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SHSS Welcomes - College/University and Military Recruiters - During Lunch in the Commons
Due to restricted visitation at Salina High School South, all college, university and military recruitment visits will be conducted virtually. Please check the Virtual Visits page for updated visit scheduling and information.
2021-22 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form
The 2021-22 FAFSA is now OPEN! Students enrolling for academic year 2021/2022 can submit their FAFSA; families should use their 2019 income tax information. Before students and parents can complete the FAFSA, the student and parent must create an FSA ID. To create your FSA ID go to FSA ID Website.
Virtual College Fairs
The Kansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (KACRAO) is proud to announce that student and counselor registration is now open for the 2020 KACRAO Virtual College Fairs! Students can explore colleges and ask questions to admissions staff much like they would during a traditional college fair. Registration is FREE to both students and counselors. You will have the opportunity to participate in multiple virtual college fairs where you can hear from several different colleges and universities in one session and have the ability to ask questions to college reps. Register for Virtual College Fairs
ACT Method Test Prep
Students can take advantage of ACT Method Test Prep in their Career Cruising Account. This is an excellent tool to prepare for the ACT test. Student can access Method Test Prep by signing into Career Cruising and clicking on "My Plan". Next click on the "ACT Link".
2021 Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage. The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews. All submissions must adhere to contest requirements. The contest deadline is January 15, 2021. Awards: First-place: $10,000, Second place: $3,000, Five Finalists: $1,000 each, Eight Semi-finalists: $100 each. Profiles in Courage Essay Contest