[MWHS Daily Bulletin] January 31 2018- Daily Bulletin
Mount Whitney High School Daily Bulletin
mwhs-bulletin at mailman.vusd.org
Tue Jan 30 15:51:20 PST 2018
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A California Distinguished School & Home of the Pioneers!
Go Pioneers!
[cid:image004.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]January 31, 2018
Daily Bulletin
[cid:image005.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0] Wednesday – January 31, 2018 [cid:image005.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]
Tuesday-Friday (Regular) Bell Schedule
Period 0
7:20
- 8:17
57 minutes
Period 1
8:23
- 9:20
57 minutes
Period 2
9:26
- 10:29
63 minutes
Period 3
10:35
- 11:32
57 minutes
Period 4
11:38
- 12:35
57 minutes
Lunch
12:35
- 1:15
40 minutes
Period 5
1:21
- 2:18
57 minutes
Period 6
2:24
- 3:21
57 minutes
[cid:image006.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]Student Notes[cid:image007.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]
1. Do you want to get into Home Games for Free? And get major discounts on dance tickets? Buy an ASB sticker for $30 and save money. ASB stickers are now being sold in the Finance office. They will be sold all year long.
2. Attention Mt. Whitney Students!! The XL program offers a free snack and a variety of clubs. There is tutoring, Skills Club, Mock Trial, 3D-Printing, Weightlifting, Outdoors Club, Ag Science, Activities Club, Media Arts, Brazilian Jui-Jutsu, and Leadership Club. To find out more about these clubs come to Rm. S11!!
3. Step-Up is collecting donation items for cancer patients. We are accepting donations such as beanies, socks, stuffed animals, and monetary funds. The collection will run from January 9th-April 19th. We will have a donation bin set up in the front office, Room B-204, and a collection table in the quad on Thursdays during lunch. Please come by room B-204 for additional questions or information.
4. THIS IS IT!! TODAY through February 2nd will be our last on campus yearbook sale. THIS FRIDAY will be the LAST DAY for a GUARANTEED purchase of the yearbook. The price is $85 and $5 more if you want your name on it. Come to Room B-207 before school or at lunch to ensure you won’t go without one of these lifelong keepsakes.
6. Are you interested in Being a part of ASB for the 2018-2019 school year? Come to the information meeting Tuesday February 20th at lunch, in K-5, to pick up an application, and to see what ASB is all about.
7. Report cards should be arriving any day now. Did you earn good grades in challenging courses? If so, you may qualify for membership in CSF, California Scholarship Federation. CSF rush week is coming February 5th -9th so come by I-9 or the Counseling Office to pick up an application soon.
8. The PSAT results are in! If you took the test in October, please stop by the counseling office to pick up your test booklet and results.
9. Valentine’s Grams will be on sale in the Quad Monday February 5 through Tuesday February 13 for $1. Send that special person a Sweet Valentine to let them know how much you care!
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SPORTS BULLETIN
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Club Notes
[cid:image010.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0] Senior Notes [cid:image011.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]
1. Attention Seniors: Grad Nite 2018 is coming!!!
It’s time to save the date and your money for Grad Nite 2018. Grad Nite is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Tickets go on sale Feb. 1st thru Feb. 5th, 2018 (Thursday thru Monday) each day before school AND after school in the Library. The ticket price is $179 and the number of tickets is limited. It is very important to get cleared through the library in order to purchase your ticket.
2. Ryan from Fresno State will be here to answer any and all of your Fresno State questions. If you are planning on going to Fresno State next Fall or still deciding because you need more information, please come to L-2 and sign up to see him. He will be here TODAY from 9:00-3:00.
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None at this time
[cid:image014.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]Senior Scholarships [cid:image015.jpg at 01D399E2.2BFC4CD0]
January
Refin Scholarship
Deadline: 1/31/2018
Amount: $2,500
Local/State/National: National
Criteria:
* Legal U.S. resident
* Eighteen years of age or older
* Graduating high school senior or current freshman, sophomore, or junior in college attending an accredited university or college
* Cumulative, unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above on a 4.0 scale
Link: https://www.redfin.com/resources/scholarship
February
eQuality Scholarship Collaborative
Deadline: 02/01/2018
Amount: $6,000
Local/State/National: Local
Criteria:
* Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete high school or equivalent between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2018;
* Resident of northern or central California who completed or expects to complete community college between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2018;
* Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited ADN or BSN RN program in California; or
* Attending an accredited medical school in California or a California resident attending an accredited medical school elsewhere in the United States.
* Applicants for all scholarships must have demonstrated service to the LGBTQ community. To complete an application please go to equalityscholarship.org<http://equalityscholarship.org>
* For complete eligibility requirements, see the Apply<http://www.equalityscholarship.org/apply.html> page.
PG&E Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline: 02/05/2018
Amount: $1,000- $10,000
Local/State/National: State
* There are more than 200 scholarships available in 2018. These STEM-focused or Employee Resource Group-sponsored scholarships range from $1,000 to $10,000.
* Look through the list and apply for any — or all — of the grants that you would like to pursue
Eligibility:Applicants for ALL of the scholarships listed below must:
* Be a high school senior or graduate, have received GED certification or be a postsecondary undergraduate student. Veterans and adults returning to school are encouraged to apply
* Primary residence is a PG&E customer in California at the time of application
* Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university in California
* To learn more and apply visit: https://www.pge.com/en_US/residential/in-your-community/education-programs/grants-and-scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/scholarship-opportunities.page
2017 CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year Application
Deadline: 02/12/18
Amount: $5,000
Local/State/National: State
Criteria:
1. Possess no less than an unweighted cumulative (grades 9-12) grade point average of 3.50;
2. Have demonstrated athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play within California (must be participating in athletics as a senior); and
3. Most of all, have portrayed themselves as athletes of character displaying the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
Application Process: Application packet must include: Student application forms, official transcript, photograph is optional, letters of recommendation (counselor or principal, athletic director) and sportsmanship statement signed by coach, essay. See website for details: http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/schol<http://www.cifstate.org/parents-students/awards_and_scholarships/scholar-athlete>
Tulare County School Boards Association 2018 Scholarship
Deadline: 02/16/2018 (return to Ms. Bravo in the counseling office)
Amount: $350
Criteria:
1. 2.75 GPA or better
2. Good Citizenship
3. Participation in extracurricular activities
4. Community involvement
5. Enroll in an accredited institution of higher learning (fall semester following graduation)
Application Process: The application must be typewritten or printed in black ink. To fill out PDF version of application, click the link below. This scholarship will be paid upon verification of recipient's registration.
Link: www.tcoe.org/TCSBAform<http://www.tcoe.org/TCSBAform>
March
Tulare County College Night Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/18
Amount: $1,000
Local/State/National: Local
Criteria:
* 2017* Graduate of a Tulare County High School
* Possess 3.0 cumulative High School GPA
* Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, service involvement, and financial need
* Plan to attend an accredited college/university as a full-time student (12 units or more), for four consecutive years beginning the 2017-2018 academic year
* Participate in College Night Scholarship interview on April 27, 2017 (nine finalists only)
Application Process: Complete: online application, extracurricular activities and honors worksheet, two essays, two academic recommendations, mail official transcript (postmarked by 2/1/17)
Link: http://cnsa.tcoe.org/Welcome
Farm Bureau Scholarships - Various
Deadline: March 1st annually
Amount: Varies
Criteria:
* Student must attend high school currently or have graduated from a high school in Tulare County to be eligible.
* Undergraduate and Graduate students may be considered.
* Must complete and return application (link below)
* Must submit two letters of recommendation (from different individuals)
* Must submit a copy of current school transcripts by March 1 deadline. *** See Frequently Asked Questions for more info.
* Student must be able to attend an in-person interview with selection committee.
Application Process: Scholarship application and all required material pertaining to it must be sent to Tulare County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 748, Visalia, CA 93279 postmarked by March 1st. Applications and/or accompanying documents postmarked after March 1st will not be considered.
Link: http://www.tulcofb.org/index.php?page=formScholarshipIntro
TheDream.US Scholarship
Deadline: 3/1/2018
Amount: Varies - up to $29,000
Criteria:
* AB540 Eligible (undocumented student who has or will have completed 3 years of high school in the CA and on track to graduate)
* Available to high school seniors
* For participating schools go to: http://www.thedream.us/about-us/partner-colleges/
Link:http://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/
Fresno State Scholarship
Deadline:03/02/2018
Amount: multiple awards, amounts vary
Criteria:
* Students planning on attending Fresno State for the 2017 school year who have completed their Fresno State admissions application, have received a student ID number, and have activated their MyFresnoState account with a valid email address should apply.
* In order to be entered in to the scholarship pool for Fresno State please complete the application on the following website: http://www.fresnostate.edu/studentaffairs/scholarships/scholarshipapplication/
Stordalen Lodge Scholarship (Sons of Norway)
Deadline: 03/01/2018
Amount: $200 (2 awards)
Criteria:
1. 3.0 GPA and above (copy of official transcript required to verify)
2. Personal references must be signed and delivered in sealed envelopes
3. Applicant must be a senior in Tulare, Visalia, Hanford, Lemoore, or Porterville
4. Must be graduating from high school in 2018
5. Will be attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the fall of 2018
Application Process: Recipients will be selected based on scholastic performance, financial needs, community activities, involvement in school activities, interests, the above listed requirements and a 500 word essay as outlined in application.
Link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1igQHs8S9LzgrwKq8pldQPQHG_ny74p4s
Tulare County Dairy Children Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Amount: TBA
Criteria: Graduating high school seniors who live in Tulare county, plan to attend a two- or four-year college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must have a parent working on a dairy (children of dairy owners are not eligible).
Application Process: Fill out application<https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0jffohvfXxbdzkweXNvX21BYUE> completely and attach high school transcript. E-mail application to Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com<mailto:Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com> by March 1, 2017. For more info, click here<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1acPP1wa5Sqo-IOaDwIVvFDI4APlVw2yd>.
Tulare County Dairy Women Scholarship
Deadline: March 1, 2018
Amount: TBA
Criteria: for graduating high school seniors who live in the county, plan to attend a two- or four-year college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship requires applicants have a career goal that relates to the agriculture industry and have not received this scholarship in the past. Scholarship is open to children of dairy owners.
Application Process: Fill out application <https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0jffohvfXxbdzkweXNvX21BYUE> completely and attach high school transcript. E-mail application to Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com<mailto:Melissa.gomes at farmcreditwest.com> by March 1, 2017. For more info, click here<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1acPP1wa5Sqo-IOaDwIVvFDI4APlVw2yd>.
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Provident Salierno Scholarship
Deadline: No later than 12:00 p.m. on March 1st, 2018
Amount: $1,000
Criteria:
* The student must pursue an education in the field of music.
* The applicant must be a graduating senior from one of the following high school:
Redwood High School
Mt. Whitney High School
Golden West HIgh School
El Diamante HIgh School
Tulare Union High School
* The applicant must graduate with an overall G.P.A of 2.0 or greater
* The applicant must maintain a 2.0 or greater G.P.A their last semester
* The applicant should come from low to middle income family
* The applicant must be enrolled in an eligible institution of education for the next semester
* Applicant must show their identification and social security card to the Foundation representative.
* Scholarships are Not transferable to another eligible institution of education, unless that institution provides a curriculum that your first school does not offer. (E.g. You start at C.O.S. and transfer to another school to finish your four year degree)
* Submit a complete packet to:
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation
℅ Susan Lucas
26773 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, Ca 93277
Application Process: Click on the link to print application
Link: http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation: Richard B “Dick” Watson
Deadline: No later than 12:00 p.m. on March 1st, 2018
Amount: 1 Female- $2,000, 1 Male-$2,000
Criteria:
* Must attend one of the Visalia public high school for at least two years
Redwood High School
Mt. Whitney High School
Golden West High School
El Diamante High School
* Must plan on pursuing a career in Science,Technology,Engineering,or Mathematics
* Must be accepted and planning to attend a four year accredited university/college
* Must graduate in good standing with a grade point average of 3.8 or higher
* Must demonstrate excellence and/or leadership in one or more extracurricular activities during time at a Visalia public high school. Examples: Varsity sport captain or MVP, Multiple Varsity sports, notable achievements in the Arts, recognition for excellence in academic competition (math club, science fair, design contest, etc.)
* Must be someone who will be obtaining a four year degree
* Must maintain a 2.5 or higher G.P.A. over the first year in college
* Submit a complete packet to:
Visalia Rotary Community Foundation
℅ Susan Lucas
26773 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, Ca 93277
Application Process: Click on the link to print application
Link: http://www.visaliarcfoundation.org/Scholarships
Ruiz 4 Kids Scholarship
Deadline: March 09, 2018 (POSTMARKED)
Amount: TBD
Criteria:
* High school senior with minimum 3.0 GPA if applying to a 4 year and 2.5 GPA if applying to trade school or community college
* Extra-curricular participation
* Full time student
* Plan to attend a two or four year college, or an accredited trade school
Application Process: Application packet must include: signed application <https://goo.gl/wIhbOC> with all required information, sealed official transcript, typed essay, short essay, resume and letter of recommendation. Mail packet to: Ruiz 4 Kids Attn: Scholarship Program PO Box 37 Dinuba CA 93618.
Link: http://www.ruiz4kids.org/programs-scholarships.aspx
Visalia Education Foundation Scholarships
The Visalia Education Foundation awards almost $40,000 in scholarships to VUSD high school seniors each year. All scholarships listed below require ONE application and have the same deadline.
Deadline: March 09, 2018 @ 5:00 pm (RECEIVED BY DATE)
Amount: Varies
Application Process: Application packet must include: completed application, essay, 1-2 letters of recommendation, and transcript. Application packet must be received by 5PM on Friday March 09, 2018. Return completed application to: Visalia Education Foundation, ℅ Visalia Unified School District, 5000 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia, CA 93277. Mail or drop off your application with the receptionist in the lobby of the VUSD.
Contact info: Barbara Mayeda (559)909-1462 or (559)635-2422
You can pick up a copy in the counseling office, click on the link for the fillable application
Link: http://www.visaliaedfoundation.org/student-scholarships.html
Cabrillo Civic Clubs of California
Deadline: March 15, 2018 (POSTMARKED) after March 15th will be disqualified
Amount: $500
Criteria: Portuguese descent, 3.50 GPA, participated in 3 extracurricular activities.
Application Process: Accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. Submit the application<http://www.cabrillocivicclubs.org/Scholarship/2016%20Master%20Application%20Form.pdf> along with a transcript and three letters of recommendation. For more information please pick up an application in the counseling office with Ms. Herrera
Italian Catholic Federation
Deadline: March 15, 2018
Amount: Varies
Criteria: High school senior, minimum GPA of 3.2, and is either a Roman Catholic and of Italian descent or have a parent, grandparent or guardian is a member of the Italian Catholic Federation, and student is Roman Catholic (but need not be of Italian descent)
Application Process: For application and more information visit : <http://www.icf.org/scholarships.html> www.icf.org<http://www.icf.org>
Kiwanis Division 18 Scholarship
Deadline: 03/15/2018 **MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN THIS DATE**
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Two awards provided
* Agriculture Application – (Must have specific agriculture-related goals)
* Key Club Application – (Must be a Key Club member within Kiwanis Division 18)
Criteria: GPA of 2.5, Community involvement, extracurricular activities,
Application Process: Complete application and mail in - must be postmarked by 3/15/18. Click here for application<https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Mefp5f4bb9F0d65bODPwqU0wwHtheB0M>.
2018 CAWGF Scholarship
Deadline: 03/16/2017
Amount: $2,000 - $8,000
Criteria:
* Must be a high school senior graduating in 2018
* Plan to attend UC, CSU, or community college in the fall of 2018
* Have a parent or legal guardian employed by a California Vineyard during the 2017-2018 winegrape growing season
Application Process: Application packet must include: 1. Complete Application 2. Official transcript, copy of ACT or ACT if applying for a 4 year, letter of recommendation, essay (500 words). Applications must be postmarked no later than march 24, 2017. Send application packets to: CAWG Foundation 1121 L Street, Suite 304, Sacramento, CA 95814
Link: http://cawgfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/CWGGF_APPLICATION_ENG-2018-v1.pdf
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