Counselor's Corner
March 2026
UPDATED!! Current 8th, 9th, and 11th Graders
The scheduling process for the 2026–2027 academic year has begun. Over the past several years, we have transitioned from paper registration to an online registration system. As a result, we will not be hosting an in-person registration event this year for current 8th, 9th, or 11th graders.
Please review your student’s Personal Learning Plan and course selections with them. Personal Learning Plans can be found on Canvas. Any changes to course selections may be made through PowerSchool until Friday, March 27th.
A permission slip will be mailed home. Please sign and return. Parents who would like to schedule a meeting with Mrs. Reese to discuss class registration are welcome do so by calling the school or by emailing ereese@igators.org.
To provide additional information about dual credit opportunities, we will be hosting a Dual Credit Information Night for current 10th Graders on Tuesday, March 10th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. We will also review Personal Learning Plans and course choices at this time.
Each student and at least one parent/guardian are required to attend if the student plans to enroll in a dual credit course during the 2026–2027 school year. If you are unable to attend at the scheduled time, please contact Mrs. Reese by calling the school office or emailing ereese@igators.org to arrange an individual appointment.
Seniors,
Keep working on filling out scholarship applications! Locally managed scholarships are due before 4:00 p.m. on April 1st and can be found on their AppCentri accounts. Students will need to have three confidential reference forms, with at least one from a person outside the school. If you have not asked for references yet, please make sure to do so as soon as possible. There are only a few weeks left before the deadline and it may take some time to get those references returned.
Parents, please check in with your child about their progress on local scholarships.
Don't forget about other local scholarships on the Wisner-Pilger Scholarship List! There are many local scholarships there too! These scholarships have different applications and due dates. Check the list as it is updated often.
The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) is currently accepting applications from high school juniors and seniors for the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). NAYI is one of Nebraska’s largest agriculture youth outreach events. This five-day program brings students together, offering networking opportunities with ag leaders and a chance to learn more about the industry, discover careers and make new friends. NDA helps sponsor and coordinate NAYI every year. This year’s theme is “Passion Meets Purpose.”
NAYI will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus July 6–10, 2026. Current high school juniors and seniors interested in attending must apply online at www.nda.nebraska.gov/nayi. All applications must be submitted by April 15, 2026.
Juniors will be taking the ACT test during school on Tuesday, March 24th.
Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT test during school on Monday, March 23rd.
