College & Career Center Newsletter

SENIORS!! Remember to keep ALL of your scholarship offer letters, even if you don't plan to accept the offer. We use these letters to list all of your scholarship offers in the graduation program. You will turn them in during the month of April

Juniors! Now is the perfect time to start attending College Visits!!!

University of Massachusetts - Amherst - Monday, February 9th @ 1:30

Regis University - Wednesday, February 11th @ 11:00

Colorado Mesa University - Tuesday, February 17th @ 1:00

Fort Hays State University - Wednesday, February 18th @ 10:00

University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Wednesday, February 18th @ 11:00

University of Northern Colorado - Thursday, February 19th @ 10:00

University of Colorado Denver - Thursday, February 26th @ 1:30

University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Monday, February 23rd @ 11:00

Bushnell University - Wednesday, March 4th @ 9:30

The University of Arizona - Wednesday, March 4th @ 10:00

California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo - Monday, March 9th @ 9:30

University of Alabama - Tuesday, March 10th @ 9:30

Missouri University of Science and Technology - Tuesday, March 10th @ 1:00

Western Colorado University - Thursday, March 12th @ 10:00

Texas A & M University - Monday, March 23rd @ 10:15

You must pre-register to attend. Register in Naviance today! (Naviance / Colleges / Visits)

Red Rocks Community College is excited to host a College Prep Seminar on Saturday, February 28th from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM. All students and families are welcome.

This event is open to all high school students. It’s a great opportunity for anyone interested in attending any college, not just RRCC, to learn more about the admissions process and what to expect on the path to higher education.

Throughout the day, attendees will participate in sessions covering a wide range of helpful topics, including:

- Financial Aid
- Student Life
- Concurrent Enrollment
- Student Support Resources
- And much more

Molly Anne Corlett Memorial Scholarship – Class of 2026

The Molly Anne Corlett Memorial Scholarship honors the life and legacy of Molly Corlett, a 2016 Chaparral High School graduate whose light shone through her commitment to academics, athletics, leadership, and service to others—both in high school and throughout her university years. Molly’s light continues to shine through her ongoing impact.

Funded by the Molly’s Miracles Foundation, this scholarship reflects the organization’s mission to “Bring Light to the World through Acts of Service” and celebrates the lasting impact Molly made through her character, generosity, and leadership.

Scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to graduating seniors or alumni of Chaparral High School who exemplify Molly’s spirit of service, integrity, and care for others.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about Molly’s life, legacy, and the ongoing work of Molly’s Miracles at MollysMiracles.org. As part of the application, students will reflect on questions such as: ● How do you bring light to the world?

● How have you contributed to your school and community through service, leadership, or support of others?

● How do you plan to continue bringing light and paying it forward in the future?

Application Opens: February 17, 2026

Application Deadline: March 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Students who plan to attend college, community college, or trade school and strive to make a meaningful difference through service, leadership, and compassion are encouraged to apply.

GFWC MOUNTAIN PINE WOMAN'S CLUB

mpwcparker@outlook.com

mpwcparker.org

Member of the General Federation of Women's Clubs

GFWC Mountain Pine Woman’s Club of Parker is proud to sponsor annual scholarships to encourage local students to achieve their educational goals. Scholarships helping high school seniors to achieve academic or vocational success have been awarded for the past 40 years, totaling well over $110,000. Awards are available to students pursuing 4-year and 2-year degrees as well as vocational training.

LINK TO MPWC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

https://mpwcparker.org/scholarships#:~:text=https%3A//form.jotform.com/70704796576166

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants should be graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 from one of the following schools:

· Chapparal High School, Legend High School or Ponderosa High School in Parker

· Castle View, Douglas County High School, or DC Oakes High School in Castle Rock

· Elizabeth High School or Kiowa High School in Elbert County

ITEMS REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION

Applications must include:

· A complete and signed application form

· A 500-word written essay describing your educational or vocational goals and how these relate to your career aspirations. Each page of the essay should include the applicant’s name.

· A signed official high school transcript including class size and class standing OR a GED certificate. The transcript must be sent directly from the applicant’s school.

· Two letters of recommendation from counselors, employers or teachers. The recommendation letter must be sent directly by the person writing the letter.

ALL the above required documents must be received before the application will be processed. All application documents must be received by email or postmarked no later than March 13, 2026.

SELECTION PROCESS

Scholarships will be awarded based on community/school service, academic achievement, and career goals as described in the essay and the recommendation letters. Scholarship winners will be notified no later than April 10, 2026.

ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MINNIE L. HARDING EDUCATIONAL FUND (MLHEF)

The Minnie L. Harding Educational Fund (MLHEF) was established in 1902 by Mrs. Harding, the fourth president of the GFWC Colorado Federation of Women’s Clubs, to help women pay for their education. Minnie was dedicated to education throughout her life and served on the Board of Regents for the University of Colorado. Minnie was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in 2016.

The Colorado Federation of Women’s Clubs continues to honor Minnie through the Minnie L. Harding Educational Fund, which offers scholarships and no-interest loans to Colorado women pursuing either college and vocational training.

Information and applications for the Minnie L. Harding Scholarship Program can be found at this website:

https://mlhef.com/loans-and-scholarships

Please note that the MLHEF requires a separate scholarship application from the MPWC application.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service. GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic engagement, and working toward peace and understanding. For more information, please visit www.GFWC.org or call 1-800-443-GFWC (43392).

Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business hosts a highly competitive, one-week summer residential program for high school students entering 11th or 12th grade, providing a hands-on experience with opportunities to learn and hone your skills in data analytics and market research. The application is now open!

GET INFO

Friday, February 6, 2026
9:30am – 1:30pm

ACC Littleton Campus
5900 S Santa Fe Dr
Littleton, CO 80120

admissions@arapahoe.edu
303-797-5637

Start reserving your seats today!

https://arapahoecommunitycollege.formstack.com/forms/discoveracc_rsvp

Arapahoe Community College will be introducing students to all 7 of our Academic Pathways, along with a bonus session for Workforce & Community Programs, learning about opportunities from Career and Technical Education programs (CTE) to paid apprenticeships.

The 11th annual UNC Future Teacher Conference is Friday, February 6, 2026.

This free conference is designed to help aspiring teachers learn more about the field, connect with peers and gather insights from Colorado’s leader in teacher education. We will also be welcoming back Steve Spangler as our keynote speaker to host an interactive start to our event that your students are sure to love!

Now in its 11th year, Future Teacher Conference features presentations and workshops facilitated by preservice teachers (current UNC students), early career teachers, veteran educators, and UNC Educator Preparation faculty.

Students with the following interests are especially encouraged to attend!

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education: Social Studies, English, Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences
• Special Education
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
• K-12 Education: Art, Music, Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership, and Theatre
• Educational Technology
• Anyone curious or exploring the field of teaching!

Registration will open November 3. You can learn more about the conference here. BONUS! Three Future Teacher Conference attendees will be selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend UN in the fall of 2026.

Army JROTC is Coming to DCSD!

We are so excited to announce that DCSD has been officially awarded the opportunity to host the Army Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program at Douglas County High School beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Army JROTC is a leadership and character-development program that helps students build confidence, communication skills, teamwork, and responsibility through hands-on learning, service projects, and real leadership opportunities. The program is not military recruitment, and participation carries no service obligation. Learn more about this new, incredible opportunity for students.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tickets for the game start at $12.00

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