FHSD College and Career Newsletter

Cuivre River Electric Scholarship

Sodexo Scholarship

St. Louis Spring College Fair at Maryville University

Mentors4College Webinar: College Application Process

NROTC Scholarship

ICATT Apprenticeship

Free ACT Prep

Boeing Event for Senior High School Students Interested in STEM Careers

Ohio Music Industry Summit

Video: Making Your College Decision: What to consider

Important College and Career Links

College and Career Counselor Contact Information

Cuivre River Electric Scholarships-$1,000 -Deadline April 10. Requirements: High school senior or college student living in the Cuivre River electric service area with 2.5 GPA. Apply online at: https://cuivre.com/scholarships

To see all of our general scholarships, go to:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjTFKcLW0i-sekmKLr0SovRgigM2JU6wAkvKx2mvwks/edit?usp=sharing

All FHSD students are invited to apply for the $1000 Sodexo Scholarships. They are due on on April 10th and the only eligibility criteria is to be a FHSD student. Students can pick up a copy of the Sodexo scholarship in the counseling office or print it out below.

For more details and to register:

Essays, Interviews, Testing and Deadlines: Understanding the College Application Process

The college application and selection process continues to change as a result of technology, court decisions and funding. Many colleges now offer direct admission for in-state students while other colleges use a holistic admission model. Join us for a brief webinar to understand the terminology of the college application process as well as the nuts and bolts of what you need to submit as part of your applications.

April 9, 7-7:30 pm Central Time

Essays, Interviews, Testing and Deadlines: Understanding the College Application Process

Register here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2517587352838/WN_e3DflSJrR86IxMLgjrJ9iQ

In addition to our live webinar, you might be interested in going to our website Mentors4College to watch and/or review the slides from our previous webinar: College Planning Panel of Students, Parents, Mentors, which gives helpful tips for students who are looking for ways to continue the college planning process.

Regardless of what grade level you are or where you are in the post high school planning process, you can sign up to work with a mentor. We are happy to help!

The NROTC Scholarship for the Class of 2027 opens up on April 1st. This scholarship includes full tuition, book stipend & fees up to $200,000. This is available at 150 of the Nation's top colleges and universities. See flyer below for more details.

The ICATT Apprenticeship Program continues to open doors for the next generation of advanced manufacturing talent. By combining hands-on training with classroom education, the program helps apprentices develop in-demand technical skills while building a clear pathway to long-term careers.

ICATT partner company Seyer Industries, Inc. is currently hiring apprentices for its St. Peters, MO facility.

Curious about apprenticeship opportunities? Join our upcoming virtual info session to explore apprenticeship options and have your questions answered by our team.

>>> April 6, 2026, 6:00 pm CT

This session is open to students, parents, and educators.

This summer the Boys and Girls Club of Saint Charles will have our 6th annual Free Summer ACT Prep. The course is 10 weeks long and will feature 3 full practice ACT tests with small groups to review and grow skills to improve scores. Historically, students increase their composite score by 3 points. Attached is the flyer, with registration on our website.

New this year, we will have 2 identical classes to accommodate increased interest. One session on MW, and another on TR. The MW course will continue at the St. Charles BGC location, while the TR location is still being explored – looking at locations in central St Charles.

Mackenzie Schmoll is the new program lead for Boeing Air Dominance Early Education Talent Pipeline initiatives. Boeing is dedicated to the local community and schools and are looking for more ways to engage in the upcoming generation of talent. are excited to announce an upcoming networking event specifically designed for high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a STEM degree at the university level.

Event Details:

• Location: St. Louis, MO
• Opportunity: Connect directly with Boeing Managers and Engineers
• Purpose: Discuss your experience and career goals while learning about exciting Engineering opportunities at Boeing

Eligibility: To attend, students must be graduating seniors in May 2026 with plans to continue their education pursuing a STEM degree. Please note that this is an invite-only event with limited space, so it is essential for interested students to submit their information to be considered.

We encourage you to share this opportunity with seniors who are currently involved in any STEM extra-curriculars, clubs, or target coursework. Students can submit their registration here.

Registration will close on March 20th. This event will provide a valuable chance for them to explore how they can connect with our talent pipeline and play a vital role in shaping the future of aerospace with Boeing.

Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies will host the eighth annual Music Industry Summit, the premier music industry conference in the Midwest, April 14-16, 2026. The Summit brings together artists, industry professionals and students for three days of panels, mentor sessions, featured artist keynotes and live performances designed to explore careers across the music industry.

Registration is free for college and high school students at any institution, faculty and staff at any educational institution and Ohio University alumni. The fee for all other industry professionals is $75 for the entire three-day conference. A virtual option is also available to view main stage programming livestreams April 15-16.

The Music Industry Summit and OHIO Live are excited to welcome The Crane Wives. The Crane Wives will join us Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for an artist keynote session and will perform a concert that evening at Memorial Auditorium. Additional featured artists include Blood Orange and Lucius. For more details and to register, go to: https://www.ohio.edu/music-industry-summit

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