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All Star Scholarship

Application Deadline: April 12th

The All Star Foundation seeks to recognize high school students from our local communities who have overcome adversity, demonstrated resilience, shown promise, or exhibited a desire to grow and contribute by offering a $5,000 financial scholarship for college level education.

Click HERE for details and to apply

The Cameron Impact Scholarship (for current JUNIORS)

Application Deadline: May 1st at Noon or when 3000 applications are submitted

The Cameron Impact Scholarship is impact-driven and open to all applicants who meet the GPA and citizenship requirements, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation or any other background factors. Integrity, intelligence, motivation, work ethic, and willingness to serve others are the strongest indicators of a worthy educational investment. Please note that we typically reach capacity prior to the deadline and we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE applicants to submit well before the deadline.

• 15 scholarships awarded per annum
• Four-year, full tuition scholarship (actual dollar amount varies based upon school selection)
• Freedom in choice of school and area of study

Click HERE for the flyer and eligibility requirements

All scheduled rep visits can be found on the College Visits Page HERE. Below are the upcoming visits for the next two weeks. All visits will meet in the College & Career Center in Counseling unless otherwise stated. Click HERE for instructions on how to sign-up to meet with visit college representatives. Remember to sign up by 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

Kansas State University (MO) | 2/9 @ 11:45 am

Southeast Missouri State University (MO) | 2/17 @ 9:30 am

University of Mississippi (MS) | 2/17 @ 11:45 am

University of Kansas (KS) | 2/18 @ 9:30 am

University of Louisville (KY) | 2/18 @ 11:45 am

University of Missouri-Columbia (MO) |2/19 @ 11:45 am

University of Missouri - Columbia

Session 1: June 7th - 11th

Session 2: June 14th - 18th

Application Deadline: March 13th

This overnight camp is for current Missouri high school juniors (rising seniors) who are interested in a career in medicine. Students will attend lectures and will participate in the same Patient Based Learning (PBL) curriculum that Mizzou medical students do. We will have lots of hands-on clinical experiences, time our simulation and anatomy centers and social events in the evenings. This is a great experience for anyone who is considering medical school after college. The cost for this camp is $650, which includes all the camp fees, lodging, camp deposit of $50 and meals. There are some scholarships available, and the application is free to complete.

Click HERE for more information and the application

BESt Healthcare Institute - Washington University Campus

One Session: June 22nd - July 17th

Application Deadline: March 9th

The BESt summer program is four weeks long and built around a STEM-based curriculum designed to spark students’ interest in related careers and create a pipeline of well-prepared candidates for healthcare roles in the St. Louis region.

Click HERE for the flyer and to apply

CSI Summer Camp - School of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Session 1: June 8th - June 11th

Session 2: July 27th - July 30th

CSI Camp covers topics like basic criminal investigation, forensic analysis techniques, crime scene processing, and collection and packaging of evidence. Camp activities include lifting and examining fingerprints, casting tread impressions, identifying and examining blood spatter/stains, and much more. The cost is $275 and includes daily lunch.

Click HERE for the flyer and to register

Carnegie Mellon University - Pre-College Leadership Development Program

Application Deadline: March 1st

4-Week Session: June 20th - July 18th

This program at the Tepper School of Business empowers students to rise to the challenges of leading with clarity, empathy, and purpose. Guided by Carnegie Mellon faculty, students will explore the art and science of leadership through a diverse set of interactive experiences - blending reflection, collaboration, and real-world application.

Click HERE for more information

The Muny

Now hiring for summer positions: ushers, concession staff, donor parking guides, and cast van drivers.

Click HERE for the website and to apply

Click HERE for the flyer

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Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Gerber (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
egerber1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net