Counseling Center Connection

November 2026

AP Test Registration & Payment: The window for making AP test payments is open through November 10th. If you are enrolled in an AP course and plan to take an AP exam, check your email for more information about registering for exams.
Apply for the CTC- Sophomores & Juniors: Interested in applying for a CTC Program? The application is NOW OPEN!! The two part application can be found at this link. Contact your counselor with any questions. The priority deadline is December 16th at 11:59pm.
Register for the December 12 ACT: The deadline to register for the December 12 ACT is Friday, November 6. The late registration deadline is Sunday, November 29. If you need help registering, please contact Victoria Moore at vmoore@fortosage.net.
A+ Information: All freshmen students received A+ Enrollment forms in October. Please turn in signed enrollment forms by December 1st. For more information, refer to the A+ website.
KC Scholars: The first section of the application for the Traditional Scholarship is currently open. The rest of the application current juniors will open at the beginning of January and close at the end of February. KC Scholars will be presenting to all juniors on November 23rd during English class. Please refer to the KC Scholars website for more information.
NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse: Athletes, please make sure you are in contact with your coaches and Mrs. Hernandez regarding your NCAA/NAIA Clearinghouse status. In order to be eligible to play sports in college, you must go through the Clearinghouse. If you have any questions that your coach does not have the answer to, see Mrs. Hernandez in the Counseling Center.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): FAFSA applications are now live! Seniors who are furthering their education next year will want to file a FAFSA. Please note: Students who are planning on using their A+ are required to file. Completing your FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal grants, state grants, student loans, and work study. The application is now open. Be prepared to fill out your application by creating an FSA ID for the student and one parent ahead of time as well as collecting tax documents from 2025. For more information, refer to the A+ website under the “Financial Aid” tab

December 3: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Forms are due November 13th

Juniors and seniors are eligible to attend college campus visits. Interested students can pick up field trip forms from Ms. Bozeman in the Counseling Center. Completed forms should be returned to Ms. Bozeman.

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2026

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships ranging from $1000 to $7500 per year. If you are a US citizen and plan to attend a four year college or university on a full-time basis you may be eligible to apply. For more information and to apply, click here.

The Hagan Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2026

The Hagan Scholarship is a life-changing scholarship that provides up to $7500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters, providing recipients with the opportunity to graduate college debt-free. To qualify you must have an unweighted 3.5+GPA and have a Adjusted Gross Household Income under $125,000. To view additional qualifications and to apply, visit www.hsfmo.org.

Public Safety Recruitment & Retention Act Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: December 15, 2026

This full tuition scholarship is available to dependent children of public safety personnel within the state of Missouri who have served at least 10 years. For more information and to apply, click here.

A. Lois Hightower-Jackson Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: December 31, 2026

The A. Lois Hightower-Jackson Scholarship is awarded annually to students in the Kansas City metro area in memory of Mrs. A. Lois Hightower-Jackson who was both devoted to missions work within her church and a staunch proponent of higher education for the underprivileged . If you plan to attend a college, university or technical school and have maintained at least a 2.0 GPA you may be eligible to apply. For more information and apply, click here.

Kelly Lutz Memorial Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: January 10, 2027

This $2500 renewable scholarship is awarded annually to a student in Kansas or Missouri who lost a parent to cancer before the age of 22. For more information and to apply, click here.

John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest

Deadline to Apply: January 11, 2027

The contest is open to United States high school students in grades nine through twelve attending public, private, parochial, or home schools. The first-place winner receives $10,000. Second-place receives $3,000. Three finalists receive $1,000 each. Fifteen students receive honorable mentions. For the essay, you will be asked to describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. You will also be asked to include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level. For more information and to submit your essay, click here.

The American Legion Scholarship Program

Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2027

The American Legion is offering several scholarships to Missouri students who are descendants of a veteran with at least ninety days active service in the US Military, who received an Honorable Discharge for such service. To find out more information about the individual scholarships and to fill out an application, visit www.missourilegion.org/scholarships.

Check out the FOHS College & Career Readiness/A+ website for links to

numerous additional scholarship opportunities available to FOHS students.

This is a great resource that all seniors should be utilizing.

Recruiters will be in the cafeteria during lunch shifts on the following days:

Army - Every Other Wednesday
Army National Guard - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Air National Guard - 4th Monday of the month
Marines - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month

New Resource: Easy Access to Support from Our School Social Worker! We know that supporting a student means supporting the whole family. To make reaching out as simple as possible, our Student Support Team has launched a new School Social Work Self-Referral Form. All submissions are reviewed confidentially by our School Social Worker, Sarah Deo.

Whether your family needs help with basic resources (food, school supplies, housing assistance) or your child could use extra support navigating stress, social relationships, or attendance, we are here for you. Completing the form takes just a few minutes, and Mrs. Deo will follow up with you directly within 3 school days.

Need a hand? Access the form here.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Deo at sdeo@fortosage.net or 816-650-7057

Download the PDF below for tons of great resources, information and links to help you as you prepare to take the ACT.

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If you are a current student and have applied to a college or university and need your transcript sent to them, click here to submit your transcript request.

We've all heard the saying, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you", but what does that look like in action? Check out the video below for an example of what it can look like when we live lives of good character and seek out opportunities to do unto others.