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

https://edfinancial.cld.bz/How-to-Pay-for-College-2024-2025

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