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Every school year, College Club selects different public high schools in the St. Louis region to participate in their scholarship program. Last school year, they awarded 20-30 one-time scholarships to high school female seniors worth around $10,000 per scholarship to be applied to the cost of their first year of college.

Parkway West is a high school selected for this scholarship round. The baseline requirements to apply are:

• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Minimum ACT composite score of 20
• Female
• Graduating Spring 2027

If you are interested in applying, see Mr. Lorenz in Counseling for more information and a copy of the application by November 1st.

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.

Lindenwood University (MO) | 10/12 @ 9:30 am

Mississippi State University (MS) | 10/12 @ 11:45 am

Butler University (IN) | 10/13 @ 8:00 am

University of Memphis (TN) | 10/13 @ 9:30 am

Miami University-Oxford (OH) | 10/13 @ 11:45 am

Purdue University-Main Campus (IN) 10/13 @ 1:15 p m

University of Tulsa (OK) | 10/14 @ 8:00 am

DePauw University (IN) | 10/14 @ 9:30 am

Trinity University (TX) | 10/15 @ 8:00 am

University of Chicago (IL) | 10/15 @ 9:30 am

University of Missouri-Kansas City (MO) | 10/15 @ 11:45 am

Iowa State University (IA) | 10/15 @ 1:15 pm

Virginia Tech (VA) | 10/19 @ 1:15 pm

Eckerd College (FL) | 10/20 @ 8:00 am

Case Western Reserve University (OH) | 10/20 @ 9:30 am

Rice University (TX) | 10/22 @ 8:00 am

Student Wellness STL - West High School

November 4th and 5th

The Student Wellness Program is a free, confidential, and voluntary mental health screening for your child. By registering, you are giving permission for your student to participate.

How It Works

This voluntary screening uses a nationally recognized tool to help us identify and address any potential emotional challenges your child may be facing.

• The Screening: During a class period, your child will complete a 10–15-minute confidential survey on their school-provided Chromebook. The screening is supervised by our trained mental health professionals and covers topics like anxiety, depression, and a sense of belonging.

• The Follow-Up: If the screening indicates a potential concern, our mental health staff will meet with your child privately to gain a deeper understanding of their needs. This conversation helps determine if additional support is necessary.

• Communication: Regardless of the results, we will contact you. If concerns are identified, we'll arrange a time to discuss the findings and explore next steps for support. If no issues are found, you'll receive a confirmation email with resources on how to reach out if you have questions.

How to Register

To enroll your child, please complete this registration form. This screening is confidential, and the results will not be shared with the school or your child's teachers and counselors without your permission. For more information, including a list of FAQs, please visit the Student Wellness Program website. If you have any questions, you can contact Brian Kuhn at 314-514-5266 or bkuhn@swstl.com.

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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