TRHS Counseling Newsletter
September 23, 2026
- Greater Denver College Fair - October 3, 2026
- Career Exploration Sign Ups
- College Reps visiting TRHS this semester
- Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities
- Scholarships
- College Highlights
- College Updates
All TRHS Counseling Newsletters are archived on the TRHS Website under Counseling, then Counseling Newsletter/Career Exploration.
Mountain Vista High School is hosting:
The Greater Denver College Fair on
Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am - 12 noon!
Register Here for the most updated list of attending colleges. Students are strongly encouraged to sign up beforehand so they have a bar code for colleges to scan. Additionally, there will be breakout sessions on Financial Aid and Scholarships. The Greater Denver College Fair is a great way for students to meet and speak with college reps from many different schools at a location convenient to you.
We hope you can attend!
Interested in Architecture, Law,
Medical Fields or Law Enforcement?
Sign up today for one of our Career Exploration Presentations this semester:
1. Thursday, September 24th - Architect Sign Up
2. Thursday, October 8th - US Attorney Sign Up
3. Tuesday, October 27th - Cardiovascular Perfusionist Sign Up
4. Thursday, October 29th - FBI Agent Sign Up
Reps from the followings schools will be at TRHS next week:
Miami University - Oxford
University of Arkansas
University of San Diego
University of Utah
University of Redlands
Northwestern University
Case Western Reserve University
Carnegie Mellon University
Texas Christian University
Babson College
Stone Hill College
Kenyon College
Juniors & Seniors can register for rep visits through their Naviance account by selecting the Colleges Tab at top of page, Click College Visits, then click Register Now. Contact Mrs. Szilagyi if the deadline to sign up has passed and you wish to attend.
Landsharks Running Club needs Volunteers
The times, dates, and locations are as follows:
Mountain Ridge Middle School Field (there are two meets on Sundays; volunteers may choose one or the other, or come for both):
Sunday, September 27, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Sunday, October 4, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Sunday, October 11, 1 pm AND 3 pm, please arrive 15 min early
Cresthill Middle School track:
Monday, September 28, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Monday, October 5, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Monday, October 12, 6 pm, arrive 5:45
Each meet should last around 1.5 hours. Students would be asked to help set up, tear down, organize groups of runners, and encourage runners (grades K-6) during their races.
The contact person for the Sunday meets at MRMS is Tom Oldenburg. His email is tomoldenburg@hotmail.com and his phone number is: 262-945-0153.
Catie Kannenberg is the contact person for the Monday meets at Cresthill. Her contact info is below and with a new email address:
Catie Kannenberg
Site Director, Landsharks Running Club
720-483-2337
kannenbergcatie@gmail.com
Grace Presbyterian Church Needs Volunteers!
Please use the sign up link provided below to volunteer
2 different ways to volunteer
Help us Pick Fresh Veggies from the Garden - Pick our crops for the no cost market -- beans, cucumbers, squash, strawberries, spinach and peas. No experience is needed. Please provide your cell phone number when you sign up in case of weather issues.
When: Tuesdays - September 22 & 29 from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Wednesdays - September 23 & 30 from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Saturdays - September 26 & October 3 - 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Food Garden at Grace Presbyterian Church
7900 Hope Place, Littleton, 80125
Link to Volunteer: FoodGarden@GracePresChurch — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com
Help us Prep the Garden for Growing Season - Help us Pick Fresh Veggies from the Garden - Help us maintain the garden and pick our crops. Will include whatever is ready -- beans, cucumbers, squash, carrots and beets. Pulling weeds. No experience is needed. Please provide your cell phone number in the sign up in case of weather issues.
When: Wednesdays - October 7 &14 from 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Saturdays - October 10 & 24, November 7 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Food Garden at Grace Presbyterian Church
7900 Hope Place, Littleton, 80125
Link to Volunteer: FoodGarden@GracePresChurch — Signup Sheet | SignUp.com
Interested in participating in school governance? We are looking for a student representative for the TRHS School Accountability Committee (SAC).
Fill out the form if interested. This service opportunity qualifies for 10 hours of community service.
Meetings are from 4:30-6:30 on the following dates: 11/11, 1/13, 2/3, 3/10, 4/7.
Daniels Scholarship Program
The Daniels Scholarship Program is one of the most comprehensive and generous college scholarships in the country. It helps make college possible for high-achieving, values-driven students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Scholars receive up to a full cost of attendance scholarship and can attend the college or university of their choice throughout the country.
Daniels Scholars are known for their strong character, leadership, and commitment to service. United by shared values, they are tomorrow’s leaders committed to making a difference.
Through financial assistance and personal support, the Daniels Scholarship opens doors and builds lifelong networks. It’s more than a scholarship. It’s a launchpad for lives of purpose and impact.
Applications are open September 1 - October 15th at 4:00 pm MT
Interested in Aviation?
Future of Aviation Initiative is a free online resource designed to help students discover opportunities to pursue careers in aviation and aerospace.
At futureofaviation.aero, students can access a searchable database of aviation-related scholarships and explore opportunities that align with their interests, educational goals, and future career paths. We have millions of dollars of opportunities in our database and they range from flight training, aircraft mechanics, aviation business and more. Students can create a login and save scholarships that they are interested in to apply to later. We will also be adding internships to our site starting this January.
Colorado School of Mines - The Mines Golden Guarantee
Colorado School of Mines has launched the Mines Golden Guarantee, the first statewide admission guarantee of its kind in Colorado. Beginning with students entering Mines in Fall 2027, qualifying Colorado residents graduating from any Colorado high school who complete the application by the Nov. 1 priority deadline will receive guaranteed admission and a minimum $2,000 per year merit scholarship.
Advising Students Golden Guarantee Requirements
Applications must be completed by Nov. 1 to qualify for guaranteed admission. Acceptances are nonbinding, and admitted students will still have until May 1 to make an enrollment decision. Students admitted through the Golden Guarantee can pursue any undergraduate major at Mines, including engineering, computing, applied science and newer programs such as quantum systems engineering, construction engineering and business engineering and management science.
UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS
High school and middle school students are invited to our upcoming Admissions Forum; a unique opportunity to learn more about the United States Naval Academy and Navy ROTC program. Students of all ages, families, and community members are welcome to attend.
Denver, CO Admissions Forum
Thursday, October 1, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County North
321 Inverness Drive South, Englewood, CO 80112
Bio Medical Engineering at CU Anschutz
Please join us October 8 to find out more about our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and our certificate programs in Biomedical Engineering at CU Denver and Anschutz Medical Campus.
Check-in is at 4:30 pm and a brief introduction to our programs will begin at 5:00pm. At this event you will get to meet some of our faculty and students and see the innovative research taking place at the Anschutz Medical Campus.
Please Register Here: https://ucdenverdata.formstack.com/forms/bioengineering_open_house_2026
When: Thursday, October 8, 4:30-7 p.m.
Where: Bioscience 2, Anschutz Medical Campus
Leann Schmitz (Cal Poly San Luis Obispo) and Brian Zaun (San Diego State University) invite you and your students to a Cal State Apply information session.
California State Apply Info Session Registration Form
Cal State Apply Information Sessions:
- Monday, September 21 at 6:30 pm | St. Mary's Academy (High School Forum), 4545 S University Blvd, Englewood, CO 80113
Monday, October 19 at 6:00 pm | Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville, CO 80027
All students are welcome to attend this unique event.
EXPLORE ENGINEERING: VIRTUAL TALK SERIES
Oregon State University is hosting the Explore Engineering Series
This series includes the follow exciting opportunities for students to explore engineering at OSU:
- Explore Engineering Majors - Explore Engineering Communities - Explore Engineering Careers - Explore Engineering Research - Explore Engineering Clubs
Register Here for Explore Engineering
Check out this Video for more info on the different types of Engineering
All sessions are led by our Engineering Student Ambassadors, making this a great way for prospective students to connect with peers and ask questions about campus life, classes, clubs, and more.
🌻Utah State University - Find your admissions rep; Events page
🌻University of Vermont - no application fee for first time students; Test Optional; $4K visit award
🌻Stony Brook University - Accounting; Rhetoric and Writing; AI and Data Science; College Prep Checklist; SUNY Free application week October 19th - Nov. 2nd
🌻Ohio State University - Early Action Deadline Nov 1st; University Honors; OH State Scholars Program; Stamps Eminence Scholarship Program
🌻Auburn University - Apply; First Year Student Scholarships; Complete Application Checklist
🌻University of Redlands - Redlands Campus; Los Angeles Campus; Academic Programs
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