Olympia Administration has spent the day delivering yard signs to our seniors. It was sure nice to see so many smiling faces. We will be making more deliveries tomorrow.
Follow @ILStudentAssistance for weekly Facebook Live Events covering topics in college admissions and financial aid! These are great resources, especially for juniors starting to think about plans after high school!
Reminder: our technology live stream will start at 4:00 PM today. The target audience is elementary families, but information will be useful for many. See topics and access the stream here: https://youtu.be/KqiUYYl-xBA
Seniors living in Hopedale: The Hopedale Betterment Association Scholarship deadline has been extended to April 24th. This is a $1000 scholarship to a senior living in Hopedale. Access the application in Naviance. Good Luck!
An accurate census count means adequate funding for the community programs you value most. #CareAbouttheCount. Learn more and complete your census at CareAbouttheCount.org.
Most Illinoisans will receive an invitation to take the census in the mail. It will contain a unique code for you to take it online for your household. Visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
**COVID Response Updates**
Many additional resources have been added to our website @ bit.ly/olycovid. Remote learning plans have been posted for all grade levels. The page can also be accessed from our mobile app!
VIDEO: There are three primary ways to take the census. The preferred method is online, but you can also take it by phone, and some people will receive a paper questionnaire. If you don’t respond, a census taker may come to your door. Visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. https://youtu.be/bcE5wXH17Os
The deadline for the National Honor Society applications has been extended to April 8th. An additional extension will be granted for teacher recommendation forms.
The #2020census is here & we need everyone to #CareAbouttheCount!
This month, every household will receive mail from the U.S. Census Bureau with instructions on how to fill out the census. Watch your mailbox & visit CareAbouttheCount.org to learn more. #CentralIllinoisCounts
AP Students:
Don't forget to check out the AP review courses that are being streamed on the AP YouTube channel. These videos are streamed live from AP teachers across the country and are available on-demand for free.
https://www.youtube.com/user/advancedplacement/videos
VIDEO: How do you take the census? This video helps break it down: https://youtu.be/bcE5wXH17Os #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
Every household should fill out a 2020 Census form (either online, by phone or by mail) by April 1, 2020. Watch your mailbox for directions and learn more at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
Why #CareAbouttheCount? Filling out the census will boost our community, ensure adequate public funding and inspire a sense of civic duty. Read about regional efforts to boost our Central Illinois participation. https://www.peoriamagazines.com/pm/2020/mar/care-about-count #CentralIllinoisCounts
Do you value affordable housing? Healthcare centers? School funding? A complete count in the #2020census is critical to securing billions in funding for community programs you value most. #CareAbouttheCount! https://youtu.be/h2JMt4ZNR_Q #CentralIllinoisCounts #ILCountMeIn
Attention BACC Students:
Here is a breakdown of the places you can find your E-Learning Assignments! If you are struggling to find your assignments or need additional resources, please contact your instructor or send an email to contactbacc@district87.org
The situation we are in leaves a lot of unknowns for students as they plan for their future. This article brings some guidance to the impacts on college admissions. As always, reach out to the counseling office with any specific questions. We are in this together!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brennanbarnard/2020/03/17/the-covid-college-choice-how-to-pick-a-college-during-a-global-pandemic/
ACTIVITY UPDATE: Our annual Mr Spartan event scheduled for tonight Friday March 13th has been postponed to a date yet to be determined.
Your community is counting on you. Watch your mailbox and complete your household’s census at CareAbouttheCount.org. #CareAbouttheCount #CentralIllinoisCounts
Hey Seniors! Do you plan to pursue a degree in education? If yes, YOU should apply for the Olympia Education Association Scholarship. Check Naviance to apply!
ALL SENIORS: The counseling office recommends checking Naviance regularly for new scholarships/job opportunities!
