Senior Information and Scholarship Corner
Welcome to Senior Information and Scholarship Corner!
For more information about the scholarships listed please scroll to the bottom of the page and see "Scholarships"
Coca Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship information has been emailed to all members of the Senior Class and to Senior Advisors.
Senior Class meeting during Advisory in the Cafeteria Tuesday, August 26, with Mr. Farnam.
ATU Representative in Mr. Hoover's Advisory Wednesday, August 27. All seniors interested in ATU should attend this meeting.
October 31st is the last day to turn in Senior Yearbook Ads.
ATU Representative will be in Mr. Hoover's Room during Advisory August 27.
University of the Ozarks Clarksville Representative will be in Coach Roby's Advisory September 17.
Accuplacer for Seniors September 24
ACT Fee Waivers will be arriving soon! If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch you qualify for a Fee Waiver. Make sure your Free/Reduced Lunch Form in turned in for the 2025-2026 School year to qualify.
On this page you will find Information about upcoming dates for Seniors as well as information about scholarships, college visits, military visits, and much more. For more information contact your student's Advisor, Mrs. Avila or Ms. Hudgeons at 479-229-4655.
Please visit our Virtual Counselor's Office for interactive information about colleges, military, workforce, mental health, FAFSA, and much more!
Did you know that you can set up your FSA ID (Federal Student Aid Identification) now? Visit StudentAid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch to create your FSA ID. You will use this every year you fill our a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form and for the lifetime of your federal student loan if there are any. If you or your parent has already created an account but don't recall information to access the account; reset this information instead of creating a new account.
Have you applied for College? If so simply email Ms. Hudgeons the name of the college you need to receive your official transcript.
Thoughts for Seniors:
Failure is NOT an option!
Choices Matter
Study Smart
Find your reason
Motivation Matters
Choose the lifestyle you want THEN pick the career that will provide that for you and your family.
Try Real Life Arkansas for some things to consider.
https://www.workforce.arkansas.gov/Real-Life/
How to Pay for College Guide
Important Dates:
August 11 FISRT DAY OF CLASS!
August 27: ATU Representative Mr. Hoover's Advisory
September 1: No Class
September 5: Fair Day/No Class
September 10: Early out
September 17: U of O Representative Roby's Advisory
September 24 Accuplacer (afternoon)
September 30: Jostens during Advisory
October 7: ATU in English classes
October 8: Early out
October 14: Parent Teacher Conferences
October 14: Jostens here to take orders
October 14: Colleges/Military in cafeteria
October 14: Financial Aid assistance here
October 14: School dismissed at 1:30
October 15-17: Fall Break
November 12: Early out
November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break
December 4: Workkeys Assessment
December 9: Jostens in Lobby
Dec 22-Jan 6: Christmas Break
January 19: No class
February 4: Early out
February 12: Parent Teacher Conference
February 12: Early out
February 13-17: Winter Break
March 11: Early out
March : ELPA for Seniors
March 23-27: Spring Break
April 3: No Class
April : Prom tickets for sale
April : Prom
May : AP Testing
May : Celebration of Achievement @ 6:00 in the high school gym
May : Semester test
May 15: Graduation Practice @ 9:45AM in the Saferoom: Walkthrough starts at 9AM
May 16: GRADUATION @10AM Tucker Coliseum. Please arrive before 9:30AM
Questions for Seniors / Parents to Consider throughout the final year of High School. Your Advisor will need you to be able to answer these questions at the February 11 Parent Teacher Conference:
1. College
A. Have you taken ACT or Accuplacer for College admission?
B. Have you applied for College? If so which College?
C. Have you investigated or spoken with the College about financial Aid?
2. Military
A. Which Military Branch is best for your goal/plan?
B. Have you met with / spoken with a Military Recruiter?
C. Have you made arrangements to take the ASVAB?
3. Workforce
A. Where to you hope to work after high school graduation?
B. Have you spoken with someone who works at this establishment about the application process?
C. Are you working toward requirements necessary for this job?
Frequently Asked Q & A:
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to students in their final year of high school. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 37th class in 2025, the Foundation has provided over 7,000 Coca-Cola Scholars with more than $87 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. The 2026 application (for high school students graduating in the 2025-2026 academic year) will open on August 1, 2025-September 30, 2025
Scholarships are available through the Arkansas Community Foundation. Visit https://www.arcf.org/ for more information.
Career Opportunity