$1,000 (7 Awards) NSHSS STEM Scholarships Deadline: October 15, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $125,000 (20 Awards) Dr Pepper Tuition Giveaway Deadline: October 18, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) Persevering Through Injury Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $500 (2 Awards) vCISO Cybersecurity Scholarship Deadline: November 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

Seward schools “Stay Put” mode today. Staff and students are safe

On Thursday, October 1, 2020, out of an abundance of precaution due to police activity in our community, Seward schools moved into “stay put” mode from 11:00am to 11:45am. We are no longer in Stay Put, and operating normally. Your children were safe, and I appreciate how everyone responded. For reference:

Stay Put: A “stay put” takes place when a potential threat is identified in the school’s neighborhood. All school doors are locked but classes continue inside as normal. No entry into or exit from the school is allowed. Students will not be released until the situation is resolved and the “stay put” has been rescinded.

School Safety

School safety is a top priority in the KPBSD. It is important for you to know what to do before, during, and after a school emergency, weather related delay start, or school closure:

• KPBSD Emergency Guidelines for Parents and Guardians
• KPBSD regularly practices safety drills in schools, and includes law enforcement in ALICE trainings for school emergencies 
• School delays and closures protocol

Registration Link & Schedule: 

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair 

The schedule and student registration will go live September 28, 2020. 

Email Template: 

Subject: Students & Families: Sign-up now for Virtual College & Career Fair 

On Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14, join students from across the state at the virtual Anchorage Alaska College & Career Fair to connect with nearly 100 colleges, universities and organizations and explore a variety of postsecondary education and career opportunities. Don’t miss this free opportunity for students and families!

Tuesday, October 13 4pm – 7:45pm College Exploration Panel Presentations

Wednesday, October 14 12pm – 3:45pm 6×6 Virtual Fair Sessions

How does it work?

What: Attend FREE 45 minute virtual sessions on a variety of college and career topics via individual Zoom links. Attend as many sessions as you want.

Who: All high school students, families, and counselors

On Tuesday, October 13, you will have the opportunity to hear from many different colleges and universities presenting on a variety of different topics:

• Navigating Financial Aid 
• Preparing for College
• Exploring WUE in Washington
• And much more!

On Wednesday, October 14, you will have the opportunity to participate in the virtual college fair where you can hear from several different colleges and universities in one session and have the ability to ask questions to college reps:

• Sessions will have six different colleges and universities presenting.
• Students and parents are encouraged to register for multiple sessions!

View the Schedule and Register

Register for EVERY session of interest and you will receive a ZOOM link to the session. Then log in to your session using your phone or computer.

Can’t make the live session? No problem–go ahead and register for the session and then view the session recording at your convenience.

Parents invited, too. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, ask questions, and discover your best college and career fit and how to finance it!

For more information, visit the Anchorage Alaska College & Career Fair website or contact us at 907-786-6913 or anchoragecollegecareerfair@alaska.edu.

Facebook Event: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/364551258244564

Sample Social Media Posts:

Check the session schedule and post names of sessions that will interest your students.

• Hey students! Thinking about college? Planning your career? Check out the Virtual Anchorage Alaska College & Career Fair https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair 
• Find your future college. Register at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair  
• Which colleges are you interested in? Attend live, interactive Zoom sessions offered by nearly 100 colleges and employers. Register at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair  
• What’s your plan after high school? Find it at the virtual college fair. Register at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair 
• Not sure how to get started on your college search? How to write an essay? What the Common Application is? Start here! Register at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair  
• Wondering how you will pay for college? Attend financial aid and scholarship sessions at the virtual college fair. Register at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/collegefair  

Testimonials:

This youtube video is a fun vlog from a student that participated in one of StriveScan’s other virtual fairs this past spring. This student had no affiliation with StriveScan, and was a fun surprise when StriveScan learned that this youtuber shared her experience with the fair

Hello Seward, Kenai, and Soldotna,

My name is Megan Wiley and I am the new Art Teacher with Seward Middle and High School. I started off this year trying to engage my students in a community project for a multitude of reasons, the biggest being that I love my students to see that art REALLY can make a difference. With that said, I am urging the community to visit the following businesses in order to support the Alaska Sea Life Center:

• Seward:
  • Woody’s Thai Kitchen
    • 800 4th Ave, Seward, AK, 99664
• Kenai:
  • Charlotte’s Restaurant: Cafe, Bakery, Espresso
    • 115 South Willow, Suite 102, Kenai, AK, 99611
• Soldotna:
  • Fine Thyme Cafe
    • 44619 Sterling Hwy, Suite B, AK, 99669

You might ask, “Why does Megan Wiley of Seward Middle and High want me to visit these places?” 

Well, my classes (7th- 12th grade students) have been involved in printmaking artwork based off of photographs donated to us by the Alaska Sea Life Center. You can acquire these beautiful works of art simply by donating directly to the ASLC page, perhaps even leaving a comment about our community project, and then selecting an art piece that you or your family would like to take home. 

When: These works of art will be available between October 1st – November 1st or until all art has been rehomed. The works hosted at Woody’s will be available by Saturday evening. 

How: You can acquire these works by donating $10 dollars or more to the Sea Life Center Donation page, commenting about our community project and showing our host your receipt of donation. Due to COVID mitigation we as a class decided it would be best to keep this process as contactless as possible. 

Donate Here

Thank you for your time and attention,

Megan Wiley

Seward Middle and High School Art Teacher

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The scholarships below are accepting applications between September 21st, 2020 and November 15th, 2020.  For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.

$3,000 (10 Awards) Veterans United Foundation Scholarship Deadline: September 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $4,000 (1 Award) Olin E Teague Scholarship Deadline: October 12, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) Good Works Scholarship Deadline: October 31, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $2,000 (1 Award) Scholarship for Tomorrow’s Entrepreneur Deadline: November 15, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

$10,000 (10 Awards) College Scholarship for High School Students Deadline: September 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $10,000 (1 Award) Be Bold Scholarship Deadline: September 30, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here   $1,000 (1 Award) You Deserve It Scholarship Deadline: September 29, 2020 For Eligibility: Click Here

Beginning Sept 21st breakfast and lunch will be free for students enrolled in brick and mortar schools (eliminates Connections students and family members not enrolled). This program will be retroactive back to the first day of school with money refunded to the students accounts.

This program will run until December 31^st or until USDA funds are depleted.  Parents are encouraged to continue filling out a meal application so that they will not be dropped from the meal program on October 6^th and will have benefits when the free meal program is discontinued. 

*Students still need a lunch badge with them to “purchase” food. Replacement badges can be printed in the office by Mr. Scrivo.

15 SCHOLARSHIPS DEADLINES FROM SEPT 30 – DEC 1 2020

1) Be Bold Scholarship – $10,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be in Grade 12 and plan on enrolling in college by the fall of 2021.

B) Have a GPA of at least 2.5.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17251/be_bold_scholarship_scholarship.php

2) Good Fortune Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: September 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be at least 13 years old and enrolled or will enroll in a college or university in the US.

B) Be a legal resident of the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15370/1_000_good_fortune_scholarship_scholarship.php

3) Nitro Scholarship – $2,000 – 12 Awards (Deadline: September 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) A student who is currently enrolled as a high school senior or a student enrolled at an accredited college or university located within the United States and carry a GPA of at least 2.5.

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17688/nitro_scholarship_scholarship.php

4) NACME Scholarships – $2,500 – 1000 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be Black/African American, Latinx/Hispanic-American or Native/American Indian planning to study in the fields of engineering or computer science.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9612/nacme_scholarships_scholarship.php

5) Women’s Ministries Scholarship Program – $20,000 – 49 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a woman who would not be able to attend college without financial help.

B) Be a woman who is committed to serving the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who would otherwise be unable to afford a college education.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10046/women_s_ministries_scholarship_program_scholarship.php

6) NSHSS STEM Scholarships – $1,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: October 15, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a senior in high school with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

B) Must demonstrate a desire to pursue a major in one of the STEM disciplines.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/12235/nshss_stem_scholarships_scholarship.php

7) Horatio Alger Scholarship – $25,000 – 106 Awards (Deadline: October 25, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be enrolled full time as a high school senior in the United States; be progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer of 2021 with plans to enter a college in the United States.

B) Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9417/horatio_alger_scholarship_scholarship.php

8) Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship – $160,000 – 40 Awards (Deadline: October 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high-achieving high school senior with financial need who plans to attend a four-year college.

B) Be have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/11973/jack_kent_cooke_foundation_college_scholarship_program_scholarship.php

9) SP High School Scholarship – $10,000 – 10 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2021.

B) Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/14870/sp_high_school_scholarship_scholarship.php

10) Voice of Democracy Scholarship – $30,000 – 50 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Currently be in high school between the grades 9-12.

B) Be enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program in the United States.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/9228/voice_of_democracy_scholarship_scholarship.php

11) Coca-Cola Scholars Program – $20,000 – 150 Awards (Deadline: October 31, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 2020-2021 academic school year

B) U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees – based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

Applications can be found by going to:
https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/8843/coca_cola_scholars_program_scholarship.php

12) You Deserve It Scholarship – $1,000 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 29, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a resident of any of the 50 United States, District of Columbia or US Territories.

B) Be 16 years of age or older and be enrolled in college or registered in a high school.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/15589/you_deserve_it_scholarship_scholarship.php

13) Real World Design Challenge Scholarships – $50,000 – 7 Awards (Deadline: November 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be currently enrolled in grade nine, ten, eleven or twelve. Students enrolled in school environments with alternative grade or level designations must be engaged in a program of study equivalent to the corresponding high school grade level.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10303/real_world_design_challenge_scholarships_scholarship.php

14) 10 Words or Less Scholarship – $500 – 1 Award (Deadline: November 30, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the Fall of 2021.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php

15) Innovation Scholarship – $2,500 – 6 Awards (Deadline: December 1, 2020)

To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

A) Be a high school junior or senior.

B) Have participated in a project within the community and demonstrate how that has contributed to your growth as an individual.

Applications can be found by going to: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/17218/innovation_scholarship_scholarship.php

 Eligibility check 1 is Wednesday, September 16th This this is a mid-term check, which means high school students have one week to correct it. They would have until Wednesday, September 23rd.

The Seward PEO Chapter is offering the STAR Scholarship opportunity for a $2500 one time scholarship for a graduating senior girl. Some important details are…

• The application window is from September 14-25 (starting, TODAY for 2 weeks only)
• This is available only to senior girls
• You should contact Amanda Adams at AAdams@KPBSD.k12.ak.us with questions