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Click the link to the above or visit Mrs. Owens' office for the college visit forms. Students are strongly encouraged to visit a variety of colleges and universities - see Mrs. Owens if you would like help setting up a college visit! 2 excused college visitation days are given to Seniors and 1 day for Juniors.
Click the link to the above or visit Mrs. Owens' office for the job shadow forms. This is a great way to explore your career options. Juniors and Seniors are allowed 1 Job Shadow day away from school.
MOSAIC Health Care Job Shadows
If you're looking to job shadow in the health field, MOSAIC has a lot of shadowing opportunities! Click the above link or see Mrs. Owens for the required forms.
Hillyard Technical Center
Sophomores have the chance to apply to attend HTC as a junior and senior. You can explore their programs through the virtual tour or check out the programs.
2026-2027 Deadline is February 18, 2026.
Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy (ages 16-18)
Due March 1, 2026. The 54th Annual Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy is accepting applications! This is a unique opportunity for 16-18 year olds to learn what it's like to be a Trooper and go through a recruit-like training experience.
Due March 5th, 2026.
Click the link above to learn more! "Upward Bound Math/Science (UBMS) Program provides low-income and/or first-generation high school students enriched academic, social, cultural and personal support in high school completion, postsecondary completion in STEM and lifelong success." It includes a 6-week summer component that allows students to stay at Northwest; learn more about math, science, and technology; take trips and college visits; and prep for college -- ALL FREE!
MAHEC Blood Typing & Clinical Decision Workshop (9th-12th Grade)
NWMO AHEC, in collaboration with the UMKC Anatomy Club, is excited to offer a hands‑on healthcare workshop for students interested in medical and health‑science careers. We would appreciate your help in sharing this opportunity with your students.
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Brand‑new UMKC School of Medicine Campus
Workshop Overview: Students will participate in an interactive Blood Typing and Clinical Decision-Making Workshop led by UMKC medical students. This session gives students exposure to clinical skills, teamwork, and real‑world healthcare decision-making—an excellent enrichment experience for those interested in medical pathways.
We ask students to register in advance so we can plan enough supplies. If they register, we ask that they commit to attending.
Student registration link:https://www.mymlc.com/General/nwmo-ahec/AHEC-News-and-Events/ahec-event-registration/
MU Mini Med School (11th Grade)
Due March 13, 2026.
Click the link above to learn more about this program! "Missouri high school students interested in careers in medicine can preview what medical school is like during Mini-Medical School. Students will stay in residence halls and eat in dining rooms on campus. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented minority groups and from rural communities to apply. Participation will be open to current Missouri high school juniors (rising seniors)."
Mizzou MedPrep: Medical Explorations (10th & 11th Grade)
Registration is now open (2/25/26), and participation is limited to 40 students. Early application is encouraged.
The University of Missouri School of Medicine invites current freshmen and sophomores to apply for the Mizzou Medical Explorations Program. This two‑week online workshop includes a one‑day in‑person visit to the University of Missouri–Columbia campus. Students will have the opportunity to engage, explore, and experience careers in healthcare. The program is designed to support self‑awareness, career development, and connection with peers, students, staff, and faculty.
We encourage your students to apply online using the application link below. Creating an account, starting an application, completing each tab, and submitting materials can all be done online.
Apply Here: Medical Explorations - University of Missouri School of Medicine
Medical Explorations 2026 Program Details
Online program: June 1–12, 2026
In‑person program: June 12, 2026
Location: 745 Kentucky Blvd | Columbia, MO 65212
Fee: $75 - Financial assistance is available
For questions, email MizzouMedPrep@health.missouri.edu.
Deadline is March 15, 2026.
The 2026 Apple Blossom Pageant will return to the historic Missouri Theater on Saturday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m.
The pageant will be held at the Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond St., St. Joseph. A rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Participants compete in three divisions: Princess (ages 7–10), Junior Queen
(ages 11–14), and Queen (ages 15–19). Royalty and attendants will ride in the Apple Blossom Parade on May 2. Cash awards will be presented to the winners in each division. The Princess will receive $100, the Junior Queen $200, and the Queen $500.
“The Apple Blossom Pageant highlights the talent and character of young women in our community,” said Executive Director Michelle Wolfe. “It’s an opportunity for participants to grow, lead, and be part of something that has meant so much to St. Joseph for generations.”
Entry forms, eligibility requirements, and additional details are available at
www.appleblossomparade.com/.
FBI Teen Academy (10th & 11th Grade)
Due April 3rd.
Click above for the application. for current 10th and 11th grade students (graduation years 2027 and 2028). During Teen Academy, students will meet FBI agents and professional staff and get a behind the scenes look at the FBI through demonstrations, case examples, classroom discussions, and simulations. Students will learn about the SWAT team, evidence collection, crisis negotiation, intelligence analysis, and more.
Teen Academy is a competitive opportunity, and a limited number of students will be selected. The selection process is holistic, and includes an essay, extracurricular activities, and GPA. We encourage any interested student to apply.
Click here to see the FBI Teen Academy Flyer
Due April 23rd.
Click above for the application.
GLADE Project (Green Leadership Academy for Diverse Ecosystems) is a youth conservation leadership academy and it is FREE to selected participants.
They are looking for students who are in their sophomore or junior year of high school who can commit to attending all of GLADE, June 7th-13th, 2026.
MORE INFORMATION: https://www.greaterozarksaudubon.org/glade
GLADE will be held June 7th thru 13th, Sunday to Saturday. During the weeklong residential stay at the Childress Camp near Joplin, participants will engage in leadership activities, prairie walks, fire ecology, bird banding, reptile and insect research, habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and bumble bee surveys at the historic Diamond Prairie and George Washington Carver National Monument. Our schedule includes visits from Dr. Chris Barnhart (researcher in all things butterfly and mussels), MDC, Prairie Foundation, Nature Conservancy, Shoal Creek Watershed, Missouri State Instructors, Bumblebee Atlas, and Master Naturalists.
Missouri State University CSI Summer Camp (9th-12th Grade)
Learn from a former commander of a crime scene investigation unit - basic criminal investigation, forensic analysis techniques, crime scene processing, evidence collection, lifting and examining fingerprints, casting tread impressions, identifying & examining blood splatter/stains, and more! Camp will run from June 8-11, 2026 or July 27-30, 2026 from 9am-4pm each day. Cost is $275
Early deadline January 31, 2026.
Click above to learn more. American Legion Boys State is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students. Each participant becomes a part of the operation of his local, county, and state government. Boys State has been a program of The American Legion since 1935.
Boy's State takes place the summer after junior year.
Offer an opportunity to learn and connect with others; scholarship opportunities can come from participating.
See Mrs. Owens if you are interested in applying.
Early deadline January 31, 2026.
Click the link above to learn more. American Legion Auxiliary Girls State is a nonpartisan program that teaches young women responsible citizenship and love for God and Country. Since the inception of the Girls State program in 1937, nearly one million young people have had the opportunity to learn first-hand how their state and local government works.
Girl's State takes place the summer after Junior year.
Offer an opportunity to learn and connect with others; scholarship opportunities can come from participating.
See Mrs. Owens if you are interested in applying.
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