Rooting For You
August 2026
October 15, 2026
Campus Connection
If you have not already signed up for these, reach out to meberle@hobart.k12.in.us to reserve your spot!
Preview PNW Both Campuses
October 17th
More information below!
IUN 2026 Fall Open House
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM until 1:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00
Indiana University Northwest
Arts & Sciences Building
3400 Browadway
Gary, IN 46408
United States
Experience Indiana University close to home, and get a taste of what it’s like to be a RedHawk. Meet with students, faculty, academic advisors, and important staff. Explore the different majors and careers that you're passionate about. The Fall Open House is a perfect opportunity to try IU Northwest on and see if we fit! You don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Career Connection
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Building the Future Vocational Scholarship Application
Applications will be Accepted Until November 1st, 2026
The Building the Future Vocational Scholarship supports scholarships for Lake County residents to attend a public or private institution to earn a certificate or vocational/trade school degree with the intent to gain local employment.
- Agriculture
- Automotive/Mechanical
- Computer/Technology
- Construction
- Cosmetology/Esthetician/Barbering
- Culinary Arts
- Healthcare (Medical, Dental & Emergency Services)
- IT & Business Services
- Manufacturing/Industrial
- Paralegal/Court Reporter
- Real Estate
- Transportation/Aviation
STEM Scholarship
More than just a full-tuition scholarship, SMART provides undergraduates, master’s, and doctoral students pursuing degrees in SMART STEM disciplines the resources to excel academically and launch a rewarding civilian career with the DoW after graduation. Click on the individual benefits below to see how SMART invests in its scholars.
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship
The 2026 application is open. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.
Eligibility:
- Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.
- Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks.
- High school graduates are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; permanent legal resident status does not qualify.
- Scholarships are available only to students who enroll in four-year undergraduate degree programs at accredited U.S. American colleges or universities.
The 2027 application deadline is November 12, 2026 at 11:59 p.m., Pacific Time.
Awards:
- The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships.
Male and female students compete separately.
Ranging from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year, Most Valuable Student scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree, on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), in a U.S. college or university. All scholarships are in the form of certificates of award conditional upon the full-time enrollment of the winner in an accredited U.S. college or university.
NOTE: The Chicago office of the Elks National Foundation will announce the 500 national winners of the 2027 contest in April 2027. (Many local Lodges, districts and state Elks associations award their own scholarships through this program. These scholarships are not to be confused with the 500 Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships.)
Scholarship Website: https://www.elks.org/scholars/mvs.cfm
Apply online at https://aim.applyists.net/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fElksMVS
Louie's Tux Shop Model Search and Scholarship Giveaway
Attention Brickies!!! Louie's Tux shop is sponsoring their annual Model search this Fall! They will select 20 students locally for a photo shoot and two students will recieve a $1000 scholarship! There are already students from Lowell, Andrean and Lake Central High School; HHS needs representation!! Click on the link below to sign up today!
Resources For Seniors
Attatched below is the senior presentation that counselors went over on Friday 9/11/26 with Seniors. Please keep it handy for your reference this year!
SAT Opportunities For This Fall Are Open For Registration!
- SAT scores are often used for college admissions and scholarships.
- Many students take it first in spring junior year and may retake in fall senior year.
📝 Key Info from College Board
- SAT registration for Fall 2026 is now open.
- Tests will be offered monthly from August through December 2026.
📅 Fall 2026 Test Dates
- October 3
- November 7
- December 5
Free practice resources and tutoring are available in Khan🏫 Hobart High School SAT Opportunity
We will also host the SAT at Hobart High School on:
- Wednesday, October 14..All Test Day
Need Some Guidance? We're Here To Help!
Have questions about courses, transfer credit, pathways or anything else that your Senior to-do list? Don't hesitate to reach out to the Guidance office for help along the way!