SHS Black Diamond Academic Bulletin

🧡🎓 Senior Specifics🎓🧡

Seniors, we have put together a document with important senior info you’ll need this year.

National ACT dates
FAFSA links
Scholarship opportunities

Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10cT5SAPkBro6rCv2LPl4VW8OgAEAuLQ1Hu-ckHU17N4/edit?usp=sharing

🎓 Senior Announcement: Cap & Gown Delivery 🎓

Jostens will be on campus Monday, March 9th, at 1:30 PM to deliver caps and gowns for graduating seniors.

📅 Date: Monday, March 9
⏰ Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Sallisaw High School

Seniors, please make sure to pick up your cap and gown when Jostens arrives so you are ready for graduation activities later this spring!

If you have any questions, please see the high school counseling office. 🎓

Boys and Girls State Presentation

Sallisaw High School will host a Boys and Girls State informational presentation on March 12th at 12:30 PM in the SHS Commons Area.

Students who are interested in attending Boys State or Girls State this summer are encouraged to attend this meeting. During the presentation, students will learn about the program, the application process, and the opportunities available through participation.

If you are interested in attending Boys or Girls State, please make plans to attend this presentation. See your school counselor if you have any questions.

🚓 Cadet Lawman Academy

Applications are now open for the 52nd Cadet Lawman Academy! This program is a great opportunity for students interested in law enforcement or criminal justice careers to gain hands-on experience and learn from professionals in the field.

Application Details:

Deadline: April 1st
Students can apply by using the link and selecting “Register Now.”
Required endorsement and physical forms are available on the webpage by clicking “Files” at the top of the page or by scrolling below the photos.

🔗 Apply here:
https://reg-tracker.com/2026_Cadet_Lawman_Cadet_Application

🎓 FAFSA Night 🎓

Sallisaw High School will be hosting a FAFSA Night to help students and families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

📅 Date: March 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:30 – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: SHS Media Center

✅ Important: Completing FAFSA is a requirement for high school graduation.

What to Bring:

A charged Chromebook
Your personal email address
Your Social Security number

FAFSA is required for most federal and state financial aid, including grants, loans, and many scholarships. This is a great opportunity to receive hands-on assistance and ensure your application is completed correctly.

If you have any questions, please contact the counseling office. We look forward to seeing you there!

🎓 Freshman Orientation – Class of 2030 🎓

Sallisaw High School would like to invite all incoming freshmen and their parents to attend Freshman Orientation on:

📅 March 12th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Sallisaw High School – Commons Area

This is an important evening for both students and parents! During orientation, you will:

✅ Learn about the new graduation requirements
✅ Learn about high school pathways
✅ Meet our high school teachers and staff
✅ Tour the high school campus
✅ Declare your pathway for your high school career
✅ Visit booths with representatives from student organizations and clubs

🩸 STUCO Blood Drive 🩸

Sallisaw High School Student Council will be hosting a Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 25th, from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM.

Donating blood is a simple way to make a big difference and help save lives in our community. We encourage students, staff, and community members who are eligible to participate.

📅 Date: March 25
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Sallisaw High School

If you are interested in donating, please see a STUCO member or the high school office for more information.

Naturalization Test – Graduation Requirement

Sophomores will take the U.S. Naturalization Test on:

📅 Date: April 1st
📍 Location: Room 19

This test is a graduation requirement for all Oklahoma high school students.

If you have questions, please contact the counseling office.

💲 Scholarship Opportunities 💲

Pafford Scholarship

This scholarship is available to seniors pursuing a career in healthcare.

More information has been posted in Google Classroom.

Deadline: April 3, 2026

Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Scholarship

The Communities Foundation of Oklahoma Scholarship Program is open! Through one application, students may be considered for multiple scholarships for college, CareerTech, or trade programs.

📝 Apply here: https://cfok.org/apply/
⏰ Deadline: March 10

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship

Students can apply for the Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship for a chance to win $200 for college.

📝 Submit a 200–900 word essay responding to the monthly prompt.

🔗 Apply here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/college-scholarship
📅 Entry window: March 1 – March 15

📣ACT Fee Waivers Available for Eligible JR and SR

ACT Fee Waivers Available for 2025-2026

We are excited to announce that ACT fee waivers are now available! If you meet the eligibility requirements, these waivers can help you take the ACT at no cost and provide additional benefits to support your college admissions journey.

What the ACT Fee Waiver Covers:

Basic registration fees for up to four ACT tests, with or without the writing test.
Free access to The Official ACT Self-Paced Course, Powered by Kaplan.
Test Information Release (TIR) reports for three select test dates each year. (Note: The February National ACT administration is the last TIR-eligible test date of the school year.)
Unlimited additional score reports sent to colleges or scholarship agencies after testing.
College application fees—Students can request to have their application fees waived or deferred if they have taken the ACT with a fee waiver. (Note: Students must obtain the Waiver or Deferral of College Admissions Application Fee form from our office and send it directly to the college.)

📢Please visit your counselor (Mrs. Chadwell or Mrs. Lovejoy) to check your eligibility and receive an ACT Fee waiver📢

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