Weekly Info. for January 20, 2017
Progress reports went home today.
See attached letter concerning Bearcat snow days.
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Do you know a graduating senior who is interested in Engineering? Math? CAD? Building structures or roadways? If so, we have an exceptional scholarship opportunity available! The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet offers two scholarship programs geared toward civil engineering. These scholarships provide money for college, paid summer employment while in school, and full-time employment after college graduation. This opportunity can’t be beat!! The application deadline is February 1. Below you will find a brief description. More details and the applications can be found on our website athttp://transportation.ky.gov/Education/Pages/Scholarships.aspx This program began in 1948, and the Cabinet has awarded nearly 1,800 scholarships, amounting to more than $14 million in scholarships since its beginning. |
. The Civil Engineering Scholarship Program is for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Western KY University, University of Louisville, or University of Kentucky. Students can also take classes at other Kentucky state colleges/universities, with approved programs, before transferring to WKU, UofL, or UK. Candidates must have an ACT composite score of 24 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 while in college. College Freshmen and Sophomores currently receive $6,200 a semester to apply towards tuition, books, etc. Juniors and Seniors receive $6,600 a semester. Students are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. This scholarship can be worth over $51,000! The Civil Engineering Technology Program is for students interested in pursuing an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology at Big Sandy Community & Technical College in Prestonsburg and Blue Grass Community & Technical College in Lexington. Candidates must meet the entrance qualifications for the college and maintain a GPA of 2.5. Students receive $3,000 a semester, and are expected to work for the Cabinet upon graduation for each year they received a stipend. Thank you, Cherie Mertz Scholarship Program Coordinator Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office of Human Resource Management Professional Development Branch 200 Mero Street, 6th Floor West Frankfort, KY 40622 502-782-4794/502-564-4610 Fax 502-564-6683 Scholarships ____________________________________________________________________
ParentInfo Jan. 13, 2017 In this issue, Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt sees great opportunity in the new year, KDE to pay Advanced Placement test fees, Kentucky's Career and Technical Education teachers win national awards and much more. For more information, or to let KDE know what you'd like to see in an upcoming issue, contact[email protected] For optimal viewing of ParentInfo in KDE's interactive newsletter format, complete with photos and links to important resources, download and open in Adobe Reader which can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com/products/reader.html?promoid=DJDXD
Don't forget seniors can now apply now for financial aid for 2017-2018 school year. I have attached a great reference sheet for you to fill out so you don't forget your IDs or passwords. Take a picture of it after you have completed it in case you loose it 
FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.govApply now! Federal Student Aid has more than $150 billion available to help you pay for school. |
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| | Friday, January 20, 2017 | BBB | Central Hardin | Home | JV/V | 6:00 & 7:30 | | Friday, January 20, 2017 | GBB | Collins | Home | F/V | 6:00 & 7:30 | | Saturday, January 21, 2017 | GBB | JV Tourney@Shelby | Away | JV | | | Saturday, January 21, 2017 | Archery | Tourney | Home | | | | Saturday, January 21, 2017 | wrestling | Capital City Classic | Away | Varsity | 8:00-9:00 am | | Monday, January 23, 2017 | GBB | Mercy | Home | Freshman | 6:00 | | Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | BBB | Spencer County | Home | JV/V | 6:00 & 7:30 | | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | GBB | Franklin County (T) | Home | F/JV/V | 5:30/6:00/8:00 | | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 | BBB | E. Jess/W. Hills | AwayE. Jessmine | Freshman | 7:00 & 8:00 | | Friday, January 27, 2017 | BBB | Collins | Home | JV/V | 6:00 & 7:30 | | Saturday, January 28, 2017 | GBB | Owen County | Away | JV/V | 12:00/1:30 | | Saturday, January 28, 2017 | Swim | Shelby-Winter Classic | Away | Varsity | 10:00 | | Monday, January 30, 2017 | GBB | Nelson A & B | Home | Freshman | 6:00 & 7:00 | | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | GBB | Grant | Away | JV/V | 6:00 & 7:30 | | Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | BBB | Woodford | Away | Freshman | 6:30 |
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