TRHS Counseling Newsletter
March 10, 2026
Please check out the following in this week's newsletter:
- CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATION- Register Now
- COLLEGE REP VISITS at TRHS - Sign up now
- TRANSPORTATION and CONSTRUCTION GIRL Free Camp (Final Notice)
- SCHOLARSHIPS - Rocky Mountain Relocation; Evan's Scholarship; TREP; (Final Notice for Rocky Mountain, Evan's & TREP)
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - High Trails Outdoor Education Center; Roxborough Intermediate
- JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Columbine Country Club (Final Notice)
- SPECIAL COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS - Pharmacy & Health Sciences Camp at Drake University;
- COLLEGE UPDATES
CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATIONS
March 24th - Medical Marketing with Molly Busch
Please check your email sent in February to sign up and register!
COLLEGE REP VISITS AT TRHS
3/12/2026 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1:00 pm
4/1/2026 Augustana College in IL 1:00 pm
4/6/2026 Lawrence University in WI 1:00 pm
Please sign up through Naviance at least 24 hours prior to visit date
or email Mrs. Szilagyi
TRANSPORTATION and CONSTRUCTION GIRL
Career Week for GIRLs 3 Weeks in June that can change a lifetime! Over one week, girls – ranging from 13 to 23 years old – make five stops to engage with women, ask questions and tour work sites. Wondering if this is a good option for your female students? Here are quotes from Career Week for GIRLs participants: The way you look doesn’t predict your future - "There’s always someone out there that will say you can’t do that because of the way you look. That’s not true." The Crazy Power of a Single Wire “I never would have thought that a single wire could determine all the electricity in your household. It’s crazy!” Drilling holes can be exhausting "What surprised me was how tired you can get just by drilling holes in walls.” Love a good slump test - “The best part of today was the slump test. We got to get all dirty and everything.” I can - "I think my favorite part of this whole experience was I kept getting told that I can, You know, I'm a woman, and I'm black and I'm a minority. And so seeing different women from different cultures, different backgrounds, different ethnicities, all being able to do it with such confidence and conviction and strength really encouraged me to do the same." Five Days Can Change a Life There are three weeks in June: June 1-5, June 8-12 or June 22-26 There is no cost to those girls that are selected. The application is open online
Want to hear from the GIRLs? Watch this video from last year’s Career Week for GIRLs If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at info@ConstructionGirl.org Or visit our website: www.ConstructionGIRL.org
SCHOLARSHIPS
Rocky Mountain Relocation Council Scholarship
For Eligible Seniors
Rocky Mountain Relocation Council is a non-profit organization that brings together corporations and relocation service providers in and around Denver for the primary purpose of providing educational information and current industry updates to its members.
RMRC sponsors an annual scholarship program for current high school seniors who have relocated to Colorado during grades 9 through 12. RMRC would like to encourage your eligible students to apply. The one-time award of $1,500 for each scholarship will be presented to two (2) well-deserving seniors. The award will be sent to the college (2-year or 4-year) or university that the scholarship winner will be attending in 2026 to assist with tuition and other applicable expenses.
RMRC will select the scholarship winner based on the strength of the total application package. Each applicant will be evaluated on academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and an original essay that addresses the way he or she handled the challenges associated with relocating to a new area and a new high school.
Eligible Senior Requirements:
1) a. Relocated more than 50 miles and changed schools during grades 9 through 12 due to their family's relocation.
b. A cumulative grade point average minimum of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 (or equivalent achievement on a different scale)
2) Provide an official transcript inclusive of all academic information including grades to accompany the student's application.
The application portal, found HERE, opens March 3, 2026 and will close on March 25, 2026.
The winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 1st. This year, the winners will be invited to join us at our Spring Conference on April 8th at Empower Field!
Please contact Wendy Shaya for any additional information at wendy@wendyshaya.com. To learn more about RMRC and the scholarship, please visit our website at www.rmrconline.org.
Evan's Scholarship for Caddies
The Evans Scholarship is a full tuition and housing college scholarship for high-
achieving caddies with limited financial means. To qualify, caddies must meet the
requirements of having a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated
financial need and outstanding character.
Scholarship applications are accepted at the beginning of an applicant’s senior year of
high school, as well as from college freshmen.
Applying for the Evans Scholarship 2026
Scholarship Requirements
Strong caddie record: Applicants must have caddied, regularly and successfully,
for a minimum of two years and are expected to caddie at their sponsoring club
the year they apply for the Scholarship.
Excellent academics: Applicants must have completed their junior year of high
school with above a B average in college preparatory courses. The ACT and SAT
will be optional for 2025 applicants.
Demonstrated financial need: Applicants must clearly have a need for financial
assistance. (Under 100K household income or close to)
Outstanding character: Applicants must be outstanding in character, integrity,
and leadership.
TREP SCHOLARSHIP
The TREP Scholarship application and recommendation form for the 2026–27 school year is now live.
Hey DCSD Seniors,
The moment is finally here—the TREP application is officially LIVE! It feels like just yesterday you were hearing about this opportunity for the first time, and now you're ready to take the next step toward making college more affordable.
Good News, this isn’t a race—the application is NOT first come, first served—so take your time and complete it carefully! To make the process smoother, here are some key tips to keep in mind:
Application Tips & Reminders
Be Prepared: Before starting your application, have the following info ready:
Your legal first and last name
Your personal email (not school or college email) and cell phone number
Educator Pathway course taken your senior year
Postsecondary credits: Use high school transcript for any earned college-level credits.
AP score of 3+ (by the end of junior year)
IB score of 4+ (by the end of junior year)
Concurrent enrollment courses with a grade of C or above
TREP Program Understanding - What is your understanding of the TREP Program and what is Plan B if the program does not get approved?
Passion Paragraph: This is your chance to shine! Follow the instructions carefully and write a draft first before submitting your final response.
Trusted Adult Recommendation:
Pick a teacher, counselor, or staff member who knows you well.
Send them the Google Recommendation Form link and give your recommender at least two weeks to complete it.
Pro tip: Set a Google Calendar reminder to follow up two weeks along with including the recommender in the reminder!
FAFSA or CASFA (No SSN) Confirmation: As part of the TREP application process students need to upload proof that the appropriate application (FAFSA/CASFA) was submitted, thus the confirmation page
Important Dates
Application Closes: May 1
Recipient Announcements: Districts are awaiting approval from the state on program continuation and district slot allocation which traditionally happens late Spring.
TREP Signing Day Celebration: TBD
Heads up! These dates could shift due to ongoing discussions about the Colorado state budget. As always I’ll keep you posted if anything changes.
This is an exciting opportunity, and I’m here to help if you have any questions along the way. You got this!
2026 Trusted Adult TREP Recommendation Form - student FORWARD this link to a trusted adult in your building
Have Questions: Please contact Evelyn Peterson
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
High Trails Outdoor Education
High Trails Outdoor Education Center
is looking for High School Counselor Volunteers
To find out more please click this link
ROXBOROUGH INTERMEDIATE NEEDS YOU!
Volunteers Needed!
Roxborough Intermediate is looking for high school students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade to volunteer this summer at Camp Invention from June 8th - 12th. Volunteers serve as camp counselors to K - 6 students attending this summer STEM Camp. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Allison Rothwell (arothwell@dcsdk12.org).
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Columbine Country Club
The best first job ever
Develop your leadership potential
Start your path toward the Evans
Scholarship and post-secondary success
Deadline to apply is March 29th
SPECIAL COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
DRAKE UNIVERSITY HOSTS
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Camp
n-Person Overnight Camp
- When: Thursday-Saturday, July 9-11, 2026
- Where: Drake University
- Cost: $200, which includes overnight accommodations in a residence hall. Financial assistance may be available to students who qualify.
Who is Eligible:
- Students enrolled as a 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grader during the 2026/2027 academic year
- Students who are 2025 or 2026 high school graduates
Space is limited, so sign up today!
Learn more or register for camp
Have Questions:
Contact: Laura Sharp or Taylor Burgraff
T 515-271-3018
E dupharm@drake.edu
W drake.edu/cphs
COLLEGE UPDATES
☘️Gonzaga University - Accepted Student Events & Virtual Events; Accepted Student Day Registration; Accepted Students Webinar; Schedule a Visit; Find Your Counselor
☘️Texas Tech University - Red Raider Family Network; Merit Scholarships; Advancing Heart Monitoring
☘️Portland State University - Virtual Tour; Campus Visits Map; Admitted Student Sessions; Applicant Portal; New Student Orientation; Scholarship Recipients notified for 2026-2027; Enrollment Confirmation; Important Dates and Deadlines
☘️Ursinus College - APEX (Applied, Professional, Experiential Learning); Go Global; Bloomberg Lab; Science in Motion; Scholarship Application; Spring Visits
☘️Oklahoma State University - Cowboy Concurrent Online; Apply Now[ Out of State Students will pay $300 per credit hour
☘️Colorado Mesa University - First Time Students Next Steps; CMU/CU Boulder Engineering Program
☘️Oberlin College - All Roads Lead to Oberlin; Critical AI Studies Minor; Named top producer of Fulbright students
☘️Wichita State University - First Year Programs; Shocker Pre-Season Options; Visit Us; Student Ambassador Society Application (SAS); View all next steps