Pittsburgh National College Fair

The Pittsburgh National College Fair will be held on February 3rd & 4th at the David L Lawrence Convention Center. Hours that the fair are open are 9:00-12:00 and 6:00-9:00 on the 3rd and only 9:00-12:00 on the 4th. The fair is free to attend. Evening hours are the least crowded. This is the largest National College Fair in the country with workshops in financial aid and the NCAA as well as college representatives from most major national colleges and area schools. Additional information is available at www.nationalcollegefairs.org.

The Milk Mustache Campaign brings you the 2011 Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Awards. The SAMMY Awards recognize exceptional high school student athletes across the country who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, on the athletic field and in their communities - and who understand the importance of refueling their bodies with the protein and other nutrients in lowfat or fat free milk. If you know someone who deserves to be rewarded, visit http://www.bodybymilk.com for rules, information and an online application.

Our online site http://www.bodybymilk.com is accepting applications until March 5, 2011. If you have any students that you think deserve to be recognized as a SAMMY 2011 winner, encourage them to apply for a chance to win a $7,500 scholarship, an invitation to an awards weekend at Walt Disney World and the opportunity to star in special got milk? Milk Mustache ad in USA TODAY and other national publications.

Former Governor's School of Pennsylvania Programs for 2011

Two academic enrichment programs of study are available this summer. These competitive programs are former Governor’s School of Pennsylvania Programs. They are the Pennsylvania School for Global Entrepreneurship, and the University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy. Both applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline to receive applications is February 15th. The related websites are www.iacocca-lehigh.org for Entrepreneurship and www.hcsa.pitt.edu for Health Careers.

Congress Bundestag Scholarship

Opportunity for a graduating senior who is at least 18 years old but not older than 19 to spend a year in Germany. If you think you know of someone, details are in the attached letter. Deadline is Jan. 31, 2011 See your counselor ro Mrs. Nanassy for details.

The Challenge Program Announcement

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors…, As 2011 begins The Challenge Program wants to remind you that you could win 250 dollars at the end of the school year. The 250 dollar checks are awarded in four categories: Academic Excellence, Academic Improvement, Attendance, and Community Service. Whether your talent is lending a helping hand in the community, improving your grades or just showing up for school, The Challenge Program wants to reward you for your hard work. Don’t forget that your community service hours must be submitted to be in the running for the Community Service award so visit your guidance department today to pick up a form. For details on how you can win a Challenge Program award visit The Challenge Program website at www.tcpinc.org and become a fan of The Challenge Program on Facebook.

Course Selection Sheets

Reminder to all students – You must return your course selection sheets to your guidance counselor ASAP in order to be placed in your selected courses. If the course selection sheets are not returned you may not be placed in the courses you requested.

Best Buy Scholarships

Best Buy is offering $1.2 million dollars in scholarships for students in grades 9-12. That’s 1200, $1000.00 dollar scholarships. Students need to have solid grades plus community service or work experience to apply. Interested students need to apply online at www.at15.com or www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com. If you have any questions contact your guidance counselor.