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UPCOMING EVENTS

: Tuesday, April 22nd at 5:30 PM at McDaniel High School

Join us at our annual community event focused on empowering Special Education èßäÊÓƵ for life beyond high èßäÊÓƵ. Over 20 community-based programs will share services and resources to help èßäÊÓƵ & families thrive. 3 breakout sessions:

• 5:30-6:30 Engage with panel of College Disability Services offices from PCC and PSU
• 6:10-6:40 Explore programs, certificates, and degrees available at PCC and learn about Community Colleges in general
• 6:50-7:20 Do you need some support with employment now or in the future? Learn all about what services are offered at Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services (I/DD Services)

Refreshments Provided! Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Russian, and Chinese interpretation provided. RSVP . For questions contact us at spedfamilysupport@pps.net. 

: Sunday, April 27th at 12:00 PM at the University of Portland

Free and open to the public, PNACAC fairs connect èßäÊÓƵ with colleges and universities in one convenient location. Students and families will have the opportunity to talk with representatives from colleges and universities, learn about èßäÊÓƵs, arrange interviews with èßäÊÓƵs that interest them, and get answers to questions about acceptance policies, financial aid, student-faculty ratio, and more.

: Monday, April 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Grant High School

The event will include an opening presentation by representatives of the GHS Counseling Team and College & Career Center, as well as a keynote on "Starting the College Search" and various sessions hosted by local college & career experts. There will be two sessions of each college & career presentation and each attendee will have the option to select which sessions they attend. Students and parents/guardians are welcome to split up and participate in different sessions. Register to attend at !  

: Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM 

A presentation designed to help high èßäÊÓƵ èßäÊÓƵ, and their families understand how education can change their lives, how to choose their education path, and learn how to pay for college. Identify what steps they can take now to prepare for education beyond high èßäÊÓƵ. Presenter: Jenn Satalino, Director of The College Place-Oregon (ECMC).  

: Thursday, May 1st at 9:50 AM in South Forum

This hands-on workshop during Flex will help juniors get a head start on how to use MaiaLearning and the Common App in your college application process. Snacks will be served! Students can .  

Senior Celebration: Friday, May 2nd from 9 AM to 4 PM in the College & Career Center

On Friday, May 2nd, the College & Career Center will be hosting a Senior Celebration. Seniors can stop by the CCC, room 128, between 9 am and 4 pm to fill out their , enter to win prizes, put themselves on the Class of 2025 map, and grab a cupcake. 

: Saturday, May 3rd from 10 to 11:30 AM

Hear from local financial aid experts and get tips on securing the money you need for college. Learn how to successfully complete your FAFSA, discover new scholarships, and get expert advice on maximizing your Financial Aid. 

: Thursday, May 15th at 9:50 AM in South Forum

Juniors can learn about the different ways of paying for college, explore financial aid options, and start looking for scholarships. Snacks will be served! Students can . 

: Sunday, May 18th from 4 to 6 PM at the University of Portland

The Black Baccalaureate welcomes Black èßäÊÓƵ graduating from post-secondary institutions, trade programs, high èßäÊÓƵs, and alternative èßäÊÓƵs in the Portland Metro and SW Washington areas. The Black Baccalaureate is a historical celebration of the Black community, families, friends, and supporters coming together and collectively honoring our youth while instilling a sense of cultural pride in those who have fulfilled this pivotal stage in their development. Students can register at . 

: Wednesday, June 4th at 9:50 AM in South Forum

Juniors! Come to the SouthForum during Flex to hear about what you can do this summer to help you feel better prepared for the college application process and upcoming fall deadlines. Snacks will be served! Students can . 

REGISTER NOW FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS: 

We're excited to be partnering with College Essay Guy again this year to offer èßäÊÓƵ several useful college application resources, including live virtual workshops on how to write personal statements. Grant High School èßäÊÓƵ can join the live online courses listed below:

• Personal Statement Boot Camps: 
  • Round 1: June 2nd, 4th, 6th 
  • Round 2: June 16th, 18th, 20th 
  • 10-11:30 AM PT & 4-5:30 PM PT for all dates
• How to Answer the UC Personal Insight Questions Crash Course: July 14th & 16th, 3 to 5 PM 
• The College Application + Supplemental Essays Crash Course: September 21st 

How to register:

1. Go to this registration page: . 
2. Enter your name and email, and select Grant High School from the School/Organization list. 
3. You’re done! Put the dates and times in your calendar, and keep an eye on your email with the next steps and instructions for the assignments to complete and how to join the live events.
4. Contact Ms. Snell, GH College Coordinator, at msnell@pps.net with any questions. 

Willamette University Camp College: July 23rd to 25th at Willamette University; Deadline is May 19th

Camp College is an application-based program open to rising high èßäÊÓƵ juniors and seniors committed to pursuing a four-year college or university education. To be eligible, applicants must: 

• Be on track to graduating high èßäÊÓƵ in June 2026 or June 2027;
• Be enrolled and attend a high èßäÊÓƵ within the Willamette Valley;
• Demonstrate a solid commitment to attending a four-year college or university; and,
• Display leadership experience or potential.

This three-day, two-night camp experience offers èßäÊÓƵ from Salem and the greater Willamette Valley to attend a sample college class, discover the differences between college types and sizes, and attend workshops that will better prepare them for a successful college application process.

: July 14th to 18th at the University of Oregon

UO SAIL pre-college immersive summer programs and year-round mentoring programs inspire Oregon high èßäÊÓƵ èßäÊÓƵ to pursue, enroll and succeed in higher education. FREE weeklong day programs for rising high èßäÊÓƵ juniors and rising seniors, hosted on the University of Oregon Eugene campus, where high èßäÊÓƵ èßäÊÓƵ learn about various subjects from distinguished University of Oregon faculty members through fun, social, and interactive activities. !