NEXT GENERATION GEAR UP

NXT Gen GEAR UP is a one-stop resource designed to help Class of 2025 students and parents plan for post-secondary success. Students will have access to TSI/SAT/ACT resources, college requirements, financial aid, armed forces, scholarships, career exploration, ASVAB testing, and so much more. We are here to help guide and motivate our students to succeed in life and encourage them to reach their highest potential.

Each month NXT Gen GEAR UP will have a theme to foreshadow College/Career/Military Readiness (CCMR) for our Class of 2025 cohort.

Click the link below to view the video recording from the 2/4 Parent Workshop covering Award Letters

https://utexas.zoom.us/rec/share/T3zZweCD7poSuSpwI04s5KRZ4DEHyBUASjs2ird4wfiQO9kLCH8lfTP76hLj_wqV.9fGhQH8oFNJ4hxb3

DHS GEAR UP students interested in STEM were given the opportunity to learn about physics and how it affects the body by experience skydiving.

Calling all students interested in pursuing a career in the military!

The DHS JROTC Program will be providing prep for the upcoming ASVAB test.

ASVAB Boot Camp & Testing Dates:

March 1

March 8

March 22

Time:

9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

DHS JROTC Building

Calling 2025 Graduating Seniors!

The Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites African American male and female students to apply for our 2025 Scholarship Program.

Application deadline is March 2, 2025

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WTIFq1nGb6NAUgFdjNhGwctvHZ8WwRj0/edit

Applications for the 2024-2025 Consuella Payne Parker Scholarship are currently being accepted.

Applicants can submit using the QR code, by mail, email or this link: http://bit.ly/427CJmG

The Consuella Payne-Parker Scholarship will be awarded as one scholarship in the amount of $1000. Eligible participants must be graduating high school seniors (male or female) in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and must be enrolled as a full time student in an accredited four-year college or university by the following academic school year. Participants must complete the entire application process, address the package to the Scholarship Chair, and upload, mail or email by the deadline.

Applications postmarked or emailed after March 31, 2025, will NOT be accepted.

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The Southern Region of Iota Sweethearts, Inc. is pleased to announce the continuation of our Regional Scholarship for high school seniors in 2025!

(4) $500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors who will be enrolled in a Vocational/Technical school, junior college and accredited College/University seeking a 4-year degree during the 2025-2026 academic year.

https://www.isisouthern.com/_files/ugd/32b91c_df72fd84c68944f08977d415fb973fdc.pdf

Dr. Levatta L. Levels Education Scholarship

The National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) Greater Trinity Section is proud

https://cftexas.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships/

The Desoto Public Library is reaching out to area teens in the community to volunteer for the upcoming Best Southwest Everything Teen Expo 2025.

The Expo will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Desoto Town Center. All selected volunteers, regardless of age, must pass a background check.

Volunteers receive COMMUNITY SERVICE hours, lunch, a t-shirt, and much more.

For more information contact Marq Runnels at mrunnels@desototexas.gov or 972.230.9663.

The DEADLINE TO SIGN-UP is March 8th

**Teens must be available to volunteer April 19th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and attend a mandatory orientation - no exceptions**

Teen Girls - Let's Talk!

Teen girls ages 13 – 18, are invited to join Cheryl Washington for weekly discussions on how to cope with life’s challenges. Teens are encouraged to introduce topics that interest them.

*No registration required*

*Teens earn community service hours for participating*

For more info contact Marq Runnels at 972.230.9663.

This QR code will provide the following resources for PARENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.

This QR code will provide the following resources for STUDENTS:

Dallas County Promise; Virtual College Tours; FSA ID Creation; FAFSA Application; Apply Texas, The Common App, Scholarship List, and more.