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A series of College & Career Events have been created throughout the school year to enhance your experiential learning about post-secondary pathways. Depending on your grade level, you have the opportunity to sign-up for many of these events most of which are offered during the school day. You can view the full calendar HERE.

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 midnight the day before the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

George Washington University (DC) | 9/15 @ 8:00 am

Bucknell University (PA) | 9/15 @ 11:45 am

Creighton University (NE) | 9/16 @ 8:00 am

Occidental College (CA) | 9/16 @ 9:30 am

Westminster College (MO) | 9/16 @ 1:15 pm

Washington University (MO) | 9/17 @ 9:30 am

University of Illinois-Springfield (IL) | 9/17 @ 11:45 am

Stanford University (CA) | 9/21 @ 8:00 am

University of Iowa (IA) | 9/21 @ 9:30 am

Cornell University (NY) | 9/21 @ 1:15 pm

Truman State University (MO) | 9/22 @ 8:00 am

Lake Forest College (IL) | 9/22 @ 1:15 pm

University of Kansas (KS) | 9/23 @ 8:00 am

Rockhurst University (MO) | 9/23 @ 11:45 am

University of Rochester (NY) | 9/23 1:15 pm

Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) | 9/24 @ 8:00 am

University of Mississippi (MS) | 9/25 @ 9:30 am

Saint Louis University (MO) | 9/25 @ 1:15 pm

Kansas State University College of Architecture Planning & Design Career Exploration Event

Thursday, September 17th | 6:00 pm @ ARCTURIS 701 Market Street, Suite 1300

Join us at Career Exploration to learn about Kansas State University’s College of Architecture, Planning & Design. Meet the dean and staff from AP Design and hear from planning and design professionals who are K-State alumni. See a professional office and meet other students who are also interested in the design and planning professions. One student in attendance who enters AP Design in fall 2027 will receive a $1,000 scholarship. This is a great learning opportunity and space is limited. If you have any questions, please contact us at myapd@ksu.edu.

Click HERE to register

2027 American Legion Scholarships

Application Deadline: April 20, 2027

The American Legion is offering eight (8) scholarships ranging from $500 - $1,000.

Click HERE to view the list and the criteria for each one. All scholarship applications can be found in Schoolinks.

IEP 101 & Parkway PACCD Updates Meeting - Welcome Center, Room 5

Tuesday, September 15th | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

PACCD (Parkway Parent Advisor Council for Children with Disabilities) is presenting with SSD FACE for parents to learn about IEP's through the IEP 101 Presentation. Afterward, there will be an open forum to discuss concerns within Parkway and SSD.

Click HERE for the flyer to register and post questions prior to the meeting

Click HERE for all 2026/2027 meeting dates

Our co-op students and Student Tellers are hired as regular employees of the bank and gain hands-on experience working in a professional banking environment. We understand that students’ primary commitment is to school, and we work with their schedules to accommodate classes, school activities, athletics, and other extracurricular commitments. These positions are a great opportunity for students to develop customer service, communication, financial, and professional skills while gaining meaningful work experience. They also allow students to learn more about the variety of career paths available within banking and the broader business field.

Click HERE for the flyer

Mid-America Adventure

Mid-America Adventure is currently hiring for our Fall and Fright Fest season. We offer flexible schedules that work well around school commitments, along with valuable customer service and teamwork experience in a fun, engaging environment. As an added benefit, team members can earn an extra $2 per hour for hours worked after 4:00 PM on Fright Fest operating days.

Click HERE for more information and to apply

Click HERE for the flyer

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