WHS Counseling News Hub
April 10, 2026
College & Career
WHS College Rep Visits
All scheduled rep visits can be found on the College Visits Page HERE. Below are the upcoming visits for the next two weeks. All visits will meet in the College & Career Center in Counseling unless otherwise stated. Click HERE for instructions on how to sign-up to meet with visit college representatives. Remember to sign up by 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.
University of Memphis (TN) | 4/16 @ 8:00 am
Events
College & Career Info Night | RECAP
West High hosted our first annual College & Career Info Night on March 31st. The turnout for this district-wide event was extraordinary and general feedback from participants was very positive. If you missed the event or were unable to attend, a full recap of the sessions with linked slideshows from the presentations can be accessed HERE.
Career Trade Employment Event - St. Louis Community College-650 Archer Dr, Ferguson 63135
Thursday, May 14th | 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Superior Support Services/Future in Action(FIA) is having a career/trade school and employment expo, designed for those high school students who have opted to pursue a trade instead of the traditional college route. This free event will be held at the Advanced Manufacturing Center at St. Louis Community College - Flo Valley location. Program highlights include: HVAC Tech, Engineering Technology, Cosmetology, Computer-Aided Design, CDL Licensing, Welding Technology, Construction Pre-apprentice programs, and more!
Click HERE for the flyer and to register
Scholarships
STLCC Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 20th
Parkway School District values its partnership with St. Louis Community College and is pleased to offer (5) $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors who plan to attend St. Louis Community College after high school. Please see below for Scholarship Eligibility & Criteria:
- you do not anticipate being eligible for the A+ Schools Program upon high school graduation
you have been endorsed for the scholarship by a Parkway faculty member (check with your building's college/career counselor at PCH, PNH, PSH, PWH or your counselor at FR)
you have a cumulative grade point average of a 2.0 or higher
Pre-ACT Scores
Attention Sophomore Class!
Your detailed Pre-ACT Student Report has arrived and can be picked up in Counseling. Students can stop by to see Mrs. Devine to receive your hard copy.
Summer Programs
Miami University Summer Scholars Program
Application Deadline: May 1st
Session 1: Sunday, July 5th - Friday, July 10th
Session 2: Sunday, July 12th - Friday, July 17th
The Summer Scholars Program is a selective, week-long summer experience for academically talented high school students who will be juniors or seniors the following fall. Students dive deeply into a specific academic topic, participate in lively discussions and hands-on projects, and forge connections with Miami faculty and peers.
Click HERE to register
Application Deadline: May 22nd
Program Dates: Monday, June 22nd - Friday, July 10th
Our Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development and activities that support college planning.
Click HERE for the website
UMSL Bridge to the ACT
Application Deadline: May 29th
Program Dates: Monday, June 8th - Friday, June 12th
This is a week-long virtual program to equip rising seniors with test-taking strategies for each section of the ACT.
Click HERE for more info
UMSL College Essay Workshop
Registration Deadline: May 29th
Workshop Dates: June 5th | 12 pm - 3 pm or June 12th | 12 pm - 3 pm
The Spend the Summer WRITE program is designed to give students writing strategies that will assist them in formal essay writing including college admissions essays, scholarship essays, personal statements, etc. This is for rising senior students only.
Click HERE to register
Job Board
Greenbriar Country Club
Now hiring for various positions in the kitchen/dining room and lifeguarding.
Click HERE for the flyer
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COUNSELING TEAM
Comprehensive Counselors
Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
College & Career Counselor
Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment
Support Staff
Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net
Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net