January Counseling Newsletter
A newsletter with resources families of HHS students
CCBC Information
Last Call to Register for SPRING CCBC on-location courses!
Seniors! If you have early release, consider enrolling in the CCBC course that we offer at Hereford High School this spring. We are offering Introduction to Sociology. This class will take place on T/TH during period 4. Reach out to Mrs. Kovack if you would like more information: kkovack@bcps.org
Fall CCBC on-location courses for rising seniors
If your child is going to be a senior and plans to have periods 4AB free on their schedule, they may consider registering for one of the fall on-location CCBC classes. We will be offering Communications. Students may have expressed interest with their counselor during registration. This DOES NOT register them for the class. A meeting will be held in April where students will be able to register for these classes. Stay tuned!
Current Seniors planning to attend CCBC in the fall
We will hold an INSTANT ADMISSIONS session for all graduating seniors planning to attend CCBC in the fall on Monday, March 23rd during enrichment. Students who plan to attend must have their social security number with them in order to apply. Email Mrs. Kovack with any questions- kkovack@bcps.org
Financial Aid Information
FAFSA!
The FAFSA is open! Click on the link below to get started and complete your application. We have also included a checklist that should be helpful to you. Our goal is to have 100% of seniors applying to 4-year college, 2-year college, trades, military and career training programs complete the FAFSA.
Scholarship Information
The Hereford Community Scholarship Application
The Hereford Community Scholarship Application is now available! Click on the link below to apply. Fill out ONE application to be eligible for many scholarships. Some require an additional essay and some do not. See attachments below to know which ones require an essay.
APPLICATIONS DUE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 30TH!
All of this information is posted here in Schoology under "Resources" on the left, then click "School Counseling" then "Scholarships"
First Financial Credit Union Scholarship
Each year, FFCU typically provides a $3,000 scholarship to a student member in each high school in our membership area. Click on this link to learn more and apply: https://www.firstfinancial.org/bank/personal/youth-young-adult/scholarship-program/
Xello
-There are many scholarship offerings listed in Xello. Be sure to login to Xello and click on "Explore" then click "Scholarships." From there you can filter scholarships by due date and award amount.
Schoology posts
-The counseling office posts scholarships regularly. Be sure to check and apply for those that you may be eligible for.
Registration Update!
Course registration for 2026-2027 school year
11th grade-All 11th grade students received a lesson to discuss the registration process and met one-on-one with their counselor. Registration forms were due to the counseling office by 12/19/25.
10th grade students received a lesson in December with information about the process.
9th grade student will receive a lesson the first week of January with information about the process.
-9th grade registration forms will be due to the counseling office by: 1/23/26
-10th grade registration forms will be due to the counseling office by: 1/9/26
Reminder about the grading policy
January 16th is the end of the 2nd marking period
Check the information below as a reminder about the new grading policy.
College Rep Visits
The following college representatives will be visiting Hereford to speak with students about their college/university this month:
January 23- Bowie State University