Student Services Newsletter
November 2026

๐ Important Dates
Student Services Activities
- Monday, Nov. 2 - University of Central Missouri lunch visit
- Friday, Nov. 6 - last day to register for Dec 12th ACT
- Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Calvary University lunch visit
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Missouri University of Science & Technology lunch visit
- Thursday, Nov. 12 - STA Field Trip for registered 10th graders & STA Open House 6:00-8:00 pm
- Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Herndon Field Trip for registered 10th graders & MCC Application Event, see Mrs. Schroeder or below for info
- Thursday, Nov. 19 - Herndon Open House 5:00 - 6:30 pm
School Dates
- Tuesday, Nov. 3 - No School
- Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly
- Weds. Nov. 25 - Fri. Nov 27 - No School, Thanksgiving Break
- Tuesday, Dec. 8 - Jostens junior class ring delivery
- Tues. Dec. 22 - Early Release Day and No School until returning Tues. Jan. 5
SENIORS! ๐ฐ Scholarships Due in Nov or Early Dec ๐ฐ
Nov. 1 - Hispanic Heritage Foundations Youth Awards (varies)
Nov. 3 - Chick-fil-a Community Scholars ($25,000)
Nov. 11 - Cooke College Scholarship (varies)
Nov. 12 - Elks Most Valuable Student ($1,000-$7,500)
Nov. 15 - 10 Words or Less Scholarship ($1,500)
Nov. 30 - 93rd Annual High School Oratorial Scholarship Program (varies)
Dec. 1 - K-State Wabash CannonBall KC Scholarship ($1,500 per semester)
Dec. 1 - WebstraurantStore.com Scholarship ($5,000)
Dec. 1 - Jefferson Scholarship & Walentas Scholarship: University of Virginia (full tuition)
Dec. 5 - SCAD Distinguished Scholars Award: Savannah College of Art & Design ($25,000 per year)
Please see THIS LINK for the entire list, more information, and applications. Or this is available in your Class of 2027 Student Services Schoology course.
JUNIORS - LEDA Program
Check into this AMAZING experience. LEDA is offering a free 5 week summer program, and the potential for fully paid tuition upon graduation. Juniors with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a household income under $90,000 should apply. Deadline is Dec 9, 2026. See the website for more info.
Lunch & Learn - Nov. 13, 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Do you have a 10th or 11th grade student interested in attending an off campus program?
Join us For a Virtual Lunch and Learn!
We will discuss:
LSR7 Career Centers
- Summit Technology Academy
- Herndon Career Center
- Cass Career Center
- Early College Program (ECP)
- Applications, deadlines & other important dates
- Other opportunities for seniors only
Use THIS LINK to join: meet.google.com/gfb-jnkx-omh
Student-Athletes & Families
Don't miss the FREE @HonestGameCARES webinar series
โกExpert tips to stay ahead and navigate your path to college athletics
๐ Register: honestgame.com/student-family-webniar-series
Seniors: Planning to Attend MCC??
Planning to attend MCC next year? Join us for events that walk you through every step, from planning to applying to choosing classes! Questions? Contact Mrs. Schroeder: kayla.schroeder@lsr7.net
First event:
11/17 - Application Day Get help filling out your MCC application with an MCC rep present. It's in the Lecture Hall during advisory. Email Mrs. Schroeder to get added to the list.
U.S. Naval Academy Admissions event
Greater Kansas City Area Admissions Forum - 11/22/26
Your path to leadership begins now!
You and your family are invited to attend a U.S. Naval Academy Admissions Information Session and interact with current Midshipmen (students) from the area. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about USNA, the admissions process, and student experience. Plus, we will have the area NROTC Navy & Marine Corps scholarship coordinator attending to highlight that program and process. Congressional staff will also be guest speakers to give an overview of the nomination process.
Parents and family members are welcome to attend!
Greater Kansas City Area Admissions Forum
Sunday, November 22, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Check-in 12:30 PM
National World War I Museum - Auditorium
2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108
U.S. Naval Academy Students:
Receive a full scholarship including tuition, room, board, and health insurance plus are paid a monthly stipend and have military benefits while enrolled
Are guaranteed employment upon graduation as commissioned officers in the Navy or Marine Corps
Receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the #1 ranked public school in the nation (according to U.S. News & World Report)