SHS Counseling Newsletter

• Upcoming Events & Reminders
• My Life Plan
• Senior Info - Dates
• Credit Recovery - Summer School
• PSEO for fall 2026 - MCTC Registration
• Summer Spark Camp
• Counselor Updates
• Mental Health Minute

EVERYONE! - Counseling Advisory Counsel: Coffee with Counselors - Tuesday May 12th 7:30-9am

Students, parents, community partners: We welcome you to meet with Counselors in room 150, to learn more about what we do and provide feedback to inform our programming! Hope you can make it!

12th Grade - Senior Awards Night - Thursday May 28th - 6pm

Students receiving any scholarships or awards from South or other organizations should have received an invitation from Katherine Hanson. We will be handing out awards and sharing in a meal together. Please RSVP by May 14th

South High Class of 2025 Graduation Commencement - Friday June 5th

End of quarter 4 ~ Last day of School - Wednesday June 10th

9th Grade - Reflection & Transition - Tuesday May 5th

Students will join counselors in the media center during Social Studies classes. Students will reflect on the successes and challenges of their 9th grade year! They will familiarize themselves with their transcripts and understand how to track their progress.

12th- Senior Exit Survey & Senior Exit Assessment - Tuesday May 19

Students will meet counselors in the media center to have final check in's with counselors and CCC staff for support with graduation requirements and postsecondary plans. Students will fill out an exit survey that provides feedbacks about their academic and postsecondary process and supports at South High School.

11th - Junior Launch - Tuesday June 2

Students will join counselors in the media center, during social studies classes, to start preparations for senior year. Students will preview senior year timelines (for college and scholarship processes), be informed of postsecondary planning steps, and learn about some resources students can access over the summer to start (or keep moving towards) their postsecondary plans.

There is lots coming up for Seniors... fun events, important tasks, lots of little details to be working through to get to that Stage!! See the dates below and don't forget to be checking the South Senior Site for all the information you need! South Senior Site

For any student who has failed any classes an needs to recover core credit in English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, Fitness for Life, or a Fine Art.

1. For 11th and 12th Graders ONLY

2. Offered ONLINE only

3. Monday, June 22nd - Friday, June 26th (5 days total).

• Period 1: 8:00-9:30
• Period 2: 9:30-11:00
• Period 3: 11:00-12:30

1. For students current in 9th - 12th

2. Offered in person at South High School

3. June 29th through July 9th (Monday – Thursday).

• Breakfast: 8:00-8:30
• Period 1: 8:30-10:00
• Period 2: 10-11:30
• Lunch: 11:30-12:00
• Period 3: 12:00-1:30

1. For students current in 9th - 12th

2. Offered in person at South High School

3. July 13th through July 23rd (Monday – Thursday).

• Breakfast: 8:00-8:30
• Period 1: 8:30-10:00
• Period 2: 10-11:30
• Lunch: 11:30-12:00
• Period 3: 12:00-1:30

• Note: Each session has 3 classes, and students can attempt 1 quarter credit per period. A total of 9 quarter credits are offered for all 3 sessions.
• As always, students needing bus cards can pick them up on their first day of programming at the school site.

ESL 1A/B:

• Course Options: We will offer ESL 1A/B.
• We will offer the elective credit version (ESL1B) with the possibility of English credit
• Restriction: Students enrolled in ESL 1A/B cannot take any additional classes.

MCTC Orientation

For students attending PSEO at MCTC in the fall of 2026, MCTC is coming to YOU!

Join CCC staff, Counselors, and MCTC reps in the Media Center on Monday May 11th at 1:15. MCTC will be providing you an in-person PSEO orientation and will help you register for classes. This is the perfect time to take care of your registration needs with all the experts in one room.

*Please come to the CCC in advance to get a pass for the orientation.

**Free Summer Camp**

GEAR UP and Minneapolis College are partnering to offer a summer camp for current 10th or 11th graders. Free swag, fun field trips, and college exposure will make this a great time. This free program is June 15-18th and is only available to the first 50 registrants within the district.

• Explore on-campus resources
• Hands on activities with faculty from various majors
• College student mentors
• Field trips to: Excel Energy, Minnehaha Falls, Junior Achievement
• FREE Breakfast and lunch
• And lots of free swag
• 9am-3pm for four days!

Click here for info: https://minneapolis.edu/gear-college-summer-camp

Click here to register: https://minneapoliscollege.my.salesforce-sites.com/summit__SummitEventsRegister?instanceID=a1SUN000001w833

Please click here to find your counselor's name and "bookings" link to make an appointment!

We wanted to share that our team will be welcoming a new .5 counselor for the 2026-2027 school year!! They will be a wonderful new addition to our team and we are excited to reveal them to you in time!! With the new addition, there will be changes to our team roles and how we will structure our caseloads. Not to worry, we will have a solid plan laid out and will share that with you before you return to school in the fall!! So stay tuned!

Take time to educate yourself and better understand what you or someone you care about is experiencing. Below are some places to start:

• NIMH (National Institute of Mental Health): Provides in-depth information on mental disorders, treatment, and research.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Offers 24/7 support for those in crisis.
• Mental Health America (MHA): Promotes mental health awareness and access to care.
• SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): Offers resources for mental and substance use disorders, including a national helpline.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): Provides education, advocacy, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental illness.
• ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America): Provides resources on anxiety, depression, and related disorders.
• Crisis Text Line: Offers support via text for those who prefer it.
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Provides education, wellness, and support resources.
• Rural Minds: Provides information and resources for mental health in rural communities.
• FindTreatment.gov: A resource for finding treatment for mental and substance use disorders.
• FindSupport.gov: Provides information on how to get support for mental health conditions.

May marks a time of reflection, togetherness and action across Minnesota as Indigenous communities and allies come together to honor American Indian Month and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW).

First recognized in Minnesota in 1969, American Indian Month began as a way to highlight the contributions of Indigenous peoples and to strengthen relationships between Tribal Nations and state institutions. Over the years, it has grown into a powerful platform for cultural celebration, education and community-building. Coinciding with this month is National Day of Awareness for MMIW, observed on May 5.

There are 11 federally recognized Tribal Nations in Mni Sota made up of four Dakot (Sious) tribes and seven Anishinaabe (Chippewa, Ojibwe). In addition to those federally recognized tries, the Twin Cities is home to a strong urban American Indian community.

Through art, activism and prayer, communities across Minnesota bring awareness and attention to the devastating epidemic of violence facing Indigenous women, girls and Two-Spirit people. These gatherings are opportunities to stand in solidarity, learn from one another, and celebrate the strength and resilience of the Indigenous communities of Minnesota.

Web Resources:

• Click to find out some local businesses that celebrate Native communities and culture through the month of May Celebrating Native American Heritage Month in Minneapolis

• National Congress of American Indians, “Tribal Nations and the United States: An Introduction”

• Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC), “Tribal Nations in Minnesota”

• Indian Land Tenure Foundation, “Tribal Land Tenure Issues”

• MIAC, Smithsonian Nat’l Museum of the American Indian, Minnesota Humanities Center, “Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”

• U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federally Recognized Tribes