CVHS Post Grad Newsletter
September 2nd, 2026
Attention Seniors!
Want to show off your creativity? Here’s your chance to design this year’s Senior Yard Sign! Submit your design to Mrs. Litherland at llitherland@dcsdk12.org by October 30th. You can see an example sign submission to the right.
The senior class will vote on the winning design, and the winner will receive a FREE yard sign—plus the bragging rights of seeing their artwork all over town! Don’t miss out on leaving your mark!
- Ready to apply to college? If you need a letter of recommendation or transcripts, all steps to request are located on the Post Grad website.
- Your first step will be to visit the college website to check for application requirements and/or to apply. You may be able to apply through Common App for many colleges.
- Some colleges utilize a Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR). This means they do not require transcripts (save your $3).
- Next, you will request transcripts and letters of recommendation (if required) through Naviance. Go to colleges I'm applying to > blue + to add colleges > request transcript. If you applied through Common App, match your account.
- You will pay for transcripts through MySchoolBucks BEFORE transcripts are sent. It's $3 per official transcript sent.
- The last step will be for students to come see Ms. Gentry to send materials. You will need to know what you want sent (transcript, letters of recommendation, if you applied through common app, etc.).
- If you have questions, ASK! Talk to your counselor or Ms. Gentry. We're here to help and we want students to understand the process.
All students must complete an Academic Plan as a graduation requirement. Our district uses Naviance. All seniors need to complete ALL tasks assigned by May. "Students will create and complete an Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) and/or Individualized Education Program (IEP) that meets the District’s graduation requirements.
College and career demonstrations necessary to earn a standard high school diploma may be adapted to accommodate English learners, gifted students and students with disabilities."
Use the Naviance tool "SuperMatch college search" under the colleges tab. This tool allows students to search for specific interests and narrow down their college options. Students can then make a list of their appropriate choices.
Help cover the cost of college without writing a single essay! Niche is giving one student $2,000 to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other college expenses - no essay required! Apply by September 30, 2026.
Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing steps on BigFuture. Log in to your account, complete steps on your dashboard, and earn entries to win. One step completed = one entry in each monthly scholarship drawing.
The $2,000 Sallie Mae Scholarship Sweepstakes is open to seniors. Enter to win by September 30th!
Enter for your chance to win a $50,000 No Essay Scholarship by September 30th.
The $25,000 “Be Bold” Scholarship is a no-essay scholarship that will be awarded to the applicant with the boldest profile. Applications are due September 30th.
The ConnectHER Film Festival invites animated, documentary, and narrative films that highlight issues impacting the lives of women and girls, with a focus on amplifying BIPOC voices. More information can be found on the website. Submit by October 1st for your chance to win up to $5,000.
The U.S. Senate Youth Program is a unique educational experience for outstanding high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service. Each delegate will be awarded a $10,000 College Scholarship! Any high school junior or senior is eligible for the program. The student must currently be serving in an elected capacity in any one of the following student government, civic, or educational organizations and continue to serve in the elected position for the entire year: Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer; Class President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer; Student Council Representative; National honor Society officer; or Student representative to a local, district, regional or state-level civic, service and/or educational organization. Applications are due on Friday, October 9, 2026 by 4:00 pm. For more information, visit the website.
- WTS Colorado is excited to offer 7 scholarship opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in transportation! The deadline to apply is October 15th.
The Boettcher Scholarship is now available. Check the website for eligibility. You should take the competitiveness quiz to see if the Boettcher Scholarship is a good fit for you. Talk to your counselor if you're interested in applying. All forms and materials must be postmarked or electronically time-stamped no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 1st. There are a few webinars this fall:
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has scholarship opportunities for high school students. The Cooke College Scholarship is available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. The application deadline is November 11th through the Common App.
All high school students are eligible to apply for the American College Foundation Visionary Scholarship. Although GPA is not the determining factor, academically strong students (3.0+) tend to be more likely to win an award. The scholarship does not consider family income. The deadline to apply is October 31st. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
Greenhouse Scholars is a unique scholarship program for low-income college students. We seek students who are academically driven, exceptional leaders, and compelled to help their communities. To review the eligibility requirements and to apply by November 16th, visit the website.
- Seniors have the option to take the SAT with us on Wednesday October 7, 2026 from 7:40 to 11:15. This exam is opt IN and students will be assessed a 68 dollar fee on their MySchoolBucks account. If you would like to take this exam, email Grace Shea at ghshea@dcsdk12.org
- The deadline to register for the October 17th ACT exam is September 11th. Register here.
- ACT.org is the go-to place to get FREE, personalized practice for the ACT. Go to the website for more information.
- The Princeton Review offers Free practice SAT and ACT tests, as well as strategy sessions and test prep. Find more information on the website.
- Read this before sending ACT/SAT scores to colleges: https://blog.prepscholar.com/important-read-this-before-sending-act-scores-to-colleges
