TRHS Counseling Newsletter

Please check out the following in this week's newsletter:

1. CAREER EXPLORATION PRESENTATION- Register Now
2. COLLEGE REP VISITS at TRHS - Sign up now
3. CHRISTIAN COLLEGE FAIR @ Valor High School - March 5th (Final Notice)
4. TRANSPORTATION and CONSTRUCTION GIRL Free Camp
5. SCHOLARSHIPS - Rocky Mountain Relocation; Evan's Scholarship; TREP; Hagan's Scholarship (Final Notice for Hagan's)
6. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - High Trails Outdoor Education Center; Roxborough Intermediate
7. JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Columbine Country Club;
8. SPECIAL COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS - Civic Leadership Academy at Drake University;
9. COLLEGE UPDATES

March 24th - Medical Marketing with Molly Busch

Please check your email sent in February to sign up and register!

3/9/2026 University of Arkansas 9:00 am

3/9/2026 Mississippi State University 9:30 am

3/12/2026 University of Nebraska - Lincoln 1:00 pm

Please sign up through Naviance at least 24 hours prior to visit date

or email Mrs. Szilagyi

Valor High School

is hosting a

Christian College Fair

with over 20 schools

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, March 5th

Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Location: Valor Christian High School, 3775 Grace Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

RSVP Requested: Please share this digital postcard and/or forward this email to your students and their parents. An RSVP is kindly requested through this registration link.

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

HERE

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

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.

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.

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 DCSD TREP Application -

2026 Trusted Adult TREP Recommendation Form - student FORWARD this link to a trusted adult in your building

ACC Course Catalog

MSU Course Catalog

RRCC Course Catalog

UCD Course Catalog

Have Questions: Please contact Evelyn Peterson

Appt with Mrs. Peterson Email enpeterson@dcsdk12.org

Hagan Scholarship is a need-based merit scholarship for graduating Seniors who are goal-driven students. The parent's 2024 Adjusted Gross Household Annual Income must not have exceeded $125,000.

1,200 Scholarships will be awarded for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year in college.

Selected Scholarship Criteria:

• Must attend a high school located in the U.S.
• Eligible students can apply regardless of nationality or citizenship
• Must have achieved an unweighted 3.5 CGPA based on a 4.0 Grading Scale
• Must enroll in a 4 year college or university in the 2026 fall semester
• Must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 to September 1, 2026
• Recipients will receive $2,000 to purchase essential items for college
• Recipients can receive up to $7,500 each semester for up to eight consecutive semesters
• The Application Deadline is March 15, 2026
• Scholarships will be awarded by May 1, 2026
• For additional information, please visit the HSF website at www.hsfmo.org

High Trails Outdoor Education Center

is looking for High School Counselor Volunteers

To find out more please click this link

CO Outdoor Education Center Info

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).

Columbine Country Club

The best first job ever

Develop your leadership potential

Start your path toward the Evans

Scholarship and post-secondary success

Caddie Application 2026

Deadline to apply is March 29th

ATTENTION JUNIORS:

DRAKE UNIVERSITY hosts

Donna and Darnell Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy

This is an application for a free leadership development program for outstanding high school juniors. Students come to Drake's campus and interact with policy makers, thought-leaders, and scholars from across the United States.

The deadline is Friday, March 27!

THE DONNA AND DARNELL PETTENGILL

CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa

July 8-10, 2026

The Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy selects 28 outstanding juniors for this free three-day leadership development opportunity on Drake University's campus. The Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy is free; students will stay overnight in Drake's residence hall; meals and evening activities are also included. (Participants are responsible for their own travel to/from the Pettengill Civic Leadership Academy on Drake's campus.)

Applicants must submit either a written or video essay by March 27, 2026.

APPLY NOW

☘️Arizona State University - Countdown to ASU Website; Barrett Honors College

☘️Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Study the Cosmos; Fall 2026 Application is open - apply for free with code: SPACEAPP

☘️Oklahoma State University - Scholars Day; Orientation and Enrollment; Register for housing

☘️University of Advanced Technology - Majors Offered; Game Design and Avatar; Honors Program

☘️Kyoto University of Advanced Science in Japan - Application window closes March 6, 2026 for September 2026 Undergraduate International Enrollment; Student's Voice You Tube Link

☘️University of Delaware - Pre=College programs for High School Students; Get to know UD

☘️Auburn University - Campus Info and Tours; Group Tours; Financial Aid; Connect with us

☘️ Ohio State University - Scholarship Universe; College Prep Requirements; Registration Codes for ACT: 3312 SAT:1592; Overviews and Tours; Interested in Pharmacy?