10/30/22 Parent Update

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Incline High School Families,

Congratulations to all our fall athletic programs for a wonderful season. Noah McMahon started off our fun-filled Friday morning by finishing in 1st place at our Boy’s Cross Country Regionals.  Both Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams finished in second place overall and will move on to STATE on Saturday 11/5 in Boulder City.  Our Boy’s Football Team pulled out a nail-biter of a win against crosstown rival North Lake Tahoe, fittingly on Nevada Day. Their come from behind effort, was topped off by a late interception by Tommy Williams sealing our victory, after an impressive day on both sides of the football.  The Highlander Football Team will move on to the playoffs this Friday 11/4 at 7:00 p.m. in Yerington.  Our STELLAR Boys and Girls Soccer teams will move on to the playoffs this Friday. Boys will play at 9:00 a.m. and the Girls will play at 11:00 a.m., both matches will be at Tahoe Vista Park. Our resilient Lady Highlander Warrior Volleyball players will be playing on Friday at 5:00 p.m. at Yerington HS.  

Come on out and support our Highlanders at one of these exciting events.  Purchase your tickets at NIAA.com or use the QR code on our IHShighlanders athletic page on Instagram.

Congratulations to our music program for a truly special concert last week.  We’d like to thank Mr. Brad Perry for his heroic act of shepherding our program this fall. We are tremendously grateful for all he’s done for our music program.

Spirit dress-up week wraps up Monday with a costume contest during Advisory for staff and students.  Remember no masks or weapons and stay within dress code expectations.

Please see below for other news and updates. May your Halloween be all treats and no tricks! Be safe out there Highlanders!

General Announcements

  • Looking for a wide variety of Mentors to host a shadow day, informational interview, or an internship.
  • Juniors & Seniors: Interested in being a future entrepreneur? Don’t miss this opportunity! Take Entrepreneurial Thinking with Mr. Shoda here at IHS.

 

Calendar & Events:

  • Monday, Oct. 31st
    • Halloween Dress Up – (No Masks or Weapons, be appropriate)
    • Dress up contest for students and staff during advisory 😊
  • Tuesday, Nov. 1st
    • 3:00 -4:30 Study Club in Career Center
  • Wednesday, Nov. 2nd
    • 3:00 Winter Coach’s Meeting Rm. 111
  • Thursday, Nov. 3rd
    • 3:00 -4:30 Study Club in Career Center
  • Friday, Nov. 4th
    • TBD Boys Soccer Semi-Final @Tahoe Vista Park  9:00 a.m.
    • TBD Girls Soccer Semi-Final @Tahoe Vista Park  11:00 a.m.
    • TBD Volleyball Varsity Regionals @Yerington HS 5:00 p.m.
    • Football Playoffs @ Yerington  7:00 p.m.
    • Cross Country travels to Boulder City
  • Saturday, Nov. 5th
    • Boys & Girls Cross Country State @Boulder City
    • Girls Soccer State @Tahoe Vista Park  TBD
    • Boys Soccer State @Tahoe Vista Park  TBD
    • Volleyball Varsity Regionals @Yerington HS  TBD
  • Tuesday, Nov. 8th Election Day, No School for Students,
    • 7:35 – 3:05 Tchr Professional Development
  • Friday, Nov. 11th Veterans Day, No School
  • Saturday, Nov. 12th & Monday, Nov. 14th
  • Monday, Nov. 14th & Tuesday, Nov. 15th
  • Wednesday, Nov. 16th
    • 5:30 Fall Sports Awards in theater
  • Wednesday, Nov. 23 – 27th Thanksgiving Break
  • Wednesday, Nov. 30th
    • 5:30 Mandatory Winter Sports Parent Meeting in Duffield Theater
  • Wednesday, Dec. 7th –
    • Winter Sports Pictures
  • Dec. 23rd – Jan. 8th Winter Break
  • Wednesday, March 1st
    • 5:30 Winter Sports Awards in theater

Other Winter Sports: Nordic Skiing, Alpine Skiing, Winter Cheerleading TBA soon

From the Counseling Department


Nevada Promise Scholarship Deadline Oct. 31

The deadline for high school seniors to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship is fast approaching. The application deadline is October 31.

The scholarship, in its second year, will pay all mandatory tuition and fees for up to three years at any Nevada community college minus any federal or state financial aid. In addition to the financial benefits, students in the program are also assigned a mentor who can help guide them through college, are required to perform community service each year, and benefit from programming and assistance to make their transition into college successful.

Student Eligibility 

To qualify, students must either be a continuing Nevada Promise Scholarship recipient beginning with the class of 2018 or a high school graduate from the class of 2023 applying for the first time. 

Students must: 

  • Be classified as a Nevada resident for tuition purposes by the instruction where they plan to receive the Nevada Promise Scholarship. 
  • Have earned one of the following during your high school senior academic year: 
  • High school diploma from a public or private high school located in Nevada; 
  • High school diploma from a public high school in a country of another state that borders Nevada and accepts Nevada residents; or 
  • General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or equivalent document before 20 years of age no later than June 15. 
  • A homeschool student may satisfy this eligibility requirement by obtaining a general equivalency diploma or equivalent document (i.e. GED, HSET, or TASC) no later than June 15 
  • Not have earned prior associate or bachelor’s degree. 
  • Meet ALL program deadlines 
  • Enroll in a minimum of 12 semester credit hours in an associate degree program, a bachelor’s degree program or certificate of achievement program for each semester of the school year immediately following the school year in which the student graduates from high school. 

Eligibility requirements include:

  • apply on or before October 31
  • enroll in at least 12 credits per semester
  • have received a high school diploma or equivalent
  • begin classes in the fall of 2022
  • complete a Federal Financial Aid Application and its verification (FAFSA)
  • complete at least 8 hours of community service
  • work with a mentor during the program
  • complete two training courses, which are available online
  • not be in default on any federal student loan or owe a refund to any federal student aid program
  • not have earned a prior college degree

 

TMCC Nevada Promise Scholarship Application

Great Basin Nevada Promise Scholarship Application

Western Nevada College Nevada Promise Scholarship Application

College of Southern Nevada -Nevada Promise Scholarship

 

National & Local Scholarships Currently Available:

(Black = National / Red = Local)

Undocumented students do not qualify for federal aid, and though some of states offer state grants to undocumented students, it can be difficult to find dollars.  Below, find several websites that list scholarships for DACA/undocumented students. 

 Are you a Foster Youth or a Native American student who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe or nation, all or part of which is located within the boundaries of Nevada?  The Nevada Board of Regents provides waivers for certain fees for both foster youth and Native American students who meet the eligibility requirements and are attending a Nevada post-secondary school.  See attached flyers NSHE Foster Youth Fee Waiver and NSHE Native American Fee Waiver 

FUTURE IN AEROSPACE SCHOLARSHIPS AND PROGRAM.  Are you interested in a career in Aviation?  Pathways to Aviation is hosting several “Flight Plan” workshops to include career planning advice and support, presentations from industry leaders, trips to aviation companies, and matching with mentors. Visit here

REMSA EMS SCHOLARSHIP.  Qualifying criteria: Must be 18 years of age, must pass the EMT or AEMT entrance exam with an 80% or higher, Must have a BLS certification, must pass a drug screening and background check.  More info here

DUE 10/31/22 UNIGO ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE. Finally, a scholarship for zombie fans.  Must be 14 years or older, be enrolled in a post-secondary school by 2025, and write a 250 word essay on the topic given.  To view visit here. 

DUE 10/31/22 COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIP. National scholarships are open to high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, community service and achievement.  Apply here.

DUE 10/31/22 VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP. National scholarship audio-essay program provides scholarships for students 9-12th grade.  More info here.

DUE 11/1/22  AMERICAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP.  Open to 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th graders.  Awards range from $1K-$2500K.  Must submit an application, unofficial transcript and 500-word essay..  Visit https://americancollegefoundation.org/.

DUE 11/14/22.  ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION MOST VALUABLE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP. Must be senior, US citizen and do not need to be related or a member of the Elks to apply.  Visit here: here.

DUE 11/15/22  NATIONAL SPACE CLUB SCHOLAR APPLICATION. Must be US citizen, senior, intention of pursuing a career in the STEM field and attend/speak at Memorial dinner. For more info visit here.

DUE 11/17/22 JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP. Must be a high-achieving senior, financial-need based, plan to attend 4-year college and 3.5GPA or higher. More info here.

DUE 11/30/22 EDUCATION MATTERS SCHOLARSHIP. “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” (250 words or less) Visit here.

DUE 12/1/22 DELL SCHOLARS PROGRAM. Must be senior, financial need (pell grant eligible first year) enrolling in 4-year post-secondary school.  More info here.

DUE 12/1/22 BARBARA LOTZE SCHOLARSHIP. Are you interested in becoming a Physics teacher? Submit this application to be eligible for $3000. Can be renewable.  More info here.

DUE 12/1/22.  Multiple scholarships are open for non-member bowlers and students that are members of the United States Bowling Congress. If you actively compete (tournaments or in league teams) check out this website here.

DUE 1/31/2023 SOROPTIMIST INTERNATION OF TRUCKEE MEADOWS. Great local one. They have increased their scholarship this year to $5000.  View eligibility requirements here.     

DUE 2/6/23 ELKS LEGACY AWARD. Must be senior, child/step-child, or grandchild of a living Elk member. More info here.

DUE 2/15/2023 SIERRA NEVADA DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP.  Please see application and apply here. 

DUE 3/3/2023 PROJECT 150 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. Open to high school seniors attending a Nevada higher education institution including any accredited vocational school.  This is a GREAT LOCAL scholarship.  Apply here.

DUE 3/10/23 JIFFY LUBE SCHOLARSHIP.  Write a 500 word essay on “What drives you?” and submit by deadline to be eligible for a local scholarship.  Apply here.

DUE 3/15/23. ITE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP.  Are you interested in pursuing a program in transportation engineering or similar studies?  Read more here.

 

 

Athletics Schedule
Please check out the athletics calendar.

You can also download the Activity Scheduler App to see sport schedules:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/activity-scheduler/id877988259
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rschooltoday.activityscheduler&hl=en_US&gl=US

 

Employment Opportunities – Love being at the school and volunteering? Join the Highlander Staff!

Email: tcahill@washoeschools.net if interested 😊

 

Athletic Coaches: Email Athletics Administrator – David Murdock, dmurdock@washoeschools.net

 

Meet Your Grade Parent Representatives
Do you have a question that you need answered? Ask your grade parent rep!
Send them an email to be added to their communication list.

 

How To Keep Informed

 

COVID

Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had 0 positive COVID cases 😊.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

 

Por favor, continúe usando la autoevaluación de detección de COVID del distrito (la herramienta de detección) diariamente antes de salir a la escuela y esté atento al lavado de manos y otras medidas para mantenerse seguro durante el día.  Esta semana pasada tuvimos 0 casos positivos de COVID.  A pesar de que ya no excluimos a los estudiantes y adultos que puedan haber estado en contacto cercano con una persona con COVID, en un entorno escolar la exposición es siempre una posibilidad.  Si usted o su estudiante están experimentando alguno de los síntomas que se indican en la autoevaluación, por favor, siga las instrucciones de cerca.  Orientación adicional sobre lo que debe de hacer si usted está enfermo o si ha estado en contacto cercano, está aquí (esta página web).

 

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