Mechanicsville High School School Counselors

Check out this link for resources related to counseling, community, social/emotional, college & career, substance use/misuse, and technical support. Contact your school counselor if you have any questions! padlet.com/mholder13/qn7e…

Do you wish to pursue a vocation in Agri-Business? If so, check out these wonderful opportunities over the summer at Colonial Downs. Sign up for an info session here: forms.gle/zDCUR8PHrmpfDJ…

Seniors - National Decision Day is the official day to decide what comes after high school. Whether it is working, joining the military, attending trade school, community college or 4-year college, we want to celebrate YOU! Join us in the commons during lunches on Monday May 2nd!

College Jump Start will take place May 3rd from 6-7 PM in the MHS auditorium. College admissions representatives from UVA, Virginia Tech, Longwood, JMU, & Reynolds CC will share info regarding the admissions process. Please join us for this informative & engaging event!

Register now for the Hanover County virtual event "Keeping Teens Safe." This community conversation will help families understand the importance of talking about teen emotional health. Registration is free and available here: tinyurl.com/HanoverKTS

FREE ACT/SAT Strategy Workshops | Spring 2022 Dates: eepurl.com/hREKj9

JUNIORS! Make yourself eligible for scholarships by completing college planning steps. Juniors will be entered into monthly scholarship drawings for $500 & $40,000 when they build a list with 6 or more colleges or start practice for the SAT. Learn more - bigfuturescholarships.org

Check out this college planning checklist for every grade level from @GRASP4VA !!

Curriculum Night is being offered for parents/guardians of current 8th & 9th grade students TONIGHT - Wednesday, Dec 1st. Information shared will include core and elective course offerings, advance studies, diploma requirements, and an electives fair. We hope to see you there!

The MHS School Counselors invite you to Curriculum Night on Wed. December 1st from 6-7:15 PM! This event is for parents/guardians of current BCMS 8th grade students & current MHS 9th grade students. Please see the postcard for more details and register at bit.ly/MHS8th9thNight

Interested in participating in Diversity Dialogue Day (DDD)? Please reach out to Ms. Garcia. DDD will bring together students from schools throughout the RVA area. Students will learn to recognize prejudice & intolerance, & to respect others. More details: inclusiveva.org/programs/schoo…

The MHS team had a great time at the VACRAO college fair last night! It was great to see some of our students & families there!

Hanover Safe Place is very excited about launching a new program for teens in the Hanover community! This program is free to participate in and teens can earn community services hours by participating. Apply by September 15th! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

PCACAC's Inclusion, Access & Success Committee invites you to a student-focused session lead by current college students tonight, May 11, 5-5:30pm! This session targets high school seniors who are preparing to transition to college. Join Zoom Meeting: zoom.us/j/92804688897?…

There will also be two information sessions for teens and their caregivers: 1) Wednesday, July 14th at 5:30 pm on Zoom us02web.zoom.us/j/7634301265?p… Meeting ID: 763 430 1265 2) Saturday, August 21st at 1 pm in Wayside Park See your school counselor if you have questions!

Hanover Safe Place is very excited about launching a new program for teens in the Hanover community! This program is free to participate in and you can find more information on the attached flyer. Applications are open now and due by September 1st: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Old Towne Counseling Services is offering a virtual 5-week group on coping with anxiety. Please see the attached flyer for details and registration information if interested!

Attending @ReynoldsCollege this summer/fall?? Be sure to attend the Virtual Open House on Wednesday, April 21st from 7-8 PM! Learn about the new G3 program (tuition assistance!) and more! See the attached flyer for details and register here: reynolds.tfaforms.net/9

LOCAL TALENT! Shoutout to MHS senior Kaloni Sparks who was 1 of 6 girls selected nationwide to be part of the Essence Magazine + Ultra Beauty Girls United: Beautiful Possibilities 2.0 program. The 1st two episodes went live on Jan. 13. #bettertogether essence.com/beautifulpossi…

Classroom resource: 3 ways to teach the insurrection at the Capitol | PBS @NewsHour EXTRA 1. Facts of Insurrection w/ video 2. Contrast w/ Black Lives Matters coverage 3. Trump & Biden's speeches and #medialiteracy #sschat #apgov #apush #CapitolBuilding to.pbs.org/2JRZAwL

Completed your 2021–22 FAFSA® form and wondering when exactly you’ll receive your financial aid? 👀 Here’s a timeline 👇 Learn more: bit.ly/3oedNTd