🎓🐻 Seniors: Explore Your Future at Butler Community College!

Ready to see what life is like as a Butler Grizzly? Butler Community College is hosting its annual Grizzly Senior Days next month!

Come explore campus, meet faculty, learn about programs, and get a feel for college life.

📍 Butler of Andover
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🔗 Register for Andover

📍 Butler of El Dorado
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
🔗 Register for El Dorado

🎁 Attendee Perks:
• 💸 Chance to win FREE tuition for a semester!
• 🍔 FREE lunch
• 👕 FREE Grizzly T-shirt

👉 Interested in attending? Register for one of the Senior Days and check out what Butler has to offer!

❓ Questions? Contact Butler Admissions at admissions@butlercc.edu

#GrizzlySeniorDays #ButlerCC #ClassOf2027 #CollegeBound

🎓 College Fair Coming to AHS! 🧡🤎

Abilene High School is excited to host the KACRAO College Fair on Wednesday, October 14!

Students will have the opportunity to meet with college representatives, ask questions, and explore their options for life after high school. 🎓✨

Don’t miss this great opportunity to start planning your future!

⚡ PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE – TECH DAY ⚡

Explore Pratt Community College's career and technical programs through hands-on demonstrations, program spotlights, and opportunities to meet faculty and students.

🛠️ Tech Day
📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 Pratt Community College

👥 Who should attend? Underclassmen and parents are encouraged to attend.

Interested in exploring a hands-on career after high school? Check out these opportunities and discover where your future could take you! 🚀

👉 See the flyer for registration information and QR code.

⚡ PRATT COMMUNITY COLLEGE - LINEMAN PROGRAM DAY⚡

Get an inside look at the Electrical Powerline Technology Program! Students can tour the facility, see live demonstrations, meet instructors and current students, and learn about careers in this high-demand field.

🔌 Lineman Program Day
📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
🕜 1:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Pratt Community College

👉 See the flyer for registration information and QR code.

🎓🧡 COLLEGE APPLICATION & SCHOLARSHIP REMINDER! 🤎🎓

Kansas Apply Free Days are October 5–9! During this week, Kansas residents can apply FREE to participating Kansas colleges and universities. 🙌

🎓 October 5–9, 2026
🧡 For Kansas residents
📚 Participating public universities, community colleges, technical colleges & private colleges

👉 Seniors: Take advantage of this opportunity to get your college applications started without paying an application fee!

🔗 Learn more and see participating schools:
https://kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days

💰 OCTOBER SCHOLARSHIPS

Looking for ways to help pay for college? Check out the October Scholarship Page for information on:

⭐ 15 National Scholarships
🧡 3 Kansas Scholarships

Scholarship information is updated regularly, so be sure to check back often for new opportunities and upcoming deadlines!

🎓 Don't miss an opportunity that could help pay for your future! 🧡🤎

#ApplyKansas #Scholarships #CollegeBound #ClassOf2027 #AbileneHighSchool

📣 9th Grade PreACT! 📝

9th grade students will take the PreACT on Monday, October 12.

Here are a few simple ways to be ready for test day:

🌙 The Night Before
• Get a good night’s sleep so you’re rested and ready to focus.
• Have your supplies ready: #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils), eraser, and an approved calculator.

🍳 The Morning Of
• Eat a good breakfast.
• Arrive ready to do your best!
• Stay calm, take your time, and give each section your best effort. 💪

Good luck, 9th graders! We’re cheering you on! 🧡🤎

📝🤠 ALL THINGS ACT! 🤠📝

Thinking about taking the December 12th ACT? Now is the time to get registered AND start preparing!

📅 December 12, 2026 ACT
📍 Abilene Middle School

Registration Deadlines:
✅ Regular: November 6
⏰ Late: November 29 (+$40 late fee)

📝 FREE ACT PRACTICE TESTS!
Full-length practice tests are available on the AHS Counseling Office website. Just look under Links and click ACT Practice Tests.

👉 Register early. Practice often. Be prepared!

🧡🤎 Cowboy Pride starts with being prepared! 🤎🧡

#AllThingsACT #ACT2026 #ACTPrep #AbileneHighSchool #FutureReady

🎓 Need help with the FAFSA?

Virtual FAFSA Drop-In sessions are available throughout the school year. 💻 Get help completing your FAFSA from the comfort of home!

📅 Oct. 15 • Nov. 19 • Jan. 28 • Feb. 18
⏰ 5:45–7:15 p.m.
💻 Zoom Meeting ID: 712 692 6233

🎓💰 SENIORS — $ COLLEGE MONEY!

The Rudd Foundation Scholarship could cover your tuition, housing, food & books after other financial aid!

⭐ Kansas seniors with a 3.0+ GPA who demonstrate financial need and plan to attend Emporia State, Fort Hays State, K-State or Wichita State may qualify.

📅 OPENS OCTOBER 1
⏰ DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1

📋 Start gathering your application materials NOW!

🔗 Learn more & apply:
https://ruddfoundation.org/how-to-apply

📍 Questions? Stop by the Counseling Office!

#RuddScholarship #ClassOf2027 #KansasSeniors #AHSCollegeBound

📣 Hey, Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Thinking about becoming a Wildcat? 🐾 A representative from Kansas State University will be at Abilene High School on Wednesday, September 30th, during all four lunch periods.

Interested students can stop by outside the cafeteria to learn more about K-State’s programs, campus life, and the application process.

Come say hello and see if K-State might be the right fit for you! 💜

🧡SENIORS — CHECK THIS OUT! 🧡

🎓 Baker University is offering the Baker 105 Scholarship — a full-tuition scholarship for at least one first-year student from each of Kansas’s 105 counties! 🐾

To qualify:
✔️ Be a Kansas resident
✔️ Apply for admission to Baker University
✔️ File the FAFSA

No separate application, essay, or interview required!

📅 Key Dates:
• December 1: Baker 105 awarding begins
• January 15: Priority deadline to apply and file the FAFSA

💰 Baker 105 is a last-dollar tuition scholarship, covering remaining tuition after other federal, state, and Baker financial aid is applied. Room, board, and fees are not included.

👉 Don't wait! Apply and complete your FAFSA early for Baker 105 consideration.

🧡 Fun fact: Baker University is Mrs. Meagan Meneley’s alma mater! If you’re interested in learning more about Baker, stop by Room 107— Mrs. Meneley may be able to share more about her college experience and the university.

#AHS #BakerUniversity #Baker105 #BakerWildcats # #ScholarshipOpportunity #CollegeBound #ClassOf2027

🎓 ATTENTION STUDENTS! ⚙️🪵🥈

Did you know Manhattan Area Technical College (MATC) is ranked No. 2 in the nation and is the highest-ranked technical college in Kansas?

If you are thinking about your next steps after graduation, a representative from MATC is coming to our school!

🗓️ When: Wednesday, September 23rd
⏰ Time: During all four lunch periods
📍 Where: Outside the cafeteria

Stop by to learn how you can jumpstart your career training in high-demand fields like nursing, welding, automotive technology, and construction.

Bring your questions and come discover what it means to be part of the maroon and silver family. See you there! 👋

#ManhattanTech #MHK #HighSchoolVisit #TechnicalEducation #KansasColleges

✈️🇺🇸 Interested in the U.S. Air Force?

An Air Force recruiter will be at Abilene High School on Thursday, September 17 outside the cafeteria during all four lunch periods.

Stop by to learn about:
✈️ Aviation careers
💻 Cybersecurity & technology fields
🎓 Tuition assistance and education benefits
🌎 Travel opportunities and leadership training
🛠️ Many other career paths in the Air Force

Bring your questions and explore what a future in the USAF could look like after graduation!

#AbileneCowboys #USAF #CareerExploration #FutureReady #MilitaryCareers #LeadershipOpportunities ✈️🇺🇸

🎓💙💛 YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE! 💛💙

Join Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS, for their Open House Visit Day on Saturday, September 26, 2026! Come experience their vibrant community and see what it truly means to be a Swede.

✨ What to Expect:
• Interactive Sessions: Q&A panels with current students and faculty.
• Campus Fair: Explore academic programs, offices, and student organizations.
• Free Lunch: Enjoy a meal in our campus dining hall.
• Game Day: Catch our home football and soccer games in the afternoon!

💰 Free Money: The $1,000 Visit Grant!
Every student who attends an official campus visit is eligible to receive a $1,000 visit grant toward their freshman year at Bethany College.

📅 Event Details:
• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Time: Check-in begins at 8:30 AM
• Location: 335 E Swensson Ave, Lindsborg, KS

👉 Ready to join them? Scan the QR code in the graphic or click the Registration Link to register online. See you on campus! 🇸🇪🌾

#BethanyCollege #GoSwedes #OpenHouse #VisitBethany #CollegeBound

🚨 Mark your calendars! 🚨

A representative from McPherson College will be visiting our school on Wednesday, September 9! 🌾🐾 Stop by the table outside the cafeteria during any of the four lunch periods to grab info and ask questions!

Come learn about their 60+ majors, including:

• 🚗 One-of-a-Kind Majors: Home to the nation’s only four-year bachelor’s degree in Automotive Restoration.

• 🩺 Growing Health Sciences: Top programs in Exercise Science and a nursing partnership to earn your BSN.

See you there on Wednesday, September 9 during your lunch shift!

#CollegeBound #McPhersonCollege #BulldogPride

🎓🧡 KANSAS APPLY FREE DAYS ARE COMING! 🤎🎓

Thinking about college? Now is the perfect time to apply! 📚✨

From Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026, Kansas residents can apply FREE to participating Kansas colleges and universities! 🙌

🧡 WHEN: October 5–9, 2026
🤎 WHO: Kansas residents
🎓 WHERE: Participating Kansas public universities, community colleges, technical colleges & private colleges
📚 PROGRAMS: Certificates, associate degrees & bachelor’s degrees

Whether you're a first-time freshman, transfer student, returning student, or pursuing a second bachelor's degree, your application fee may be waived during Kansas Apply Free Days!

⭐ SENIORS: Get a head start! Gather your information, explore participating colleges, and be ready to apply in October.

🔗 Learn more & see participating schools:
https://kansasregents.gov/students/apply-free-days

🤎🧡 Your future starts with a first step!🧡🤎

#ApplyKansas #KansasColleges #CollegeApplication #HigherEd #ClassOf2027 #AbileneHighSchool

McPherson College is hosting its renowned Auto Restoration Visit Day on November 13, 2026. If you love classic cars and historic preservation, this is your chance to explore the only four-year Bachelor’s degree program of its kind in the nation.

📅 Key Details
• Event Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
• Location: McPherson College Campus (McPherson, KS)
• Program Perks: 100% job placement rate, master-level restoration skills, and active backing from Jay Leno.
• Sign-Up Form: Register on the McPherson Visit Portal.

💰 Scholarship Opportunity
The Community Foundation of Dickinson County offers the Beau Miller Memorial Scholarship specifically for students pursuing auto restoration or collision degrees.
• Award: $500
• Applications Open: December 15, 2026
• Portal: Apply via the Dickinson County Scholarship Page.

📣 FREE ACT PRACTICE TESTS! 📝🤠

Getting ready for the ACT? Students have access to FREE, full-length ACT practice tests online!

📍 How to find them:
Go to the Counseling Office page on the AHS website. On the left-hand side, look under “Links” and click ACT Practice Tests.

🧡🤎 Cowboy Pride starts with being prepared! 🤎🧡

#CowboyPride #ACTPrep #AbileneHighSchool

📝 ACT Test Reminder!

Planning to take the ACT this fall? Here are the upcoming test dates and registration deadlines:

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Abilene Middle School
⏰ Late Registration: September 1 (+$40 late fee)

📅 October 17, 2026
📍 Abilene Middle School
✅ Regular Registration: September 11
⏰ Late Registration: September 29 (+$40 late fee)

⭐ Don’t wait! Register early to avoid the late fee.

#AbileneHighSchool #AHSCowboys #ACT2026 #FutureReady