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Welcome Class of 2026!
Welcome Class of 2026!
This page serves as an all access to your Senior Newsletters and other important senior information. The newsletters will contain a ton of information about upcoming events, scholarships and deadlines, Senior information and updates.. Pretty much ALL THINGS SENIOR!
Important Dates
Saturday, January 10th - Senior Ads Due (Jostens website)
Wednesday, February 11th (6-7pm) - App State Hickory application completion virtual event (see calendar for link)
Thursday, February 26th (4-7pm drop-in) - CCS Finish the FAFSA Night @ CCS District Office
Wednesday, March 18th - Cap & Gown orders at SSHS for pickup
Saturday, March 21st - PROM
Wednesday, May 20th (6:30pm) - Senior Awards Night, SSHS Gymnasium
Friday, May 22nd - Class of 2026 Graduation!
Next Steps for the College Application Process
Please utilize the documents linked below to help walk you through your next steps!
Requesting a Transcript
Please request transcripts through CommonApp or CFNC - we CANNOT email transcripts. If you need a paper copy, please come to the Counseling Office to fill out a "Transcript Request Form".
**If you have taken any dual enrollment classes, be sure to request your official transcript from that school (i.e. CVCC, LR)
Senior Activity Sheet (updated 2024).pdfSenior Activity Sheet
SSHS How to search for scholarships and more....docxScholarships How To
In case you missed it...
In case you missed it...
SSHS hosted a Financial Aid Night for all Senior students and families. Ms. Brenda Valdez of CFNC presented valuable information on the financial aid process. To see her talking points and access her slides, please see the presentation below.
If you have further questions or concerns about the financial aid process, please contact the following resources:
Mrs. LaCodia (SSHS College Advisor) - lacodia_reid-jackson@catawbaschools.net
College for North Carolina (CFNC) - www.cfnc.org/pay-for-college/
FAFSA - studentaid.gov/
2025-26_CFNC_FinancialAid - Brenda.pdfSt. Stephens Scholarship Webpage
St. Stephens Scholarship Webpage
Please visit our SSHS Scholarship webpage to see what Saint specific and local scholarships are available to you: Scholarships
Cap & Gown Information (order by 12/1/25)
Cap & Gown Information (order by 12/1/25)
Graduation orders are now being completed through Herff Jones, and EVERY senior must order the cap & gown package ($64.95 + tax/shipping). Please visit THIS SITE to place your orders for cap, gown, and any additional graduation regalia.
Playing Sports in College?
Playing Sports in College?
If you are interested in being a Divison I or II athlete you will need to register for the NCAA Eligibility Center at the beginning of junior year. You should update the “My Sports” section regularly so that colleges or universities recruiting you will have up-to-date information about you. The cost to register is $65. Once you have registered, see Mrs. Moulton in Student Services to send your transcript.
If you will be playing for a Division III school then you will only need to create a profile page.
To register visit www.eligibilitycenter.org.
What test-optional colleges don't tell you about test scores
What test-optional colleges don't tell you about test scores
Many schools have transitioned to being "test-optional" for college applications since the COVID pandemic began. This can be to the benefit of students, but also works in favor for the college/universities.
Find out what you don't know and may need to know in considering reporting scores for applications.
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