October Newsletter 2026

Throughout the month colleges will be here to talk about their schools. Most schools are presenting periods 2 and 3 with some at other times.

• 10/12: Gonzaga University
• 10/13: Sothern Oregon University
• 10/15: Oregon Tech
• 10/16: Western Oregon University
• 10/22: Reed College
• 10/26: Portland State University
• 10/29: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Please see the College Speaker calendar in your Google Classroom for a full list and to sign up.

College applications for early action are due soon at many schools. To help prepare for that and celebrate your accomplishments the College and Career Center is hosting College Application Week October 26-30. Schools will be here thoughout the week. Additionally, Tap in Tuesday will focus on the Common Application.

We want to know your plans! Stop by the College and Career Center to add to share where you've applied and add your name to our list of students celebrating completing the Common App.

Make sure to apply for FAFSA/ORSAA. Even if you think you won't qualify, it's an important part of applying to college. Your needs today may be different later, and you will not be eligible to apply for FAFSA if you don't apply your first year. Colleges will use this to determine your financial aid packages. Need more help? See the slide deck in your Google Classroom or come to the College and Career Center, and if you've already completed the FAFSA/ORSAA, we want to know.

Scholarships are free money to help pay for college and trades. There are lots of scholarships out there. Apply for as many as you can, and don't just look at the big ones. Local scholarships, while often smaller, also have a smaller number of applicants, so your odds are better. Make sure to apply to schools early to make yourself eligible for school specific scholarships. Check out the scholarship info in your Google Classroom for more information.

• Walt Morey Memorial Endoward Scholarship (Mt. Hood CC), due 10/15
• NSHSS Foundation STEM Scholarship, due 10/20
• National Space Club STEM Scholarship, due 10/29
• US Bank Student Scholarship, due 10/30
• Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship, due 10/30
• Veterans of Foreign War Voice of Democracy Scholarship, due 10/31
• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship, due 11/2
• Elks MVP Foundation Scholarship, due 11/2

It seems like a long time away, but if you are currently enrolled in an AP course, now is the time to start thinking about the AP exam.

• Please make sure to join your class AP Classroom asap. Note, this is different from your class Google Classroom. See your teacher for your AP Classroom Class Code.
• Complete your CHS AP Test Registration Form, due by October 30, 2026.

Come to the College and Career Center and sign up for support with Ms. Loeung, Ms. Vanderpool, or Mr. Miller

• Loeung focuses on FAFSA/ORSAA, OSAC, OP, Common App, Scholarships, college and career speakers.
• Vanderpool focuses on credit for work or volunteering, Outdoor School, AP testing.
• Miller focuses on his role as a graduation coach, connecting to jobs, trades, and field trip opportunities.

You can also email us at the addresses below:

• Jen_Loeung@csd28j.org
• Stacy_Vanderpool@csd28j.org
• Scott_Miller@csd28j.org