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Financial Aid Basics - WHS Library

September 16th | 6:30 - 8:00 pm

* Learn about the different sources of financial aid and how to apply for them

* Understand how financial need is determined and how colleges award financial aid

* Compare borrowing options available to help cover expenses

* Overview | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship searches

No RSVP required. Parents and students are welcome.

FAFSA Completion Workshop

October 14th | 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Advisors will be available to assist families with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. No RSVP required. Parents and students are welcome.

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

State Technical College of Missouri (MO) | 9/15 @ 11:45 am

Bucknell University (PA) | 9/15 @ 1:00 pm

Carnegie Mellon University (PA) | 9/16 @ 7:45 am

Missouri Valley College (MO) | 9/16 @ 9:00 am

St. Louis Community College (MO) | 9/16 @ 11:45 am

University of Louisville (KY) | 9/16 @ 1:00 pm

Mississippi State University (MS) | 9/17 @ 9:00 am

University of Mississippi (MS) | 9/17 @ 11:45 am

University of Iowa (IA) | 9/17 @ 1:00 pm

Truman State University (MO) | 9/18 @ 9:00 am

McKendree University (IL) | 9/18 @ 11:45 am

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (IL) | 9/19 @ 11:45 am

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

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

Parkway Early Childhood Parents as Teachers

Need A+ hours? Below is a complete list of opportunities for the Parkway Early Childhood Parents as Teachers program in which you can earn volunteer hours. In addition, they always have opportunities for the event prep the day before as well.

2025-2026 Early Childhood Family Event Dates
Saturday, September 13, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM PARKER'S BUBBLE PICNIC - we have music, snow cones, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities as we celebrate our mascot with lots of bubbles. Activities are mostly outside.

Tuesday, October 21, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM FALL FEST - we will have all things fall, including a small "Neighborhood" set up where the kids can pretend they are trick or treating. Our HS students get to sit inside the "homes" and hand out treats as the children go through.

Tuesday, March 10, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM MARCH INTO READING - We have guest readers, bookmaking, performances from our local librarian, and arts and crafts available for the families to engage in, along with a book fair.

Saturday, May 2, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM ON THE GO - Our largest event!

Wings of Hope SOAR into STEM

Every Saturday October 11th - November 15th | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

SOAR into STEM is a FREE five-week learning experience that provides high school students with project-based learning, connections to STEM curriculum, and a front-row seat into the workings of a global aviation nonprofit using aviation to change and save lives.

Students will expand their knowledge of flight, mechanics, communications and navigation, and engineering as well as explore aviation careers. Each week students will engage with introductory curriculum, guest speakers, career mentorship, and hands-on learning activities that conclude with a Young Eagles Discovery Flight.

Click HERE for website

Click HERE for the flyer

Click HERE for all previous newsletters

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