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College Representatives on Campus at SHS
No upcoming scheduled College Representatives.
Avenue of Flags / Sheldon
Volunteers are needed to help set up the Avenue of Flags:
Loyalty Day - May 1
Armed Forces Day - May 18
Memorial Day - May 27
June 14 - Flag Day
July 4 - Independence Day
September 2 - Labor Day
If you are willing to assist in setting up the flags, meet on the East Side of the Sheldon City Park at 7:00 A.M. on the above dates. Flags are retired at 5:30 P.M.
Hours served can be recorded on your Silver Cord Award Form.
2023-24 Test Dates
June 8 - Registration Deadline: May 3 | Late Registration Deadline: May 17 Late Fee Required |
July 13* - Registration Deadline: June 7 | Late Registration Deadline: June 21 Late Fee Required |
A $5.00 Voucher is being offered for the remaining tests of the year! Redeem it by March 24, 2024 (Register for one of the remaining tests by this date!) The Voucher Code is: SlamDunk5
*Please note: The July 13 test is not given in Sheldon.
To Register: ACT Registration
FAFSA
It's time to complete Your FAFSA for the 2024-25 school year! The 2024-25 FAFSA is open at StudentAid.Gov. Completing the FAFSA is the only way to access the largest source of financial aid-federal student aid- to help you pay for your education.
Why file the FAFSA?
It's required by most colleges to qualify for financial aid.
It's Free! It will determine if you are eligible for FREE college money.
Some scholarships require the FAFSA in order to be eligible.
You must file the FAFSA in order to apply for federal student loans.
Watch how to fill out the FAFSA Here .
The FAFSA is set to open later in December, here's what you can do to be ready to complete it:
Make sure to create your StudentAid.gov account. (Remember your username and password!)
Find out if your parent(s) will need to be contributors to your form. If they do, each contributor needs their own password.
For more information: studentaid.gov
NCC - SCRUBS Camp / Monday, May 13, 2024 8:45-2:30 pm.
Find out more about careers in:
Nursing
Radiologic Technology
Pharmacy
Health Information Technology
Medical Coding
Surgical Tech
EMT/Paramedic
Medical Lab Tech
Here's the link to register: Scrubs Camp Registration
NCC - FREE Summer College Credit Courses Offered
Health Classes
NCC Campus (Sheldon)
CNA M-TH/ 7:30-3:00 PM June 3-26 - 3 credits
ONLINE COURSES
Nutrition, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Med Term, Applied Math, Intro: Psych, Developmental Psych, Public Speaking
*Stop in the Guidance Office for a Summer Class Registration form, ASAP! Limited Space Available
Briar Cliff University - Summer Camp for High School Students / July 8-11, 2024
High School Camps (Incoming 9th-12th Grade Students in the fall of 2024)
Sessions run from 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM, 2:30-1:45 PM
Fun in Computer Science
We are not alone!
A Journey through Language, Culture and Beyond
Hands-on History, Social Media, Digital Marketing & Ethnics
The (SUPER)hero's Journey
Sports Performance: Assessment
Conditioning, and Nutrition
Nonfiction 101
Questions regarding Summer Camp can be directed to: Dr. ShirinEdwin at shirin.edwin@briarcliff.edu
To register: Briar Cliff Summer Camp
$40/session
Summer Job Opportunity - Girl Scout Camp Sacajawea in Boone, IA /
June 3 - August 12
Sacajawea Girl Scout Camp is hiring Counselors, Rope Course Facilitators and Unit Counselors for the dates of June 3 - August 12. The positions are a great fit for Seniors who will be age 18 by June 1st. Future teachers, social workers and youth specialists can get hours of experience. Apply Here!
Salary: $435/week + depending on the position
For more information: Website: Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Hero Academy - Des Moines, Iowa / July 28 - August 3
The Iowa Hero Academy is launching this summer providing a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young women in Central Iowa to explore careers in firefighting, policing and the military.
The camp is run by the Des Moines Police Department, the Des Moines Fire Department and the Iowa National Guard. The Camp takes place July 28-August 3 at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa. Over the course of the week, the camp counselors, will challenge campers to push their boundaries and discover potential career opportunities with activities and guest speakers.
You will receive:
Hands on training in firearms/munitions, defensive tactics, hydrant and hose handling, search and rescue drills, and CSI skills.
Daily physical training exercises to prepare for professional physical requirements
Career panels and guest speakers including local heroes, emergency leaders and elected officials.
Training and drills in firefighting, law enforcement and military exercises and decision making.
To find out more information and to register: Hero Academy
Johns Hopkins University - Global Health Leaders Virtual Conference /
Summer of 2024
The John's Hopkins University Global Health Leaders Conference is a virtual summer program held via Zoom. Typically, programming starts in June and ends by August, with 1-2 virtual events per week (mostly held on weekends)
What is Global Health? : Global Health is the area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for people worldwide.
Who can register and attend? The conference is for High School Students in Grades 9-12. Students interested in pursuing a health career, global health, medicine or public health.
Dates? Starts in June and ends in August
Cost: $99
For more information and to register: Global Health Leaders Conference
Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC)
Thunder Fridays - Campus Visit Days
Includes a full campus tour, a program meeting, a current NCC student session, and an Admissions meeting! Sessions fill up fast, so sign up today!
General Thunder Fridays - Open Dates
All dates are full.
Powerline Thunder Fridays - Open Dates
April 19
Lunes Latino - Open Dates
April 8
To register for Thunder Fridays: Thunder Fridays Registration
Dordt University has a new partnership with John Deere and AgriVision Equipment Group. Beginning in the fall of 2024, Dordt will offer an Associate's Degree in becoming a John Deere Dealership Technician. The maximum tuition price will be $8,150/ year.
Graduates of Dordt's Ag Service Tech program will be prepared to diagnose and repair all types of John Deere agricultural equipment by learning electrical and computer diagnostics, engine and exhaust systems, hydrostatic systems, and more.
For more information: John Deere Tech Program at Dordt
Iowa Lakes Community College - Laker Visit Days
To register for a visit: Iowa Lakes CC Visit Days
Western Iowa Tech (WIT)
Western Iowa Tech in Sioux City, IA - upcoming Campus Visit Days
Wednesday, April 10 - Campus Visit Day - Checkout your Program
Thursday, April 25 - Campus Visit Day - Checkout Your Program Day
For more information about visit days and to sign up: witcc.com/campus visit sign up
185th Air Refueling Wing- Career Fair / April 25th, 2024
The career fair is open to High School and College Students in Sioux City, IA. The 185th (Air National Guard) has job openings that pay up to 100% of College Tuition. Over 90 Career Felds to choose from (including S.T.E.M. Careers) ! FREE LUNCH!
What: College/Job Fair
When: April 25
Time: 9:30 - 12:30
Where: 185th Air Refueling Wing, 2920 Headquarters Avenue, Sioux City, IA 51111
Northwest Iowa Community College is offering a High School Equivalency Diploma HSED (formerly known as the GED)
Orientation: Wednesday, April 17 / Time: 9:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Where: NCC 603 W. Park Street, Sheldon Building B Room 204
Call: Amy Otto: 712-631-5647/Text: 712-344-2178 / Email: adultliteracy@nwicc.edu
Northwest Iowa Community College is offering FREE ENGLISH CLASSES.
Where: Sheldon, 603 W. Park Street, Building B, Room 204 / Donde: Sheldon, Edificio B Sala 204 - Lunes, 15 De Abril A Las 6:00 PM
Call /Llame: Glenda Barrios /Text/Texto: 712.344.9075 (WhatsApp) Email/Correo Electronico: AdultLiteracy@nwicc.edu