These scholarships are dedicated to educating more people in the skilled trades and helping them find careers in the home improvement industry through the Path to Pro program.
■ Deadline: December 31, 2025
■ Eligible Applicants Must:
♦ be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent
♦ plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States
♦ not be an employee or dependent of an employee of The Home Depot.
♦ carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or construction
■ Award Amounts: $2,500
■ Number of Awards: 125
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https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/path-pro - https://corporate.homedepot.com/page/path-pro-our-commitment-skilled-trades
Contact Information for questions or additional details:
Email: dillerteenawards@sfjcf.org
Coming soon... Holiday Spirit Week at the High School!
We hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving holiday and enjoyed time with your family and friends!
This week at the High School:
```Winter Sports contests have begun! Check out the schedule on the website under Athletics! https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/180
```High School Chorus Concert- Wednesday- 6pm- Auditorium
```Early Dismissal- Friday- 11:30am
We will be conducting a Lockdown drill this week at the Middle School/High School building. Throughout the week, safety procedures will be reviewed, and a drill will culminate the week. We thank you and your children for taking these drills seriously, and being flexible as we conduct them.
```Valley Chorus Concert- Sunday- HS Auditorium- visit the Valley Chorus Facebook page for more information
Sign-ups are now live for the 2026 Waverly Ski Club!
We are proud to announce that we are again partnering with Greek Peak to provide a group discount to the members of Waverly's community! Anyone affiliated with our school community can join this group to get a great discount on skiing and snowboarding. Students, staff, friends, and family are all welcome to join.
Just like the last few years, we will not be providing transportation. This is a self-transport club.
With the purchase of your pass, you can hit the slopes on 6 Sundays during January and February from 10am to 5pm. You will also have the opportunity to purchase equipment rentals, and a meal plan. These two things cost extra. The pass also comes with three lessons, which is incredibly helpful for new skiers and boarders.
The attached flyer and instruction sheet have all the information you should need to get signed up. Please read through both documents before starting. The process can be a little confusing if you don't.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Doherty, this year's advisor at kdoherty@wcsdletsgo.com.
Kevin F. Doherty Jr.
Choral Director/Music Teacher
Executive Director, The Wolverine News Network
Waverly Middle-High School
Waverly, NY
GST BOCES New Visions Programs Exploration Night
When: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
4:30-6:30 PM
*Snow Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Where: Elmira College (see QR code on the flyer for directions)
Classrooms will be open for students and families to explore and instructors will be available to talk about their programs.
Visit https://5il.co/3sn8u for more information.
New Visions honors Academy courses are designed for accelerated, college bound seniors.
There will be a New Visions Presentation at Waverly High School on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Students that have met the academic eligibility requirement to attend received an email prior to Thanksgiving Break, as well as their families. Students that are interested should sign up in the Guidance Department by Wednesday, December 10th.
Visit https://5il.co/36bm0 to learn more about New Visions Programs.
GST BOCES CTE Programs Exploration Night
When: Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
4:30-6:30 PM
*Snow Date: Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Where: GST BOCES Bush Campus, 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY
Classrooms will be open for students and families to explore and BOCES CTE instructors will be available to talk about their programs.
Visit https://5il.co/3sn8u for additional information.
Students that would like to visit a trade program to see if there is one they're interested in can visit Bush Campus on Trade Tuesdays.
Students in 10th grade can visit the campus up to three times.
Visit https://5il.co/3sn8x for additional information.
Visit https://5il.co/36bm9 to view the 2025-2026 BOCES CTE Catalog.
New York State requires a short Digital Equity Survey (DES) about each student’s access to a learning device and internet at home. This helps us identify students who need support and to secure funding/resources for them.
Please complete the brief DES below to help us secure funding for the future:
https://forms.office.com/r/9ABALgw0VT
14 SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED
VALUE OF EACH SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 PER YEAR OR $4,000
OVER FOUR YEARS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Criteria for Health Professions Scholarships (10 awarded): High school seniors who plan to enter, in the summer or fall of 2026, an accredited college, university, hospital-based nursing or allied health program, with careers in health professions, including hospital administration or a planned career in medical research.
Criteria for Guthrie Employee Scholarships (4 awarded): These scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are the children of Guthrie employees* , and who plan to enroll in an accredited junior college, college or university in the summer or fall of 2026. Any career interest is allowed. These students can apply simultaneously for the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship if the criteria for that scholarship are met.
Children of physicians and dentists affiliated with Guthrie are not eligible for any of these scholarships.
Visit https://5il.co/3scyz for additional information.
Applications can be found at https://5il.co/3scz0
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
TC3 Spring 2026 Online Course Catalog Now Available
The TC3 Spring 2026 online course schedule/guide along can be found at https://5il.co/3rtzb. Students that are interested in taking a Spring class should work with their Guidance Counselor to fill out a registration form.
Please note, T3 will NOT begin registration until mid-November - (11/15) Students who are planning to take an online spring class, please be sure to register prior to Winter/December Break. Sooner, is better as classes will fill and if students wait until January, many classes will be closed.
A quick reminder, the TC3 Spring semester will begin on January 26th, 2026.
TWO $1,000 Scholarships
Eligibility: A Senior that has an interest in a career in Law Enforcement.
Deadline: Essays must be postmarked by March 13th, 2026.
Visit https://5il.co/3sd43 for additional information.
14 SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED
VALUE OF EACH SCHOLARSHIP: $1,000 PER YEAR OR $4,000
OVER FOUR YEARS FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Criteria for Health Professions Scholarships (10 awarded): High school seniors who plan to enter, in the summer or fall of 2026, an accredited college, university, hospital-based nursing or allied health program, with careers in health professions, including hospital administration or a planned career in medical research.
Criteria for Guthrie Employee Scholarships (4 awarded): These scholarships are offered to high school seniors who are the children of Guthrie employees* , and who plan to enroll in an accredited junior college, college or university in the summer or fall of 2026. Any career interest is allowed. These students can apply simultaneously for the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship if the criteria for that scholarship are met.
Children of physicians and dentists affiliated with Guthrie are not eligible for any of these scholarships.
Visit https://5il.co/3scyz for additional information.
Applications can be found at https://5il.co/3scz0
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2026
New York State requires a short Digital Equity Survey (DES) about each student’s access to a learning device and internet at home. This helps us identify students who need support and to secure funding/resources for them.
Please complete the brief DES below to help us secure funding for the future:
https://forms.office.com/r/9ABALgw0VT
The Women of Steel Local 1000 Committee of Corning, NY is implementing a Scholarship Program for a female recipient of the NY/PA area who exhibits strong leadership and community activism. The WOS Local 1000 Female Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000 to one selected recipient who meets and fulfills the requirement list below.
This program will require an essay and panel interview before final selection. The panel interview will consist of 3-5 Union Members from Local 1000 & The Southern Tier Labor Chapter.
Program Requirements:
● Female, or identities as Female
● High School Senior
● Resident of the Twin Tiers area of NY/PA
● Exhibits Leadership Skills
● Strong Community Activism
● 2.5 GPA or higher
● Enrollment in College or Skilled-Trade Program or Certification Process
Please visit https://5il.co/35kri for additional information and an application.
Deadline to apply is Friday, May 1st, 2026.
Monday, November 10- Early Release 11:30am
Student schedule is attached.
Tuesday, November 11- No School- Veteran's Day
Marking Period #1 closed on Friday.
Report Cards will be mailed home, and grades will be locked in Schooltool/parent portal later this week.
What: Neuropsychological Issues Affecting Children with Autism in Daily Life
When: 6:00-7:30pm
Where: All sessions are offered through Zoom.
Registration is required: https://nysrcasd.org/events/1528/registrations/new
This seminar will explore how neuropsychological factors influence the daily functioning of children with autism at home, in school, and in the community. We will discuss common challenges in executive functioning, attention, memory, communication, and social-emotional skills, and provide practical, evidence-based strategies that families can use to support their child’s success across settings.
Following participation in the seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify common neuropsychological domains affected in autism and how they influence daily functioning
2. Recognize signs of executive functioning, attention, memory, and communication difficulties in home, school, and community settings
3. Apply practical strategies to support skill development and independence in children with autism
Presented by Paula Zuffante, Ph.D., ABPP-CN, is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with a subspecialty in pediatric neuropsychology.
Thanks to our generous community, 14 families have already received a Thanksgiving meal, but 11 more still need support. Waverly FFA is inviting students, families, and staff to help make the holiday special for everyone!
Ways to help:
✅ Donate food items
✅ Sponsor a full family with a $40 donation
💵 Checks or cash can be given to any FFA member.
📲 Venmo donations accepted through Mrs. Palmer — email Mpalmer@wcsdletsgo.com
for details.
Every contribution spreads hope and joy. Let’s work together to ensure no family is left out this Thanksgiving! 💛
FAFSA Completion Days - FAFSA Information for Seniors and Families
For Seniors and families looking for opportunities to help file the FAFSA and to learn about important dates that offer assistance with the FAFSA completion, please visit https://5il.co/3s1wg.
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office. .
Key Dates for 2026–27 Aid
October 1, 2025: The FAFSA form becomes available for the 2026–27 academic year.
June 30, 2026: The federal deadline to submit the FAFSA for the 2026–27 school year.
Important Considerations
State and College Deadlines: States and individual colleges often have their own earlier deadlines for financial aid. You will need to check with your state's student aid agency and the financial aid office at each school you are applying to.
Online Application: The fastest and easiest way to apply for federal student aid is by completing the FAFSA form online at studentaid.gov.
FAFSA Form vs. School Year: To qualify for federal student aid for the 2026–27 academic year (which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), you must use the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
FAFSA Website: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
FSA ID: Your StudentAid.gov account username and password combination, sometimes called your FSA ID, is a set of log-in credentials that you create in order to gain access to the U.S. Department of Education’s online systems. Your account credentials can also serve as your legal signature when completing electronic documents.
You’ll need your Social Security number (SSN) (if applicable) and your own email address to create an account.
All Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) contributors must create their own account to access and complete their portion of the FAFSA® form.
FSA ID website: https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/fsa-id.
FAFSA Initiative:
Last spring Governor Kathy Hochul announced that part of the FY 24-25 budget includes a plan to require school districts to ensure every high school senior completes the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or sign a waiver. This is being done as an attempt to decrease the $200 million in federal aid that is not used.
Students that are NOT going to file the FAFSA must fill out the Waiver Form at https://5il.co/36wul and return it to the Main Office or Guidance Office.
Students can find their PSAT scores by logging into their College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org. If they don't have an account, they will need to create one, and they may receive an email from the College Board with an access code or a link to get started. Students can also get their scores from their high school counselor or through the BigFuture School app if they provided a mobile number during testing.
Online via College Board account Instructions:
Go to studentscores.collegeboard.org.
Log in using your College Board username and password.
If you don't have an account, create one. You may need an access code, which you can get from your school counselor or from an email sent by the College Board.
Your most recent score should be displayed on the main page. You can also find past scores by clicking "See Additional Scores".
Any student that took the SAT School Day Exam on October 15th, scores have been released.
How to access scores:
Go to the College Board website: Students should go to collegeboard.org and log in to their account.
Navigate to score reports: Once logged in, they can go directly to the student score report page or find the link to their score summary, as shown in the College Board information.
View your score: The most recent score will be at the top of the page. You can click "See Additional Scores" to view all previous scores and detailed insights.
Scores are also available in the Guidance Department.
