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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
Friday, September 26th - Teacher Workday, NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 10th - Homecoming Football game vs. Freedom
Saturday, October 11th - Homecoming Dance
Wednesday, October 15th - Makeup Senior photos (details to come from Mrs. Carsley)
Saturday, January 10th - Senior Ads Due (Jostens website)
Saturday, March 7th - 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.
How to Pay for College Webinar (10/2)
How to Pay for College Webinar (10/2)
CFNC's "Countdown to College" is hosted throughout October. Please join this webinar to learn more about the financial aid process:
"How to Pay for College"
Date: October 2
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Funding education shouldn’t be a mystery. In this webinar, we will cover the main ways families and students pay for their education, and we will provide some additional places to look for support. Register HERE
UNC System Virtual Open House (10/6-10/17)
UNC System Virtual Open House (10/6-10/17)
October is NC Countdown to College month! To aid students in making a decision for college, the UNC System is hosting its sixth annual Virtual Open House for prospective students, families and high school counselors to learn more about the 16 UNC System universities.
During the weeks of October 6 and 13, a series of four virtual sessions will be hosted via Zoom. Admissions counselors from each institution will share helpful information about the admissions process and current students from each university will share about their college experience and answer your questions live.
This event is for rising high school juniors, seniors, and early or middle college (first-year) students!
College Process Webinar Series (starting 10/7)
College Process Webinar Series (starting 10/7)
Join the Davidson College Admission Staff this fall for a workshop series designed to help prepare you for the college search and application process. Sessions will cover topics including building your college list, admission & financial aid basics, college essay writing, and more. All workshops are free to attend and conducted virtually. Make sure to register in advance. Questions? Contact us at: admission@davidson.edu.
App State Open Houses (10/25 & 11/8)
App State Open Houses (10/25 & 11/8)
🍁 Fall Open House Dates
Hickory Campus – Friday, October 25
Boone Campus – Friday, November 8
During Boone Open House, we’re also hosting a special event for students interested in teaching:
⭐ Teacher Education Preview Day – November 8
Prospective education majors will have the opportunity to:
Tour the Reich College of Education building
Meet faculty and deans
Learn about our educator preparation programs
Explore the many support resources available to future teachers
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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