Wilcox Central High School

Alabama College Application Week is NEXT WEEK! College application fees are among one of the many barriers to postsecondary education. From October 19-23, high school seniors throughout Alabama will have an opportunity to apply to over 50 colleges and universities in and around the state without having to pay the application fees. To prepare for next week, join in a webinar on navigating the college admissions process today, October 15 at 4:00PM. Educators, students, and families can register for the webinar here. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ieGh1YCT6i41ktbTY85pw

VIRTUAL COLLEGE FAIR AVAILABLE ONLINE BEGINNING OCTOBER 7TH, 2020 Take a tour of inclusive programs around the country through a virtual exhibit hall. Free for all families interested in learning about inclusive higher education opportunities Free to exhibit! Visit sotaconference.com/college-fair for exhibitor information Visit sotaconference.com to learn more

Coca-Cola is proud to invest in communities through the Coke Scholars Program. HS seniors, apply now through Oct. 31 at 5pm EDT for a $20,000 college #scholarship! More info: CokeURL.com/scholarships

Students you can view your progress reports through the STI student portal. If you do not have your username and/or password, you can get that information from either your English, Math, History, or Science teacher. https://inow-wilcoxco.asc.edu/InformationNow/Login.aspx

The Wilcox County Board of Education will hold it's regular board meeting on Wednesday October 14, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. You may access the meeting by computer, tablet, or phone by using the following link: https://global.botomeeting.com/join819308661 Or join by phone by dialing 872-240-3212 Access Code 819-308-661

Hi WCHS Class of 2021, Every now and then you have an opportunity to celebrate and recognize your story like never before .Seniors, its time to order your senior supplies and get ready for graduation .At Jostens, we look forward to assisting you in the upcoming weeks as you prepare for your once in a lifetime moment called graduation!! Click on the link to watch a video. https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315/6cb02651-8082-47ef-8dad-2d2f91db23b2?pk_campaign=667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315

Senior cap and gown order day is tomorrow, Friday, October 9th. Jostens representatives will be on campus from 11:00-1:00. A $60.00 deposit is required when ordering.

Applications are available for any student who is 16 years old or older and interested in working the polls at the upcoming election. Applications are located on the school website under documents and/or can be picked up at the school. Applications must be signed by a school official and are due October 21st. https://www.wilcox.k12.al.us/o/wchs

Cap and gown order day is Friday, October 9th from 11:00-1:00. This is the only time the Jostens representative will be on campus. A $60.00 deposit is required when you order.

Seniors Click on the following link and fill out information concerning how you would like your name to appear on your diploma. You must sign in with your google account. The deadline to have this completed is October 16th at 12 noon. https://forms.gle/83KQZaVapAPLiQnk7

Dear Parents and Students, Please plan to join us for the Countdown-to-College Workshop with Potential on October 22nd from 4pm-5pm via Gotowebinar. This VIRTUAL information-packed workshop is designed to help 8th-12th grade students and their parents prepare for college. Potential is committed to help teens reach their full potential. With the large number of college and career choices, parents and students are not always sure where to begin. The Countdown-to-College Workshop is formatted as a panel with representatives from 3-5 colleges and universities. There will be opportunities to submit questions in advance and live throughout the webinar. At the end of the workshop, there will be the chance for a door prize so make sure to stay through the end for a chance to win a free tablet! Attendees will leave this 60-minute workshop with: ● Insight into the college admissions process ● Scholarship opportunities ● Tips to earn scholarships ● Full understanding of the 3 areas that ACT scores impact ● ACT/SAT tips for improving scores ● Impacts of different real-life scenarios (missing deadlines, changing your mind, etc) ● Benefits of community college attendance and dual-enrollment ● Tips to maximize your FAFSA-based grants and awards The registration form will be automatically entered into our scholarship drawing for a chance to win a $500 scholarship so please make sure to fill out all of the presented fields. (parents – your email counts as a bonus application!) Here is the link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2910945349404730381

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is HERE! The new FAFSA cycle officially opens today, October 1st. Students can complete this application to determine their eligibility for grants, scholarships, work-study jobs, and loans from the largest source of financial aid. Not sure where to start? Creating an FSA ID is the first step! The FSA ID acts as the username and password for logging into the FAFSA. Pro tip: Students are encouraged to use a personal email account not subject to change like their school or work email! Completing this application is a key step in the college application process.

TO: CURRENT EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH (ETS) STUDENTS WOW!! What a year this has been!! We, your ETS Project Specialists, know you have been working hard with online learning and/or returning to school. We have also been working hard to find new ways to make sure we stay in touch with you and that you do not miss ANYTHING ETS has to offer. You are going to see a new look, starting with our logo above, to ETS this year. The first task we need to complete is the yearly update form. It is now online and hopefully a lot easier to complete. This form can be accessed at https://coastalets.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3FbVSLQGE5MnUuF or by scanning the QR code. After your update form is received, you will receive information to next steps, such as accessing 24/7 tutoring, how to receive your ETS services, virtual campus tours, etc... ***Once you have completed the form, email Mr. Philon at Andrew.Philon@coastalalabama.edu We look forward to seeing you very soon! ETS is looking for new students to join our program. See below for how you can help and win a prize! Do you want to enter our prize drawing?? Follow these simple steps! 1. Tell a friend about our program. 2. Ask your friend to complete our online application. 3. Have your friend enter your first and last name in the refer a friend portion of their application. *Once the application is completed and deemed eligible, both you and your friend will be entered in our prize drawing! The more friends, the better! Your name will be entered in the drawing each time a qualifying friend lists you on their application! Winners will be drawn and contacted by email on November 30th!

WCHS Scholars From the desk of our librarian, Ms. T. Rodgers........ Please be prepared to take the STAR test this week in your English class. All grade levels (9-12) will be tested.

Hello WCHS Scholars If you have Mr. Gibbs class 5th, 6th or 7th period here are his codes. 5th Period-q6vb6nn 6th Period-2225mkw 7th Period-r5otdkm

Hello Parents and/or Guardians WCHS Title I Meeting Oct 1, 2020 @ 5:30 PM Central Time Click the link to join the Zoom Meeting or you can copy and paste it in the address bar. https://zoom.us/j/98874380962?pwd=WXpkQ2hOMmcvRHVoME5KSGRlTkNRQT09 Meeting ID: 988 7438 0962 Passcode: 6AH2hd

Attention class of 2021! See message below from Jostens Hi WCHS Class of 2021, Every now and then you have an opportunity to celebrate and recognize your story like never before. Seniors, its time to order your senior supplies and get ready for graduation. At Jostens, we look forward to assisting you in the upcoming weeks as you prepare for your once in a lifetime moment called graduation!! WCHS Class of 2021 please click here to view your personalized video https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315/6cb02651-8082-47ef-8dad-2d2f91db23b2?pk_campaign=667678ba-eeea-4c2a-a2e4-e6905618f315 Don't forget to take a look at your custom Cap & Gown Packages. Chris Urnis Urnis & Associates, Inc. P.O. Box 680937 Prattville, Alabama 36067

Students you can register for the ACT at act.org. Students in grades 11-12 are eligible for fee waivers. Contact the counselors to receive a waiver.

Attention 2021 Seniors: Senior Jostens's graduation information packets can be picked up from the school on Tuesday, September 22nd from 11 to 1. Cris Urnis, our Jostens representative, will be at the school to receive orders on October 9th from 11 to 1. A $60 deposit is required when ordering.

The Alabama Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers has suspended all in-person fall 2020 college fairs. However, they are hosting three Virtual College Fairs for students and parents. Live virtual fair options are: September 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. October 20, 2020 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. November 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The events are free to all students and parents but you must be registered to attend. To register, visit https://alacrao.swoogo.com/virtual. Students will be able to apply for admission to the College, receive financial aid and scholarship information, and chat live with college representatives.