Dr. Tami Wegener
School Counselor
402-362-6655, ext. 224
tami.wegener@yorkdukes.org

Mrs. Dana Schmid
School Counselor
402-362-6655, ext. 225
dana.schmid@yorkdukes.org

Mrs. Deb Stuhr
Admin. Assistant
402-362-6655, ext. 226
deb.stuhr@yorkdukes.org

LATEST NEWS…

Dual Credit information:

Dual credit students through SCC are going strong!  Yeah!  Electronic bills for the tuition for these classes are emailed to the student email on near the 20th of each month from SCC.  Payment due  to SCC for second semester by February 20.  You may pay online through the Hub account or mailing a payment to the Milford campus is also fine.  Due to the legislative update, small refunds will be issued by check to students and mailed to the address the student provided when registering for classes.  See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

Peru State will soon be emailing bills to the student email.  Tuition payment will be due by April 1 for the spring semester classes.  Students may pay online through their MyPSC account or mail a check to Peru State College, Box 10, Peru, NE  68421 (note first and last name of student and “York” in memo line).  Contact Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

Materials fees for dual credit were due to YHS (delivered to Mrs. Stuhr in the Counseling office) by Friday, Feb. 17.  See email to student and parent for amount due.  Materials fees which have not yet been paid are now visible on the “Fees” portion of the student’s campus portal account.

FAFSA — The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened for seniors/parents on October 1.  Getting this completed is most important as it affects scholarships as well as grants.  You are welcome to contact EducationQuest in Lincoln, Kearney or Omaha to schedule an appt. (virtual appts are welcome) for FREE assistance completing this form.  They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful … and it truly is free assistance!

ACT Test Date ahead:

June 10 — registration due by May 5, 2023

July 15 — registration due by June 16, 2023

STUDENTS REGISTERING TO TAKE THE ACT … Please remember to enter the York High School code of 282-590 when testing.  This is the only way YHS gets a copy of your test results, and we NEED them.  If questions, stop by the Counseling office.

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CHECK OUT THIS GREAT RESOURCE:
Ultimate Guide to the ACT
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CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS …

Van Kirk Bros. Contracting is interested in sponsoring students who are pursuing a career in the diesel technology field.  In partnership with CCC Hastings/Southeast Community College/Metropolitan Community College, students can earn 100% tuition paid, books, supplies, tool stipend, etc.  Upon earning a degree, immediate employment with Van Kirk is open.  See Mrs. Stuhr for more details of this amazing opportunity!  Deadline to apply is May 1, 2023.

B. Davis Scholarship is open to juniors and seniors as well as students currently registered in any post- secondary institution. Essay required. The application can be found at http://www.studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm  Essay is required.  Deadline is May 21, 2023.

SENIORS:  Central Community College (CCC) scholarship opportunities are still available.  Deadline for applying is June 1.  Go to ccc.awardspring.com and create an account.  Complete the application and you will be considered for all eligible scholarships once the application is completed and submitted.  If you have questions, reach out to 308-398-7555.

2023 Jim Hurlbert Memorial Baseball Scholarship – open to Nebraska American Legion baseball player in last year of Legion Baseball eligibility and/or graduating senior.  Award based on financial need, academic achievement and school/community involvement.  Must be in top ½ of class academically.  Deadline June 15, 2023.  See Counseling office for application.

BLUE & GOLD SCHOLARSHIP FORMS…

The following forms (the same form — just different formats) may be used to apply for local Blue & Gold scholarships:

• Blue-Gold Application Form (Word)
• Blue& Gold Scholarship Application Form (Google doc)

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PERU STATE COLLEGE – DUAL CREDIT STUDENTS .. DIrections for ordering a transcript:

1. Go to peru.edu
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Transcripts
3. Click on “Peru State College Transcript Delivery Service”
4. Click “Create Account” and then complete the form.  Be sure to choose e-transcript and be sure to write “HOLD FOR GRADES” when ordering (this is under part 3 — order details).

 See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.

SCC Dual Credit Students …. You may request your transcript by logging into the HUB at https://thehub.southeast.edu , then select My Bookmarks (right side of screen), select Self service, select Transcript Request and complete the information. You should receive a confirmation after hitting the Submit button.  Seniors, you will not want to order your transcript until your semester is complete.  If you wish to take care of it prior to the semester ending, please get a paper request from Mrs. Stuhr so you can note “HOLD FOR GRADES.”  See Mrs. Stuhr if you have questions.  At this point, there is no charge for requesting your transcript from SCC.

Let’s work together for a great school year!  

GUIDANCE LINKS

Educational Planning

• Education Quest : Free College Planning Services.   Eduquest is based out of Lincoln, NE http:///www.educationquest.org/

• KnowHow2Go: A slick site for planning your college education no matter what grade you are currently in.  Helpful tips for students in middle school, as well as high school. http://www.knowhow2gonebraska.org/

• College Bound Nebraska    http://www.collegeboundnebraska.com NSCS Advantage        http://www.nscs.edu/nscs-advantage.htm

Nebraska Universities and Colleges

• Chadron State College http://www.csc.edu/

• College of St. Mary http://www.csm.edu/

• Creighton University http://www.creighton.edu/

• Doane University   http://www.doane.edu/

• Grace University  http://www.graceuniversity.edu/

• Hastings College http://www.hastings.edu/

• Midland University http://www.midlandu.edu

• Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture  http://ncta.unl.edu

• Nebraska Methodist College http://www.methodistcollege.edu/

• Nebraska Wesleyan University http://www.nebrwesleyan.edu/

• Peru State College http://www.peru.edu/

• Union College http://www.ucollege.edu/

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln http://http://www.unl.edu/

• University of Nebraska–Kearney  http://www.unk.edu/

• University of Nebraska–Omaha  http://www.unomaha.edu/

• Wayne State College  http://www.wsc.edu/

• York College  http://www.york.edu

GUIDANCE FORMS

Transcript Release Form
Graduation Information Form