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West High has formed a partnership with Mercy South to participate in their High School Healthcare Career Fair event. This will be a fieldtrip during the school day and will only be available for interested 10th Grade Students.

Fieldtrip Date/Time: Friday, April 17th, 8:00-10:00AM

Fieldtrip Location: Mercy South Hospital

Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided for participating students from West High to Mercy South and back

Cost: None

Sign-Up Due Date: Friday, February 6

How to Sign-Up for the Event: Complete THIS INTEREST FORM

During the two-hour career fair, students will rotate through the following four 30-minute zones:

Zone #1 Guest speakers discussing resiliency in healthcare, community outreach and support, physicians and their path to medicine, what a patient experiences from admission to discharge, and other topics.

Zone #2 Mercy Recruitment and Student Programs, Colleges and Universities including: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), Missouri Baptist University, St Charles Community College, St. Louis Community College, Jefferson College, University of St. Louis – St. Louis, WashU School of Medicine (Medical Apprenticeship), St. Louis University

Zone #3 Hospital Tours: Med/Surg Nursing Units, Critical Care Nursing Units, Laboratory, Outpatient/Inpatient Therapy, Volunteer Services, Imaging/Radiology, Emergency Department, Trauma, Behavioral Health Services

Zone #4 Hospital Tours: Respiratory, Operating Room, Central Sterilization, Transport, Diabetic Education, Simulation Lab/Clinical Education, Nutrition Services, Skin, Wound, and Ostomy Team, Non-Invasive Cardiology and Heart and Vascular Testing, Interventional Radiology, Case Management

Jewish War Veterans Heritage Post 644 of St. Louis

Application Deadline: April 17, 2026

The JWV STL is offering (2) $1,000 scholarships. Both the Ted and Rachel Pevnick Family Scholarship and the Chuck Sandroff Scholarship. Both are applicable to either vocational or academic education. Applicants must be of Jewish faith, has a connection to the Greater St. Louis region, and write an essay.

Click HERE for the website

Click HERE for the application details

All scheduled rep visits can be found on the College Visits Page HERE. Below are the upcoming visits for the next two weeks. All visits will meet in the College & Career Center in Counseling unless otherwise stated. Click HERE for instructions on how to sign-up to meet with visit college representatives. Remember to sign up by 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

Ranken Technical College (MO) | 2/2 @ 9:30 am

Kansas State University (MO) | 2/9 @ 11:45 am

Student Wellness Program (SWP)

Your child's success in school and in life depends on their mental and physical health. To support their well-being, we're excited to offer the Student Wellness Program to students at West High on January 26th and 27th. This marks our fifth year of providing this valuable service in the Parkway School District. This free, confidential program is designed to give you valuable insight into your child's emotional health.

How It Works

This voluntary screening uses a nationally recognized tool to help us identify and address any potential emotional challenges your child may be facing.

• The Screening: During a class period, your child will complete a 10–15-minute confidential survey on their school-provided Chromebook. The screening is supervised by our trained mental health professionals and covers topics like anxiety, depression, and a sense of belonging.
• The Follow-Up: If the screening indicates a potential concern, our mental health staff will meet with your child privately to gain a deeper understanding of their needs. This conversation helps determine if additional support is necessary.
• Communication: Regardless of the results, we will contact you. If concerns are identified, we'll arrange a time to discuss the findings and explore next steps for support. If no issues are found, you'll receive a confirmation email with resources on how to reach out if you have questions.

How to Register

To enroll your child, please complete this registration form. This screening is confidential, and the results will not be shared with the school or your child's teachers and counselors without your permission. For more information, including a list of FAQs, please visit the Student Wellness Program website. If you have any questions, you can contact Brian Kuhn at 314-514-5266 or bkuhn@swstl.com.

Host: Special School District with the Affton, Pattonville, and Lindbergh School Districts

Saturday, February 28th |10:00 am - 1:00 pm @ North Tech High School

The 5th annual St. Louis County Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Showcase is open to families and students in grades 6 through 12, as well as recent graduates. These FREE events allow you to experience a variety of careers through interactive exhibits and discussions with industry professionals. There is no need to register for these events.

Sponsored by American Welding School, the showcases will connect attendees to exciting and fulfilling job opportunities, many requiring training instead of a traditional 4-year degree. Regional employers seeking young talent will be ready to share information and guidance about career pathways, including healthcare, advanced manufacturing, construction, information technology, and public safety. Some industries will offer hands-on activities and opportunities to work with equipment to ensure students enjoy an immersive experience.

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Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
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Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net