TRHS Counseling Newsletter
January 29, 2026
Attention Sophomores, Juniors and their Families
You are invited to attend
2026 Grizzly Path - Pathways after High School
When: Thursday, February 19th
Where: ThunderRidge High School
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
We hope to see you there!
February 3rd - Global Business with Rebecca Marttila
February 10th - Mining, Metallurgy & Mineral Resources
with Rachel Jansen
February 17th - Financial Coach with Jessica Bassan
Please check your email to sign up and register!
2/ 2/2026 - Arapahoe Community College 9:30 am
2/6/2026 - United States Air Force 1:00 pm
2/9/2026 - University of CO Denver/Anschutz Campus 1:00 pm
2/12/2026 - University of Alabama 9:00 am
2/18/2026 - Abilene Christian University 1:00 pm
2/20/2026 - CO Mesa University 9:00 am
Please sign up through Naviance at least 24 hours prior to visit date
CU’s TRiO Student Support Services (TRiO SSS) is a comprehensive and holistic academic excellence program for first-generation, low-income, veteran and disabled students. We cultivate each student’s sense of community, achievement, and leadership while valuing their individuality and unique needs. TRiO SSS strives to maximize student involvement and success in CU’s academic community through mentorship, academic programs, and one-on-one counseling.
In addition to the above criteria, we also serve students who:
foster youth, unaccompanied, and/or independent status, homeless; (Guardian Scholars)
We will be admitting 25 incoming freshman that meet our requirements and are interested in participating in our Summer Ready program.
How to Apply: TRiO SSS 2026-2027 Application due: March 22nd, 2026
Note: Students who apply by the March 22nd deadline will be put in consideration for a LEADS Scholarship if selected for TRiO SSS.
For questions or to schedule one on one meetings please contact:
Hannah Skalbeck - Hannah.Skalbeck@colorado.edu
JROTC @ Douglas County School District
Program Questions?
Evelyn Peterson, M.Ed., LPC
Program Specialist, Counselor
enpeterson@dcsdk12.org | 303-594-3214
Enrollment Questions?
Christine Veto
Assistant Principal, Douglas County High School
cdveto@dcsdk12.org | 303-387-1110
HRCA SCHOLARSHIP
The Board will award 25 - $2,500 scholarships to seniors who reside in Highlands Ranch.
Applications Open: Friday, January 23
Applications Close: Friday, March 6 @ 5 p.m.
Applicants Notified of Award Status: late April – early May
Award Recipient Celebration: May 19
Website to Apply: https://hrcaonline.org/about-us/hrca-nonprofits/community-scholarship-fund/community-scholarships
APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES - this packet is also available in the Counseling office - just ask Mrs. Szilagyi for one
Mount Rosa Chapter
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
Marsha Soria, Regent
Mount Rosa Chapter Memorial Scholarship
Linda Remley, Chair
10746 Marclif Road, Conifer, CO. 80433 303.838-5260
E-mail: davidremley76@gmail.com
APPLICATION PAGE - must be received on or before March 1, 2026
Learn more about Common Time Education Scholarships - deadline is February 1, 2026
Music can help pay for college, regardless of your major.
Whether you are pre-med, business, or undecided—if you commit to an ensemble, you are eligible for up to $10,000 in funding.
Why apply now?
We swapped the usual 500-word essay for a simple and free profile builder. It takes about 10 minutes, and it’s the only thing standing between you and a potential scholarship.
Learn more about Common Time Education Scholarships - deadline is February 1, 2026
Interested in a career in health care?
CO Health Careers Academy is an intensive 3 week program offered during the summer.
Register for CHCA (CO Health Career Academy)
Then check out the Summer 2026 Scholarships offered by Arapahoe Community College
Application Deadline is February 15, 2026
Apply now for Girls Who Code’s free, virtual Pathways program for summer 2026!
This summer, high school girls and non-binary students can explore AI, Game Design, Cybersecurity, and Data Science while building meaningful, tech-for-good projects at their own pace. You’ll learn through videos and hands-on activities and connect with industry mentors and a global community on Discord.
Register here to join the Pathways live webinar on February 4th, 2026 to learn more and ask questions about the program.
Apply by February 25 for priority consideration! Don’t wait to apply: submit a Pathways Application ; See official rules.*
Do you have students who want to explore the world of politics and develop their leadership skills?
Salve Regina is excited to offer a dynamic, pre-college summer program that would be an amazing experience for your future leaders and change-makers.
Taking place on Salve's oceanfront campus in Newport, RI, the Summer Institute of Politics is offered through our Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve.
This week-long program attracts students from all over the country,
exposing them to the big issues of our day and many opportunities to make positive change through politics.
Summer Institute of Politics at Salve Regina University
Sunday, July 12 – Friday, July 17, 2026
Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Watch the Summer Institute of Politics Video
Students will study different approaches to politics and develop their own policy idea to present in a policy-themed “shark tank” while experiencing college life on one of the nation’s most beautiful seaside campuses. This program is designed for rising juniors and seniors (current sophomores and juniors) and is offered at a reasonable tuition of $3,100 which covers costs of the program, overnight accommodations, three meals a day and excursion fees. Financial aid is available for those that qualify.
All program applications must be submitted by April 1.
- Description: Find out why more students are taking a Gap Year between high school and college. Many teens want to increase college and workplace readiness by exploring interests, traveling, improving professional skills, and engaging in other experiences that increase confidence, independence, and maturity. Join Katherine Stievater, founder of Gap Year Solutions for a presentation and Q&A about why students choose to take a Gap Year, and how to plan transformational and purposeful Gap time on any budget.
- Speaker Bio: Katherine Stievater founded Gap Year Solutions in 2015 to emphasize the importance of college readiness when students take gap years. She is an Accredited Gap Year Consultant, and speaks to audiences across the U.S. about the profound impact that gap years have on young adults. Katherine collects industry data, writes and blogs frequently, and has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, NY Post, Today.com and other leading publications. Based in Boston, MA, Katherine has four sons who have taken Gap Years and gone through the college planning process.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/UZHoL7hv4VmNmvMk7
Landsharks Running Club has volunteer opportunities this spring for TRHS students.
The times, dates, and locations are as follows:
Mountain Vista HS track (there are two meets on Sundays; volunteers may choose one or the other, or come for both):
Sunday, April 26, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Sunday, May 3, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Sunday, May 10, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Cresthill Middle School track:
Monday, April 27, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Monday, May 4, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Monday, May 11, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Each meet should last between 1 and 1.5 hours. Students would be asked to help set up, tear down, organize groups of runners, and encourage runners (grades K-6) during their races.
The contact person for the Sunday meets at MVHS is Tom Oldenburg. His email is tomoldenburg@hotmail.com and his phone number is: 262-945-0153
The contact person for the Monday meets at Cresthill is below:
Catie Kannenberg
Site Director, Landsharks running club
720-483-2337
catie.kannenberg@gmail.com
Student volunteers would be asked to help set up, tear down, and organize and encourage runners during the meet.
Love dogs?
Roaring Fork Kennel Club Dog Show
Needs Volunteers this Summer
When: Friday - Sunday (July 10th - 12th) with set up Wednesday, July 8th & tear down Monday, July 13th.
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, OC 80104
Hours: 7:30 - 5:00 pm (or blocks of time within)
Lunch and Drinks Provided
If you love dogs, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! Volunteers are needed to help set up and manage show rings. This includes unloading turf from trucks, carrying heavy rolls to the rings, rolling out and setting up (tape down). Then, once the show is over, volunteers will be needed to re-roll the turf sections up, carry to the truck and replace in the storage facility. Volunteers are also needed to tape off the floor in the events center for grooming and crating areas (215 spaces). Throughout the show, we will need students to help pass out arm bands and do minor additional tasks as well. Students can earn up to 40 hours of volunteer work. Contact Tad Walden for additional information and to sign up for specific days/times.
Have Questions or need to RSVP:
Please Contact: Tad Walden, President, Roaring Fork Kennel Club
(720) 273-0494 or email at: waldent@earthlink.net
We are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Junior Counselors. Applicants must be rising Juniors or Seniors and volunteer for one session of camp during the summer to earn community service hours for volunteering. Apply here or email summercamp@stonecanyonedge.org for more information.
Know someone interested in working at camp this summer? We are currently accepting applications for Summer Camp Counselors, applicants must be 18 and graduated from High School to work at camp. Apply here or email jobs@stonecanyonedge.org for more information
Please reach out if you have any questions, and we hope to see you this summer!
Amy Paulsen
Summer Camp Manager
☃️Salve Regina University (Rhode Island) - Salve Compass; Regular Decision Deadline is Feb. 1st - ask Mrs. Szilagyi for application fee waiver code; Stephanie Dupuis is TRHS' admissions rep and can be reached at: dupuiss@salve.edu
☃️ University of CA, Santa Barbara - Spring Open House is April 11th, 2026; Pre-College Programs - Summer Session application; Next Steps for Applicants;
☃️University of Southern CA - Pre College Programs Info Session Feb 3rd Sign Up; Application and Q & A Session Feb. 26th Sign Up
☃️Fort Hays State University - Student Recognition Program Feb. 15th - learn about FHSU and be recognized for scholarships students have already been awarded; Register online