Counselor's Corner
September 2026
Inside this month’s newsletter:
- ACT registration + testing info
- NEW Dual Enrollment website
- How to access your TSI score report
- 2026–27 BISD calendar
- TSTC Discovery Day (Breckenridge Campus)
📌 Don’t skip the Important Dates section — it’s packed with key deadlines and events.
ACT Registration is Open — Complete by Oct. 1
Use this form to register to take the ACT on campus, Oct. 14. Deadline to complete this is Oct. 1.
📚 NEW Dual Enrollment Resource Site
Cisco College — Drop Date Reminder
Reminder, we are now two weeks into the Cisco semester. if you need to drop, please come see Mrs. Henderson ASAP to fill out a drop form and have your schedule changed.
Looking for Your TSI Score Report?
1. Find your Student ID in Skyward
- Log in to Skyward Student Access.
- Click Student Info.
- Find your Student ID listed with your student information.
- Write it down—you’ll need it to access your TSI scores.
2. Access Your TSI Scores
- Go to the ACCUPLACER Student Portal.
- Enter your information, including your Student ID, exactly as it was provided when you tested.
- Follow the prompts to access your TSI Score Report. It will be emailed to you.
- Download or save a copy for your records. This is what you will share with colleges.
Need help? Stop by the Counselor’s Office.
26-27 BISD School Calendar
📅 Important Dates
- Sept. 8: First day of TSTC classes
- Sept. 28: Guest Speaker, Ketric Newell
- Oct. 1: 27-28 FAFSA Opens
- Oct. 1: Last day to register for ACT
- Oct. 12-18: FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK (APPLY TEXAS)
🎓 SENIORS
Free College Application Week — Oct. 12-18
Start prepping your applications and be ready to apply in October through Apply Texas!
🗓️ 27-28 FAFSA
2027-28 FAFSA® Form Available Oct. 1 - Be on the lookout for our annual FAFSA Night event. October date is coming soon!
The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form will be available on Oct. 1.
27-28 FAFSA® Form: Opens Oct. 1
FAFSA forms submitted online will typically be processed in one to three days. Once your form is processed, you’ll be able to review your FAFSA Submission Summary, and your FAFSA information will be made available to your selected schools. You can also make updates or corrections (such as adding a school or a missing signature) to your FAFSA form.
🚨REMINDER SENIORS - You must complete the FAFSA OR submit an opt-out form to graduate.
TSTC Breckenridge Discovery Day — Oct. 6 (2-7 p.m.)
During Discovery Day, you’ll have the chance to:
- Tour the TSTC Breckenridge campus
- Explore technical labs and training spaces
- Participate in hands-on activities and live demonstrations
- Meet instructors and learn about our programs available on campuses in West Texas
- Discover career opportunities in high-demand industries
- Enjoy complimentary food and snacks
⚡️ Interested in Becoming a Lineman — Join CECA
If you’re thinking about a hands-on, high-demand career, check out the career opportunities at Comanche Electric Cooperative Association (CECA).
Lineman careers offer great pay, valuable skills, and the chance to work outdoors while keeping communities connected.
💼 Explore current openings and learn more here:
👉 http://ceca.coop/job-opportunities
OR contact Rachel Ford at 800-915-2533 or rford@ceca.coop for more information.
This is not a BHS-sponsored opportunity, but it’s a great option for students interested in technical or trade careers.
🪖 MILITARY
📣 U.S. Service Academy Nominations Now Open
Congressman Williams has officially opened the application process for military academy nominations for students in Texas’s 25th Congressional District.
A congressional nomination is required for students seeking admission to the following institutions:
- U.S. Military Academy (West Point)
- U.S. Naval Academy
- U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Note: For the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy only, students may request a nomination from any U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator from Texas, and are not limited to their own congressional district.)
Students can find detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and application materials by visiting the Congressman’s website:
https://williams.house.gov/services/military-academy-nominations
Please note that the deadline to submit a completed nomination packet to the Congressman’s office is Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
For additional questions or to request more specific guidance, students and families may contact our office at (682) 218-5965 or email TX25.academy@mail.house.gov.
ASVAB Study Sites + Resources
BHS Army Recruiter
US Army Recruiting
4365 S 1st St, Abilene, Tx 79605
Email: anthony.m.cantu.mil@army.mil
Phone: 972-785-7243
BHS Air Force Recruiter
Melinda L. Fontanez, TSgt, USAF
344th Recruiting Squadron, EA Recruiter
4365 S 1st Street, Abilene, TX 79602
Email: melinda.fontanez@us.af.mil
BHS Army National Guard Recruiter
SSG Aaron Burgess
Texas Army National Guard Recruiting
Team Crusader RRNCO
7705 Wagner Road, Mineral Wells, TX 76067
Email: Aaron.a.burgess.mil@army.mil
