RECENT NEWS FROM DR. WASINGER

APPLY KANSAS

APPLY KANSAS

Apply Kansas is a month-long, state-wide initiative to increase the number of students applying, enrolling and succeeding in college or other postsecondary goals.

Larned High School hosted Apply Kansas Day on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Students can also apply during the Apply Free Days. Visit here for more information!

PRE-ENROLLMENT

Pre-Enrollment will be the week of March 4-8, 2024. 

Priority deadline to turn in pre-enrollment sheets will be March 8, 2024 at noon. 

The final deadline for students to turn in their signed pre-enrollment forms is March 22nd by 3:30pm. 

2024-25 Course Description Book

DUAL CREDIT

LHS gives students the opportunity to earn credits for high school and college at the same time. Our Dual Credit program, taught by LHS teachers, allows students to earn credits from both LHS and Barton CCC simultaneously!

Current Dual Credit Class Offerings:

  • English Comp I

  • English Comp II

  • Intro to Literature

  • College Algebra

  • Statistics

  • Rules & Officiating

  • Intro to Craft Skills (Carpentry)

  • Graphic Design (Advanced Art)

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

Our Virtual Classroom allows students time to work independently on college courses via online modalities in the LHS classroom. Students take online courses during their Virtual Classroom time using their LHS Chromebook to provide a wider variety of course options for students!

Resources for Dual Credit and Virtual Classes:

Representatives from BCCC will be at LHS on December 1, 2023 to administer the Accuplacer for interested students

Representatives from BCCC will be at LHS on December 12, 2023 for Enrollment for Spring 2024 Semester

PERMISSION FORMS FOR COLLEGE COURSES

BARTON CCC PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM
DUAL/VIRTUAL PARENTAL PERMISSION FORM

FINANCIAL AID

There will be a FAFSA Help Night for Students and Parents on Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 in the LHS library from 5:30 - 7:00. 

The Department of Education is no longer providing paper FAFSA Applications to colleges, libraries or secondary schools.  Students must complete the FAFSA with one of the following three options:

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will launch by December 31, 2023

STATE OF KANSAS SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS

Click the following link to view the financial aid section of the Kansas Board of Regents website: https://kansasregents.org/students/student_financial_aid

Apply online: https://sfa.kansasregents.org/login.jsp

SCHOLARSHIPS

Completed scholarship applications are due in the counseling office by Friday, March 1, 2024 at 11am.  Some applications have earlier deadlines, please be sure to check the dates. 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS!

Pawnee County Seniors that purchase a ticket and attend the Pheasants Forever Banquet on Saturday, January 20th at the Knights of Columbus will be entered to win a $500 scholarship. Tickets are $35 each and can be purchased in the LHS Counseling Office. Tickets must be purchased by January 17th.   

For questions, please contact the LHS Counseling Office or Cory Johnson.

TESTING

Pre-ACT

The PreACT is scheduled for November 2, 2023 during the school day with alternate date being November 6, 2023. It is for freshman and sophomore students.

ACT

Test Fees
$68 - No Writing

$93 - With Writing

$38 - Late Registration

The ACT and the ACT WorkKeys for Juniors will be given on February 27th (ACT) and February 28th (WorkKeys).

If students want to take the ACT during the other national test dates, students must sign up independently and will be responsible for paying for that test. 

Visit act.org to register, create an account, or check your ACT scores. This website also hosts information regarding National ACT Test dates and registration dates.

Visit here to view general information about the day of the test.

Free resources to prepare for the ACT

Benefits of ACT WorkKeys and NCRC

ASVAB

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) exam will be on January 24, 2024 at 8:30 AM at the Larned Community Center.

Here's some helpful information about the ASVAB. Once the students have a login they can use the Career Resources on this website or the parents can click on the Parent tab  here.

This is another resource published by the Army BUT it's free for everyone and has test prep materials, games, and information for students to prepare for the ACT, ASVAB, SAT, or college prep. If they use this resource, they do NOT have to be interested in the Army! Check it out here!

COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETES

NCAA and NAIA

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Stop by or contact the LHS Counselor's office if you or your child is interested in signing up for one of these leadership opportunities.

GIRLS STATE

HOBY

BOYS STATE

YOUTH TOUR & SCHOLARSHIPS

midwest energy

Visit Midwest Energy's website to learn more about their Electric Cooperatives Youth Tour and Scholarship program. Midwest Energy will be sending two high school juniors to Washington, D.C., for the week-long Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, June 14-20, 2024.

Midwest Energy will also be awarding ten $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors for the secondary education program of their choice, with the awards paid directly to the student. Applications are due by January 31, 2024.

CONTACT

If you have inquiries or need information regarding Post-Secondary matters, please don't hesitate to reach out to Dr. Wasinger or Mrs. Simmons at the counseling office of Larned High School by dialing (620) 285-2151

Dr. Wasinger

Jacque Wasinger, Ed. D.
Counselor

Mrs. Simmons

Jean Simmons
Registrar