ACT Fee Waivers
Jan 1, 2019
If your family qualifies for free or reduced lunches, please pick up an ACT fee waiver form from Mrs. Erickson. Students who qualify may use fee waivers two times.
Graduating Seniors May Choose Job Corps for Job Training Skills
Jan 1, 2019
Graduating seniors who might not want to consider college but need job training should consider attending the Pine Ridge Job Corps in Chadron, Nebraska. Job Corps is a federally funded comprehensive job training program offered at NO COST to eligible students. Job Corps provides essential academic and career skills training in areas such as carpentry, bricklaying, tile setting, business technology, CNA, clinical medical assistant, pharmacy technician, welding, cement masonry, painting, security services, building construction technology . . .
Rural Health Opportunity Program (RHOP)
Jan 1, 2019
If you are considering a health care career, look into the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP) to help fund your education and guarantee a spot in the University of Nebraska Medical Center. RHOP is designed to address the needs of health care in rural Nebraska. Applicants must complete pre-professional studies and other prerequisites at either Chadron State College, Peru State College, the University of Nebraska at Kearney, or Wayne State College. As high school seniors, students must first . . .
Testing Out of College Classes (CLEP Testing)
Jan 1, 2019
Seniors may take advantage of the CLEP testing program. The CLEP program offers high school students a chance to test out of college classes and earn college credit. Interested students must first check with their future college to be certain the institution recognizes and accepts CLEP testing. Then the student arranges with a local community college testing center and signs up for the specific tests. Each test will cost. After passing the test, the . . .
Wheeler Central National Honor Society
Jan 1, 2019
National Honor Society: The National Honor Society chapter of Wheeler Central is a duly chartered and affiliated chapter of this prestigious national organization. Admission to the National Honor Society Membership is open to those students who meet the required standards in four areas of evaluation: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Standards for selection are established by the . . .
Cornhusker Boys and Girls State
Dec 19, 2018
Are you looking for a great way to boost your leadership skills and meet new people? Consider Cornhusker State! Cornhusker State gathers high school juniors from all over the state to a week in Lincoln meeting with our state’s leaders. Participants campaign for office and learn first hand about our state and local governments. This event is held in June in Lincoln, Nebraska. . . .
HOBY
Dec 19, 2018
Would you consider representing our school at this summer’s HOBY Leadership camp at Concordia University in Seward from May 31st-June 2nd? HOBY is for sophomores only. The camp in Seward is the Nebraska camp. Students who have attended in the past have returned with positive responses. The group tours many businesses, participates in a community service project (help at a food pantry, serve at a shelter, clean up after a storm), and builds lasting friendships across the state. . . .
Military Entrance Requirements
Dec 19, 2018
Military Requirements To join the… You must… Air Force · Be between the ages of 17-27. * · Have no more than two dependents. · Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude test. (Minimum AFQT Score: 40) . . .
National Science & Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART)
Nov 16, 2018
SMART Grant Supports Math and Science Majors College students pursuing a math or science career should explore the SMART grant. This program provides significant funding to support college expenses (up to $4,000 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate study). Applicants must be Pell Grant eligible.
NCAA and NAIA
Sep 18, 2018
Students wishing to play sports in college need to review the NCAA and NAIA process. Each requires athletes to show completion of specific high school courses to be eligible for collegiate sports. Please review these programs early. For NCAA information, see http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/how-register. For NAIA information, visit http://www.naia.org/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=27900&ATCLID=211733766.
Scholarship Handbook
Sep 18, 2018
Each fall, new scholarship applications arrive. I've compiled a list of scholarships organized by their deadlines. This scholarship handbook may be used to create your own personal scholarship list. Just weed out the ones that don't fit you (by college, program of study, grade point average, etc.). Then, set aside time the first week of the month to complete applications with approaching deadlines. Keep track of submitted applications. Remember, too, that persons writing reference letters (letters of recommendation) prefer . . .
Access to College Grant
Sep 11, 2018
The Access to College grant program is funded through EducationQuest. In 2016, Wheeler Central was selected to this four-year program. Each year, the school receives funds to support the financial aid workshops, campus visits, college fairs, and parent communications (workshops, flyers, speakers). In addition, we may use the funds to purchase textbooks for students taking dual credit courses. The goal of this program is two-fold. First, we want students to be prepared to attend a college. Secondly, we want our graduates who attend . . .
ACE Scholarship Program Supports College and Dual Credit Classes
Sep 11, 2018
If your family qualifies for Free or Reduced lunches, you may use the ACE scholarship to pay for college classes that you take while still in high school. Follow these steps: The online ACE Scholarship application can be accessed at: https://ccpe.nebraska.gov/ACE Click on Apply for the ACE Scholarship Register as . . .