NEXT GENERATION GEAR UP

Monthly Community Newsletter - January 2025

NXT Gen GEAR UP is a one-stop resource designed to help Class of 2025 students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to TSI/SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life and encourage them to reach their highest potential.

Each month NXT Gen GEAR UP will have a theme to foreshadow College/Career/Military Readiness (CCMR) for our Class of 2025 cohort.

Ambassador End of the Year Celebration

NXT Gen GEAR UP Ambassadors

NXT Gen GEAR UP Ambassadors Cup Challenge. FYI... Mr. Jenkins Team won!!!

Servant Leaders

NXT Gen Staff served the Ambassadors a great feast for their hard work and dedication.

Musical Chairs

Congratulations to Rakiyah for winning! Shame on Daniel for trying every way possible to cheat her out of the win.

NXT Gen Ambassadors were invited to the GO Center for a Holiday/End of Year Celebration sponsored and served by the NXT Gen Staff. Each Ambassador brought toys as donations to give away to less fortunate children. What a great Fall 2024 semester.

Dell Scholars Semi-Finalist

Congratulations are in order for Daniel Elguea

He was selected as a Dell Scholars Semi-Finalist with a chance to receive a Full-Ride Scholarship to his school of choice.

GREAT Job Daniel!!!

Gates Scholarship Semi-Finalists

Gates Semi-Finalist

Congratulations Sydney!

Gates Semi-Finalist

Congratulations Denia!

Gates Semi-Finalists

Congratulations Yahaira & Demi-Cache!

Congratulations are in order for these Ladies!

They all were selected as a Gates Scholarship Semi-Finalists with a chance to receive Full-Ride Scholarships to the schools of their choice.

GREAT Job Sydney, Yahaira, Denia, and Demi-Cache!!!

2025-26 FAFSA Completion Parent Workshop

It's A Family Thing!!!

Students & Parents working together to complete and submit the 2025-26 FAFSA.

Any Means Necessary!

Parents were completing & submitting the FAFSA on phones, Ipads, and laptops.

Spanish, No Problem!

Mr. Luis Salazar, NXT Gen Retention Specialist was on hand to provide spanish interpretation to families.

Class of 2025 Parents and Students took out time from their busy schedules to come to DHS to receive hands-on assistance completing & submitting the 2025-26 FAFSA.

December Scholarship List

I Can Scholarship

I Can Scholarship Foundation

Join us on this journey of transformation and contribute to a world where education knows no bounds.

icanscholar.org

The Eryn L. Fayson Memorial Scholarship

Astra Scholarship - Iota Phi Lambda - Epsilon Tau

The local scholarship has been renamed to honor the memory of Eryn L. Fayson. Eryn was a ET Future Iota Leader and the 2021 local scholarship winner. Shortly after being recognized as the recipient, she was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. Eryn fought valiantly and gained her victory over cancer in June 2022.

iota-et.org

FOSSI Scholarship

Become a FOSSI Scholar

If you're applying to an HBCU and interested in studying chemical engineering, engineering, biochemistry, math, or other preferred majors, the FOSSI scholarship may be right for you.

futureofstemscholars.org

Student/Parent/Community Resources

Community Service Opportunities

Teen Girls: Let's Talk

Teen Girls - Let's Talk!

Teen girls ages 13 – 18, are invited to join Cheryl Washington for weekly discussions on how to cope with life’s challenges. Teens are encouraged to introduce topics that interest them.

*No registration required*

*Teens earn community service hours for participating*

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663.

Class of 2025 Parent Playbook

This QR code will provide the following resources for PARENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.

Class of 2025 Student Playbook

This QR code will provide the following resources for STUDENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.

2024-25 DHS Administrators

2024-25 DHS Counseling Department

The NXT Gen Team

DeSoto ISD Vision & Mission

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