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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

A representative from WyoTech will be at EPCA on Thursday, September 27th at 2:00 pm for any students interested in pursuing a career in auto collision and restoration. For more information, please contact Ms. Taylor in counseling or Mr. Howland at EPCA.

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.

Elementary Parade Participation Information The Calhan High School Student Council would like to take this time to invite each and every student of Calhan Elementary School to participate in the Homecoming parade on Saturday October 6th. Students wishing to participate must arrive by 9:15am near the EPCA building/ Baseball Fields (780 8th street). Students do not need to pre-register for participation and MUST be accompanied by an adult. The parade will end at the school. Option 1: Students have the chance to compete for cash prizes in the categories of walking in costume or riding decorated bicycles. Judging for prizes will be by grade and grades may be combined on the day of the parade if participation in the category is below 4 students. Judging will begin promptly at 9:30 am Participants will be judged based on creativity and use of this year’s theme of Habitats of the World Winners will be announced and prizes will be given in school on October 9th. Option 2: Students wishing to participate in another way for the parade will not be eligible for prizes, must be accompanied by an adult, and must contract Mrs. Newton at the high school (Room 302) by 10 am on Thurs. Oct. 4tht. In order to be included as part of the parade line up. The best way to contact Mrs. Newton is by email, lauren.newton@calhanschool.org

PSAT/NMSQT testing will be offered at Calhan High School on October 10, 2018 for interested juniors and seniors. This test is a great practice test for the upcoming SAT and has the potential of earning students national merit scholarships for college. The cost is $16. Tests are limited so please contact Ms. Taylor ASAP in counseling if you are interested or for more detailed information.

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.

Homecoming Spirit Days: Tuesday October 2nd:Culture Day Wednesday October 3rd : Class Color Day -Seniors, 8th, 4th, Kindergarten-hot pink/ Juniors, 7th, 3rd- orange/ Sophomores, 6th grade, 2nd, PreK- neon green/ Freshmen, 5th, 1st- yellow Thursday October 4th : When I grow up day (profession dress up day) Friday October 5th: Red, White, and Blue Day *School dress code will be enforced! Homecoming Theme: Habitats of the World Saturday October 6th - Homecoming Parade is Saturday morning October 6th. The parade begins at 10am. Line up for the parade starts at 9am. Anyone interested in having a float or other entry in the 2018 Calhan Homecoming Parade, please contact Mrs. Newton at the high school via email: lauren.newton@calhanschool.org or phone (719) 347-2766 ext. 302. The deadline is Thursday, October 4th. The parade route is as follows: 1. Stage in the parking lot at EPCA on 8th street. 2. Leave from the west entrance of the parking lot. 3. Proceed east (right) on 8th St. to Colorado St. 4. Turn north (left) onto Colorado St. and proceed to 5th St. (Rt. 24) 5. Turn east (right) onto HWY 24. and proceed to Golden St. using the eastbound lane only. 6. Turn south (right) onto Golden St. and proceed 8th St. 7. Turn east (left) onto 8th St. and proceed to Bulldog Dr. 8. Turn south (right) onto Bulldog Dr. and proceed to 10th St. 9. Turn east (left) onto 10th St. 10. End at football field

NO SCHOOL!! Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on this day (October 11th.) Elementary Students must be scheduled with the front office.

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.

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