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NYS Elks Association Scholarships Available! • High school seniors planning to pursue a college degree and current college attendees – $1,000 annually. • NEW THIS YEAR! High school seniors planning to attend a trade or vocational school – $500 annually ELIGIBILITY High school seniors and current college students who are children or step-children of dues-paying Elks. This scholarship is for undergraduate studies only. HOW TO APPLY—High School Seniors 1. Applicants must first apply for the Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship – enf.elks.org/MVS. 2. Complete the NYS Cover Page (NYSelks.org > Programs > Scholarships-Academic > Committee Document Respository). 3. Follow instructions on the cover letter to submit your NYS application. HOW TO APPLY—College Students (1st Time Applicants) 1. The NYS Application for College Students can be found here: NYSelks.org > Programs > Scholarships-Academic > Committee Document Respository. 2. Follow instructions on the cover letter to submit your forms. HOW TO APPLY—Vocational School The Vocational School Application can be found here: NYSelks.org > Programs > Scholarships-Academic > Committee Document Respository Applications are available starting August 1, 2024. The deadline for submitting applications is December 13, 2024. QUESTIONS Contact NYSEA academic scholarship chair: Jay Mason — jmason9237@gmail.com

The Elks National Foundation (ENF) has kicked off the 2025 scholarship year. Here are the details! Most Valuable Student (MVS) Contest: The 2025 MVS application is now open. Applications can be found online at enf.elks.org/MVS. The application deadline is November 12, 2024. The Elks National Foundation (ENF) awards 500 four-year scholarships based on academics, leadership, and financial need. National awards range from $1,000 per year to $7,500 per year. The national awards will be announced in April 2025. Some smaller awards will be given as well at the State and District levels. MVS scholarships are for students pursuing a four-year degree on a full-time basis (minimum of 12 semester hours), at a U.S. college or university next school year. Some important applicant details include: « Current high school seniors (or equivalent) who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply. « Applicants do not have to be related to a member of the Elks. « Male and female students compete separately. Applicants select from a list of the Lodges closest to their home address zip code. Students should choose Owego Elks Lodge #1039 as their sponsoring Lodge. Complete details can be found at enf.elks.org/MVS. Legacy Awards – The Legacy Awards program begins on September 1, 2024. Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of dues-paying Elk members. The ENF offers a total of 350 national awards. The application deadline is February 3, 2025. Please visit enf.elks.org/Leg for more details and the application link.

2025 Finger Lakes Finns Annual Scholarship Award The Finger Lakes Finns is offering awards of one thousand dollars ($1,000) each to support and encourage promising scholars in our area who are of Finnish heritage or who have an interest in Finnish culture. This award is for area high school seniors, payable upon successful completion of the first year at an accredited institution of higher learning. Criteria for Application -U.S. citizen of Finnish heritage or U.S. citizen with an interest and involvement in Finnish culture. -High School senior, with preference for students enrolled in a Central Finger Lakes school* -Accepted for admission to an accredited institution of higher learning -Demonstrated interest and involvement in school/community activity *The Central Finger Lakes, for this purpose, is identified as within Tompkins, Seneca, Tioga, Schuyler, Chemung and Cayuga Counties Application Process Applicants must provide the completed application form with: 1. School (Guidance Office) letter confirming current enrollment status 2. Copy of a letter of acceptance by an accredited institution Example: college, university 3. Description of your goals, values and objectives in higher education 4. List of school/community involvement/achievements, awards 5. Two (2) non-family character references (name/contact numbers) 6. Brief essay on your Finnish heritage and/or interest and involvement in Finnish culture (ex: What does your Finnish heritage mean to you and / or how are you involved in Finnish culture and activities?) Submission Information Application deadline: May 24, 2025 Send to: Finger Lakes Finns Scholarship % Richard Koski 6075 Brook Road Trumansburg, NY 14886 All applicants and their schools will be notified not later than June 3, 2025. Payment of the award will be made upon completion of first year of higher education in good standing. Recipients will be required to present a letter or certification of academic status in good standing from their institution prior to receiving the payment. Applications are available in the Guidance Department.

TC3 Winter Online Catalog Now Available! Students that are interested in taking a College Online course at TC3, the Winter 2025 Catalog is now available at https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/collegenow-online-0. Students should NOT attempt to register themselves for our online classes via the website. and should reach out to their Guidance Counselor if they would like to register for a course. Registration will begin at the end of October.

SAT Digital Readiness Check - Friday, 10/11/2024 Any student that is signed up to take the SAT exam on October 29th, must attend the Digital Readiness Check on Friday, 10/11 at 9:30 a.m. in the High School Cafeteria. This is mandatory prior to sitting for the exam and must be done at least 1 week prior to the exam per College Board. If a student cannot attend, they should let Mrs. Fish know ASAP in Guidance to reschedule. Students should have their devices ready to go and charged for that day. Students should have Blueblook downloaded onto their device prior to Friday, 10/11. Directions are attached. If students need assitance, they can see Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Office for assistance. Please see Mrs. Fish in Guidance with any questions. Thank you!

PSAT Digital Readiness Check - Friday, 10/11/2024 Any student that is signed up to take the PSAT exam on October 22nd, must attend the Digital Readiness Check on Friday, 10/11 at 8:30 a.m. in the High School Cafeteria. This is mandatory prior to sitting for the exam and must be done at least 1 week prior to the exam per College Board. If a student cannot attend, they should let Mrs. Fish know ASAP in Guidance to reschedule. Students should have their devices ready to go and charged for that day. Students should have Blueblook downloaded onto their device prior to Friday, 10/11. Directions are attached. If students need assitance, they can see Mrs. Fish in the Guidance Office for assistance. Please see Mrs. Fish in Guidance with any questions. Thank you!

Keuka College Representative Visit to Waverly Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 9:00 AM. If there are any students that are interested in meeting with a rep from Keuka to learn more about the College, please use this link to sign up with your Guidance Counselor.

SUNY is excited to bring back Free Application Week! Beginning Monday, October 21st, and ending Sunday, November 3rd, students can apply to up to five SUNY campuses with no application fee! This includes all campuses, no matter which application vehicle the student uses. Details are available here: www.suny.edu/apply Students can submit their application during this time, but supplemental materials such as transcripts and letters of recommendation can be submitted after Free Application Week. Over the next few weeks, The State University of New York will be holding a variety of virtual events to help your students and their families prepare for Free Application Week. Some topics include: Which SUNY Are You at https://www.suny.edu/whichsuny/ How to Apply to SUNY at https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/how-to-apply/ A full list of programming can be found at www.suny.edu/studentevents.

This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

PSAT and SAT School Day - Important Information - Digital Readiness Check & Bluebook Students that are signed up to take the PSAT exam on October 22nd or the SAT School Day exam on October 29th, will need to report to the Cafeteria on Friday, October 11th to perform a Digital Readiness Check. All students taking the PSAT will report to the High School Cafeteria at 8:30. All students taking the SAT School Day will report to the High School Cafeteria at 9:30. Prior to conducting the Digital Readiness Check, students must download Bluebook onto their school devices. The Digital Readiness Check cannot be done without this app. The Digital Readiness check takes approximately 30 minutes or less to complete. During the Digital Readiness Check, students will log into Bluebook on their devices (app needed to take the exam) with temporary credentials (like they will do on the official test day), complete the exam setup, and try a test preview. Directions on how to download Bluebook were sent to students emails and families emails on September 27th. A reminder email will be sent out this week. If students need assistance in downloading Bluebook onto their device, they can stop into the Guidance Office and see Mrs. Fish or see the I.T. Department on the second floor of the high school for help. Instructions on how to download Bluebook are attached as well.

Sign-ups for the Fall 2024 Sports Season are now open. Waverly students who are in grades 7-12 during the 2024-2025 schoolyear are invited to sign up to play a sport for Fall 2024 by visiting FamilyID. The link to sign up is as follows: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/2024-25-winter-modified-jv-varsity-sports-sign-ups Students MUST sign up on FamilyID to be eligible to play a sport for the Waverly School District. For those needing help with completing the registration/sign up process on FamilyID.com you may click on the attachment with this message for a helpful information sheet from FamilyID. IMPORTANT: a current physical must be on file for a student to participate in a sport. Please confirm that your child has an updated physical on file before signing him/her up for a sport. Sports available for registration for the Fall 2024 season are as follows: JV Boys Basketball - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Boys Basketball - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 JV Girls Basketball - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Girls Basketball - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Cheerleading - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Boys Wrestling - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Girls Wrestling - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Boys Swimming - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Boys & Girls Indoor Track - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Varsity Boys & Girls Bowling - Nov 18, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Modified Cheerleading - Dec 02, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Modified Boys Basketball - Dec 02, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Boys & Girls Modified Wrestling - Dec 02, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Modified Boys Swimming - Dec 02, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Modified Girls Basketball - Dec 02, 2024 to Mar 01, 2025 Any questions regarding sports signups at the Waverly School District may be directed to the Waverly Athletic Office by calling 607-565-8114.

Please see the attached photo for information on the food pantry at the Chemung Innovation Center.

PSAT Exam 10/22 & SAT Exam 10/29 - Important Information - Bluebook Instructions for Students Students that are signed up to take the PSAT exam on 10/22 or the SAT exam on 10/29 received an email letting them know they will need to download Bluebook on their school device. The exam will be given digitally and on your school device. We will be conducting a Digital Readiness Check on Friday, October 11th and this takes approximately 30 minutes or less to complete. During the Digitial Readiness Check, students will log in to Bluebook on their devices (app needed to take the exam) with temporary credentials (like they will do on the official test day), complete the exam setup, and try a test preview. However, prior to October 11th, students will need to download Bluebook onto their school laptop and download the software Bluebook is the platform that students will use to take the PSAT exam and SAT exam. Directions to download Bluebook are attached in the email that was sent and to this posting. If you have any questions or need help downloading the app, please let Guidance know and we can assist you.

This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE FALL OPEN HOUSE 2024 Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SUNY Corning Community College, Corning, NY, 14830 CCC is excited to welcome you to their in-person Fall Open House on October 26, 2024! Engage with faculty, staff, and students to learn all that SUNY Corning Community College has to offer and why it is the right place for you to start or resume your academic journey. What will you do at this event? Speak with faculty, staff, and SUNY CCC students. Tour our main campus and student housing. Learn about a wide range of student resources, from financial aid to student life. Explore 30-plus academic programs. Visit classrooms, labs, and recreational facilities. Participate in live demos with faculty. Students can register at https://www.corning-cc.edu/admissions-future-students/open-house.php.

TC3 Winter Online Catalog Now Available! Students that are interested in taking a College Online course at TC3, the Winter 2025 Catalog is now available at https://www.tompkinscortland.edu/academics/collegenow-online-0. Students should NOT attempt to register themselves for our online classes via the website. and should reach out to their Guidance Counselor if they would like to regiseter for a course. Registration will begin at the end of October.

Please see the attached photo for an upcoming parenting class.

This year WARP will operate in 3 ten-week sessions. Families must register their child for each session. Due to funding, we are accepting 50 students per session on a first come-first serve basis. The sessions are as follows: Session 1: September 23-December 13 (This session is currently full) Session 2: January 13-March 28 Session 3: March 31-June 13 The hours of the program are from school dismissal until 5:30. In order to fulfill grant requirements, students are expected to stay until at least 4:30. Students that must be regularly dismissed before 4:30 must attend SACC. Registration Link and more information: https://students.arbitersports.com/waverly-csd-and-recreation-and-summer-programs/warp-2024-2025-grades-3-6 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. You may contact Mrs. Rymer at krymer@wcsdletsgo.com

SAT School Day Sign Up Reminder - 9/23 Deadline The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 29th. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The fee for the SAT exam is $68. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." The SAT is a standardized test used by many colleges and universities in the United States—including those that are test optional. It’s used for admissions, financial aid, placement, and other purposes. The primary benefit of taking the SAT is that it gives colleges a standardized measure of your academic abilities. With those scores, most colleges and universities can compare students from different schools and backgrounds on a level field. While the SAT isn’t the only factor that colleges consider in the admissions process, it’s a valuable tool that can demonstrate your academic abilities and improve your chances of being admitted to your desired college or university. It’s a more objective measure than extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations, or college application essays. Although some four-year colleges don’t require an admission test score as part of your application, the test strengthens your college application nearly everywhere. Most U.S. colleges and universities accept the SAT. If you’re not sure which college you want to attend, it’s a good idea to take the test. You can decide at a later time whether or not to submit your scores with your application. Remember that an average test score is just that ─ an average. Don't be afraid to apply to a college that seems right for you even if its average score is higher or lower than yours. Talk to your school counselor about whether or not you should submit your scores. Some colleges and educational organizations award scholarship money to students based in part on SAT scores. By opting in to the Student Search Service when you register for the weekend SAT, you can receive free information from colleges and scholarship programs. This can help you to discover a good match. Depending on your school, district, or state, if you take the SAT in school on a school day you can opt-into the Connections (TM) feature of the free Big Future School mobile app that also allows you to hear from colleges that might be a good match. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

PSAT Sign-Up Reminder - 9/23 Deadline The PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, October 22nd. The exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The exam is on a first come first serve basis as we have a limited number of exams. The exam is open to Juniors and Sophomores. Priority will be given to the Junior class. Students that are interested in taking the exam can sign up in the Guidance Department. The deadline to sign up is Monday, September 23rd at 3:00 p.m. The fee for the PSAT exam is $18.00. Students can pay by cash or check. If you are paying by check, it can be made payable to "The Waverly Central School District." What Is the PSAT? The PSAT/NMSQT (short for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is an opportunity for students to practice for the SAT. You can take the PSAT a total of three times in high school but only once per year. Most students take the test their Junior year, with some taking it as a Sophomore as well. PSAT scores are designed to predict your SAT scores and gauge your college readiness. By taking the PSAT, you will learn which areas you should focus on when studying for the SAT and will be better equipped to score well on the SAT. The PSAT is also the qualifying test for a National Merit Scholarship. Juniors who take the test must score in the top 1% to move on as semifinalists for National Merit Scholarships. To learn more about the National Merit Scholarship, you may visit https://www.nationalmerit.org/s/1758/start.aspx?gid=2&pgid=61. To learn more about the PSAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions. Kind Regards, The Waverly Guidance Department