Announcements for Tuesday, Sept. 27th
Current National Honor Society members - will meet today, September 27th after school in the Career Center.
Prospective National Honor Society members - will meet on Thursday, September 29th at 7:30a.m. or 3:25p.m. in the Career Center. This meeting is for juniors and seniors who have a 3.6 GPA or above and are interested in joining.
The NHS meeting today is for those who were inducted last year. The meeting Thursday is for those who wish to apply this year.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet in the Dawg Pound on Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 8:00pm for games, snacks, and a fun time hanging out. Be sure to join us!
There will be an informational meeting for everyone interested in participating in the competition One Act on Thursday, September 29th at 3:30pm in Mrs. McDaniel's room 2408. Come have a ton of fun while we travel, compete against other schools, and bring Shakespeare into the 21st century!
Interested in taking the ASVAB Test on Tuesday, Oct. 4th? The ASVAB Test is a career exploration test to find out what your great at! This is a great FREE practice test for college SAT’s and gives you a great idea of possible career fields you could pursue after High School. Sign up in the Counselor's Office or ask Mrs. Schumacher for more information.
Upcoming Lifeguard Training: Dates: October 15ᵗʰ-16ᵗʰ & 22ⁿᵈ- 23ʳᵈ
- Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Cost: $150 ** Scholarship opportunities are available **
- Requirements: • Must be 15 years old by the last day of class • Must attend all 4 days to fulfill required hours Call or stop by the Rec Center to reserve your spot! (308) 535-6772
Hey North Platte High School students, it's time to show your school spirit! Starting on Monday, our school will be taking part in the Healthy High School Challenge, and we'll be competing against high schools around the country to see who can win some of the $80,000 in cash prizes. During October, for every combo meal in the cafeteria, healthy snack or beverage purchase you make, we will earn points toward winning the Healthy High School Challenge and the top prize of $5,000. The best part is you'll be helping us claim victory while enjoying some delicious and healthy food at the same time. Remember, the Healthy High School Challenge starts Monday. More information on the challenge is available in the cafeteria.
Interested in attending a college presentation? See Mrs. Schumacher in the Counselor's Office to sign up! Representatives will be visiting the North Platte High School Career Center on the following dates: Nebraska Wesleyan University - Wednesday, Oct. 5th @ 1:15pm, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) - Tuesday, October 18th @ 11:30am and Creighton College - Wednesday, Nov. 12th @ 10:30am
Are you a senior? Are you interested in what MPCC has to offer? Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 5th to take a tour of MPCC. We will visit the auto, welding, HVAC, and other trade/tech sites on north campus, then head to south campus to look at the medical and business offerings. Sign up is in the counseling office.
Are you interested in the healthcare profession? Are you thinking about going into nursing? Do you want to learn more about the University of Nebraska Medical Center College programs? Juniors and Seniors, come join us on Wednesday, Oct. 12th in Kearney to explore professions in the health care area more closely. Sign up sheet is in the counseling office.
Are you curious about what careers are out there that fit your interests and skills? The Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Career Exploration Day on Wednesday, October 26th to do just that. You will be introduced to a variety of careers and get to participate in hands-on activities. Career fields include construction, health and human services, legal, educational, retail, manufacturing, and sales just to name a few. If you are a junior or senior and are interested, you can sign up in the counselor's office.
Are you interested in the medical field after graduation? The counseling department is taking a trip to visit Central Community College in Grand Island on Wednesday, November 2nd to check on the medical programs they have to offer. If you are a junior or senior and interested in learning more about CCC Grand Island, you can sign up in the counselor's office to join us.
Juniors and Seniors, are you interested in finding out what UNK has to offer? Come join us for a visit to the UNK campus on Wednesday, November 9th. Sign up sheet is in the counselor's office.
Attention Juniors and Seniors! Are you interested in attending UNO? Would you like a chance to see the campus? On Wednesday, Nov. 16th you can join us on a college visit to UNO! Sign up sheet is in the Counseling Office.