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Be an Informed Voter – What is Amendment 73? Amendment 73 is a statewide school funding initiative that will increase income taxes for 8% of filers and for C Corporations, while decreasing property taxes for business property owners, farmers, and ranchers. It will stabilize and increase funding statewide for P-12 public education and create the Quality Public Education Fund that can only be used for public education, and must be used to supplement General Fund appropriations. Get the facts here. This information has been approved for publication by school districts by the Secretary of State of Colorado

Money doesn't grow on trees. Do you know where your financial aid will come from? Farmers State Bank is partnering with FAFSA expert Jeanette Rojas to bring you financial aid night! -Learn the ins and outs of completing the FAFSA form -Learn about other financial aid options -Learn how to get the most money possible! ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS ARE WELCOME! Hosted by Calhan School @ 800 Bulldog Drive When: Wednesday October 17th, 7-8pm

The Calhan Alumni is pleased to announce it will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a graduating Calhan high school senior. Calhan High School 2019 seniors who are planning to attend college and have a parent or grandparent who graduated from Calhan High School are invited to apply for the Calhan Alumni Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000. Please contact the high school counselor at the Calhan School for an application or if you have any questions concerning this scholarship. Applications are due to the high school counselor by Friday, MAY 3rd. The scholarship winner will be selected on the basis of their future career plans, previous awards, club, hobby and community involvement, academic achievements, financial need, and goals in life.

The Girls Scouts of Colorado will be offering a half day career building and networking workshop, called Secrets to Success. The workshop is open to girls grades 6-12 on October 20, 2018 from 8-12:30pm at UCCS. The cost is $8 per girl and transportation will be provided by the school. The workshop will have 20 powerful and successful women from the community in a variety of careers, including firefighting, veterinarian, healthcare, oil and gas engineering, teaching, government relations, pharmacology, military, construction trades, music, arts and many more. Every girl will hear from each woman in a small group setting. Additionally, popular industries will be present and provide more detailed information about their field. Lunch and snacks will be provided and are included in the $8 cost. Interested girls must see Ms. Taylor in counseling and provide the $8 payment no later than October 12, 2018. For more information, please call Ms. Taylor at 719-347-2766 ext. 530

Wendy’s Heisman Scholarship is now being offered to graduating seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in at least 1 of the 47 sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Applicants must also demonstrate leadership within their school and community and serve as a role model to underclassmen. The deadline to apply is October 17, 2018. Application information is available on the Scholarship wall in the main hall.

The Elks National Foundation will award $2.44 million dollars in college scholarships to 500 high school seniors nationwide through its Most Valuable Student (MVS) scholarship contest. Sixteen scholarships will be awarded to students in Colorado. The deadline is November 15, 2018. Application information can found on the scholarship board in the main hall or at enf.elks.org/mvs.

High School DC Trip Information Meeting (New Travelers) - If you still want to go to Washington DC in the summer, come get more information on October 24th! Questions contact Mr. Grandt at travis.grandt@calhanschool.org.