This night is geared toward current 7th/8th grade Loyola families, and anyone interested in learning more about high school at Loyola. More info to come

SENIOR RETREAT
The Senior Retreat has been rescheduled for March 13, 14, 15. 

PARKING PERMITS
Students who are getting their driver's license should stop in the office to get a parking permit.  They are pro-rated as the year goes on.

Sophomores and Juniors:  There is one more ZAP the ACT workshop offered this school year.  It is at East HS on Sat. March 16th. Call Community Services at 387-5501 or register at  www.mankatocer.com

Juniors:  There will be a few college reps visiting in spring.  Here is the link to see when Southwest MN State, UW-Superior, and St. Thomas will be here. Click here to get College Rep Visit

Juniors:  Deadline for the April ACT is Friday, 3/8.  Remember that for the April and June ACT tests for an additional $20 you can order a copy of the test and your answers (referred to as TIR-test information release).  Well worth the money!

Juniors:  Now is the time to begin setting up college visits for your spring break and/or Easter break.  Most colleges will be in session. Remember that you want to see the colleges while the students are still on campus.

Seniors:  Keep working hard on all the local scholarships!  Click here for Scholarship Info   Remember that the Dollars for Scholars is a must for anyone at all serious about scholarship money.  Deadline is March 15.

CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Grades 9-11 :  There are many summer camp opportunities-a few are free, some are low cost, and some have a higher fee but offer scholarships.  I have a folder in my office for anyone who wants to look at the opportunities. I will list a couple of my favorite here:

Ages 14-18:  SCRUBS CAMP is a hands on experience to learn about the many careers in the healthcare field.  It is a 3 day camp that will be held in Mankato June 17-19 for $150. Register SOON as this fills up fast. http://healthforceminnesota.org/students/scrubscamp_registration.html

Students may use this in place of one of their 3 job shadowing experiences as long as they attend the full 3 days.  There are some scholarships available for this camp. Email Mrs. Arians if you are interested in scholarships.

Grades 5-7:  There is a junior high version of the Scrubs Camp; however, it is not offered in Mankato.  Use the above web site to see the options.

Grades 9-12:  Minnesota Business Venture.  Yes, even current seniors can attend this one. MBV is an excellent leadership camp that will help with financial literacy, exploring some career paths, and developing teamwork with other high school students from across the state. They have outstanding inspirational business leaders sharing wisdom also.  If you apply before April 15th, this camp is just $150 for a 6 day overnight camp, either at St. John's (July 21-26) or St. Thomas. (July 7-12). Jerrid Buhs and Colton Corcoran both attended in recent years and loved it. www.bestprep.org/mbv   They have scholarships readily available.  Great Value!! Excellent for the student who wants some leadership experience for their NHS and college applications.

Juniors: Camp College-free overnight camp at St. Mary's July 15-17.  Megan Hillisheim and Tatyana Beck both attended and loved it. This camp will help you with college applications, financial aid, scholarships, and more. http://www.mn-acac.org/CAMP-COLLEGE      

High school girls:  There is a FREE Leadership Academy held at Mt. Mary University in Milwaukee this summer, June 23-26.  It is sponsored in part by the SSNDs. The application is due March 31st. (need to write short answers to 6 questions)  Application and further information is at www.mtmary.edu/sla  This is an outstanding opportunity to boost college applications and scholarship opportunities!

High school girls entering grades 10-12:  MSU is again hosting the Bold Futures STEM camp.  This is also a free camp which is held June 9-14. Addy Fraze and Holly Huynh attended last year.  This focuses on the areas related to engineering, science, technology, math, marketing, finance, and management. It is NOT a camp meant for those interested in medical careers. Go to www.boldfuturescamp.com to apply.  Apply soon as it filled up in less than a week last year!