September/October 2025
Counseling Newsletter
Upcoming Dates and Events
October 1: FAFSA Opens
*Tentative Date of opening. All seniors are required to fill out the FAFSA or sign an opt-out form.
October 8 at 12:45 pm: Jostens Cap and Gown Presentation
*Students will pay the school for their cap and gown. Cost is TBD.
October 15: ACT for Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
*Students must Sign up with Mrs. Kennedy by October 1st
TBD Dates: FAFSA Family Night, OSU Reality Check for Seniors, NOC Spring Enrollment, Meridian Sophomore Presentation, ASVAB Test
College and Trade Week
September 24th from 12-2: College and Trade Fair in HS Auditorium Lobby
*Juniors and Seniors
Click the link for the schools attending: www.perry.k12.ok.us/apps/pages/collegecareerweek
September 25th Senior Lunch @ 11 in the HS Library
*Prizes and Giveaways will be handed out
**College and Trade week is dedicated to Mrs. Martinez and Mrs. Nelson working one-on-one with students on college or technical school applications.
**Things to start thinking about are National and State Scholarships. Information about this can be found on our website at: sites.google.com/perry.k12.ok.us/counseling-website/counseling-department
**Local Scholarships will be distributed by the end of January.
College and Trade Week Dress Up Days
Monday 9/22 "My Future is Bright" Day
Wear bright or neon colors
Tuesday 9/23 College Roommate Day
Twin Day
Wednesday 9/24 Decisions Day
Even If You Haven't Decided: Wear a shirt with your college or post-grad plan
Thursday 9/25 Throwback Day
Elementary School Dreams: Dress like your elementary self or what you wanted to be back then
**Students that dress up will have their name entered into a drawing to win a prize. Come see Mrs. Martinez or Mrs. Nelson to be entered.
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For more info contact:
Mrs. Nelson
High School Counselor