Waverly High School

The Finger Lakes Runners Club Scholarship The Finger Lakes Runners Club is proud to announce the Joseph P. Reynolds scholarship for high school seniors who have plans for continuing their education and have participated in their running community during their high school experience. Application deadline is April 15th, 2025. Please visit https://5il.co/37c0j for an application and information.

Norman J. O'Neil Memorial Scholarship - Cops4aCause Ncrm's career in public service as a NYS trooper spanned over 31 years serving the people of New York State, primarily in Broome and Tioga Counties. He served as a trooper and an investigator and was a member of several specialized units. His responsibilities were important to him and Norm could always be counted on to help. He had the strongest sense of dedication and commitment and leadership, distinguishing him as a trusted role model for all. This scholarship award will ensure that the work ethic and characteristics of Norm and how he lived his life every day continues in some small way. The scholarship in the amount of $1000 presented through Cops4aCause is competitive. There is only one recipient each year from thirteen (13) schools within Broome County and one recipient from six (6) schools within Tioga County. Applications are submitted by graduating high school seniors. The scholarship is awarded to a student in recognition of their community service and who will be pursuing studies in law enforcement and related fields and who exemplifies the values and ideals that were the core of Norm's life. Application deadline is 3/28/25 Please visit https://5il.co/37c0a for an application and information.

The Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning is seeking applications for its 18th-annual Outstanding High School Senior Volunteer Scholarship. This scholarship seeks to reward a young woman who is college-bound and is currently donating, or has donated, her time to volunteering. This can be in either her school or the community during her senior year. The $2,500 scholarship is intended to be used for college expenses. The Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning is a member of an international organization of women volunteers that has been active in the area since 1932. They have donated more than $500,000 and countless volunteer hours to organizations and agencies across Chemung and Steuben counties. They are dedicated to developing the potential of women and to improving communities by identifying projects that need attention. They seek to assist a young woman in our community who personifies our organization’s mission. The deadline for submission is May 1, 2025. Please remember it is the students responsibility to gather all four required portions of the application and return all four parts t no later than May 1, 2025. Only complete applications postmarked by May 1 will be accepted and considered. Please visit https://5il.co/37ali for an application. If you have any questions, please contact Karen Wheadon, kwheadon@zifflaw.com / (607) 731-6700. Printed documents can be sent to the following address: Junior League of Greater Elmira-Corning, Inc. PO Box 1059 Elmira, NY 14902

United States Coast Guard Opportunity Recruitment Day on Monday, February 24th from 12 PM-4PM. Where:Tioga Career Center, 1062 Rt. 38, Owego, NY Please see attachment for more details.

Twin Tiers Society of Women Engineers - Margaret Brewset Scholarship The Twin Tiers Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is pleased to announce the 2025 Margaret R. Brewster scholarship program. Five non-renewable $2000 scholarships will be distributed for the 2025-2026 school year. These $2,000 scholarships will be open to high school seniors who identify as female within the Twin Tiers region. The eligible seniors must plan to major in an ABET accredited engineering or CSAB accredited computer science program during the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit https://5il.co/379r5 for an application along with eligibility requirements. Please visit https://5il.co/379r3 for a flyer with information. Deadline to apply is Friday, March 21st, 2025.

SAT School Day Exam - April 8th, 2025 - Sign Up Now In The Guidance Department! The SAT exam (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is going to be given at Waverly High School on Tuesday, April 8th. 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 $60. 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 BigFuture 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 Wednesday, February 12th. To learn more about the SAT, you may visit https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat. Students can visit for a SAT Student Guide - https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/sat-school-day-student-guide.pdf. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Application is Now Available! On Monday, 1/31/2025 we had a representative from GTS BOCES speak to our 10th grade population of students that are possibly interested in attending a BOCES CTE program for their Junior and Senior year. These are two year programs that allow students to earn a CTE credential and certification. For students that would like to visit BOCES to learn more about a program, they can attend "TECH Tuesday" at GST BOCES. The dates for TECH Tuesdays are indicated below for your reference: February 25th, 2025 March 4th, 2025 March 11th, 2025 March 18th, 2025 March 25th, 2025 April 1st, 2025 *Students interested in attending a TECH Tuesday should sign up with their Guidance Counselor. **For additional information, please see the attachment and refer to the QR code. GST BOCES will be hosting a Tech Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 for students and families. *See attachment for additional information. *Please visit https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/25-26_cte_catalog_only to view the 2025-2026 GST BOCES CTE Course Guide. *Please see the link to a CTE video on the GST website at https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4. Below you will find information on the application process. Students are able to begin the process now or they can work with their Guidance Counselor. If students have any questions, they should reach out to the Counseling Office. Course selection meetings to pick courses for the 2025-2026 school year will begin the week of February 24th. CTE Online Application website URL: https://apply.gstboces.org/cte/ Generic Username: waverlycte@gstboces.org Password: gst2223! New to CTE: CTE Applications now asks for students’ shoe, pants, shirt size, as well as dominate hand to be able to order CTE student supplies. Please note: All CTE applications will be due by March, 14th, 2025. Late applications will be processed based on program availability. GST BOCES not using a first come first served method. The committee will be reviewing applications as they come in and make decisions so that all students have an equal opportunity. GST BOCES would like to have decisions for CTE placements back to districts the 1st week of June. However, this date is subject change. GST BOCES will send letters to students if they have been admitted to a program. Please reach out to your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

Waverly Schools are CLOSED today, 2/6/2025 due to the weather conditions.

UPDATED AT 6:30AM: ***WAVER:LY SCHOOLS ARE NOW CLOSED TODAY DUE TO THE WEATHER*** Waverly Schools are running on a 2 hour delay due to the weather conditions. All day BOCES programs are also on a 2 hour delay. There will be no morning BOCES programs , and any morning Chemung/Bus Garage classes will be held at the high school today. Afternoon BOCES programs will run as normal. School will begin at 9:55am. There will be no breakfast served. Today's schedule is attached (note: we will have period 1 classes today, and no period 2 classes).

NEW Scholarship for Seniors majoring in Nursing in College for the Fall of 2025! The Professional Nurses Association of South Central New York, Inc. is proud to offer scholarships for students beginning their nursing education and for nurses who wish to advance their level of nursing education. This year, they will be offering at least two (2) scholarships of at least $1500 each. Candidates should submit a completed application form and required documents via email as an attached multi-page PDF file (i.e., one multi-page file as the attachment) to carylmannino@gmail.com. Applications must be received by e-mail by midnight Friday, March 21, 2025. Incomplete or late applications will be considered. Award recipients will be recognized during Nurses Week in May 2025. Please visit https://5il.co/36zwu for an application and additional information.

Students that took an Online College course through Tompkins Cortland Community College or Corning Community College for a Fall or Winter Session and have received final grades, please be sure to submit your final grades to the Guidance Department so they can be put on your transcript. Students can access their grades and College transcript at their TC3 account and CCC account. Steps to get to your TC3 account: Log in to myTC3 at https://my.tc3.edu/mytc3/NonAuth/CollegeNow Select “Self-Service” Re-Enter your Username Hover over Grades Select “Transcript” Steps to log into your CCC account: Log into your account at https://www.corning-cc.edu/mycorning.php to see your final grades and transcript. *An official transcript is not required, an unofficial transcript will be acceptable. ***Online must be submitted to the Guidance Department by Wednesday, February 5th at noon. Please see your Guidance Counselor with any questions.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) SENIORS: If you have completed your FAFSA, you can disregard this message. However, only 25 of you have, and we need 100% participation. If you are "in process", please get your FAFSA completed as soon as possible. If you are planning to attend college in the Fall, you must start your FAFSA immediately. If you are not planning to attend college, and are not going to complete the FAFSA, you will need to complete a waiver form now, due to changes in NYS law. Per NYS law, effective August 15, 2024, requires that each school district shall ensure verification from the parent or guardian of a student who is a senior (or from the student where the student is 18 years of age or older or legally emancipated) that the student either: (1) complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or, if applicable, the Jose Peralta New York State Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act application; or (2) complete a waiver form indicating that the parent or guardian (or student, as applicable), understands the nature of the FAFSA or, if applicable, the DREAM Act application and has chosen not to file such application. The waiver can be found and completed through Family ID at: https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/17682/programs Please reach out to the main office or guidance office if you have questions, thank you

Scholarship Opportunity - Attention Seniors! E.J. Brewer Marine Corps League 2025 Scholarship Please visit https://5il.co/36r8o for information, criteria and requirements. Deadline to apply is May 15th, 2025

Waverly Schools are running on a 2 hour delay due to the weather conditions. All day BOCES programs are also on a 2 hour delay. There will be no morning BOCES programs , and any morning Chemung/Bus Garage classes will be held at the high school today. Afternoon BOCES programs will run as normal. School will begin at 9:55am. There will be no breakfast served. Take your time this morning and stay safe out there!

Some Final Reminders - Sophomores and Families....... GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions! Please visit CTE: Catalog: https://issuu.com/proudtobegst/docs/25-26_cte_catalog_only to view the 2025-2026 GST BOCES CTE Course Catalog.

2025 Guthrie Scholarship Guthrie has announced that they will be offering their annual 2025 Scholarship to high school Seniors through the Guthrie Health Professions Scholarship Program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Guthrie Health Professions Scholarships (10 Awarded) - All area students included (exclusive of children of Guthrie physicians). Students must be a member of the class of 2025 and plan to enroll at an accredited college/university or hospital-based nursing or allied health program in the summer or fall of 2025. Applicants must plan to enter a health career such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health professions, health care administration, or medical research. The value of each Guthrie Health Professions scholarship is $1,000 per year or $4,000 over four years for undergraduate studies. One scholarship will be awarded to each grouping as outlined below: Candor, Newark Valley, Owego Free Academy, Spencer-Van Etten, Tioga Central Grace Christian Academy, Northeast Bradford, Towanda, Tunkhannock, Wyalusing Valley Canton, Sullivan County, Troy Cowanesque Valley, Liberty, Mansfield, New Covenant Academy, North Penn, Wellsboro, Williamson Athens, Sayre, Waverly Addison, Bath-Haverling, Bradford Central, Campbell-Savona, Corning Christian Academy, Corning-Painted Post, Hammondsport Elmira, Horseheads, Notre Dame, Odessa-Montour, Thomas Edison, Twin Tier Christian Academy, Watkins Glen Charles O. Dickerson, Dryden, Groton, Homer, Ithaca, Lansing, Moravia, Newfield Binghamton, Johnson City, Maine-Endwell, Seton Catholic, Union Endicott, Vestal Cincinnatus, Cortland, DeRuyter, Fabius-Pompey, Marathon, McGraw, Tully 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 2025. 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. *Employee must be a .6 FTE or greater and have one or more years of employment with Guthrie. **Application Deadline: Friday, February 7th, 2025. 2024-2025 Guthrie Scholarship Information https://5il.co/3244u Guthrie Scholarship Flyer https://5il.co/3244v 2025 Guthrie Scholarship Application https://5il.co/3244w *Paper copies of the Guthrie Scholarship are available in the Guidance Department.

The WAVERLY FFA "Fresh Florida Strawberry" Fundraiser is Back! Purpose: Raise money for FFA events and the NYS FFA Convention. What: Fresh Florida Strawberries and NY Style Cheesecakes When: Orders accepted now through February 14th. Online orders accepted through February 21st. Where: Orders picked up at Chemung Innovation Center – Week of Mach 5th How to Order: Order with an FFA member: Pay with check (to "Waverly FFA") or cash. Online orders: Use the link https://freshfruitorder.org/WaverlyFFA/. Credit card option available. Buyers can select the seller to support during checkout. See the attached flyer for more information!

This is just a reminder of the calendar for Waverly Schools this week: Monday, January 27 • Superintendent's conference day for staff- no school for students Tuesday, January 28 • All students (grades PreK-12) will have a regular school day. Spring Schedules will be distributed at the High School in the morning, and Semester #2 begins. Wednesday, January 29 • All students (grades PreK-12) will NOT have school in observance of Lunar New Year, a newly recognized holiday by New York State. Thursday, January 30 and Friday, January 31 • All students (grades PreK-12) will have regular school days.

BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs, Video and Information - ATTENTION INTERESTED SOPHOMORES! Please visit https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2750/GST_BOCES/5190876/CTE_Programs_2025.mp4 to see a video of all the CTE programs available to students. GST BOCES Career and Technical (CTE) Exploration Night Sophomores and families are invited to attend a CTE Exploration Night on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the GST BOCES Bush Campus. A snow date is scheduled for Tuesday, February 25th, 2025 should this event be cancelled due to inclement weather. The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program offers high school students the opportunity to learn job skills through instruction and hands-on experience. Students can use these skills to start a career after high school or as preparation for college or the military. Please visit https://5il.co/346go for more information. *There will be a CTE Presentation for all interested Sophomores on Thursday, January 30th at 9:30 in the Auditorium. A snow date of Friday, January 31st is scheduled should this presentation be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Students should sign up in the Guidance Department or see their Guidance Counselor with any questions! ***Students will be given information on applying to programs AFTER the presentation on January 30th. Students should NOT apply for any programs until that time.

Rhoda M. Sutryk Memorial Scholarship This *$3,000 annual scholarship was set up in loving memory of Rhoda M. Sutryk, a talented individual who served her community well and poured her soul into the lives of young and old alike. Rhoda’s most devoted love was her family, where she mothered eleven wonderful children. Family values, the love for music, and strength of character were important to her. Along with her role as mother, Rhoda was a beloved piano teacher, choir director, music teacher, and more. She gave her talent, energy, and time in her community through various organizations, including Waverly High School and Elementary choirs, Waverly Band, Waverly Summer Music Theater, Waverly sports programs, Waverly art classes, nursing homes, churches, and any and all activities her children were involved in. Throughout her whole life, she repetitively demonstrated kindness and goodness serving those in and around the valley communities. *The Sutryk family reserves the right to give one $3,000 scholarship or two $1,500 scholarships. This award is given to a student in the Waverly Central School District who demonstrates any of Rhoda’s most treasured values. Eligibility Criteria: - Waverly graduating senior - Accepted into a college or other advanced program is preferred - Statement (250-500 words, double-spaced) on any or all of the following topics: 1. Today, family takes on many different appearances and dynamics. Explain the importance of family values and what does family mean to you? How has family helped mold you into who you are today? 2. What are you most admirable character traits and how do these traits help you through everyday life? 3. What gifts have I given through music, and how I will continue my love for music throughout my future years. - Must show outstanding character of outward goodness and kindness towards others. Please email your application in Word or PDF form to: rblauvelt@gstboces.org no later than Friday, May 16th, 2025. Family contacts: Robin Blauvelt rblauvelt@gstboces.org . Please visit fhttps://5il.co/35ro5 for information and an pplication.