Counselor Corner

Celebrate President's Day

February 20th is officially President's Day where we take time to honor our nation's presidents. Many people will acknowledge this day by visiting monuments or national parks. With school being closed for Indian Hill students from February 13 - 16th, I think this would be a great time for college visits! Which made me think, it would be interesting to know where our presidents attended college. Click here to see a full list of colleges our presidents attended. You may find it interesting that many attended colleges right here in Ohio! The Alma Mater of United States Presidents.

Fun Facts:

President's Day is celebrated on the third Monday in February.
The White House was not called The White House initially. Theodore Roosevelt officially named it the White House replacing the term President's Palace, the President's House and the Executive Mansion.
The only president who studied to become a medical doctor was William Henry Harrison.
Ulysses S. Grant received a speeding ticket for riding his horse and buggy too fast in DC.
The White House first went online in October 1994, under Bill Clinton's administration.
Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer.
Ronald Reagan was a famous movie star.
Thomas Jefferson was gifted with two grizzly bears which were kept on the front lawn.
James Garfield was ambidextrous and could write in two languages simultaneously: Latin and Greek.
Harry Truman was a haberdasher (look that one up!)
Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter have each won a Grammy.
Ronald Reagan, Dwight Eisenhower, Franklin Roosevelt and George W. Bush were cheerleaders either in high school or college.
David Atchinson was "president" for 24 hours.
Richard Nixon proposed to his wife the day they met.
Dwight Eisenhower named Camp David after his grandson. Before then it was called "Shangri-La".

Happy Presidents Day!

Historically Black Colleges and Universities

February is Black History Month and in honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting some Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCUs are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. Many successful people that you may know attended and HBCU.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Novelist Toni Morrison attended Howard University.

Thurgood Marshall attended Lincoln University and Howard University.

Oprah Winfrey and Wilma Rudolph attended Tennessee State University.

Samuel L. Jackson and Spike Lee attended Morehouse

2 Chainz attended Alabama State University

Wanda Sykes and Sylvia Trent Adams attended Hampton University

And the list goes on. Click here for more.

Students can apply to over 60 HBCU's through the Common Black College Application. Follow this link to get started. www.commonblackcollegeapp.com

The Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation

The following scholarships are available to all seniors at Indian Hill High School.

Braves Opportunity Scholarship - Deadline February 13th
Graduate debt free through this scholarship! Covers tuition, room, board and fees!

Singh Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship - Deadline May 1st
Two $1000 scholarships for a graduating senior

IHEPO Future Educator Scholarship - Deadline May 1st
Two $500 scholarships for a senior pursuing a career in education

The 13-Year Club Scholarship - Deadline April 20th
$1000 scholarship to a student attending Indian Hill School District for the full 13 years

Indian Hill Women's Club Opportunity/Entrepreneurial - Deadline May 1st
$1000 scholarship to a student pursuing military enlistment, employment, a trade, apprenticeship, credentials or an entrepreneurial endeavor.

Scholarships that are available to all students

For decades, the Cincinnati Scholarship Foundation (CSF) has administered scholarships that have helped thousands of students from the Greater Cincinnati area to achieve their dream of a college education. The scholarship funds come from community organizations, businesses and individuals who believe that a higher education should be available to everyone, regardless of financial limitations.

Criteria for these scholarships are determined by the donors and can be specific, which is why it is important that you complete the application in its entirety. Most scholarships are "need-based", and help to cover the cost of education after all other federal, state, and campus-based aid have been awarded. To be considered for all CSF scholarships, you must have a proven financial need which can only be determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Robert Mack Scholarship (studying in the field of healthcare engineering) Fields of study may include (but not limited to) Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineering, Plant Operations, Facility Management, Project Management, Architecture, HVAC, and Biomedical Engineering. Choice of school, including vocational school, community college, state university, or university is at the student’s option. How to Apply: Go To Scholarship Application

American Meteorological Society Scholarship $5000 over 2 years
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold permanent resident status.
Applicants must be entering their freshman year of college in the fall of 2026 as a full-time student and plan to pursue a degree in the atmospheric or related oceanic or hydrologic sciences. Marine biology does not meet this requirement. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Go To Scholarship Application

Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund
Anthony Munoz Straight A Scholarship - Deadline 2/27 - ANYONE can nominate students

Anthony Munoz Scholarship Fund - Deadline 4/27

Test Interpretation Night Recording

Check out these opportunities

Buckeye Student Leadership Academy is a special summer program for high-achieving rising seniors from Ohio high schools who are first-generation, rural or underrepresented-minority students. Students apply for the program during their junior year.

The program gives participants the opportunity to learn more about themselves and others, and how to make the college experience work for them. They will learn about resources that support their success and consider how their leadership style can positively contribute to their college experience.

Participants will also:

Attend personal development workshops
Meet with faculty and staff
Interact with Ohio State students
Participate in sample classes
Hear about the admissions process and how to afford a college education

The program is free to participants.

Applications are due March 1, 2026 but applicants are encouraged to apply early. Follow this link for the application and more information.

The Hispanic National Bar Foundation - 2026 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp

July 19th - July 26th, 2026 Applications are open for grades 9 - 12, now until February 28th. Access the application here.

Certified Clinical Medical Assisting - (Great Oaks Opportunity) - this is a free opportunity open to current juniors and seniors. Begins 2/18 - 5/29. Click here for more information and to access the application. Deadline to submit application is February 12th.

Stanford Summer Data Science & AI Program (Online) open to students grades 9 - 12. Learn more and apply at: https://deepdata.stanford.edu/stanford-data-ocean-summer-camp/

Sophomore 1 on 1 meetings with Mrs. Hall begin February 1st

All sophomores interested in meeting with Mrs. Hall to create your career pathway should schedule through her Calendly link at www.calendly.com/ester-hall

Upcoming events

1 - 28 - Black History Month

2 - 6 - National School Counselor Appreciation Week

4 - Virtual Scheduling Night - check your email for link to the virtual event

6 - West Point Society Leadership Seminar

12 - Deadline to submit form to opt out of the School Day SAT exam

13 - Braves Opportunity Scholarship deadline

14 - ACT exam (Away)

14 - Valentine's Day

13 - 16 - No School for students

16 - President's Day

17 - Ramadan begins until March 18th

24 - STEM night

March

2 - Cincinnati Spring College Fair - Register here: https://app.strivescan.com/registration

4 - School Day SAT for all juniors