Abilene High School

⏰ Scholarship Reminder! 🎓

The Counseling Office encourages students to check out the scholarships currently available on the high school website. Several scholarships have February deadlines, so don’t wait until the last minute! If you plan to continue your education after high school, be sure to take advantage of these opportunities.

Questions or need help applying? Stop by the Counseling Office—we’re happy to help!

🔗 https://www.abileneschools.org/o/ahs/page/scholarships

#FebruaryDeadlines #ApplyNow #FuturePlans #AHSStudents #WeAreHereForYou🎉

🎓🧡 Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors! 🧡🎓

The Abilene Public Schools Endowment Association is offering a variety of scholarships to support USD 435 students as they continue their education after high school! This non-profit organization helps enhance learning opportunities by connecting community support directly to student success.

📅 Applications open: February 1st
⏰ Deadline: April 15th

🖥️ Important: All applications must be completed online.

🔗 Apply here:
https://www.abileneschoolsendowment.org/

If you change colleges after submitting your application, please contact Amanda Cornell, USD 435 Board Clerk, at 📞 785-263-2630 or 📧 acornell@abileneschools.org.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity—apply early and invest in your future! 🌟

#ScholarshipOpportunity #USD435 #SeniorYear #CollegeBound #ApplyNow #StudentSuccess 🎓✨

🎓✨ Calling All Juniors! ✨🎓

Salina Area Technical College is inviting high school 11th-graders to Junior Day on Wednesday, March 4th! This is a great opportunity to explore hands-on programs, tour campus, meet instructors, and learn more about technical education options after high school. 🔧📚

🗓 Schedule:
⏰ 10:00–10:30 a.m. Check-In
🎉 10:30–11:15 a.m. Welcome & Achieve More (Student Services)
🍕 11:15–11:45 a.m. FREE Lunch
🛠 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Academic Sessions (Program Shadows)
👨‍👩‍👧 (Parent Program: 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.)
🏫 12:45–2:00 p.m. Optional Campus Tours

📝 Register by Sunday, March 1st:
👉https://fs30.formsite.com/SalinaTech/e1ydzs460o/index

#JuniorDay #SalinaTech #Classof2027 #CareerReady #TechEducation #CounselingOffice 🎓🔩

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Academic Excellence! 🎉

We’re proud to recognize former Abilene High School students who earned academic honors at Cloud County Community College for the Fall 2025 semester. Your hard work and dedication are paying off!

🌟 Honor Roll
• Zachary Miller

🏅 President’s Honor Roll
• Amanda Creach
• Zeb Schultze

Way to represent AHS—keep up the amazing work! 👏🧡

#AHSproud #CollegeSuccess #HonorRoll #CloudCountyCC

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity!

Four (4) Donald M. Stewart Scholarships worth $4,000 each will be awarded this May! These scholarships are open to past or present graduates of any Dickinson County high school who are attending or planning to attend the University of Kansas for undergraduate studies. These annual scholarships are made possible by permanent endowment funds provided by the Kansas Health Foundation in honor of the late Donald M. Stewart.

📄 Applications are available on the April scholarship page of the Abilene High School website or at Royer & Royer Law Offices in Abilene.

📅 Deadline: April 15th (must be returned to Royer & Royer)

#KU #CollegeBound #Classof2026 #ApplyNow

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity🎓

The Kansas Association of Directors of Plant Facilities (KADPF) is offering 10 scholarships worth $3,500 each to graduating Kansas high school seniors!

🔹 5 Academic Scholarships
🔹 5 Technical Scholarships

👨‍👩‍👧 Who’s eligible? Students whose parent or guardian works in buildings & grounds, food service, or transportation at a K–12 or secondary school.

🏫 Education plans: Recipients must plan to attend a Kansas college or technical school.

📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026

Don’t miss this great opportunity—check out KADPF for more information!

#Classof2026 #CareerReady #CollegeBound #TechEducation

🎓 Alumni Spotlight: Academic Excellence! 🎉

We’re excited to celebrate the success of two of our former graduates who were recently named to Dean’s Honor Rolls at their respective colleges—way to represent! 👏

🌟 Adin Bruna, a former graduate of our high school, earned a spot on the Dean’s Honor Roll at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina for the Fall 2025 semester.

🌟 Dominic Holt, also a former graduate, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at Fort Hays Tech North Central in Beloit where he is studying Electrical Technology.

We are so proud of our alumni and their hard work beyond high school. Keep striving—you make our school proud! 🧡

#AlumniPride #DeansHonorRoll #CareerTech #CollegeSuccess

🎓 Scholarship Reminder! 🌟

Don’t forget—56 scholarships are available through the Community Foundation of Dickinson County, totaling over $190,000 in awards! 🙌 Even better - one simple application matches you with every scholarship you qualify for. Apply at Community Foundation of Dickinson County

These scholarships are open to:
✔️ Graduating seniors
✔️ Undergraduate & graduate students
✔️ Non-traditional students
✔️ Homeschool graduates
✔️ GED recipients

⏰ Deadline: February 15 — time is running out!

#ApplyNow #CFDC #FutureFocused #EducationMatters

🐾 Duchess’ rule of the day: If I fit, I sit. 👑🧡

“Clearly, this chair has been officially claimed,” says Duchess.

🎓 Attention Sophomores! 🎓

Get a real taste of college life at “For Sophomores Only” during K-State’s All-University Open House weekend, April 17 & 18, 2026.

✨ Highlights include:
• Fun Friday night activities, small groups, and a social
• Virtual College—a fast-paced simulation of a year as a college student
• Parent sessions on admissions, financial aid, and scholarships
• A guest speaker, giveaways, and college-planning resources
• Time to explore K-State’s campus and Open House

All high school sophomores are invited—don’t miss this unforgettable college preview experience! Reservations may be made by going online to http://www.k-state.com/fso.

#CollegeReady #KSU #FuturePlans #CollegePreview

Our counseling office—and Duchess, our facility dog—are always here for students 🧡🐾

Sometimes a wagging tail helps brighten the school day 🐾

#counselingoffice #hereforyou #studentwellbeing #pawsforsupport #rescuesforeducation

Thinking about what’s next after high school? 👀🎓

Check out Junior Day at Barton County Community College on Friday, February 13th! This is your chance to hang out on campus, explore majors, and see what college life is really like—all in one day.

🔥 What’s happening?
• Meet the Admissions team
• Tour the campus
• Check out different majors and career paths
• Enter to win scholarships 💰

Don’t miss out on this fun, low-pressure way to plan your future. Sign up at Junior Day and see if Barton is the right fit for you!

#JuniorDay #BCCC #Classof2027 #CollegeBound #FuturePlans

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity for Students Interested in Healthcare! 🩺

The Memorial Health System Volunteer Corps is offering a $1,000 scholarship for eligible high school seniors!

Who can apply?
✔️ be a senior attending school in Dickinson County
✔️ be seeking a medical-related degree at an accredited college or vocational school
✔️ have at least a 3.0 GPA
✔️ have contributed volunteer hours within their community

📅 Application deadline: March 27, 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://mhsks.org/mhs-volunteer-corps/

Don’t miss this great opportunity if you’re headed toward a career in healthcare!

Twin Valley 2026 FRS Scholarship – Now Open!

Attention Class of 2026 seniors! The Twin Valley FRS Scholarship Program is now open for students planning to pursue college or career training after high school. Last year, Twin Valley awarded $11,000 in scholarships—and they’re hoping to support even more students this year!

✨ One application qualifies you for all available FRS and Twin Valley scholarships
📅 Application deadline: February 14, 2026
📌 Be sure to review eligibility and instructions carefully

More details and the application link are available at the Foundation For Rural Service. Don’t wait—start early!

#ScholarshipOpportunity #TwinValley #FRSScholarship #Classof2026

📚 Interested in a career in education?

Bethany College is hosting the Education Conference: “Innovative Next Steps: PreK–12 Learning” on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This is a great opportunity for high school students considering a career in teaching!

✨ Topics include:
• Science of Reading
• AI in Education
• Academic & Behavioral Interventions
• And many more sessions!

💲 Cost: $10 for students

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.bethanylb.edu/education-conference
Questions? Email Alan English at Englishae@bethanylb.edu

#FutureEducators #EducationMajors #BethanyCollege

Attention high school seniors! 🎓

The deadline for the 2025–2026 Rural Voices Youth Contest is coming up fast. Entries are due by Tuesday, February 3. Two winners will each receive $1,000 to help with college or career expenses.

Get full details on eligibility and how to apply at ncrpc.org/ruralvoices. Don’t miss this opportunity!

#RuralVoices #ScholarshipOpportunity #StudentVoice #CollegeBound #CareerReady #DeadlineApproaching

A sincere thank you to Debra Stevens and Michelle Schultze for their support in bringing Duchess, our facility dog, to Abilene High School. Your kindness, encouragement, and commitment to our students means more than you know.

Abilene High School is truly lucky to have two wonderful people like you, and we are grateful for the ways you continue to invest in our school community and make a positive difference for our students and staff. 🧡🐾

#thankyou #studentwellbeing #makingadifference #gratefulhearts #rescuesforeducation