FHSD College and Career Newsletter

Military Academy Day

Geospatial Training Summer Academy

ICATT Apprenticeship Hiring High School Graduates

Saint Louis University Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy

Mentors 4 College: Mentors Needed

Summer Camps at Columbia College

Next Level Prep: Raise Your ACT Score

Video: Summer Activities for High School Students

Important College and Career Links

College and Career Counselors

May 16th at 8:30am in the Liberty High School Auditorium

Military Academy Day is for all students and families interested in attending any one of our nation's top military academies. There will be recruiters from all five military academies and a representative to explain the US NAVY ROTC scholarship. Also, meet with Congressional Office Staff from the offices of Senator Hawley and Schmitt and Representatives Wagner, Onder and Bell. See flyer below for more details and to RSVP.

NextGEO Summer Academy

Are you a high school student or recent high schol graduate interested in learning about geospatial technologies and intelligence reporting? Join for NextGEO Summer Academy to learn how you can master GEOINT, GIS, and Remote Sensing while earning a stipend and credentials in Geospatial Intelligence and Geographic Information Systems today!

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Program Duration: June 8 - July 31, 2026

HYBRID: Monday, Wednesday & Friday in-person

9 am- 4 pm

@ GIWAC (1435 Mallinckrodt Street St. Louis, MO 63107)

Registration Deadline: May 31, 2026

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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5/31/26

We're excited to announce an ICATT Network Company that is hiring in your area:

· Seyer Industries, Inc. will be hiring 8 CNC Machining Apprentices

Seyer Industries, Inc. is a family-owned precision manufacturer of complex aerospace and defense components, delivering high-quality machining, welding, assembly, and integrated manufacturing solutions for mission-critical systems. Learn more about the apprenticeship opportunity here.

Interested students can apply through the ICATT application link or reach out to our team for more information!

The Allsup Summer Entrepreneurship Academy is a one‑week, on‑campus program from July 20-24, 2026, designed for motivated high school students who are interested in business, innovation, creativity, and leadership. Through hands‑on activities, team projects, and mentorship from SLU faculty, staff, and business experts, students gain practical, real‑world exposure to what it means to think and act like an entrepreneur.

Program highlights include:

• Experiential learning focused on entrepreneurship and innovation
• Team‑based problem‑solving and idea development
• Interaction with SLU’s campus, faculty, staff, and state-of-the-art

• facilities

• Opportunities for students considering future studies in business or

• related fields

Make a Difference in a Student’s Life: Become a Mentor with Mentors 4 College!

Do you remember the post-high school planning process? How could you forget? The excitement, the nerves, the endless questions? As a parent of a high school senior, you’ve been through it all—and now, you can use that experience to pay it forward! As a parent of younger students, you are in the midst of the process and might find the training helpful to you.

At Mentors 4 College, we’re looking for passionate, caring parents like YOU to volunteer as mentors. Your personal insight and guidance could be the key to helping a high school student navigate the path to higher education.

Why Volunteer?
Share your knowledge and make an impact. Work one-on-one with a student and their family.
Help students discover their dreams and achieve their goals.
Join a community of like-minded, giving individuals.
We’ll provide all the training you need to feel confident and prepared.

What You’ll Do:

• Guide students through the college search and application process.
• Share your own experiences and offer practical advice.
• Be a source of encouragement and inspiration.

No professional experience is required—just your genuine desire to help and a little time to give!

Join Us Today!
Sign up or learn more at mentors4college.org.

Together, we can make post-high school planning less daunting and more rewarding for students in our community.

Columbia College offers summer camps that cover everything from CSI and Nursing, to choir, jewelry making, creative writing and business. Both residential and non-residential camps are offered. See flyer for more information and to register.

Next Level Prep is offering a one-day ACT Prep class on Tuesday, May 26th from 8:30am-3pm. The class will be held at Francis Howell Central High School. The cost of the class is $99 and students and parents can sign up at https://nlpamerica.com

IMPORTANT COLLEGE AND CAREER LINKS

District College and Career Website: bit.ly/fhsdCCR

Direct General Scholarship Link

Direct Summer Opportunities Link

High School Campus Specific Scholarships

College and Career Counselors

Francis Howell Central Dustin Bailey dustin.bailey@fhsdschools.org

Francis Howell High Jennifer Lowrey jennifer.lowrey@fhsdschools.org

Francis Howell North Brooke Prestidge brooke.prestidge@fhsdschools.org

FHSD College and Career Specialist Katie Vargas katherine.vargas@fhsdschools.org