Counselor's Corner

Dear Anton families,

September is upon us already and while families have settled into a routine, some might have noticed that uneasy feeling that creeps in as the weekend ends. Many people refer to this as the "Sunday Scaries." This common worry affects adults as well as teens and children, but there are ways that families members can support each other. (See infogram below.) Children, whom transitions affect the most, especially may not understand why they feel off, so helping normalize their experience with calming words ("I see you're upset. I feel that way, too, sometimes and I want you to know I'm here for you.") is an excellent way to validate their feelings. For more resources on adjusting to transitions and click the links below.

South Plains College Dual Credit:

• Fall classes payment due date - Aug 31
• Registration opens for spring 2027 - Nov 6
• Last day to withdraw from fall classes - Dec 3
• SPC finals week - December 7-10

SAT Assessment:

• Oct 3 (register by Sept 18)
• Nov 7 (register by Oct 23)
• Dec 5 (register by Nov 20)

• Jun 13 (register by May 8)
• July 11 (register by June 5)

• Apr 22 (math; mandatory for juniors; by request for eligible 9th, 10th, & 12th graders)
• Apr 23 (reading/writing; mandatory for juniors; by request for 9th. 10th, 12th graders)

It's never to early to start planning for college, career, or the military. Please review the toolkit below to see how classes chosen now affect GPA, college, career and graduation.

The 988 Crisis Help Line offers free 24/7 support for loved ones of all ages facing problems with substance abuse, self-harm, or other mental health issues. No judgment, just help. Check out the fact sheet below for more details.

As always, thank you for sharing your children with us every day here at school. We are here to support your family and the Anton community. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.