We hope first quarter has started off well and look forward to a great year ahead! Please take some time to look through the information, important dates and resources we provided below.

You will notice a few changes in the counseling department. Mrs. Kacie Grimm is our new counseling director and we have welcomed a returning face, Mrs. Kit Wilhelm! This year we also have an intern for IUPUI helping us out, Mrs. Abby Sauers.

If you are a family in need of a Thanksgiving basket please fill out the application that is linked below. We have information throughout this newsletter for families in need of assistance. You can also reach out to your counselor if you are in need of any of the following items:

• Winter coat

• Assignment notebook/Planner
• Spiral notebook
• Folders
• Pencils or erasers
• Kleenex

College Go! Week is the week of September 26-30th! Scroll down to see a list of the colleges that will have FREE applications! We will be giving away prizes and have special attire all week! Make sure to check your email and listen to the announcements each day!

Monday- Favorite College Gear Day

Tuesday- Your Future's So Bright (sunglasses, neon apparel)

Wednesday- Camouflage Day

Thursday- Hats Off to College Education (wear your favorite hat)

Friday- College Jersey Day or MVHS Spirit Day

FOLLOW US:

Twitter @MVHSguidance5

Facebook @MVHSguidancedepartment

Instagram @mvhs_counselingdept

September

• Monday, 19th - Financial Aid Night
• Monday, 26th to Friday, 30th - College GO! Week
• Thursday, 29th & Friday, 30th - FINALS

October

• Saturday, 1st - FAFSA application opens
• Thursday, 20th - ASVAB (Seniors & Junior Grads - you'll be told if you need to test)
• Tuesday, 25th - PSAT (Juniors & Sophomores)

November

• Tuesday, 1st - Early Action deadline for applying to college
• Wednesday, 2nd - FAFSA Day 2:30-7 PM
• Wednesday, 9th - RISE ABOVE IT (mental health event at Eastern Hancock HS)

December

• Thursday, 1st - HCCF scholarship application opens
• Thursday, 15th & Friday, 16th - FINALS

Listed below are the colleges that will have representatives visiting during SRT. You must be a junior or senior and sign up ahead of time in order to get a pass to attend. Sign up here.

Emailed passes will be sent out during 1st block on the day of the visit.

Continue to check the counseling center page to see if more colleges have been added!

• Tuesday, September 6 with Ball State University during SRT
• Thursday, September 8 with Manchester University during SRT
• Monday, September 12 with IUPUI during SRT
• Tuesday, September 13 with Valparaiso University during SRT
• Thursday, September 15 with Marian University during SRT
• Friday, September 16 with University of Alabama during SRT
• Monday, September 19 with Purdue University (main campus) during SRT
• Tuesday, September 20 with Wabash College during SRT
• Thursday, September 22 with Hanover College during SRT
• Friday, September 23 with Saint Mary's College (Indiana) during SRT
• Monday, September 26 with Indiana State University during SRT
• Tuesday, September 27 with Purdue PolyTech at Anderson during SRT
• Monday, October 17 with Mount St. Joseph during SRT
• Tuesday, October 18 with University of Cincinnati during SRT
• Thursday, October 20 with Trine University during SRT
• Friday, October 21 with IU (Bloomington Campus) during SRT
• Monday, October 24 with Purdue at Ft. Wayne during SRT
• Thursday, October 27 with UINDY during SRT
• Friday, October 28 with Butler University during SRT

The College Application Process Checklist

• List of schools you’re applying to
• Submission deadlines (Regular, ED, Rolling)
• High school transcript
• ACT and/or SAT scores
• Personal application essay prompt / guidelines
• Personal app essay
• Recommendation letters
• Other documentation to submit along with the application
• Details of where and how to submit
• List of questions to ask if you cannot find the information on the college website

Your transcript is a document that contains your final class grades from all four years of high school, your GPA, rank, credit count, SAT and ACT test scores and your vaccinations. When you graduate it will also list your diploma type. When applying to colleges you must submit a copy of your current transcript. This is done electronically through parchment or the Common Application. If you send a transcript through one of these sites you don't have to request it through the other one.

Common Application

You will make an account here and can apply to several colleges at the same time through an online application. When filling out the application you will at some point put in your counselor's email address and we will be asked through email to upload your transcript and fill out your student report. If a college is not listed in Common Application you will need to request your transcript be sent through parchment.

Parchment

You will make an account here and put in a request to send your transcript from Mt. Vernon High School Fortville, IN to the college(s) you're applying to. Watch this short video on how to create an account and request your transcript.

*When you apply for scholarships they may also want a copy of your official transcript. You will request that from Mrs. Fleming in the counseling office. You can either stop by the counseling center or email her at kelly.fleming@mvcsc.k12.in.us.

The FAFSA application deadline is April 15th!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1st. To receive any Federal or State funding for post-secondary education, parents/students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or the FAFSA. The FAFSA is based on the previous year’s tax records and income. To be considered for State Aid the FAFSA must be filed by April 15th. Mt. Vernon High School has several ways to help with this sometimes difficult process.

• Check out the Financial Aid Information page on our counseling website.
• Video on how to fill out the FAFSA
• FAFSA worksheet to help when filling out the application online.
• Common questions about the FAFSA.
• Find out who counts as your parent when you file your FAFSA form here.

*MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

• Financial Aid Night - Monday, September 19, 6:00-7:00 pm, MVHS Auditorium
  INvestED will present information about financial aid options for higher education
  
• FAFSA Day - Wednesday, November 2, 2:30-7:00 pm, MVHS
  Families may bring last year’s tax information and receive help from INvestED to complete the FAFSA.

The early action deadline to apply to colleges and be considered for a lot of their scholarships is Monday, November 1st! You need to have your application submitted, transcript sent in and have sent in your SAT or ACT scores if required.

The Hancock County Community Foundation scholarship common application opens up on Thursday, December 1st! You will be able to access the common application here.

Ms. Roach will be updating the Scholarship page on our counseling website throughout the school year. Please make sure to check it weekly and apply to as many scholarships as you can that you're eligible for!

Get all the information here on registering for the SAT this fall!

*Juniors will take the SAT at MVHS in Spring of 2023

Registration Details from collegeboard.org for the SAT:

• If you are unable to find a seat in a test center near you, please check other dates.
• Check college websites to get the most accurate information on their policies and deadlines for SAT scores.
• Eligible students can register with a fee waiver.

Everything you need to know about the ACT, located here.

Sign up for the ACT here.

If you still need to order your cap & gown here is the link: Herff Jones - Senior Items. Anyone who would like to take part in the graduation ceremony will need to order a cap and gown! If you missed the SRT meeting you can pick up a packet in the counseling center.

If you have questions, please email Mrs. Kelly Fleming at kelly.fleming@mvcsc.k12.in.us.

Anyone needing help setting up their 21st Century Scholar account or making sure your activities are up to date, please contact Mrs. Wilhelm at kathryn.wilhelm@mvcsc.k12.us.

More information on staying eligible for the 21st Century scholarship is located here.

Maintaining your mental health is incredibly important for your overall well-being. During this time most people are experiencing some amount of stress, worry, grief or depression and these feelings can become overwhelming. The Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction has designed a website called Be Well Indiana to help Hoosiers stay connected and maintain their wellbeing.

The resources on this site have been validated by local and national experts to ensure that reliable information you can trust. We encourage you to take advantage of these resources and check out everything Be Well Indiana has to offer!

Firefly empowers Hoosiers through a wide range of support programs and resources designed to give parents and children everything they need to live successfully.mpowering Hoosiers through a wide range of support programs and resources designed to give parents and children everything they need to live successfully.

Healthy365 Connection Center is focused on the whole-body wellness of individuals who live, work, learn, play, and pray in Hancock County.

211 connects you to expert, caring help who can provide information on getting food, help paying bills, mental health resources, etc. Every call is completely confidential.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available as well.

Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation partnered with Ninestar Connect to expand technology support to 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students or their parents/guardians can now receive technology support for the student's device after school hours, weekends, during breaks, and anytime technology help is needed. Please use the following contact information for technology support:

Technology Support Phone Number: 317-482-4112

Technology Support Email: techsupport@mvcsc.k12.in.us

NineStar Connect will assist with the technology issue, and if needed, pass the request to the appropriate Mt. Vernon technology assistant to resolve the problem during school hours. Additional information can be found on the 1:1 Technology Program webpage.

Director of Counseling

Students with the last name MEL - SCHA

Email: kacie.grimm@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 317-485-3131
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

School Counselor

Students with the last name A-DAVIDSON

Email: lindsey.crow@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

School Counselor

Students with the last name DAVIS - HOL

Email: kathryn.wilhelm@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

School Counselor

Students with the last name HOM - MEK

Email: nicole.johnson@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

School Counselor

Students with the last name SCHE - Z

Email: jamie.beaver@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

Mt. Vernon High School Registrar

Email: kelly.fleming@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5

Counseling Center Secretary

Email: cyndi.roach@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Website: https://www.mvcsc.k12.in.us/1/Content/662
Location: Mt Vernon High School, North 200 West, Fortville, IN, USA
Phone: 3174853131
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MVHSguidancedepartment
Twitter: @MVHSguidance5