November 16, 2018 School Will run on a Two Hour Delay

Please note, on Friday, November 16, 2018 High School ONLY will run on a two hour delay.

 

Good Luck Ledger Football!

Important Upcoming Dates

New Apparel Option Added to Lands’ End Program

A new insulated vest has been added to the Lands’ End Uniform Program for boys/girls in grades 6-12. This black vest with SMSA logo is the perfect layering item as the winter weather approaches.

 

To view this vest, please click here.  To order this vest, please log on to your Lands’ End account for approved color and to have the logo added.  

High School Counseling

News and Information

YScreen Newsletter

Please click here to read the November 2018 newsletter


Register with Selective Service

All men must register with the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday; it’s the law. By registering with Selective Service, you will qualify for student loans and grants, job training and federal employment. Please click here to register.


Wisconsin Right To Life Essay Contest– Postmarked by December 1st

Students in Fond du Lac County, ages 13-19, with a belief in the right to life from conception to natural death are eligible to enter this essay contest.  1st place receives $300, 2nd place $200 and 3rd place $100.  Submissions must be post marked by December 1, 2018.

 

More information in the High School Counseling Office.


Annual Americanism Essay Contest – Postmarked by December 1st

Milwaukee Branch 14 Fleet Reserve Association is sponsoring their “Annual Americanism Essay Contest:  This years theme is “What Freedom of Speech Means To Me”. All essays must be postmarked by December 1, 2018.  This is available for students in grades 7-12. First place is $100, second place $75 and third place $50.

 

Please stop in the High School Counseling Office for more information.


Job Opportunities

Pizza Ranch

Pizza Ranch is now hiring, please click here to apply and join the team today!


Career Exploration Opportunites

Introduction to Business Professions Course at Marian University – Starting late January

Marian University will be offering an introduction to business course featuring weekly guest presenters on accounting, business administration, finance, health care administration, marketing, management information systems and sports and recreation management.  The class will meet one night each week from late January to early March. Cost is $50. One credit hour.

 

More information will come later with exact dates.


Scholarship Opportunities

Marine Credit Union (MCU) Scholarship 

Marine Credit Union is offering eight $1,000 scholarships to well-deserving, hard working students graduating from high school in 2019.

 

To be eligible, the applicant must be an MCU member, or the child of an MCU member and plan to enroll in a college/university for the next academic year.

 

More information in the Counseling Office.


Ellington Mutual Insurance Company Scholarship

The Ellington Mutual Insurance Company is offering their $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors whose parents are policyholders of Ellington Mutual Insurance Company.  

 

Please stop in the Counseling Office for more information. Applications are due no later than March 1, 2019.


2019 Hammett, Bellin & Oswald Law & Justice Scholarship

This $750 scholarship is for all first-year college freshmen who will be attending an accredited College/University during the 2019-2020 school year.  Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Please click here for more information.

 

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Engineers Foundation of Wisconsin Scholarship

The Counseling Office has received a scholarship for seniors planning to attend a 4 year college/university leading to a baccalaureate degree in engineering and intend to enter the profession of engineering upon graduation.  

 

Scholarship application form can be found by clicking here or stop in the Counseling Office.


Mount Mary University Scholarships

Mount Mary University wants high school graduates to know about the academic scholarships that are available to incoming students; some cover 100% tuition.

 

Please stop in the Counseling Office for more information.


Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship – Deadline November 15th

The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship is available to high school seniors who are U.S. citizens.  Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.  Males and Females compete separately and are judged on scholarship, leadership and financial need.  

 

The application is completed online and must be submitted by November 15, 2018. 

 

For complete Most Valuable Student scholarship contest details including the application, please visit elks.org/scholars or enf.elks.org/MVS.


College/University SMSA visits

St. Norbert College – De Pere – December 4th

A representative from St. Norbert College will be in the Counseling Office on Tuesday, December 4th during 3rd hour.  Anyone wanting to learn more about St. Norbert College, please stop in the Counseling Office for a pass.


Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota – November 27th

A representative from Saint Mary’s University will be in the Counseling Office Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 10:43 a.m. – 11:28 a.m.  Anyone wanting to learn more about Saint Mary’s University, please stop in the Counseling Office for a pass.


College/University Visits

Northland College – Ashland – November 17th

Northland College will be hosting a Visit Day Saturday, November 17, 2018.  Individual visits can be scheduled Monday – Saturday.  Please click here to visit their website for more information, view other upcoming events or to schedule an individual visit or please call 715-682-1839.


Mount Mary University – Milwaukee – December 1st

Mount Mary University will be hosting a Snapshot Saturday on Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Please call 414-930-3024 or click here (mtmary.edu/visit) to visit their website for more information and to view upcoming dates.


Edgewood College – Madison – December 1st

Edgewood College will be hosting a Preview Day on Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Please call 800-444-4861 or click here (edgewood.edu) to visit their website for more information and to view other upcoming dates.


St. Norbert College – De Pere – December 1st

St. Norbert College will be hosting a Saturday Sneek Peek Saturday, December 1, 2018.  Please call 800-236-4878 or click here (snc.edu) to visit their website for more information and to view upcoming dates.


Marian University – Fond du Lac – December 7th

Marian University will be hosting an Open House on Friday, December 7, 2018.  Please call 920-923-7650 or click here (marianuniversity.edu/visit) to visit their website for more information and to view other upcoming dates.


Milwaukee School of Engineering – Milwaukee – January 11th

MSOE will be hosting a Junior Visit Day on Friday, January 11, 2019.  Please call 800-332-6763 or click here (msoe.edu/visit-msoe) to visit their website for more information and to view other upcoming dates.


Northland College – Ashland – January 21st

Northland College will be hosting a Visit Day on Monday, January 21, 2019.  Please call 715-682-1839 or click here (northland.edu/visit-campus) to visit their website for more information and to view upcoming dates.


Wisconsin Lutheran College – Milwaukee – January 21st

Wisconsin Lutheran College will be hosting a Discovery Day Monday, January 21, 2019.  Please call 414-443-8810 or click here (wlc.edu/visit) to visit their website for more information and to view upcoming dates.


Viterbo University – La Crosse – January 29th

Viterbo University will be hosting a Preview Day Tuesday, January 29, 2019.  Please call 800-848-3726 or click here (viterbo.edu/visit) to visit their website for more information and to view upcoming dates.