Park Hill High School Counseling
2026 Fall Newsletter
Counselors:
Darcy Lucas (A-Ce) - 5666
Jamie Lisi (Ch-Gi) - 6656
Amy Morais (Gj-K) - 6406
Bridgette Sissel (L-O) - 6299
Janie Smith (P-Sn) - 6401
Janna Cash (So-Z) - 6691
Social Workers:
Torre Tipton (A-K) - 5884
Kat Kraai (L-Z) - 6811
Administrative Assistant:
Jessica Bogina - 6066
Registrars:
Wendy Bermond - 6660
Gayle Blakely - 5784
PHHS Counseling Social Media
2026 Fall Parent Events
Senior Parent Night
- Wednesday, September 16, 2026
- 6:30-7:30 in PHHS Media Center
NACAC Kansas City College Fair
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- 8:30 am -11:30 am OR 5:00pm-7:00 pm @ Hy-Vee Arena
FAFSA/Financial Aid Night
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026
- 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm during P/T Conferences in room 423
College Planning Night (For Juniors/Seniors and Parents)
- Thursday, November 5, 2026
- 6:30-7:30 pm in PHHS Media Center
Counselor Meetings
- All students can make an appointment to see counselors at their convenience for academic, career, or personal reasons using e-hall pass.
- Counselors will also be meeting individually with each student during the school year for academic planning.
SENIORS
- Senior Information presentations will given to students during an optional homeroom presentation on September 8, 2026
- Counselors will meet with Seniors individually throughout the month of September
- Make sure to remind your Senior to sign up for a meeting with his or her counselor!!!
JUNIORS
- Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) Meetings with counselors in January
SOPHOMORES
- Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) Meetings with counselors in November/December.
FRESHMEN
- Individual Career and Academic Planning (ICAP) Meetings with counselors in October.
Counseling Curriculum
- 9/8/26: Optional Senior ICAP Presentation
- 9/14/26: SEL: SOS A.C.T. Act Care Tell Lesson (All grades)
- 9/28/26: Freshmen ICAP Presentation
- 10/19/26: Xello Career Lesson
- 9th- Personality Style Quiz
- 10th- Work Values
- 11th- Choosing a College Lesson
- 12th - Xello Scholarship Search and Requesting Transcripts
- 11/3/26 Sophomore ICAP Presentation
- 12/7/26 SEL: Self-Care Plan Lesson
ACT Information (Juniors and Seniors)
To register for the ACT, go to www.actstudent.org
- Test dates and registration deadlines are below.
- Fee waivers are available to those who qualify from your counselor.
Please visit our website to view ACT Prep Opportunities
How to Request Transcripts (Seniors)
To access Xello, visit the Park Hill Portal and select the Xello icon
From student dashboard, go to Plans (located in quick links on top of screen)
Hover over drop down box and select College Planning
In the pink college applications box:
Click Create New Application button
Type in the name of college you are applying to
Click on that college (box turns purple)
Click Next button (bottom right corner of screen)
Application Method:
Pick which type of application you used to apply to your school (Common App, Direct Application, or Other)
Admission Type:
If applying to community college, select Rolling Admission
If applying to college/university, select Priority Deadline Admission
Application Deadline:
Choose tomorrow's date
*It's important for you to know your application deadline for your specific college/university, however for this request, please choose tomorrow's date. All transcript requests will be sent within one week.
Select Create button
To track Transcript Requests:
Login to Xello
Plans
College Application
Click on College of choice
Click on Options
FAFSA (Seniors)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open October 1. All seniors will need to complete the FAFSA. It is best to complete it as soon as possible!
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION (Juniors and Seniors)
Scholarship List
Students Login to Xello
Hover on Plans (at top of page)
Click "College Planning"
Click "Search for Local Scholarships"
Darcy Lucas
Scholarship Co-Coordinator
816-359-6390
Jamie Lisi
Scholarship Co-Coordinator
816-359-6656
PSAT/NMSQT (Sophomores and Juniors)
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026 ***tentative***
- All college bound sophomores and juniors should sign up to take test.
- Cost: $20.00.
- More detailed information will be sent out soon!
ZAPS Virtual PSAT Workshop (Sophomores and Juniors)
- $95.00 with coupon code ParkHillTestPrep
- Register @ www.doorwaytocollege.org
- Multiple Test slots
- In this five-hour PSAT/SAT seminar, your student will get to:
- *Learn tips to improve scores in all subtests
- *Practice strategies to eliminate wrong choices
- *Take short practice tests that mirror the real test experience
- *Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence
- *Receive extensive materials for home practice *And much, much more!
A+ Program Information (All Students)
Benefits for completing the A+ Scholarship Program
- 2 years free tuition at any Missouri community college or technical school.
- 2 free classes the summer BEFORE attending college at a Missouri community college.
- A+ Scholarship can be accessed for up to 4 years after graduation. (Great back-up plan!)
- Possible scholarships at several 4-year universities in the state of Missouri.
- Looks great on college and scholarship applications/resumes.
Mental Health Resources
Click here for mental health resources.