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.

Congratulations to the 7 DHS Scholars who have moved to the final round of interviews for the TCU Community Scholars Program.

Daniel Elguea

Taeshon Joseph

Gabrielle Manzano

Jasmine Perez

Edwin Rodriguez

Kennadi Wallace

Nicholas Zamora

The entire DeSoto ISD Faculty, Staff, and Students are rooting for all 7 of these great scholars to be selected.

Calling 2025 Graduating Seniors!

The Alpha Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. invites deserving male and female students to apply for our 2025 Scholarship Program.

Application deadline is April 20, 2025

https://www.northdallasques.com/Scholarship-Forms

Applications for the 2025 Judge Mike Jones Internship Program are currently being accepted.

Students will learn about the legal system by observing court proceedings, processing court filings, and preparing court orders.

Applicants can submit their resume by email to: jp41court@dallascounty.org

The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority National Education Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 National Scholarship for high school seniors!

$500 - $2000 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding high school seniors who will be incoming freshmen, continuing and/or transfer students at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution in the United States. They must be planning to enroll in undergraduate or graduate courses of study.

The minimum cumulative G.P.A. for a scholarship award is 2.5. Recipients will be selected on the basis of financial need, academic and personal merit, as well as demonstrated involvement within their respective community.

https://www.sgrnationaleducationfund.org/scholarships

Vinson & Elkins Scholarship

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.