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Girls State is a nationally-renowned leadership program by the American Legion Auxiliary designed to increase awareness and knowledge of governmental processes while learning about the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of citizenship. We’re looking for girls who are active in their community, want to contribute to the greater good, have strong academic standing, and comport themselves ethically. The 500+ Girls State delegates will meet at the end of June for instructional programs, camaraderie, and new friendships.

Our 2026 Session will run June 22-27, 2026

at Sacramento State University

https://www.cagirlsstate.org/

1. Come to our Interest Meeting on Thursday, December 4th @ lunch in the Wolverine Center
2. Fill out this google form prior to January 11th at midnight.

Selection committee will choose 5 candidates to move forward to interviews with the American Legion Auxiliary. ALL candidates will be notified by email of their standing no later than February 3rd.

The 3-5 candidates selected will participate in in-person interviews TBD. More information to follow.

Simons Summer Research Program

Dates of Program: June 29-August 7, 2026

Eligibility: Students interested in science who have demonstrated independence, creativity and an aptitude for doing hands-on work are especially encouraged to apply.
Applicants must currently be in their junior year (11th grade) of high school at the time of applying; must be US citizens and/or permanent residents; and must be at least 16 years of age by the start of the program. (no exceptions)

Selection Committee will officially nominate 2 students based off of their answers on this form along with their transcript.

* Please keep responses from this google form in the case you are nominated this information will also be requested on the "official" application.

Deadline to complete this google form Sunday, January 4th midnight.

*All candidates will be informed if they were or were not selected by Monday, January 12th.

More information found HERE.

Questions can be directed to DBeccarelli@powayusd.com

Did you know that our Veteran Resources Centers report providing services to over 5,000 military-affiliated students attending UC? After celebrating current and former military service members this past Veteran's Day, explore UC resources for military-connected students.

UC School Certifying Officials and Veteran Program Coordinators — All UC campuses have staff who serve as a point of contact for all military-connected education benefits and resources. They are responsible for advising and assisting students who are eligible for educational benefits because of their own military service or that of a family member.

GI Bill Programs — There are an array of education programs from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) that are available to military-connected students attending UC. These programs can help pay for tuition, fees and/or other education-related costs. To determine eligibility, students should reach out to the VA through va.gov or call the GI Bill Hotline.

CalVet Tuition Fee Waiver — This program, available to eligible California residents who are dependents of veterans, waives mandatory systemwide tuition and fees at UC. Students should contact their County Veteran Service Office to apply. To determine eligibility, students should reach out to the VA through va.gov, the GI Bill Hotline or your County Veteran Service Office located throughout the state.

For more information about how to start using benefits on each campus, how the benefits work with financial aid or any other resources available to military-connected students throughout the UC system, please visit the specific campus military-connected websites.

Join Outreach and Educational Partnerships (OEP) for the Talking About Career Opportunities (TACO) Tuesday webinar series. These interactive webinars are an opportunity for high school and community college students to learn more about various career paths and the UC resources available to support them. December’s webinar sessions will focus on engineering and STEM professions. Lively panel discussions will include STEM advisors, current students and UC alumni who will share their personal experiences as well as tips to help students prepare for their academic journey.

Each TACO Tuesday webinar will take place from 6:30–8 p.m. PT.

• Exploring Engineering Careers (December 2)
• Exploring STEM Careers (December 9)

If students are unable to attend, they can register to receive a link to the recording. For additional details or questions, please contact OEP at oep@ucop.edu.

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The FREE English and Spanish Teen Positive Parenting Program will be here next month in December 2025. The workshop series thus far is only scheduled 1 time this school year, therefore, please feel free to encourage and share with parents and families that may be interested in attending. This webinar series is designed for parents and will address raising responsible teenagers while improving family communication. Parents have shared positive reviews and feedback when attending these workshops.

The Spanish workshop series will be offered in a Hybrid format – In-Person at Valley (with childcare provided) and via Zoom for Spanish speaking families in case they prefer to attend via Zoom. For English speaking parents, we are continuing to offer the workshop only via Zoom as that has been the preferred format of choice based on our surveys.

• FREE English Teen Positive Parenting Program via ZOOM

Tuesdays, December 2nd, December 9th, and December 16th 2025 from 6:00pm-7:30pm

• FREE Spanish Teen Positive Parenting Program via Zoom AND In-Person at Valley Elementary

Tuesdays, December 2nd, December 9th, and December 16th 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

*Childcare provided for In-Person

Counselors are available to help support students through any personal, social, or academic concerns. Please reach out to your counselor if you need support. Additional hotlines and resources are provided below.

If you are in crisis or are in need of immediate mental health support, call 988.

◾◽ COUNSELING TEAM ◽◾

MRS. BERNER (A-C & Y-Z) ~ MRS. HO (D-H & U-V) ~ MRS. CUDMORE (I-L & W-X) ~ MRS. CHITTULURU "Mrs. C" (M-P) MRS. ARP (Q-T)

◾◽ COUNSELING INTERNS ◽◾

MS. BELLA, MS SANTACROCE, MS. MERRILL

◾◽ WOLVERINE CENTER SUPPORT STAFF ◽◾

Registrar - MS. CARROLL

You can also stay up to date on scheduled activities by accessing monthly calendars below.

Westview School Calendar

Email: westviewcounseling@gmail.com
Website: WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL (powayusd.com)
Phone: (858) 780-2000