App and Naviance.
PowerPoint: TBA
Nashua South College Fair: Monday, October 30, 2023 from 6pm- 7:30pm in the Gymnasium
Approximately 200 colleges from across the country will be in attendance to answer questions and provide information. The College Fair is a perfect event for seniors who are still working to finalize college applications. At the same time, the fair is an opportunity for underclassmen to learn about college options and jump-start their college search
Financial Aid Night: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 6pm -8pm in the South Auditorium
Come learn the ins and outs of the financial aid process. The following topics will be covered: FAFSA form and requirements, types of aid, and more. For more financial aid support, go to the class of 2024 page for a video tutorial on filing the FAFSA.
Handout: TBA PowerPoint: Presentation TBA
Apply NH Day (formerly College Application Day : Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in the Career Center during the school day
On this day students can apply to all NH Colleges and waive the application fee. Students must have completed all parts of the application. For more information, speak to your school counselor.
Spring Events
Young Alumni Day: TBD during the school day
Alumni return to talk about their first year of college and what they've learned.
Course Selection Night: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 6pm - 8pm in the Auditorium
This event is designed for current high school students and their parents/guardians. At this evening event, we will review the course selection process, discuss teacher recommendations, and review new courses for the coming school year.
Students will have time during the school day to meet with their counselor to select courses and review their graduation progress.
For more information about course selection, go to the course selection side tab
8th Grade High School Course Selection Night: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 6pm-8pm in the Auditorium (Snow date:
This night is for middle school students and their parents/guardians to learn about the course selection process.
Counselors will be visiting Elm Street, Fairgrounds, and Pennichuck Middle Schools during the school day to meet with students about the course selection process.
The middle school course selection window opens March 11- 16. Students who attend private or charter middle schools will not be able to complete the online course selection process, but at the time of registration will be given a course selection worksheet to complete course selection.
If your child attends a private or charter middle school, please go to the Registration Tab for more information.
Link to PowerPoint will be provided after the event.
College Information Night for Juniors: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 6pm - 8pm in the Auditorium
This night is for current Juniors and their parents. The NH Higher Education Foundation will be presenting information about college search and the application process.