Welcome to the HHS Counseling Department!
Supporting students to enjoy success and well-being in life by identifying and developing strengths, and achieving personal, academic, and career goals.
Schedule change request?
Refer to this master schedule, then submit this form.
Need an official transcript?
Go to www.parchment.com (search for Homer Senior High School).
Need a letter of recommendation?
Fill out a BRAG SHEET.
Counseling Staff
Paul Story: pstory@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; 235-4685 – Counselor for Classes of: 2027, 2028, & 2029
Sue Rennolds: srennolds@kpbsd.k12.ak.us; 235-4691 – Counselor for Class of: 2026
SAT – Homer High School Test Dates (2025-26)
Click here to register; Qualifying students may test at no cost, which can be determined during registration or by inquiring at the counseling office.
| TEST DATE | REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| Aug. 23, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| Oct. 4, 2025 | Sep. 19, 2025 | Sep. 23, 2025 |
| **Nov. 8, 2025 | Oct. 24, 2025 | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Dec. 6, 2025 | Nov. 21, 2025 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Mar. 14, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 | Mar. 3, 2026 |
| **May 2, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 | Apr. 21, 2026 |
*As a general rule, students should finish their testing in December of senior year.
ACT – Homer High School Test Dates (2025-26)
Click here to register; Contact Paul Story for fee waiver if student qualifies for Free/Reduced Lunch.
Click here for FREE ACT prep resources.
| TEST DATE | REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE | LATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE | STANDBY DEADLINE |
| Sep. 6, 2025 | Aug. 1, 2025 | Aug. 19, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 |
| Oct. 18, 2025 | Sep. 12, 2025 | Sep. 30, 2025 | Oct. 10, 2025 |
| Dec. 13, 2025 | Nov. 7, 2025 | Nov. 24, 2025 | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Feb. 14, 2026 | Jan. 9, 2026 | Jan. 23, 2026 | Feb. 6, 2026 |
| Apr. 11, 2026 | Mar. 6, 2026 | Mar. 24, 2026 | Apr. 3, 2026 |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Alaska Performance Scholarship and State Aid through ACPE
Local and State-Wide scholarships via KPBSD OneStop (posted annually as made available and listed by due date)
College and Career Search
Naviance (must be logged in as a KPBSD student)- Explore personal interests, skills, and postsecondary opportunities
Apprenticeships – Apprenticeship USA
College – Finding the Perfect College and Application Tips (c/o College Board)
College Affordability and Transparency Center
Military – Military OneSource (c/o U.S. DOD)
Trade School – Ultimate Guide to Trade School for Parents (c/o Midwest Technical Institute)
AVTEC (Alaska Vocational Technical Center – Seward, AK)
College Athletics
Eligibility to participate in collegiate sports requires individuals to properly register and to verify completion of specific high school coursework, which can be above and beyond what some universities require for regular admission. See the web sites below for more information.