Wendy’s High School Heisman

Students in the 2012 graduating class may apply online (www.wendysheisman.com), and will be judged on their academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, community-leadership, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Applications are due October 2, 2011.

Welding Scholarship Available

The owners of JWF Industries have established a memorial scholarship in honor of their father, John J. Polacek, Senior. In partnership with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, the first annual John J. Polacek, Senior Memorial Scholarship will be available to new and currently enrolled students in the Welding Technology Program.
Two years of full-time tuition will be awarded (worth $8,470.00 for Cambria County Residents) for an undetermined amount of recipients. The recipient must be able to commute and work for JWF in Johnstown during summer and winter breaks. Following their graduation, the recipient agrees to a minimum 12 month work commitment after graduation. The recipient must have and maintain a 3.0GPA to be eligible.

Applications are due by November 1st, 2011.

If you have any questions contact Mr. Mulvehill in the guidance office.

Scholarships Available

Announcing two special $5,000 scholarships to recognize high school students who lead with their hearts and minds.
Cappex is proud to announce the High School Innovator of the Year and Lead With Your Heart Scholarships, each worth $5,000.
The scholarships will recognize students who have put significant work into their passions and have made strides in advancing the greater good.

Students should apply for the scholarships at www.cappex.com/scholarships.

Dual Enrollment credits Through Penn Highlands Community College (also known as Accelerated College Education (ACE))

Dual Enrollment Registration – If you are taking a course here at Johnstown High School that is eligible to Dual Enrollment credits Through Penn Highlands Community College (also known as Accelerated College Education (ACE)), you must now register online and make payment directly to Penn Highlands Community College.

Tuition is $33.00 per college credit. Students will register only one time per school year and will register for all of their courses.

Students must register and pay by September 16, 2011. Students will be responsible for sending their payment to Pennsylvania Highlands.

The following instructions will guide you through the registration process. An ACE online screen-by-screen tutorial is also available and is located at the application site.

The ACE Application is located at:
• Go to: http://www.pennhighlands.edu/ace/
• Click on “Click Here to Enroll”
• Click on “ACE application”
• Read the Introduction
• Click on “Accelerated College Education Application”
• Complete the application

Big J Scholarship

Big J Scholarship - Any senior athlete who has participated in a Big J organization, has a GPA of 2.0 or better, and plans to pursue post secondary education is eligible to apply for one of three Big J Scholarships. Application deadline is May 24th. Stop in the Guidance office for application details and guidlines.

Scholarship Opportunity

1st Summit Bank is offering a $2500.00 scholarship for tuition purposes only for the 2011 term. The drawing will be held on Thursday June 30th, 2011. If interested contact your guidance counselor.

IU08 Makeup Test

There will be an IU08 Make-Up Assessment Test on Wednesday, May 25th. Students will be called to the cafeteria. A reminder that scoring proficient on this test is a graduation requirement. If you have not received your scores from the last test, see Mr. Mulvehill in guidance as soon as possible.

After School Live will hold English tutoring on May 19th and May 23rd. Math tutoring will be on May 22nd and May 24th.