Seniors:

*****Due by January 9: Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Several state and national awards of $1,000 and more to be awarded. Criteria includes academics, school/community service, leadership, honors/awards, financial need and essay.

*****Due by February 1: Tom Steele SD Memorial Scholarship 30 $1,250 scholarships will be awarded for 2009-2010 to outstanding students planning to enroll in a full-time undergrad course of study at an accredited 2 or 4 year college/u/or tech institute in SD. Application information will be available on-line after December 15. Access this at www.slfc.com and go to the News Headlines.

*****U.S.Bank Internet $1,000 Scholarship opportunity is open for students to apply through February 28, 2009 at www.usbank.com/scholarship (random drawing)

*****Seniors should enroll in the Wells Fargo CollegeSTEPS program and receive college prep information, planning tips, and eligible seniors are automatically entered for a chance to win one of the 20 $1000 college tuition prizes through the CollegeSTEPS Scholarship Sweepstakes. Once enrolled, students will receive electronic postcards to help them with college planning. No purchase is necessary. For more information go to www.wellsfargo.com/collegesteps. Sweepstates begins June 1, 2008 and ends May 31, 2009. Limit is one entry per eligible entrant during the sweepstakes period.

***** ACT national test date: Saturday, Dec 13. Take your admission sheet (know where you will be testing, what room, etc.), photo ID, #2 pencils and a working calculator. Listen to a weather station that serves the town you will be testing in if the weather worsens.

*****Student athletes considering competing at the college/university level at NCAA institutions: Those students interested in attending a Division I or II college/university and participating in varsity athletics need to register in advance with the NCAA clearinghouse and submit a transcript along with paying the associated registration fees. The ACT scores must be sent from the testing agency using code 9999. Test scores that appear on a high school transcript will not be accepted. (When you register for ACTs, you may request scores be sent directly to NCAA. If you take ACTs and then decide to register with the Clearinghouse, you will need to contact ACT, pay an additional fee, and instruct to which institutions(s) ACT scores need to be sent.). If you are a sophomore or junior considering competition at the post secondary NCAA level, be checking the CORE high school courses that you need to complete by high school graduation.

*****Feb. 17 is the application deadline for the Monsanto Company 2009 Commitment to Agriculture Scholarship Program. $1,500 college scholarships are available for 100 farm youth pursuing careers in agriculture. Information and application available at www.monsanto.com www.nafb.com

*****March 15 is application deadline for 2009 Youth Scholarship Program For Young People Who are Cancer Patients/Survivors. Apply if you were diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21 and are under the age of 25 now. ^{www.cancer.org}

*****The University of St. Thomas application deadline for music auditions is Feb. 1st

BUILDING CHARACTER: EXCELLENCE: “excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.”

****Nov. 4: Krystal and Eric will be taking the United States Senate Youth Program Qualifying Exam from at 8:30am to 11:00am. Congratulations on your nomination. Review your Gov’t/History.

****Prudential Spirit of Community Award: Due by Wed, Oct 29 Middle and High School Students are eligible to complete to be selected as a local school nominee. You are encouraged to apply if you have distinguished yourselves through volunteer work in the school and community over the past year. The online application form is available at www.prudential.com/spirit (access key: spirit) The forms needs to be completed online, printed out, signed and submitted as complete. The school's top volunteer will then advance to further competition and be eligible to win an award of $1,000 or more and a trip with a parent to Washington, D.C next spring.
****Seniors: Due to Mrs. Witt by Thurs, October 30. Applications are now being accepted for one DHS senior to be selected as the Principal's Leadership nominee to advance to national competition. Scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $12,000 will be awarded to 100 outstanding seniors from all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. Criteria include leadership skills, participation in service organizations and clubs, achievements in the arts and sciences, employment experience, and academic record. Interested students are to complete the nomination form online and give a copy to Mrs Witt for local selection purposes. The site is www.principals.org/PLA (Doland’sCEEB code is the ACT/SAT test code 420-345.) Some of this information is printed and in a file in the crate in the attendance office. Access Key is PLA
****Seniors: For those of you interested in competing in athletics at the post secondary level and will be sending information to the NCAA Clearinghouse, you also need to have your ACT scores sent directly to the Clearinghouse from ACT. The Clearinghouse code that you put on your ACT request form is 9999.
*****Health Happenings & Scrubs Camp at USD, Vermillion: Tues, Nov 11, 8:30 AM-3 PM. Information provided by USD includes that the event is coordinated and sponsored by USD Admissions, Sanford Medical Center & the SD Dept of Ed. Held at the new, state-of-the art Lee Medical Building on campus of USD. This event is for high school students interested in health careers and is designed to showcase and promote health science career opportunities. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to listen to and interact with professionals representing many health career fields and disciplines. The program includes keynote addresses, opportunities to attend up to 4 breakout sessions on health science areas of student interest, and academic fair featuring USD health science faculty, and tours of USD. Space is limited. Register on or before November 3.
*****SENIORS: Applications are now available online through February 2, 2009 for the selection of this year's BURGER KING Scholars. There will be a number of $1,000 awards given to be used for educational expenses during the 1st year at a college/university/tech institute. Academics, service to school and community along with employment are considered in the judging criteria. ( Min 2.5 GPA, work part-time at least an average of 15 hours per week or 40 weeks per year, and also demonstrate financial need.) Log on at www.bk.com/scholars to apply. Access Key: BKS
*****Seniors: Due by October 31, National Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is accepting online applications for the annual awards program. HS seniors are eligible to apply for 250 awards with 50 of them at $20,000 each and 200 @ $10,000. They are achievement-based awards based on academics, service to school and community, etc. access the online application at www.coca-colascholars.org and click on Four Year Award for Seniors.
*****SDSU-Brookings: TGIF program (Fridays--November 7, 21; Dec 5, 12; Jan 23, 30; Feb 6, 20, 27; March 6, 20, 27; April 3, 17, 24) gives students a chance to spend the day on campus, talk with SDSU faculty and students, tour campus and residence halls. During the program students receive information on academic planning, housing, financial aid, the admissions process and more. Students are to pre-register a recommended 2 weeks in advance. Space is limited and the program fills quickly. Schedule: 9-9:30 AM check in at student union; 9:30-3 info session; panel discussion with faculty in area of interest; campus & residence hall tour; honors college appointment for students with ACT of 27 or higher or rank in the top 10% of the class).
*****Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown: Senior Tech Day, Thursday, November 6 from 9:30 AM-2 PM. LATI invites seniors to an information packed day to help decide the direction of your future. Attend class, participate in discussions with instructors, work in the labs. Info about admissions process, applying for financial aide, locating housing and a part-time job. Lunch served. RSVP use card on poster or www.lakeareatech.edu. Look for “Tech Day”
*****Lake Area Technical Institute, Watertown: Scrubs Camp, Wed, October 29 (for those interested in health related careers); Business (Finance Services) & IT (Computer Systems) Camp, Wed, October 29; Natural Resources Camp (Environmental Technology), November; Transportation Camp (Aviation, Auto Tech, Diesel Tech), November; Manufacturing Camp (Electronic System Technology, Energy Technology, Machine Tool, Robotics, Welding), January 2009.
Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls: Scrubs Camp Oct 29; Business Camp Dec 3; Computer Camp Feb 14; Manufacturing Camp April 1.
Mitchell Technical Institute, Mitchell: Ag/Power Sports Camp Nov 5; Construction Camp Nov 12; Scrubs Camp Nov 19; Cyber Camp Dec 3; Business Camp Dec 10.
Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City: Legal & Public Service Oct 16; Health Nov 6; Scrubs Nov 6.

"This announcement is for Seniors. The Legislative Page Program is looking for applicants. Applications are due Nov. 15th and are available in the Counselor's office. If you have an interest in the political processes of our state and enjoy meeting kids from all over the state of SD. Then you should look into the Legislative Page Program." **

 DOLAND TESTING WINDOWS & Activities FOR 2008-2009

Fall Guidance Meeting          Mrs. Witt      Watertown, Tue. Sept. 9                 8:30-3:00

Dakota STEP DDN Training   Mrs. Witt    Doland,  Tues. Sept. 30                3:00-5:00

 SD CAP                                              Mrs. Witt                     8^th grade 2009   TBA

 NEW- Career Cluster 101 & My Life Publications     Aberdeen, NSU         Tue. Sept. 23, 2008

NEW- SD Career Cruising Training Aberdeen, NSU, Tech Center Basement          Wed. Oct. 22, 2008

DAKOTA WRITING TEST Grades 5, 7 & 10             Window  (Feb. 23-27, 200

POST HIGH PLANNING DAY    11^TH & 12^TH                      Huron Arena   Tue. Oct. 7

& Huron Area Youth Career Expo   (2:00-3:00) Fair Grounds              Begin 12:50-1:50

 ASVAB     Juniors             Thurs. Oct. 23, 2008                          8:30-11:30am

New-Sophomore Career Fair       Thurs. Oct. 23, 2008 Presentation College        9:00-2:00

 PSAT     Juniors       Wed. Oct. 15, 8:30-11:30   Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test                            $13.00  fee paid by student

 PLAN       Sophomores               TBA    8:20-11:30 Provides an estimated ACT score  $9.60 student fee paid by Doland District                                                                                 

DAKOTA STEP                           Grades 3-8 & 11      Window (March 30- April 17, 2009)

 W-APT    (formerly DELP)             K-12  (Colonies)            Window (2-2-09 to 2-6-09) ?The W-APT (WIDA ACCESS Placement Test)  identifier test will replace the LAS and IPT

  NAEP  (National Assessment of Educational Progress    Clark Colony   4 & 8^th grades   3-3-09 Doland    4, 8, and 12^th grades    2-03-09             Hillside Colony    4^th grade        2-6-09

Guidance Announcements:                    9-25-08

BUILDING CHARACTER: FOCUS:  “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.”

 Guidance Announcements10-7-08  

Juniors & Seniors: Thank you for your participation in the Post High Planning Day and the Huron Career Expo. Your cooperation was much appreciated. I hope the information you gained will be helpful making future plans and that you all enjoy the rewards of asking so many good questions at the Career Expo. I will be in with a follow up on the questioners later. Thanks again. Remember I now have new College information from all the post high participants.

Juniors: The PSAT will be administered on Wed. Oct. 15 beginning at 8:30-11:30am in the Library. If you have not paid the $13.00 fee please get it to Mrs. Witt soon.

Juniors: The ASVAB will be administered to Tue. Oct. 23 beginning at 8:30-11:30am in the Library.

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The application for the session is available: http://legis.state.sd.us/page/Application.pdf

http://legis.state.sd.us/page/Requirements.pdf

Deadline: NOV. 14th. I. Please remind students that they need to have their application signed by a legislator. This year is an election year so many of the legislators are running for office, they may want to keep that in mind because they may be a little harder to catch up with. Note:if you look at the legislative calendar there are some sessions where students may return home for a Friday of classes due to the 4 day legislative weeks that are becoming more common. The site where you can find the calendar http://legis.state.sd.us/sessions/2009/calendar.pdf

******Juniors/Seniors: The US Naval Academy will conduct an admissions information forum in Fargo, ND on Sun, Oct 12 at West Fargo HS from 1-4 PM. A $350 college scholarship will be available. The forum will also feature a performance by the Naval Academy's own "The Anchormen" a nine-man a capella group. Information regarding the following: 22 academic majors; small class sizes, engineering programs, D I sports program; medical and dental benefits; careers post-graduation; monthly salary while in school. RSVP to Don Nelson 410-293-1849 or DNELSON@USNA.EDU Web information www.usna.edu

BUILDING CHARACTER:  “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.”                                                                                                                     --Gandhi

Guidance Announcements:                                             9-11-08

 *****SDSU, Brookings, is holding Senior Day on Saturday, Sept 13. The program is designed for HS seniors to explore academic opportunities, and family members are welcome. Schedule for the day: Registration is from 12-12:30 PM; 12:30-3 PM sessions--Academic Major Fair, Admissions & Financial Aid, Campus & Residence Hall Tours; 3:30-5:30 PM Beef Bowl Barbecue; 6 PM SDSU Football vs Western Illinois. Complimentary passes will be provided to high school students. Pre-Register at www3.sdstate.edu/Admissions/Visiting Campus/ or call 1-800-952-3541. (Staff will be ready who can grant 'admission on-the-spot" to students that would like to apply to SDSU while at Senior Day. If interested, take along a transcript and $20 app fee.)

*****Wendy's Heisman senior scholar/athlete program: changes in the process of selecting a male and female Heisman school representative now permit any senior that has participated in at least one school-sponsored sport and has a minimum 3.0 "B" average GPA to apply online. If you are interested in applying to be named the DHS male or Female candidate (to then enter SD state competition), you may apply online at www.wendysheisman.com Please complete this process by Thursday, Sept. 18  (different due date/time from promotional materials due to local screening needs) and notify Mrs Witt that you have entered. Include her name with your online application as the screening individual from DHS.

*****Seniors:  Oct. 30 is the deadline for the Horatio Alger Scholarship application.  You must be a full time high school senior with plans to enter college in the US in the fall.  Minimum GPA of 2.0 , Community involvement and financial need.  Students must submit an online application at www.horatiolager.org/scholarships  Students must submit one letter of support and download the certification page to mail. 

*****South Dakota Junior Miss Program will be held November 2, 2008.  For more information and application visit AJM Web site at www.ajm.org and click on “Join Us”

*****Business Idea Competition is a scholarship opportunity.  Application and details about the competition can be found at www.absolutelyaberdeen.com/bigidea/  Applications are due October 31, 2008. 

*****The 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award application is due Oct. 31^st.  Students in grades 5-12 are able to apply online at www.prudential.com/spirit  then complete and print out the application and give to Mrs. Witt.  One 5-8 and One 9-12 applications can be recognized.  Community volunteer hours are necessary.

AES Engineers scholarship deadline is only 2 weeks away. We will be awarding $500 to the winner(s) each year.Scholarship Deadline - September 21, 2008  Application Process

Students will submit an essay on one of the two topics that appear on the scholarship page of our web site http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htmhttp://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

GUIDANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:                            9-6-07

 Thought For The Day: “Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you are usually right.”        Henry Ford, American Automobile

 SENIORS:  Seniors received their Educational Opportunities in SD  booklets that provide information on each educational facility in SD and some out-of state 1–800 and web sites.  It is a good resource to share with parents since it has a cost comparison page and majors available in school.

 Due Oct. 1^st   Wendy’s High School Heisman can be accessed at www.wendysheisman.com.  Application must be verified by a school official.  It would be best to have it ready to check by Sept. 18 or 20^th since the early bird may get a free Wendy’s Gift card.  

Due Oct. 31^st.  If you’ve made a difference by volunteering in your community over the past year, you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C.next May—by applying for Prudential Spirit of Community Award!  Consider that you should have at least 100 volunteer hours that can be verified.  Visit www.prudential.com/spirit or www.principals.org/prudential, click on the “Apply Now” link, and follow the on-screen instructions.  Students in grades 5-12 may complete an application.

Due Dec. 1^st:  The South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation announces the availability of scholarship to applicants whose parents are members of South Dakota Farmers Union.  Eligible HS seniors who will be freshmen at a post-secondary institution and those currently in their freshman year of post-secondary school may apply.  Post-secondary school need not be and in-state school.  There are two at $500 each and one for $300 to be awarded. 

The LearningExpressLibrary.com  electronic resource site is again available through the SD State Library.  Teachers some updated registration information today and will get everyone registered soon.  If you need help sooner let me know since there wasn’t a deadline to get registered.  The resource provides practice ACT, SAT, Vocabulary/Reading/ Writing, Courses, magazines, books, career info and much more.  With a library card number parents and other SD citizens can access this information.  They can get a card by going to http://www.sdstatelibrary.com and clicking on How Do I?  get a card.

Due Oct. 30:  The 2008 Horatio Alger Scholarship seeks to assist student who have demonstrated integrity, perseverance in overcoming adversity, strength of character, financial need, a good academic record, commitment to pursue a college education, and a desire to contribute to society.  Student must intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree, have 2.0 GPA or higher, be involved in co-curricular and community service activities and a US citizen.  The online application can be found at www.horatioalger.org/scholarships   and remember to leave time for getting  the certifications page completed properly.  You will need a copy of the front page of parents federal tax return. 

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