PARENTS INVITED TO JOIN SENIOR PLANNING MEETINGS!

Parents and guardians will be given an opportunity to participate in their student's senior planning meeting with Ms. Ahleman this year. The senior planning meeting is an opportunity to make sure students are on track with their college and career goals. Schedule your senior planning meeting by calling 419-279-4508 or e-mailing the guidance office at sahleman@libctrlsd.org .

PARENT GRADE VIEWER IS NOW AVAILABLE

We apologize that parent grade viewer was temporarily unavailable. Login information was included with your child's interim progress report.

NEED HELP WITH THE EXPENSE OF ACT REGISTRATION?

Students who qualify for free and reduced lunch are eligible for an ACT fee registration waiver. Contact Ms. Ahleman for more information.

FULTON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER

VOLUNTEEN PROGRAM

Attention all students grades 9 through 11 who are interested in Health Careers: Fulton County Health Center wants you to sign up for their VOLUNTEEN program. This opportunity gives high school students a chance to job shadow in different parts of the hospital to help you experience what a career in health care is really like. Students who complete the program are eligible for a scholarship. The next orientation for the 2012-2013 year will be in June. Please contact Tina Stanley, Volunteen program coordinator at 419-335-2015 for more details.

 COLLEGE AND CAREER NIGHT MARCH 13

Several community members donated their time and talents on March 13 to offer Liberty Center High School students a diverse College and Career Night. Genuine appreciation is  expressed toward these members of our community! The speakers and fields included: Dr. Michael Carpenter-dentistry; Missy Bartels-dental hygiene; Dr. John Jones-veterinary medicine; Jim Haughn-attorney; Elizabeth Stewart-paralegal; Dan Schaffer-computer programming; Mary Gregory-skilled trades apprenticeship programs; Lydia Ellinwood-accounting; Dr. Karen Wylie-alternative energy engineering; Darla Knipp-owner of Moxi Spa and Salon; Karen Rohrs-Obstetric Nurse Practitioner; marv Barlow-Banking and Finance; and Suzy Baily-Psychiatric Social Work.

SCHOLARSHIPS - are coming into the guidance office on a daily basis.  To get online scholarship applications, click the link at the end of each description. Scholarships with paper applications are placed in the scholarship filing crate, located inside the LCHS counseling office.  THE SCHOLARSHIP LIST LAST EDITED on:     March 15, 2012.

B, Davis Scholarship

A $1,000  for users of the Student Award Search Aid website. Log on at http://studentawardsearch.com/scholarships.htm to apply and browse other scholarship opportunities. Deadline is May 28, 2012.

Liberty Center Athletic Association Scholarship

  Liberty Center Athletic Association will award $500 to one male and one female athlete. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due by April 22, 2012.

Lois Ann Griffith and Sherman Memorial Book Scholarships 

A $500 book scholarship for Henry County residents who will major in education. Submit a transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, a list of community activities and and essay explaining why you will make a great teacher by April 1, 2012. Applications available in the guidance office.

Lucille and Margaret Sherman Book Scholarship

A $500 book scholarship who live in or graduated from a Henry County High School. Applications are available in the guidance office and must be accompanied by a resume, a transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and an essay  explaining why one is applying for this grant. Applications due April 1, 2012.

Bugaj-Kern Athletic Scholarship

A $3,000 local scholarship based on athletics, academics, citizenship and need. Applications are available in the guidance office and are due by April 16, 2012.

Liberty Center Classroom Teachers Association

Based on academic performance, community activities,educational goals and a short essay. Applications are available in the guidance office.Deadline March 30.

Liberty Center Music Boosters Scholarship

Based on school and community activities. Applicants must be involved in instrumental or vocal music at LCHS. Applications are available in the guidance office. Deadline April 2, 2012.

Owens Community College PSEO Scholarship

For students enrolled in Owens Post Secondary or Dual Enrollment Courses who plan to attend Owens full time Fall semester 2012. Schoalrships are to be used for books and other school supplies. Amount of award will depend on number of qualified applicants. Apllications are available in the guidance office. Deadline May 4, 2012.

 SEE BELOW FOR MANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES!

 Additional Scholarships will be listed here as they come in. They will be listed in order by deadline dates.

Ohio School Boards Association Black Caucus of School Board Members-$500 stipend for living expenses. Any minority student planning to attend an Ohio College is eligible. Application in the guidance office. More information is available online at website.

NROTC Scholarship - Up to $180,000 over four years. Information can be found at: Website

GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship- Renewable up to $10,00. Based on leadership, integrity and citizenship. Details available at Scholarships.com.

Toledo Academy of Beauty Scholarship- Awards variable. Based on counselor recommendation and brief essay explaining why you want to pursue a career in Cosmetology. Applications available in the guidance office. No deadline indicated.

OSU Alumni Association GLTB Alumni Association- $1,500 schollarship for incoming freshmen who have demonstrated involvement in and dedication to the GLTB community. Additional scholarships for GLTB students who plan to study music, demonstrate need, or have worked in the HIV/AIDS community. Information contact is valentine149@osu.edu. Applications available in the guidance office. No listed deadline.

Northwest Ohio School Boards Book Grant

For Seniors living in Northwest Ohio planning to major in education. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applications Available in the guidance office. Deadline March 23, 2012.

 Farm Bureau Scholarship

For seniors who are accepted to a college or technical school and have a minimum GPA of 2.25. Applications available online at http://ofbf.org/counties/. Questions may be directed to Roy Norman at 1-800-783-2873.Deadline April 5, 2012.

Shelley Ahleman, MSW, MA, LISW, LSC
LCHS Guidance Office
103 W. Young Street
Liberty Center, OH
sahleman@libctrlsd.org

419-533-6641

What information would you like to see on this webpage?  The purpose of this page is to be a resource for students and their parents. Let us know by email or phone, so we can provide the resources your student needs.

FAFSA Website - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Website

ACT student website - Sign up for the ACT, get information and study resources for the ACT. Website

NCAA Clearinghouse - A site for students planning to participate in intercollegiate athletics must  register to gain NCAA eligibility. NOTE: The counseling office should receive copies of the NCAA documents to complete the process. Website

Four County Career Center - A great website where you can find out about all the various programs offered by Four County Career Center, including descriptions and video tours of each of the programs, as well ascontact information. Website

OHIO PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES - An excellent site to find out about the 13 Public four year universities in Ohio. A booklet shows costs, admission deadlines, and general information about each school. The site also has a brief video describing each school. Website 

OHIO PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES - A link to the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Ohio. Includes a grid of all majors offered by each school. (Click on the Counselors Guide when you get to the website.) Website

OHIO COMMUNITY COLLEGES - Use this link to find out about Ohio Community Colleges. There is a link to each of Ohio's community colleges. Website