Please find the Counselor Caseloads listed below:

• Mr. Sightes (Last Names A-G, grades 9-12)
• Mrs. Witherow (Special Ed, grades 9-12)
• Mrs. Suppinger (Last Names H-L, grades 9-12)
• Mrs. Knop (Last Names M-R, grades 9-12)
• Ms. Herald (Last Names S-Z, grades 9-12)

Additional Support in the LPHS Counseling Department:

*Mrs. Kelso, Social Worker - akelso@lpcsc.k2.in.us

*Ms. Matz, Social Worker - tmatz@lpcsc.k12.in.us *Mrs. Rosenbaum, Mental Health Counselor - crosenbaum@lpcsc.k12.in.us

Important - HS transcripts for college admissions

Students, please make sure to request final transcripts in Naviance for the college you have chosen to attend, as all schools will require your final transcripts in order to finalize your course registrations with them. Final transcripts should be ready by early to mid June. Please note, if you have taken dual credit courses, you will need to request transcripts from that institution. i.e. IVY Tech, in order for your college to grant you the college credits.

Attention Seniors!!

🎓 FAFSA Facts vs. Myths—What You Really Need to Know

• The FAFSA® application is open (Oct 1st), and now’s the perfect time to separate fact from fiction. To help you feel confident and ready, Going Merry has created a few resources to help guide you through the process.

Below you’ll find three resources to help prepare you for completing the application.

• Top 10 FAFSA® Myths: Debunks 10 most common misconceptions about the FAFSA®.
• FAFSA® Prep Assignment: Helps students prepare the necessary information needed to complete their FAFSA® application.
• FAFSA® FAQ: Answers common questions about the FAFSA®.

These resources are designed to make your FAFSA® journey smoother and less stressful. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Going Merry at support@goingmerry.com.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Please check Naviance for updated information on scholarships.

NCAA Reminders: Visit the High School Portal to upload final transcripts with proof of graduation to your student's Eligibility Center account. If you have additional semesters included since the last upload, continue to upload these transcripts. Also, please upload four-semester and six-semester transcripts so that the Eligibility Center may complete preliminary reviews.

The LPHS Alumni Scholarship will be available on the Unity Foundation website. Please check their site for this information.

LPHS is utilizing Naviance, a comprehensive college, career and life readiness solution (CCLR) platform that helps districts and schools align student strengths and interests to postsecondary goals to improve student outcomes and connect learning to life. Naviance consists of a platform where students can explore and manage information about college, career and life readiness. To login, students will access their Clever accounts and click on Naviance.

Summer School: Summer school sign up is now open for students who need to repeat a course to stay on track for graduation. Summer school will run from June 2 - June 26, Mon-Fri from 8 am until 12 pm. Algebra I will be offered in person. Other courses may be worked on in the classroom or from home, however, all exams must be taken in the HS building. Please stop by the counseling office to pick up a form and see your counselor to confirm courses needed. (See link on the left for the form)

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Students can save $10,000+ on a bachelor’s degree by starting at Ivy Tech

As Indiana’s best value in higher education, Ivy Tech offers seamless transfer opportunities statewide and beyond. Students can choose from three pathways: Guaranteed Admission to 25 partner schools, Transfer as a Junior to any Indiana public four-year institution or complete the Indiana College Core in high school and transfer as a sophomore. Learn more at ivytech.edu/transfer.

Free ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops (CCRW)

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for any of the free ACT College and Career Readiness Workshops (CCRW) coming up this Fall. You can REGISTER HERE for any of the virtual events. We discuss ideas and examples about what’s working in K-12 education.

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