LNHS FAMILY: Happy Holidays! The Counseling Center would like to encourage you to take time this Winter Break to take care of yourself. This year has brought many ups and downs for families and taking care of your mental well-being should be a top priority. In a season full of giving, don't forget to give yourself something (grace, time, a gift, etc.) As we take this time to rejuvenate before welcoming our students back on 1-4-2023, we hope you are able to do the same. Thank you for allowing us to care for your student! 

FRESHMEN-JUNIORS: Our 2023-2024 enrollment window will open soon! Attached is the timeline for the current freshmen-junior classes. All information presented will be placed in the student's LNHS Class of 20** Canvas account. Look for the "ENROLLMENT" module that will be live on December 21st if you would like to get a headstart on course information. We look forward to discussing your future courses with you! 

SENIORS: The Community Scholarship Program applications are OPEN!! 

Attached is a video explaining how to apply. You can find a full list of scholarships and their requirements HERE.

All links needed for the CSP are located on our LN Counseling website!

A few things to think about - 

• Download the Processing Guide! It will walk you step by step through the application process.
• Don’t be afraid of the essay! It is a great way for a scholarship committee to get to know you a little better. You are awesome and have so much to offer! Let them see that too!
• Some of these scholarships ask you to submit an additional essay. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to write, edit and submit it with your application. 
• Some scholarships ask for a letter of recommendation. Be sure to give your recommender plenty of time to write a letter and submit it on your behalf. 15 business days is a good rule of thumb.
• Refer to the Helpful Tips for Scholarships page for suggestions on how to ask for letters of recommendation and how to send the perfect email.
• Don’t be overwhelmed! We know it looks like a lot, but we promise it really is just 3 easy steps to apply!
• Ready to go? Head to the application and get started!

PARENTS: Transcripts will not be mailed out at the end of the semester. If you need to request a copy, please email Mrs. Stukes @ elizabeth.stukes@lps53.org.

JUNIORS: Please see the flyers below for information about MO Boys/Girls State!!

STUDENTS: SAVE THE DATE! January 11th, 2023 LHS will be hosting the Liberty Public Schools Off-Campus Opportunities Night. Please see the attached flyer for all opportunities that will have a representative there to present and answer questions to students and families. 

ALL STUDENTS: College visits are In Person and Virtual this year depending on the college. Make sure you are registering for the visit through Naviance. Check back often as new visits are scheduled almost daily.

Pittsburg State University-January 19th @ 9:00



Military Lunch Visits-January

Thursday the 5th-Army National Guard

Monday the 9th-National Air Guard

Tuesday the 10th-Air Force

Monday the 16th-Marine

Tuesday the 17th-Navy

Thursday the 19th-Coast Guard

On-Going Reminders

STUDENTS/PARENTS: Mindfulness exercises to reduce stress and anxiety, especially during the holidays. Click the links below for ways to reduce stress.

Leaves on a Stream

McLean's Guide to Managing Mental Health Around the Holidays

STUDENTS/PARENTS: Counselors are meeting with ALL students to review your ICAP (Individual Career & Academic Plan). For Seniors, we will also discuss your plans for after high school and address any questions you may have about the process! Please sign up for your meeting by clicking on your counselor's Calendly link LOCATED IN CANVAS (course corresponding to your graduating year). Select a time that works for you, and then you will receive a Google Calendar invite (make sure to turn on reminder notifications!). In addition to the Google Calendar invite, you will also receive an E-Hall pass! We can't wait to meet with each of you!

Exciting News to current Sophomores and Juniors!!! 

If you are interested in attending one of our career centers next year, Northland Career Center or Area Career Center, you can now go up for half a day and shadow the program you are interested in. 

Please see Elizabeth Stukes in the Counseling Office to set up a shadow. 

Here is the link to see what NCC has to offer: NCC Programs

Here is the link to see what ACC has to offer: ACC Progams

** NCC requires a shadow to attend

** ACC highly suggests a shadow 

STUDENTS: Take time to review the most high demand jobs collected from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center. 

SENIORS: If you are wanting a different name listed on your diploma other than what is listed in PowerSchool, please email Gail.Stark@lps53.org before the end of the semester.

Lauren Eikel Last Names A - Cl 736-5549

Emily Presser Last Names Co - Go 736-5512

Jill Brock Last Name Gr - Ko 736-5516

Neil Corriston Last Names Kr - Or 736-5523

Gabbi Day Last Names Os - Sp 736-5547

Josh Ehrhard Last Names St - Z 736-5513

Nakia Wilson Social Worker 736-5548

Breonna LindseySocial Worker 736-5531

Gail Stark Registrar 736-5537

Elizabeth Stukes Admin Assistant 736-5538