level up at atu (for rising juniors)

Thursday, June 4 at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville

LEVEL UP, TO:

Hack your way to a better ACT score with hands-on ACT prep (better ACT score means more $$)

Win a $500 ATU scholarship 

Visit with professors to get excited about college classes

Hear more about campus support services

Get a glimpse to what life could look like at Arkansas Tech 

Learn about our Honors program 

Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend with their students!

Power Players Scholarship Program for rising Juniors & seniors

Amount: Varies 

Deadline to apply: June 1

The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association and Foundation is excited to launch Power Players, a new leadership and scholarship program for Arkansas high school students. Power Players is open to rising high school juniors and rising seniors from any county in the state. No prior energy or technical experience is required; just curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn how energy shapes our communities and economy. Energy is at the heart of daily life in Arkansas, powering our homes, schools, businesses, and communities. Through Power Players, students will gain real-world exposure to energy-related topics, attend approved industry or community events, and build leadership and communication skills. Participants are eligible for a total of $2,500 in scholarship awards, including:

• $1,000 Grand Power Player Award

• $600 Energy Innovation Spotlight Award

• $400 Community Leadership & Volunteerism Award

• $300 Energy in Action Video Award

• $200 Social Media Impact Award

Students will be recognized at the emPOWER Arkansas Annual Meeting this fall.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

national ACT TEST DATES & DEADLINES

Charleston will host the ACT as long as we have a minimum of 50 students signed up, which is required by ACT. If we don't meet this number, ACT will assign students to a different location.

June 13, 2026 (Registration: May 8)
July 11, 2026* (Registration: Jun 5)

Students who receive free or reduced lunch can get a waiver to take the ACT for free once during their junior and senior years. See Mrs. Rachuy.

All Juniors will take the ACT for free at school in the Spring. The date will be announced at a later date. 

free act test prep

Here are a few free resources to help you prepare for the ACT.

3 Week ACT Prep Course Available through virtual arkansas

Virtual Arkansas is now offering ACT Prep opportunities for interested students and families. Each class comes with practice lessons and resources in the learning platform plus weekly live Zoom sessions from 5 - 7 pm with a teacher. You can choose from: 

Math - live sessions on Monday 

English - live sessions on Tuesday 

Reading - live sessions on Thursdays

With live instruction and engaging online practice, students will walk into the test with confidence and strategies to succeed. Seats are filling quickly. More details:

3-week course focused on Math, Reading, or English

Approximately 10 total hours of online work + 2 hours per week of live instruction

Taught by trained ACT instructors

Small class sizes – only 10 seats per subject

Cost: $150 per course or $400 for all three (save $50)

If interested, you will need to enroll in the course by clicking the button below.

WHAT IS THE ACCUPLACER?

Academic advisors and counselors at your college or technical school use your ACCUPLACER test results to help place you in classes that match your skill level. ACCUPLACER tests help identify your knowledge, strengths, and needs in math, reading, and writing. Along with information about your academic background, goals, and interests, your ACCUPLACER results help you choose courses that match your skill level and give you the best opportunities for success. All ACCUPLACER tests use a multiple-choice format. There’s no time limit on the tests, so you can focus on doing your best to demonstrate your skills.

For more information about taking the Accuplacer test, contact Mrs. Rachuy.

Get Prepared for Test Day

1. Complete the Accuplacer Study App Registration

2. Create an account with your email and a password

3. Choose Next Generation Practice Tests, and Save

4. Decide on a practice test to begin

   • Reading

   • Writing

   • Arithmetic 

   • Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics 

5. Choose “Learn as You Go” (You will get immediate feedback after each question). The “Rationale” box includes an explanation for each incorrect response