Viking College & Career Newsletter

I’m Ms. Hartfield, your College & Career Counselor, and I’m here to help you navigate senior year and plan for what’s next! To cut down on random emails that I send, I will be sending the Viking College & Career Newsletter to your school email each week. It’s just for seniors and will include important updates, deadlines, and opportunities related to college, careers, military, scholarships, financial aid, and life after high school.

If you missed our meetings in English class last week, or you want a refresher, here are some of the important things that we covered:

• PNH Senior Year Counseling Slideshow

• PNH College Planning Timeline

• PNH College & Career How To Guide

• College Essay Guy - Great College App Guide - Especially for Common App!

• Ms. Hartfield Appointment Calendar (Students Only)

All of this and more can be found on Parkway North Counseling website!

If you plan to take the October 17th ACT, make sure to get registered no later than September 11th to avoid late fees!
Register at act.org.

Taking it again can never hurt you, it can only help! One or two more points could help you get accepted and/or help with scholarship offers!

You can locate FREE ACT Prep HERE!

If your parents havent done so, make sure to remind your parents to complete the FERPA Release Agreement in Infinite Campus. If they signed it before the technology glitch, they will need to get it resigned. This is REQUIRED for you to request any official transcripts in SchooLinks.

Instructions to request transcript in SchooLinks can be found here.

Juniors and Seniors may sign up in SchooLinks to receive a pass to come to the counseling office to meet with the admissions rep. Admissions reps will go over admissions criteria, campus life, scholarships, financial aid, and important deadlines.

It is that time of year to learn more about the HBCU Spring Break trip hosted by Parkway! There are only 43 available spots available to any student attending a Parkway school 9 - 12 grade.

There will be a parent info session at the Parkway Welcome Center 760 Woods Mill Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011 on September 10th at 6:30PM to learn more about the trip!

HBCU Trip Fast Facts

Parent and Student Interest Form Spring 2027

Questions? Reach out to Renell Brown at rbrown4@parkwayschools.net

Saturday, Sept. 12th | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The St. Louis HBCU Alumni Association presents the 9th annual scholarship summit. The purpose of the scholarship summit is to educate / equip STL high school students and their families with the knowledge and resources to obtain scholarships to attend an HBCU. The summit will consist of workshops for both students and parents, a lunchtime rally with prizes, an HBCU Experience panel, and a community fair with vendors, HBCU representatives, and alumni. Click HERE to register!

Sunday, Sept. 20th | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Students who are be interested in studying art, architecture, or design after high school, are invited to attend this free event.

• Meet with representatives from 18 accredited colleges and universities and get valuable feedback on their portfolios. Sam Fox School representatives will be available to give helpful tips on the application process and speak with students about the art, architecture, and design programs at WashU.
• Attend special presentations on careers in art and on financial aid.
• Explore the WashU campus and learn more about the amazing spaces in the Sam Fox School, including our studios, digital fabrication lab, printmaking and book studio, and Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.

Register for the National Portfolio Day: St. Louis

• 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CT: Careers in Art & Financial Aid Presentations
• 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. CT: Portfolio Reviews

Saturday, Sept. 12th | 9:30 am @ Jefferson College Field House, 1000 Viking Drive, Hillsboro 63050

Missouri students of all ages, parents, and educators are welcome to meet admissions representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at WestPoint, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy, ROTC representatives will also attend. To register, send an email to AcademyDay2026@email.senate.gov. Include your name, address, mobile number, home school, and year of graduation. Fore more information, call Senator Schmitt's office at 573-514-8680.

Scholarships are always posted on SchooLinks!

Login and follow these instructions:

College → Scholarship Matching → Type in your Zip Code → Click Next (You do not have to fill out the boxes.) → View Matches → District Posted (Top Right Corner)

Below are some scholarships that have upcoming deadlines.
Click on the flier to go to the website to learn more about the opportunity!

The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship.

The 2027 application is available here for high school students graduating in the 2026-2027 academic year through 5 pm Eastern on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The 2027 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2026.

The Elks National Foundation awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2027. MVS scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university starting in 2027-28. Some important applicant details include:

• Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States.
• Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks.
• Male and female students compete separately.
• Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Please have your students choose St. Louis #9 as their sponsoring Lodge. The top three male applicants and the top three female applicants to St. Louis #9 will be awarded $200 each.

Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards contest opens on September 1, 2026. Legacy Awards provide $6,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 400 national awards. The application deadline is February 1, 2027. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

For any questions, please contact me at Beth Schnettler, Scholarship Chair at Beth12523@gmail.com.