WHS Counseling News Hub
January 9, 2026
College & Career
Local Scholarships
Kiwanis Scholarship
Application Due: January 30, 2026
Kiwanis Club of Meramec is pleased to offer (2) $1500 scholarships for 2026 graduating seniors. Winners will be announced in April. The scholarships are funded by the Earl Collins Foundation of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis International.
Scholarship Requirements:
- Honor Student: GPA 3.3+
- Financial Need: Income less than $150K
- Community Service Volunteer
- Bonus Points: Kiwanis Key Club/Key Leader
Click HERE for the application instructions
Click HERE for the application
WPO Beth Plunkett Service Scholarship
Application Due: March 13, 2026
The WPO Beth Plunkett Service Scholarship is available to all seniors at Parkway West High
School. Up to $1,000 in scholarship funds will be awarded. The scholarship is based on the
applicant’s volunteer and/or service contribution to the school and the community throughout his/her high school career. A career GPA of 2.0 or above is required.
Click HERE for the application
WPO Paragon Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
The WPO Paragon Scholarship is a $1000 non-renewable award that recognizes a student
whose success models an outstanding example of determination to current and future Longhorns.
Click HERE for the application
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COUNSELING TEAM
Comprehensive Counselors
Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor
Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Support Staff
Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net
Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net