SHS Counseling Newsletter

• Upcoming Events & Reminders
• My Life Plan
• Senior Info
• Scholarship Season
• Step Up Application
• PSEO for fall 2026
• Credit recovery
• Counseling Updates
• Mental Health Minute

9th - 11th Grades - Postsecondary Planning Night - Tuesday March 10th

The South Counseling team will be hosting our Post-Secondary Planning Night on Tuesday, March 10 from 6:00pm-7:45pm. This night is for our 9th-11th grade families to learn more about how to prepare for life after high school.

We will have sessions in English and Spanish around how to start thinking about post-secondary plans and where to begin your research. We will also have sessions about post-secondary enrollment options (PSEO), essay writing, and trades.

We hope students and their families will be able to join us for this night to get the conversation started about what students may want to do after high school. Please stay tuned for additional information!

No School for Students - Friday March 20th

Students and staff will be observing Eid al-Fitr celebrations and there will be no classes.

Spring Break - Monday March 30th - Friday April 3rd

There will be no school for this week.

Incoming 9th Grade Registration Night - Tuesday April 29th

Keep an eye out for more information as we get closer!

9th Grade - Personality Types - Tuesday March 3rd

For this lesson, Counselors will join 9th graders in their social studies classes. Students will investigate personality styles and how their own personality style can help them at home, school, work and other areas of their life.

10th Grade - Getting Experience/Resume Building - Tuesday March 17th

Counselors will join students in Social Studies classes. In this lesson, students will explore skills and behaviors that employers look for, such as time management, dependability, good attitude, communication skills, problem solving, etc. Student will be able to explain why these skills and behaviors are important to various careers, assess their own employability skills, and create their own resume.

12th Grade - Financial Literacy - Tuesday April 28th

Seniors will participate in a "Reality Fair" hosted by Blaze Credit Union. Students will join Counselors and volunteers in the Gym for a 1.25 hour, hands-on simulation. Students will learn about factors relating to personal budgeting: decision making, paying bills, unexpected costs.

For continued, up to date information about graduation and events, visit the South Senior Site. As soon as we know it, you can find it here: Senior Calendar, events, yearbook information, ceremony information, etc.

Catch a Break! Scholarship due March 15

Oliveira Scholarship due March 15

The Links, Inc. Scholarship due March 15

William C. and Corinne J. Dietrich Scholarship due March 16 by 3pm

South High Foundation Scholarships due by March 18

MnACC Scholarship due March 18

NARI Cares Scholarship due March 30

Crimson and Cream Foundation Scholarships due March 31

If you plan to take PSEO courses (college courses on a college campuses) in the fall 2026, there is still time to apply! This is the student's responsibility to apply, meet with their academic advisor at the college, and register for approved courses (list found here). South's PSEO Checklist is here and must be followed step-by-step.

Students are encouraged to complete their fall PSEO applications and process by April 15th, to allow time to complete orientation and get first pick at classes!

March Options

1. AT South: After School Credit Recovery (ALC "Blasts")

Credit recovery available for:

• English (any)
• Economics or Government
• Intermediate Algebra & Geometry

• Sign ups are CLOSED! Please check your email for information from your counselor about the dates and times you are registered for.

Please click here to find your counselor's name and "bookings" link to make an appointment!

We are excited to welcome three counseling interns to South High this semester. Learn more about them below, and be sure to say hello if you see them!

Here is an encouraging reminder for moments of self reflection, about the power of thought... and a warning to guard ourselves when our negative thoughts and emotions are trying to define or control us.

Authored by a local counselor from St. Paul, MN, Mavis Karn.