Athens HS Senior Newsletter

Official Offers are Coming Soon!!

For students that complete profiles before Sept 14, In-state colleges will start sending offers on Oct 1 and out-of-state colleges will start Oct 19. If you miss the initial submission, they will have monthly offer updates.

The Alabama Direct Admission Initiative allows ALL high school seniors across Alabama to be admitted to participating colleges and universities – no applications required. Through this direct admission approach, students are recognized for their hard work with no stress, no applications, and no rejections. It’s a simpler, more supportive way to start the college journey. When you are ready to begin, simply click the link to start on your match profile. The process is safe & secure, your profile remains anonymous until you decide to accept the offer(s) from colleges/universities.

The Athens Mayor's Youth Commission engages high school students in Athens in civic and volunteer endeavors. The program is coordinated through the Mayor's Office and utilizes mentors to educate students about the role of local government and their role to be engaged and informed citizens.

Through this program students participate in community service, attend City Council and Board of Education meetings, administer small grants in the community, operate a podcast, and visit area agencies, historic sites, and city departments to learn more about Athens and the importance of being an informed and involved citizen.

Applications are available now and must be submitted by Sept 9.

The Morgan/Limestone Chapter of the Youth Leadership Development Program is looking for students with the following traits to be part of this special opportunity:

• Integrity and honesty

• Respect for peers, faculty, and community

• Responsibility and accountability

• A strong work ethic

• Positive influence among classmates

• Servant leadership qualities

• Openness to faith-centered discussion and civic responsibility

• Genuine patriotism and appreciation for service

The YLDP program has a calendar of events for the year and student participation provides opportunities for scholarships at a number of colleges/universities throughout the state. If you'd like to be considered for program acceptance, please see Mr. Pettey for the application process before the September 9 deadline.

A note from this fraternal organization:

The Kappa Nu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., would like to share an exciting opportunity for senior male students. Annually, our Fraternity sponsors a Leadership Academy designed to cultivate leadership skills and personal development among young men. Last year we awarded around $15,000 in scholarships. We will hold an orientation meeting on Sunday, September 13th at 2 p.m., at the Tennessee Valley Credit Union, located on 1405 S. Wilson Dam Road in Muscle Shoals. This meeting will provide an opportunity for these young men and their parents to learn more about the Leadership Academy.

Please email Mr. Pettey for the Program Chairman's contact info or more details

The Limestone County Bama Club is hosting an A$AP gathering to help students learn how to get the most out of their college scholarship applications! Lots of tips and pointers will be shared for making a student's application stand out.

Sunday, Sept 20 from 2-3pm

First National Bank Community Room in Athens

Please register with the QR code in the Information Sheet or visit uanaa.link/limestone

• Tuesday, Sept 1- Lunchroom visit University of Alabama
• Tuesday, Sept 8- Lunchroom visit Jacksonville State University
• Tuesday, Sept 15- Lunchroom visit Vanderbilt University
• Thursday, Sept 17- Lunchroom visit Calhoun Community College
• Thursday, Sept 24- Lunchroom visit University of North Alabama
• Monday, Sept 28- Joint College Recruiter Visit to assist students with applications from 1:00-2:30 in the Harvard Room
• Tuesday, Sept 29- Lunchroom visit Alabama National Guard

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