CCHS is hosting the FAFSA Completion Night @ CCHS on January 3, 2024. This event will take place in the IMC (media center/library) 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

This event will offer hands-on help for students and families as you file the FAFSA. INvestEd representatives will answer questions as you work through the online application to ensure submission by the state and institutional deadlines.

Families must bring:

• Laptop or student chromebook to complete application

• 2022 Tax Income Information

A few reminders:

1. FAFSA is required for ALL graduating seniors, starting with the class of 2024.

2. If you would like to opt your student OUT of FAFSA, there is a waiver form. Email Mrs. Kennedy for that information.

3. Please complete your FSA ID accounts prior to the event. It can take between one and four days for that account to be created. One account for the student and one account for the parent(s) are required.

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Kennedy at kennedyk@shcsc.k12.in.us.

Indiana K - 12 students are invited to enter the Cooperative Calendar of Student Art Contest for a chance to illustrate an award-winning wall calendar. Each year, 13 first-place winners and honorable mention winners will have their artwork featured in the calendar and will receive cash prizes.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE IS MARCH 29, 2024.

JUNIORS! Interested in a FREE college education? Check this out!

It is time again for Murray State University's Commonwealth Honors Academy. The 2024 Academy will be held June 8 - June 29, 2024. The Academy brings together 90 rising high school seniors from Kentucky and Murray State's regional states for three weeks in an interdisciplinary living-learning environment. Upon completion of the academy, students will:

• receive six (6) hours of university studies credit

• Receive an in-state full-tuition scholarship with a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA and a minimum 25 ACT Composite score. Students who do not meet this criteria will have the opportunity to receive the Academic Achievement scholarship for First-Time Freshmen Students.

Applications for the Academy can be found at: www.murraystate.edu/cha and completed through an easy-to-fill-out Google Form.

Interested but need more information? Murray State will be hosting two live Zoom informational sessions for students, families, and school counselors. The first session will be November 16 from 5:00 - 6:00 (Central Time). The second will be January 18, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:00 (Central Time). If you are interested in attending a Zoom meeting, let Mrs. Kennedy know and she will share the Zoom links.

Current junior female students: interested in a leadership opportunity over the summer?

The 82nd session of the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Hoosier Girls State weeklong leadership program will be held at Trine University in Angola, Indiana beginning Sunday, June 22nd through Saturday, June 29th, 2024.

The fee this year will be $350. Students are asked to submit $50 non-refundable application fee which must be submitted with the completed application.

If you are interested, please email Mrs. Kennedy know by December 1, 2023.

What's your plan after high school? Check out this guide (click on the image to the left) to help get you started on the right path!

(10/17/23)

Senior Parents! Not able to make it for the Senior Parent Presentation last night? No worries, the presentation is available if you click the image to the left!

(9/21/23)

Lincoln Hills Development Corp is planning two outreach events in Harrison County to help those who may need help with Energy Assistance or Insurance Navigation. To the left is the flyer about both events.

(9/20/2023)

Date: Sunday, October 22

Time: 1:30 - 4:00 pm

Check-in Begins: 1:00 pm

Location: Walb Student Union (2101 E Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN, 46805)

Click the picture to the left for more information!

(9/18/2023)

With CCHS not being able to offer after school tutoring, many students are still looking for options! Check this out, 2023 CCHS graduate, Liberty Enlow, is offering MATH tutoring after school and on weekends. Check out the flyer to the left!

(8/31/23)

Congresswoman Erin Houchin will be at Scottsburg High School on September 9 for her Academy Day! This opportunity is for Hoosier students interested in attending a United States Service Academy. These events are for middle and high school students, and their parents, who are interested in learning more about the US Service Academies - the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, the United States Coast Guard Academy, and the United States Merchant Marine Academy - all of which offer a free college education to those interested in serving our country.

Please see flyer for more information!

(8/28/2023)

The Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Council of Carpenter will be hosting an Open House on September 20. This will include a walkthrough for walls, forms, welding, milwright, ACRA Class hospitals, and more. This Open House could result in an amazing opportunity for an apprenticeship. This is teacher-parent conference day and you are off school! No excuse note necessary!

Address: 1245 Durrett Lane, Louisville, KY 40213

Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Website: https://www.ikorcc.com/

(8/23/2023)

Purdue Polytechnic New Albany will be holding our Fall Open House on Tuesday, September 19th from 5 – 7 p.m. Students who are interested in earning a Purdue University degree can get a first look at all we have to offer. Students will have an opportunity to learn more about our Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Engineering Technology. We present an applied approach to engineering with tons of in-person, lab-based learning along with access to the most up-to-date equipment and software. We’ll also have information available on tuition and the admission process. 

(8/23/2023)

Please join us for the upcoming Senior Parent Night to discuss:

• Upcoming Senior Events & Activities

• Graduation Requirements

• College Admissions Tips & Tricks

• Indiana College Core

• FAFSA

• 21st Century Scholars

• Harrison County Community Foundation Scholarships

• NCAA / NAIA

• Military

Question? Email Mrs. Kennedy: kennedyk@shcsc.k12.in.us

(8/21/23)

LHDC will start accepting applications for the Energy Assistance Program (EAP) on October 2, 2023. This program is aimed at helping households deal with the high costs of heating their homes by providing one-time payment towards their heat and electric bills. Even households that have utilities included in their rent may still be eligible for this program.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online at:

http://eap.ihcda.in.gov 

Have an application mailed to you

Email us at: eap@LHDC.org

Pick up an application at one of our

LHDC locations listed

(8/17/2023)

EAP Flyer 2024

Big Brothers Big Sisters is partnering with CCHS and Harrison Count to create a FREE educational opportunity for current sophomores and juniors! Their School to Work Mentoring Program offers the opportunity to spend time with a volunteer mentor in a professional workplace during this school year. 

For more information and the application, see attachment!

(8/16/2023)

Interested in joining the military after graduation? Need to fill bucket 3 for graduation? Sign up to take the ASVAB (military enterance exam) at CCHS on October 26. (Click on ASVAB photo to go to the Google Form!) If you have questions, contact your counselor of the CCR Center!

(8/16/2023)

Align Southern Indiana is presenting its third annual Youth Leadership Summit on September 21st at Mount Saint Francis for juniors and seniors in surrounding counties. Last year's event filled quickly, and they expect the same this year. Are you interested? Here's some more information!

Align Southern Indiana

Connecting YOUth Summit

Thursday, September 21st

8:30am - 2:30pm

Mount Saint Francis

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/alignyouthsummit

Agenda includes

• Financial literacy session

• DISC personality assessment

• Team challenges

• Prizes and giveaways

You don't want to miss this opportunity to meet other youth in our region and develop your leadership skills!

Open to public, private, and homeschool students in grades 11-12 in Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Scott, and Washington counties. $20 per person, and participants receive a $20 gift card when they attend. 

If you have any further questions, let Mrs. Kennedy know!

(8/16/2023)

Students who are taking Speech (COMM 101) or Psychology (PSYC 101) with an Ivy Tech professor this semester will need to have access to MyIvy. To the left are the instructions on how to do this! Please let Mrs. Kennedy know if you have any questions.

(8/15/2023)

There will be a senior meeting on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 8:00 am to discuss:

PRIDE

College Application Day

PSAT - Senior Exploration Day

(8/11/2023)

On September 19, 2023 during SRT (10:00 - 10:45) Mrs. Kennedy will be hosting the first post-grad planning session centered around First Generation College Students! Will you be the first in your family to attend college or university? Come to this session to learn more about what's ahead!

Please fill out the Google Form to the left so Mrs. Kennedy knows you are interested!

(8/10/2023)

Interested in entering the military after high school? Need to meet a graduation requirement? Sign up to take the ASVAB at CCHS on October 26!

Sign up by clicking the logo on the left!

More information: https://www.officialasvab.com/

Practice test: https://asvabpracticetestonline.com/

Questions? Email your counselor!

(7/25/2023)

Come join us for Open House on Thursday, July 27 5:00 - 7:00 pm! NO schedule changes will take place so be sure to email your counselor before / after Open House!

(7/24/2023)

Be sure to register for the SAT at CCHS on August 26 by July 28! Click on link to the left for more information!

(7/24/2023)