Guidance, Career, & Volunteer News
East Longmeadow High School
December 4, 2023
Steps to Finish Your College Application
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1) Finalize your list.
2) Get your letters of recommendation.
3) Finish your essay.
4) Make sure you've sent official transcripts & test scores.
5) Meet with your school counselor.
6) Hit submit.
Military Careers & ASVAB
Click here to learn more about the branches of the U.S. Military
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ASVAB TEST DATE
Thursday December 7, 2023
7:30-9:30am
ELHS Career Center
email Mr. Maccarini to sign up
community service INFORmation
student hours log - graduation requirement - volunteer ideas - documentation form
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To view the "student hours log" students must be signed into their school gmail account
volunteer opportunities
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WHAT: Toy for Joy Donations to provide toys for children in need! The Salvation Army has seen an uptick in requests for holiday and food assistance. From the single parent who has lost their job to the family who is struggling to pay rent or utilities, you can make the holidays bright for your neighbors in need. Together with the Springfield Republican, The Salvation Army is continuing a tradition of bringing joy to children this holiday season through Toy for Joy.
HOW: Click here to donate any amount! - email Mr. Maccarini a screenshot of your receipt to receive 3 volunteer hours.
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More ideas..."ANIMALS"
From pitching in at a zoo, shelter or wildlife refuge to raising guide dogs for the visually impaired, animal lovers have many avenues for volunteering. Organizations that heighten awareness about endangered species are often driven by volunteer power, too.
Here are some websites to get you started:
Forest Park Zoo - Dakin Humane - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) - National Wildlife Federation - TJ O'Connor - Humane Society - Whispering Horse -
Here are some student led projects:
Alyssa is an enthusiastic wildlife advocate who gives presentations at schools, libraries, fairs, wildlife refuges and other venues about wolves and the importance of protecting them in the wild.
Mary raised money to procure a “pet disaster relief trailer” for her county to provide residents with a safe place to house their pets when tornadoes, floods and other natural disasters occur.
Tabitha has raised more than $115,000 through her nonprofit, “Pawsitive Pawsibilities,” to provide nine service dogs to people who otherwise could not afford one.
Nathan spearheaded a drive to remodel the poultry barn at his county's fairgrounds.
College CORNER
Saving money on college expenses: Have a child planning to attend college in the Commonwealth? There are several programs that can help students lower their costs and complete their degree on time. Review the resources below to learn more about the options available.
Paying for College in MA breaks down the programs designed to help make higher education a reality for students and families across the Commonwealth
What to Know about Massachusetts Community Colleges provides the location, degrees available, services and activities, and more for each of the 15 community colleges spread throughout Massachusetts
The Facts on MassTransfer explains how the MassTransfer program can make a bachelor's degree more affordable
The MEFA Podcast: MassTransfer explains how MassTransfer guarantees transfer admission from an associate to a bachelor's degree program and features an interview with a current college student taking advantage of the program
Three important webinars: If you’re applying for financial aid this year, we have three webinars to provide you the guidance and information you need.
Financial Aid 101 (recorded) gives you the details on everything you need to know about applying for financial aid.
Understanding the FAFSA® on Monday, Dec 4th at 12:00 p.m. will provide a step-by-step tutorial on completing the application required by every college and university in the country.
What to Know about the CSS ProfileTM (recorded) describes the Profile application process and the specific questions asked throughout the online form.
