ANNOUNCEMENTS
03/04/2024
BETA NATIONAL QUALIFIERS
Congratulations to our Beta nationals’ qualifiers, Emma in Biomedical science, Trinity in Science, Logan in Social Studies and Cashae in Solo, Duo, Trio, Vocal Performance. I also want to thank all of our members who went to state, you all made me proud to be a Delta Bobcat!
NO SCHOOL
School is out on 3/6, 3/7, & 3/8. There are no parent teacher conferences this week.
CAMP STAT
Camp STAT is a weeklong opportunity for high school students to get a "behind the scenes" look into healthcare with hands-on learning experiences. There are 2 sessions: June 3-6 and June 24-28 with 30 campers each session. The Camp will meet at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau each day. The non-refundable cost of camp is $75 & includes daily lunch and snacks. Spots fill up quickly. Register at https://www.sfmc.net/camp-stat/.
MIZZOU MEDICAL EXPLORATION WORKSHOP
The University of Missouri School of Medicine would like to invite our current sophomores and juniors to participate in the Mizzou MedPrep: Medical Explorations workshop. The workshop is a 2-week online course with a one-day In-person visit to either the Columbia or Springfield Clinical Campus. The students will explore careers in healthcare, enhance self-awareness through personal assessment, and connect with peers, students, staff, and faculty in healthcare. Students will apply online at https://mededportal.missouri.edu/Pathways. Students will first create an account and choose a username and password, they will then be able to log in and out of the account as needed.
Online workshop: June 3 – June 14, 2024
In-Person Event: June 14, 2024
Location 1: MU School of Medicine – Columbia
Fee: $75 – Financial Assistance Available // Registration deadline– March 30
REPORT CARDS
Report cards will be going out next week.
RootEd Senior Decision Day: March 13
Parents are welcome to come @ 11 p.m.
Activities:
1. We will have signing day for every student may it be workforce, college, trade school, or military. This will take place in the lobby.
2. Meal will be provided for students and parents (chicken alfredo, breadsticks, and salad). This will take place in Bobcat Academy.
3. Raffle prizes
4. Prizes for FASFA completion
5. Bring any questions that may need answered with you so we can get each family on the right path.
SENIOR COLLEGE INFO
Due to the recent announcement regarding a delay in colleges receiving federal aid information until March, SEMO has updated 2 important deadlines:
March 1 / Updated deadline to apply for our endowed scholarships.
April 1 / Missouri's updated deadline to file the FAFSA.
SENIORS: SCHOLARSHIPS WITH FEBRUARY & MARCH DEADLINES
The Stars and Stripes National Museum/Library-Mar 4
Southeast Missouri Superintendents Association Scholarship-Mar 6
MWGEA (Missouri Women's Golf Association)-Mar 9
Ray & Lorene Masters Scholarship-Will Be Awarded to a Delta R5 Graduate-Mar 13
Rural Missouri High School Senior Scholarship-Postmarked by Mar 13
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri Agriculture Scholarship-Mar 31
Health College Preview Day
Southeast Health open house on Saturday, March 16 9am-Noon. Giving away t-shirts & will have a drawing for a free general education class (worth $1300). Presentation on the admission process at 9:30.
BETA CLUB RECYCLING FOR THE Ronald McDonald House
Delta HS BETA Club is hosting a recycling program for the Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis. We will be collecting: Aluminum can tab tops, Old Keys - Collect and donate your unused keys to one of our Houses through our Keys to the Heart Program. When you donate the keys, you no longer need, you open doors for families with seriously ill children. Small electronics - Accepted electronics include: old cell phones, laptops, power adapters and chargers, holiday lights, home and office phones, extension cords, network gear, satellite receivers, and PC towers. Items can be dropped off in the lobby at the High School.
A+ Log Sheets
All A+ students, please update your A+ logs with your hours and activities and turn them into Mrs. Elfrink so she may update your progress. Seniors, please turn in your logs asap so Mrs. Elfrink can update your parents on your eligibility.
JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Better Business Bureau Student of Ethics Award is open to high school students graduating in Spring 2025. Must write a 300-word essay on an ethical dilemma you have faced and how you resolved it. Apply at https://stlouisbbb.wufoo.com/forms/x1xgjxrd1fbhte7/. Winners will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
Horatio Alger Scholarship open to juniors planning to enter a college in the US no later than the fall following graduation. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0, demonstrate critical financial need, be involved in co-curricular & community service. The online application is available at horationalger.org/scholarships. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $25,000 with more than 600 available. Deadline is March 15.
JUNIORS
Black River Electric Cooperative’s Annual Youth Tour Essay Contest for Juniors
Juniors have an opportunity to win an all-expenses paid trip to Washington DC. How to enter: submit an original essay 500-1000 words on the topic: Black River Electric Cooperative was formed over 85 years ago to improve the lives of citizens in Southeast Missouri. Part 1: How does the service BREC provides improve your family's life? Part 2: Explain something you have done or want to do that will better the lives of the people around you or in your community. Complete an application from the office and student profile. Mail essay and application to BREC postmarked by Friday, March 8. Visit their website www.brec.coop/brec-essay-conte... for more information on this contest and see a highlight video.
LUNCH
3/5 – Crispy toe
3/11 – Rib patty on bum
3/12 – Nachos
HS GIRLS BB
3/6 - Vs N.E. Cairo 6pm- in Columbia