Class of 2026 Senior Newsletter

Class of 2026: Continue Investing in Yourself This Year
Upcoming Events
FAFSA Night – Receive Help Completing Your FAFSA
Save the Date: January 21, 2026
Join us on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for our FAFSA Night. This event is designed for students and families who have not yet completed the FAFSA and would benefit from hands-on assistance.
Parents and students will receive guided support to help complete the FAFSA accurately and on time.
What to Bring:
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Social Security Number
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2024 tax information (student and parent, if applicable)
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FSA ID (if already created)
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive expert assistance and take an important step toward funding your college education.
Kennsaw State University Private Visit
January 27, 2026
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB Test)
January 29, 2026
Inspirational Vitamin: Be Resilient
Click the buttons below to view scholarship information. These are just a few of the many scholarship opportunities available this school year!
Class of 2026, you have access to a wide range of scholarship opportunities! Please note that while most scholarships are now accepting applications, a few are not yet open. Please click on the attached pdf or link above to view all current scholarships and deadlines!
Click on button to apply.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education. DAR awards scholarships for students pursuing an education in history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occupational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English.
Click on button to apply.
Deadline: January 31, 2026
TheDream.US scholarships are for highly motivated DREAMers who want nothing more than to get a college education but are unable to afford the cost.
TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship is for undocumented students who live in targeted locked-out states where they are either required to pay out-of-state tuition or prohibited from enrolling in the state’s colleges and universities altogether. This scholarship is for up to $100,000 in total for a bachelor’s degree at one of our Opportunity Partner Colleges.
Deadline for Opportunity Scholarship application is January 31, 2026.
TheDream.US National Scholarship is for undocumented students who are eligible for in-state tuition, or are attending a private partner institution, to attend a Partner College in their state or online, at one of our National Partner Colleges. This scholarship is for up to $16,500 for an associate’s or up to $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree, and up to $6,000 in stipends at one of our National Partner Colleges.
Deadline for National Scholarship application is February 28, 2026.
Click on button to apply.
Students Without Mothers is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping high school students without mothers help themselves by empowering them to continue their education. The organization’s main purpose is to provide scholarships for college-bound high school students who are without their mothers due to death or other unfortunate circumstances.
Scholarship Amount: $4,000
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Click on button to apply!
The Walter Harrison Trust awards several $1,000 scholarships statewide to high school seniors and undergraduate students of any age attending a vocational school or two-or-four year accredited college or university in the state of Georgia.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Click on button to apply!
The Metro Atlanta Relocation Council (MARC) is a nonprofit organization that supports relocation professionals through education, collaboration, and shared best practices. As part of this mission, MARC offers a one-time $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior in the Greater Atlanta area who relocated to the region between grades 9 and 12 and attends a public or private school within the 17-county metro area.
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
Please see instructions and applications below or click on button to apply!
Horatio Alger Association administers over 70 scholarship programs, offering opportunities for students in various stages of their academic careers to achieve their educational goals and realize their potential. Seniors have the opportunity to receive $10,000 - $60,000 scholarships!!
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Click on button to apply!
The Rho Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is one of several Alumni Chapters of the fraternity in the metro Atlanta area. Our aim is to support and service the needs of Gwinnett County through the pillars of our organization: Bigger and Better Business, Education, and Social Action. Under our Education program, we desire to give a one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,914 to three graduating male Gwinnett County Public Schools high school seniors in the Spring of 2026 consistent with Phi Beta Sigma’s mission of uplifting young men.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
Please see guidelines below and click on button to apply!
A list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship! The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, etc).
Click on button to access multiple scholarships.
Click on button to access multiple scholarships.
Updates
New Counseling Corner - Senior Resources Hub
Seniors, be sure to use the Counseling Corner Resource Hub, a resource center created just for you and available throughout the year. When you sign in, the Landing Page opens in your first tab (your Student Launch Page opens in the second tab). On the Landing Page, click Counseling Corner in the top-right corner, then select 12th Grade to access important senior resources such as:
- College Application Fee Waivers
- SAT/ACT fee waivers
- SchooLinks “How-To” guides,
- Important registration links.
This page is updated regularly so be sure to check it often so you don’t miss key information and deadlines.
Senior Support
Seniors if you need college and scholarship assistance, please register on eClass to attend
Senior Labs.
How to Register:
- Go to My eClass
- Under Additional Resources, click Student Support Time
- On your Dashboard, find Senior Labs in the College & Career Center on Wednesdays
- Click the time to sign up
- Click Sign Up to confirm the Lab time
- You will see Senior Lab on your Dashboard under Today and Upcoming
*All students must be pick up by 3:00 p.m. No exceptions*
Requesting Teacher Evaluations in SchooLinks
Before requesting a teacher recommendation in SchooLinks, you must ask your teacher first and plan ahead.
Key things to remember:
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Ask teachers 2–4 weeks BEFORE your college deadline
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Ask in person first, then follow up with a polite email
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Do not add a teacher in SchooLinks without permission
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Last-minute requests may be declined
Once your teacher agrees:
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Submit the Teacher Evaluation request in SchooLinks
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Select the correct GCPS email address
Example (Teacher First Name.Teacher Last Name@gcpsk12.org)
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Track your request under College Applications → My Applications
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Send a polite follow-up if needed and always say thank you
Step-by-step instructions for requesting a Teacher Evaluation in SchooLinks are attached below.
ACT & SAT
ACT Preparation
- Create an account on www.act.org.
- Click "Test Prep".
SAT Preparation:
- Create an account on www.collegeboard.org.
- Click on the following link for instructions on how to connect your Khan Academy and College Board accounts to begin taking personalized practice SAT tests based on your previous PSAT or SAT scores.
Linking Khan Academy and College Board Student Accounts
3. Click on the following link for SAT practice test:
Class of 2026 Cap & Gown New Price Alert!!!
Attention Seniors!
Graduation is 130 days away!! Click on the button below to order your cap and gown!
Please select a graduation package below:
PACKAGE A: $250 January 1, 2026 – January 31, 2026
Includes your Senior Dues/Graduation Fees along with your Cap, Gown, Tassel, & Stole, Diploma/Cover, Official MHSHS Senior Shirt, senior week including breakfast, and select events!
PACKAGE B: $295 January 1, 2026 –January 31, 2026
Includes Everything in Package A Plus More! Please see brochure below.
PACKAGE C: $325 January 1, 2026 –January 31, 2026
Includes Everything in Package B Plus More! Please see brochure below.
Make sure to order early to avoid any last-minute stress and/or late fees. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to Scholastic Images at (770) 614-9353 or via email at office@scholasticimages.com. Congratulations on reaching this milestone, and we look forward to celebrating your success!
POST -SECONDARY PLANNING
Please click on the buttons to access more information.