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During the first week of September, Mr. Lorenz met with all juniors during AcLab Mods to discuss how to utilize Junior Year as a final preparation for Senior Year Activities while solidifying post-secondary plans. Besides overviewing relevant content and action steps, every junior in attendance was also guided through a survey where they selected which future College & Career Events they would like to attend. Click HERE to access the junior presentation slideshow.

On Tuesday night this week, we hosted a representative from The Scholarship Foundation at West High who led a presentation called Financial Aid Basics, where the topics discussed included the FAFSA, Options to Fund College, and Scholarships. If you were unable attend but would like to access the content, click on the following links: slideshow packet

If you have questions for The Scholarship Foundation, our rep, Tereasa Steinkamp, can be reached at: teresa@sfstl.org

Today during AcLab, Amber Rice from ARTS (Andy Rice Trades Scholarship) spoke with any juniors or seniors who signed up for her Trade Talk presentation in the library to receive information about careers in the trades industry and the different pathways and opportunities that exist for students following graduation. Any attendees who were interested were also given an opportunity to sign-up for a field trip to visit area companies/unions to see some trades firsthand at the worksite.

South Tech / Parkway Choice Programs Joint Presentations

Wednesday, October 1st | AcLab Mods

All sophomores are scheduled to attend the South Tech / Parkway Choice Programs Joint Presentation during either Mod 1 or Mod 2 on October 1st, where they will receive a brief overview of the programs offered through both South Tech and Parkway. For any attending sophomores who are interested, they will have the opportunity to sign-up for and participate in a field trip from West High to South Tech during the school day on November 5th.

South Tech Preview Night

Wednesday, October 15th | 5:00-7:00 pm

All students interested in applying to Tech are strongly encouraged to attend and learn more about our school, programs, and the opportunities we offer. South Tech applications for August 2026 are now open. You can apply now or wait until after preview night if you are still undecided on which program you want. Visit https://southtech.ssdmo.org/apply-to-tech to apply online between now and January 5th to be considered for our 2-year programs.

About South Tech:

At South Tech, we provide students with real-world experiences, real-world skills, and engaging, hands-on learning to prepare them for college and careers. We celebrate the pursuit of their passion and help them find the right pathway to their own success. Our partial-day schedules keep students engaged in their home high school academics and activities while they enjoy experimental learning in Tech's elective courses. Our tuition-free, career and technical education (CTE) majors allow students to explore their career interests before graduation while earning industry certifications, college and high school credits, and skills that will last a lifetime. We work with an impressive list of business and industry partners that provide our students with mentorship, internships, apprenticeships, part-time employment, scholarships, and full-time employment offers after high school. Our students are in demand.

Click HERE for the website

Click HERE to watch the South Tech Video

Navy ROTC Scholarship

This scholarship offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in pursuing college while serving their country.

Benefits of the Navy ROTC Scholarship:

• Full tuition coverage
• Monthly stipend for living expenses
• Book and lab fee allowances
• Leadership training and professional development
• Guaranteed career opportunities as a Navy Officer upon graduation

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship
• High school GPA of 2.5 or higher (varies by program)
• Qualifying SAT, ACT, or ASVAB scores
• Commitment to participate in the Navy ROTC program during college

Click HERE for the flyer

HBCU Tour - Family Information Meeting @ Parkway Welcome Center, 760 Woods Mill Road

Wednesday, September 24th | 6:30 pm

This information meeting will cover all the details regarding the HBCU Tour of 7 colleges that will occur during Spring Break 2026. Please click on the link below for further details.

Click HERE for the flyer

Click HERE for details

Mizzou Information Night @ Des Peres Lodge, 1050 Des Peres Rd, 63131

October 7th | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

This information night is for Mizzou Alumni and their students. This event is FREE to attend and will include presentations from STL Admissions reps, Athletics and more.

Click HERE to register

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 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

University of Missouri-Columbia (MO) | 9/22 @ 9:00 am

University of Illinois-Springfield (IL) | 9/22 @ 11:45 am

Missouri University of Science & Technology (MO) | 9/22 @ 1:00 pm

Southeast Missouri State University (MO) | 9/23 @ 9:00 am

Kansas State University (KS) | 9/23 @ 11:45 am

University of Arkansas (AR) | 9/23 @ 1:00 pm

Saint Louis University (MO) | 9/24 @ 9:00 am

Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) | 9/24 @ 11:45 am

Drury University (MO) | 9/24 @ 1:00 pm

Quincy University (IL) | 9/25 @ 9:00 am

Missouri Baptist University (MO) | 9/25 @ 1:00 pm

University of Colorado-Boulder (CO) | 9/26 @ 7:45 am

Princeton University (NJ) | 9/26 @ 9:00 am

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (IL) | 9/26 @ 11:45 am

Lafayette College (PA) | 9/26 @ 1:00 p m

Boston University (MA) | 9/29 @ 7:45 am

University of South Carolina-Columbia (SC) | 9/29 @ 9:00 am

Trinity University (TX) | 9/29 @ 11:45 am

University of Rochester (NY) | 9/30 @ 7:45 am

Purdue University-Main Campus (IN) | 9/30 @ 11:45 am

University of Dayton (OH) | 10/1 @ 9:00 am

Providence College (RI) | 10/1 @ 1:00 pm

University of Chicago (IL) | 10/2 @ 7:45 am

Webster University (MO) | 10/2 @ 9:00 am

Principia College (IL) | 10/2 @ 11:45 am

Miami University-Oxford (OH) 10/3 @ 11:45 am

Iowa State University (IA) | 10/3 @ 1:00 pm

Click HERE for all previous newsletters

Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net