MS/HS Bulletin January 23

Congratulations to Braden Freeman for being accepted into SD Middle School All State Band for the 2^nd year in a row.

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

Seniors--Early senior privileges are scheduled to begin on February 24th.  You will not receive early privileges on February 24th if you have had any unexcused absences this school year, suspensions for behavior, or more than one grade of a "D" at the time of early granting.  Please read the handbook regarding the criteria for early senior privileges as well as the requirements for maintaining privileges throughout the remainder of the year, most specifically the GPA and grade requirements.  Seniors will not receive privileges until all senior pictures have been remitted.  You will receive an e-mail from me on February 21st if you are not eligible for early senior privileges.  Please see me with any questions, Dr. Schwan. 

South Dakota 4-H seeks 4th, 7th and 9th grade writers to enter the South Dakota 4-H - Quotes to Live by Essay Contest. The Quotes to Live By Essay Contest is a fun, easy and effective way to enhance your school's or 4-H club's character efforts. The contest is open to all South Dakota Schools, Home Schools and Individual 4-H members.  Fourth, seventh and ninth grade students may enter the contest. Cash prize awards are given to the top five places at each grade level. First Place - $200; Second Place - $150; Third Place - $100; 4th Place -- $75; and Fifth Place - $50.  Plus, teachers of First Place winners will receive $100 to put toward character education resources. For more information please see Ms. Seeklander. Essays are due March 1, 2017.

Grade 12:    LATI Senior Tech Day - February 2^nd.  You must register by Thursday, Jan. 26 (https://my.lakeareatech.edu/ICS/Admissions/lati_tech_days )

Grades 6-12:  2^nd Quarter Honor Roll is posted outside the School Counseling Office.  Congratulations to all who made it!
 
Grade 11:  June 17-27 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference at the Newseum in Washington, DC.  Free trip, $1000 scholarship for student interested in journalism careers.  Apply at freespirit.org .   Deadline is February 1.
 
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed. 
  
Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information Night (FAIN) folders were passed out to all the students.  Please fill out and submit your FAFSA soon using your 2015 tax information.  Fafsa.gov
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1    Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
February          Presentation (apply early so can be part of Scholarship Day)
Feb                  Questbridge (high achieve, income qualify 11^th gr.) www.questbridge.org
Feb. 1              Sanford Network Chairman’s Challenge Scholarship (emailed 1/4/17)
Feb. 1              Augustana, Black Hills State, USF, Dakota Wesleyan
Feb. 1              Epsilon Sigma Alpha http//www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships 
Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html
Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel) scholarships – child or grandchild of veteran, warriors scholarship,
Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship
Feb. 13            Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 15            Stratford Community Theatre (emailed to you 11/7/16)
Feb. 15            Marion T. Wood SD Association of Educational Office Professionals
                        Business Scholarship   http://www.sdaeop.com 
Feb. 15            Groton Common Local Applications
Feb. 15            Best Buy http://pr.bby.com
Feb. 15            SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm
Feb. 15            Loban Memorial http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/
Feb. 15            Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)
Feb. 15            Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org  
Feb. 17            Northern Electric/Basin Electric Scholarship www.northernelectric.coop
                        (emailed 11/29/16)
Feb. 24            POET scholarship (emailed 12/8/16)  http://poet.com/scholarship
Feb. 25            Northern          (accepted by March 1)           
Feb. 26            Annis Irene Fowler/Kaden Elementary Ed.
 https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 26            Ardel Bjustad Native American
 https://www.sdbor.edu/student-information/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Feb. 28            Women in Construction & Engineering (emailed 1/06/17)