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College Credit Plus is a free program where students earn both high school and college credits at the same time, but students must meet specific guidelines and deadlines, many of which are coming up quickly. If you missed the first CCP Information Night held at school in December or have any questions about the application and registration process, please contact Jessica Henry at jhenry@stvm.com as soon as possible.
UPCOMING CCP REGISTRATION MEETING
The next meeting for students interested in registering for College Credit Plus (CCP) will be held on February 10, 2026 at 5 p.m. This is the second of two CCP meetings, and it is crucial for students and parents to attend. We will be presenting details and procedures for registering and securing funding.
CCP SCHEDULING
Students received the following information via email last semester:
The following links contain important scheduling instructions for all students currently enrolled in a CCP Course (either here at STVM and/or online). Students should schedule an appointment with their CCP Advisor ASAP unless they are only taking English at STVM with Mrs. Skovira.
Kent State University (KSU):
Current Students | College Credit Plus
University of Akron:
College Credit Plus : The University of Akron, Ohio
Stark State College:
Register for classes | Stark State College | North Canton, Ohio
The University of Akron Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
The University of Akron Alumni Association offers a scholarship for students who are considered legacies of the University of Akron--the children, grandchildren or under legal guardianship of a University of Akron alumnus/a.
To be eligible for this competitive scholarship, applicants must meet a variety of criteria. Click here for information and an online application. Don't wait! The complete application package must be emailed or postmarked no later than Monday, February 9, 2026.
The University of Akron has a variety of grants and scholarship opportunities to make college affordable for many students. Please check out their scholarship page here.
HORATIO ALGER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS open on December 1, 2025.
The Horatio Alger Association is seeking students who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Students must have financial need and a determination to turn adversity into opportunity and pursue their American Dream. Visit their website linked above for more information.
The counselors are forwarding scholarship and other post-graduation opportunities to the Class of 2026 via their school email and will continue to do so throughout the upcoming school year. We encourage students to look through this information regularly. We also will highlight some of the opportunities in this section of the Counselor's Corner.
Students should be visiting the Tuition and Financial Aid sections of the websites for the colleges they are interested in to learn about specific scholarships that the schools offer and the requirements for applying.
A completed FAFSA form is often required before a college will consider students for scholarships. Please visit the FAFSA website to learn more about getting this important form started.
This link to College Now lists several scholarship opportunities. Please scroll all the way through and to the bottom to explore scholarships for which you may be eligible!
This page on Stark State's website offers several scholarship opportunities for Northeast Ohio students. These are OUTSIDE scholarships that may be applicable to students attending any higher education institution or vocational training program. Click here to find the ones for which you meet the criteria.
The Akron Community Foundation provides scholarships from forward-thinking donors to help local students pursue their educational dreams. Please click here to visit its website and locate scholarships for which you may be eligible.
StudentScholarships.Org is a great resource for external scholarships. Please click here for a list of scholarships currently accepting applications. Also, please click here to sign up for the newsletter.
Scholarships.com has valuable information as well as application links to all types of scholarships. It's worth checking out often to see if you might be a fit! You can also sign up for email alerts.
Check out The College Tour, an award-winning series TV series that tells the stories of colleges and universities around the world. The latest episode features Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), a proud HBCU. Visit their website to see other colleges and universities featured on the show.
Please check out these links shared by The University of Pennsylvania with tips for writing essays and listing activities on college applications, including through the Common App.
College Summer Programs for High School Students
College Summer Programs for High School Students
The following are opportunities that have been shared with STVM for high school students to participate in college programs over the summer months. These programs are often a great way to show "demonstrated interest" in a school during the college admissions process.
Registration is now open for the University of Dayton's Explore Engineering Day on Feb. 28, 2026!
Explore Engineering, an event for high school sophomores and juniors, is the perfect opportunity to learn more about an engineering, science or technology career and the UD degrees available in these areas.
Students will participate in hands-on activities in UD labs, meet faculty and current students and tour the campus and facilities. Click here for more information and to register.
The University of Notre Dame offers a variety of pre-college programs for students interested in various academic areas, leadership opportunities and even travel. These programs give high school students a chance to engage with ND faculty and spend time on campus. Financial aid for these programs is also available. Visit the link above for more information.
The Rice University Precollege Program offers an excellent opportunity for students to strengthen key skills early in the year and explore academic interests through online programs and courses in subjects such as aerospace, engineering, or psychology, applying these core skills in engaging contexts. Please click here for more information on how to apply for this program.
NAVIANCE INFORMATION
As noted during Curriculum Night, all students will work in Naviance, which is an educational data management platform used by STVM to help manage the college application process, including sending transcripts and letters of recommendation and building a student resume. Naviance is linked with students' Common App accounts and other platforms used in the college application process.
Naviance is not a program new to STVM -- we have used this platform for many years to manage the college application process. What is new this year is that all students, including freshmen, will begin to be familiarized with this program so that by the time they are seniors applying for college, they are well acquainted with how it works. Here are some of the highlights on how students will be working in Naviance over their time at STVM.
Freshman Year
Naviance Account Login (students)
Career and college exploration
Resume profiles
Sophomore Year
College exploration
College majors exploration
Trades exploration
Resume building - service and leadership
Junior Year
College fair
Career fair
Scholarship searches
Begin letters of recommendation considerations
Fine tune resumes
College visits
Senior Year
Common App is completed as part of English classes (beginning of school year)
Resume Brag Sheet created in school
Letters of recommendation
Applications and transcripts
Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or someone you know is in crisis, free and confidential support is available 24/7 through the following resources:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. You can also use the online chat service.
Crisis Text Line: Text TALK to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Veterans Crisis Line: Veterans can press 1 when calling 988 or text 838255.
Please visit the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) - for more resources and information.
MEET OUR COUNSELING STAFF
MEET OUR COUNSELING STAFF
Ms. Jessica Henry, College & Career Counselor
jhenry@stvm.com or 330-253-9113 Ext. 136.
Ms. Henry has a Master of Arts Degree from the University of Akron and is a licensed School Counselor as well as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She has worked at the high school level for her entire career in the education field and loves being able to help students navigate the college/career process and everything that comes after high school. Ways that Ms. Henry can help students includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Planning and pursuing post-high school plans, including college, job placement, armed forces or other opportunities.
Supporting the creation and management of Naviance and the Common Application accounts for college-bound students.
Reviewing transcripts and providing documentation necessary for college applications.
Notifying students about scholarship opportunities and providing support as necessary.
Notifying students of college visit opportunities and student programs.
Assisting students in identifying resources and meeting requirements needed to pursue post-secondary education, including ACT/SAT testing, essay development, letters of recommendation and other college requirements.
Assisting students in researching college options.
Guiding students through CCP (College Credit Plus) applications/guidelines/questions, etc.
Helping students with AP (Advanced Placement) information/guidance/questions, etc.
Helping student-athletes with NCAA Clearinghouse registration and questions.
Ms. Tara McCants
Health & Wellness Counselor, 330-253-9113 ext 131 or by email at tmccants@stvm.com (Serves families with last names A-L).
Ms. Tara McCants
Health & Wellness Counselor, 330-253-9113 ext 131 or by email at tmccants@stvm.com (Serves families with last names A-L).
Tara has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in School Counseling, both from Walsh University. She has been working as a school counselor for 11 years, with the majority of that time being at a school in Washington, D.C.
Mrs. Amy Gay
Health & Wellness Counselor, (330) 253-9113. Ext. 182, email agay@stvm.com. (Serves families with last names M-Z).
Mrs. Amy Gay
Health & Wellness Counselor, (330) 253-9113. Ext. 182, email agay@stvm.com. (Serves families with last names M-Z).
Amy has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Minor in Applied Conflict Management, a Master of Education in School Counseling, and an Educational Specialist Degree in Counseling, all from Kent State University. Amy has more than 12 years of experience working with youth and more than ten years of experience working in a school setting.
Health & Wellness Counselors
In our commitment to educating the whole person, the Health and Wellness Counselors at STVM support all students' social, emotional, and academic needs. They are available during the school day to meet with students individually or in groups and conduct classroom lessons.
Working with students to communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Helping advocate for the individual needs of students and families and assist them in advocating for themselves.
Working with students to help assess abilities, interests, and achievements to help them make decisions about their future.
Providing professional assistance and support to a student or small group of students during times of transition, heightened stress, critical change, or other situations impeding student success.
Recognizing and responding to student mental health needs and assisting students and families seeking resources.
Sharing strategies that support student achievement with parents, teachers, other educators, and community organizations
Providing referrals for students and families to school or community resources for additional assistance and information.
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