Seniors who have NOT turned in an application for Newkirk Community Scholarships: These are due to the Counselor by Friday, March 5th.
SENIORS, REMEMBER to check out the Scholarships page on the Newkirk Schools Website. From the blue bar on the home page, click the arrow on HS COUNSELOR, then the arrow on SCHOLARSHIPS. Due dates for scholarships are organized by month. Scholarships are separated by Local (Newkirk / Kay County), State, and National. While you are checking out scholarships, be sure to check out the COLLEGE EVENTS page for Senior Days. To get started, go to www.newkirk.k12.ok.us
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline to apply is June 19, 2021. Award Amount $500 To apply go to
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
It's time for your students to schedule their New Sooner Orientation Day!
Incoming freshmen for fall 2021 can now schedule their New Sooner Orientation Day. New Sooner Orientation Days are full day programs for students to be advised, enroll in their first semester courses, and learn about OU resources that will help them through their time at OU. Parents or guardians are also invited to attend, and we will have parent- and family-focused sessions throughout the day. Registration will open April 1 for the Parent and Family Sessions at parents.ou.edu.
Students must complete each item below prior to scheduling an Orientation Day:
Set up OU account and email at account.ou.edu
Submit the enrollment deposit
Take the New Sooner Survey
Complete mandatory online training
New Sooner Orientation happens regularly throughout the summer (May through July). The deadline to schedule a New Sooner Orientation Day is June 15, 2021. Visit newsooner.ou.edu for more information.
New Sooner Orientation is closely monitoring Covid-19 and will make a decision later this Spring if OU will be able to safely have in-person sessions. For now, your students can sign up for their preference of an in-person or online session. If we are unable to have in-person sessions due to Covid-19, all New Sooner Orientation days will remain on the same day and move to an online format. If we are able to have in-person sessions, they will remain in-person and online sessions will remain in a Zoom format.
If you or your students have any questions, please contact your OU admissions counselor, Artemio Castillon, at acastillon@ou.edu.
Virtual College Fairs: OU is participating in the 2021 GPACAC Virtual College Fairs. The fair will feature 100+ colleges from across the country, including the University of Oklahoma. To see the full fair schedule and all the sessions students can attend, go to https://www.strivescan.com/gpacac/
The fair will take place on Sunday, February 21 from 2:00 - 4:45 pm CST. As a special opportunity, this fair includes a College Admission Director Panel immediately before the college fair from 1:00 - 1:45 pm CST on Sunday, February 21. The panelists include Deans, VPs, and Directors from Oklahoma State University, Texas Christian University, Nebraska Wesleyan, Washington University, and Kansas State. This panel will focus on advice and tips for students. Registration is FREE .
PTC Preview for sophomores and juniors has been rescheduled for February 23 & 25 from 3:30-6:30. Sign up is still required for social distancing. Slots are still available. To sign up, click on the link. https://pioneertech.edu/ptc-preview?category=events
Freshmen and Sophomores: Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition. In order to qualify for this scholarship program, you must be an Oklahoma resident, you must enroll in the program during the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades, and your parent's federal adjusted gross income must not exceed $55,000 per year. For more information or to apply, go to www.okpromise.org
Seniors and parents of seniors, for a step by step video on how to complete the FAFSA, please go to the HS Counselor page on the Newkirk Schools website. Under Financial Aid / College Resources you will be able to find videos and publications to help assist you in completing the FAFSA with your student. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact Patty Rowe, HS Counselor at 580-362-6241 ext. 126 or prowe@newkirk.k12.ok.us
Northern Encounter at NOC. In Tonkawa, Enid, and Stillwater. For dates, information and to register online go to: www.noc.edu
Seniors: Reminder, OU's final admission deadline is February 1st.
SENIORS, REMEMBER to check out the Scholarships page on the Newkirk Schools Website. From the blue bar on the home page, click the arrow on HS COUNSELOR, then the arrow on SCHOLARSHIPS. Due dates for scholarships are organized by month. Scholarships are separated by Local (Newkirk / Kay County), State, and National. While you are checking out scholarships, be sure to check out the COLLEGE EVENTS page for Senior Days. To get started, go to www.newkirk.k12.ok.us
Freshmen and Sophomores: Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition. In order to qualify for this scholarship program, you must be an Oklahoma resident, you must enroll in the program during the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades, and your parent's federal adjusted gross income must not exceed $55,000 per year. For more information or to apply, go to www.okpromise.org
Seniors on Oklahoma's Promise and OU's Crimson Commitment program. This program guarantees scholarships and grants to pay for average fees of $8,000 per year for OU students who receive Oklahoma's Promise. With tuition covered by Oklahoma's Promise and average fees covered by Crimson Commitment, this program makes OU a great, affordable option for students! To qualify for Crimson Commitment, students must: (1) Qualify fully for Oklahoma's Promise. (2) Apply to OU by February 1, 2021. Did you also know that OU is test optional this year? (3) Be admitted to OU as a first-time, full-time freshman. (4) Complete and submit a FAFSA by March 1, 2021. (5) Be enrolled as a full-time student each semester. No separate application is needed for students to receive Crimson Commitment. Your students can learn more about Crimson Commitment by clicking the following link: https://ou.edu/admissions/affordability/crimson-commitment
The BigSun Organization is proud to be able to continue to help young athletes succeed in their academic pursuits. We are offering an annual scholarship to a deserving student. All student athletes are eligible for this award, regardless of which sport they are participating in. Deadline to apply is June 19, 2021. Award Amount $500 To apply go to
http://www.bigsunathletics.com
Seniors and parents of seniors, for a step by step video on how to complete the FAFSA, please go to the HS Counselor page on the Newkirk Schools website. Under Financial Aid / College Resources you will be able to find videos and publications to help assist you in completing the FAFSA with your student. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact Patty Rowe, HS Counselor at 580-362-6241 ext. 126 or prowe@newkirk.k12.ok.us
Juniors: The Leadership Oklahoma (LOK) application is now open. Fifty of the state’s top juniors from across the state are chosen through a competitive application process and are then taken on a week long educational journey in the summer across Oklahoma, learning lessons about leadership, trust, problem solving, communication, cooperation, career opportunities, but most importantly, why Oklahoma is such a great place to live and work. Deadline to apply is January 15, 2021. https://www.leadershipoklahoma.com/youth-program
Freshmen and Sophomores: Oklahoma's Promise offers qualified Oklahoma students an opportunity to earn a scholarship for college tuition. In order to qualify for this scholarship program, you must be an Oklahoma resident, you must enroll in the program during the 8th, 9th, or 10th grades, and your parent's federal adjusted gross income must not exceed $55,000 per year. For more information or to apply, go to www.okpromise.org
Seniors: OU's application deadline to be considered for academic, service, or leadership scholarships is quickly approaching! The final scholarship admission deadline is December 15. Those interested in attending OU in the Fall need to submit their application ASAP.
Wrestling Dual with Guthrie Friday has been cancelled
Seniors: Reminder, OSU's PRIORITY scholarship deadline is Feb. 1, 2021. FINAL deadline is July 1, 2021