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FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL
DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 04/20/2015
FROM MR HILL….If any students is interested in attending a Spanish
concert on Thursday April 23 from 9:30-12:30, please see Mr. Hill as soon as
possible.
Last call for students interested in the Spanish Honor Society please see Mr.
Hill.
Reminder to students: The Fairchild Memorial, Glenn Garrison and
Clare Rotary Scholarships are due TODAY. Please check all deadlines
for scholarships with Mrs. Rohdy. Many scholarships are available to
graduating seniors, don’t miss out.
Please support the class of 2017 by purchasing a bracelet. They are displayed
in the office, they are $15 and would make a great gift.
Spring athletic pictures are tomorrow. Check with your coach for a picture
packet and scheduled time for pictures.
Spring athletic physicals are scheduled for Thursday May 28 from 6-8 pm in
the new gym. Physicals are $10 and will cover you for all of next year for
sports.
TODAY is the last day to order a yearbook. See Mrs. Rohdy if you still wish to
order one.
Friday April 24 is a ½ day for students. Students will be dismissed at
noon.
April 22- all students will be taking the M-step test. Juniors have been
split into groups for testing. Please see the lists posted in the hallways
so you know where to report.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
FINANCIAL AID REMINDER: The State of Michigan deadline for filing the FAFSA was March 1. If you have NOT
filed already, you are LATE. Please complete this process a.s.a.p. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. You and a
parent/guardian will also need a PIN number for your electronic signature. The link is www.pin.ed.gov
Information you may need to complete college applications, scholarships, and FAFSA:
 Social Security Number (This is a requirement for colleges/universities and is needed to officially complete the
FAFSA for financial aid.) *Will need parents’ social security numbers for filing FAFSA.
 2014 Tax Information for Student and Parents/Guardians for FAFSA (IRS Retrieval Tool now available)
 Driver’s License number and date issued
 Address/phone/email Information for student and parent(s) as well as County you live in
 Foster/Homeless Status (if applicable)
 Place of birth (city, state, country) along with Date of Birth
 Mother/Father Demographic Information along with Highest Level of Education Completed
 Military Dependent Information (if applicable)
 ACT Scores/MME Scores (transcripts will be available for reference)
 GPA for high school and college (if taking dual enrollment courses, know MMCC log-in information to retrieve)
 List of extra-curricular involvements and references (some applications)
 Other FHS Related Information:
o High School 6 digit code: 231410
o School Address: 399 E. Michigan Farwell, MI 48622
Scholarships:
 The link for further details and to download the application is http://www.mfcu.net/MFCU_Scholarship_193.html
Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship: Deadline April 1, 2015 (complete online)
 This $500 national scholarship is for graduating seniors attending college in the fall 2015.
 Essay question required with application
 Application available at http://www.mortgagebrokersburnaby.com
LOCAL - Notice for MMCC Students: The MMCC STARS Scholarship Web APP is open until April 1 for students to apply for the
2015-16 MMCC scholarships (Fall 2015 & Winter 2016). As in the past, applications need to be submitted by April 1st for
consideration. Students can access the STARS APP by clicking on the link on the MMCC financial aid page at
www.midmich.edu/finaid.
NEW - LOCAL : Central Michigan Manufacturers Association Scholarships: Deadline April 24, 2015 (application available online).
 Up to two $1500 scholarships are awarded annually
 Applicant must be an employee (or direct family member of an employee) of a CMMA member company.
 Applicant must be a graduating senior from a high school located in Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot or Isabella County.
 Applicant must have maintained a 2.5 GPA or better.
 Applicant must be planning to become enrolled, or currently enrolled, in an advanced (post-high school) degree, including
vocational programs, trade school, or licensed apprenticeship program.
 Applicant must demonstrate how the program in which he or she intends to enroll relates to the CMMA mission of
promoting manufacturing.
 Application and further information available at
http://www.centralmichiganmanufacturers.org/1/342/cmma_scholarship_application.asp
Caretenders Scholarship: Deadline May 31, 2015 (complete online)
 This $500 national scholarship is available to graduating seniors attending college, trade, or technical school in fall of 2015.
 Application available at http://www.studentscholarships.org/available.php
10 Words or Less Scholarship: Deadline June 15, 2015 (complete online)
 This is a $500 national scholarship for applicants between the ages of 14-25 who will be attending school in the fall of 2015.
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Applicants must submit an answer to a question on studentscholarship.org Facebook page.
Application can be found at:
http://www.studentscholarships.org/scholarship/10258/10_words_or_less_scholarship_scholarship.php
Global Life Equipment Scholarship: Deadline June 15, 2015 (complete online)
 The $500 national scholarship is for applicants currently attending or planning a post-secondary institution by fall 2015.
 Applicants must submit a short story (details on application page).
 Must have a 2.5 gpa or higher
 Application available at:
http://www.usedforkliftsmichigan.com/used_inventory/2877/used_kalmar_forklifts_inventory_michigan.php
Lift Parts Express Scholarship: Deadline June 30, 2015 (complete online)
 This $500 national scholarship is for graduating seniors expecting to enroll in fall of 2015 in college and
freshmen/sophomores currently attending a college/university
 Submit a completed online application at http://www.forkliftpartsmichigan.com/forkliftparts.php
Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship: Deadline June 30, 2015 (complete online)
 This $1000 scholarship is for students attending college no later than Sept. 30, 2015. Current high school seniors who will
graduate in 2015 are eligible. You can enroll in any field of study.
 Applicants are to submit answers to an essay questions that is found on the application page.
 Must have a 2.5 gpa or greater.
 Application can be found at http://www.studentscholarships.org/2015.php
Useful Scholarship Web sites: **Only use free, reputable Internet search services for scholarships.
BEWARE of scams and services requiring payment. It is likely you will search 100’s of scholarships before
you find one that applies to you. Be patient. You will eventually find a match.
Some Legitimate Web sites include:
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Michigan College Access Portal - www.michigancap.org
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College Board - www.collegeboard.org
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Fast Web - www.fastweb.com
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State of Michigan Office of Scholarship and Grants - www.michigan.gov/ssg
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U.S. Dept. of Ed Federal Student Aid (Tips to Avoid Scams) – https://studentaid.ed.gov/types/scams
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Peterson’s Company www.petersons.com
Are You Eligible for the State of Michigan Tuition Incentive Program (TIP)?
 Did the student have Medicaid coverage for 24 months within any 36 consecutive month period as
identified by the Michigan Dept. of Human Services (DHS)? TIP eligibility can begin as early as age
12?
 If so, contact the office of Student Scholarships and Grants (SSG) before graduation from high school to
complete and return the necessary forms. Students MUST GRADUATE or obtain a GED before their
20th birthday.
 In order to be certified, the SSG will send an “eligibility letter” to the student during their senior year of
high school. The student MUST PRESENT THIS LETTER TO THEIR COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
OFFICE upon enrollment to receive payment from TIP. The student is responsible for notifying SSG of
a change in their college choice.
 Any potentially eligible senior who has NOT received an eligibility letter this year should call the SSG
to verify information. The phone number is 1-888-4-GRANTS. The website is www.michigan.gov/ssg
 TIP Fact Sheet Link: http://michigan.gov/documents/FactSheetTIP_161201_7.pdf
College/University Internal and Private Donor Scholarships:
Please pay attention to all correspondence with the college/university you will be attending next fall. Many
have internal and private donor scholarships available. Be sure to review the college/university scholarship
website links to find scholarship opportunities and deadline information.
Remainder of year calendar for FHS.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd hour exams
Tuesday, March 10
½ Day for Students - Last Day Trimester 2 (Release noon)
Wednesday, March 11
Trimester 3 Begins
Friday, March 13
*S* Lake George Boosters Club Scholarship Due
*T* Last Day to Register for April 18, 2015 ACT Test (National Test Date)
High School Band @ MSBOA District 9 Festival in Oscoda (2:50 p.m.)
ACT Testing Make-up 8:00-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Tuesday, March 17
**Dual Enrollment Scheduling for Fall 2015 by appt.
Wednesday, March 18
Quiz Bowl @ Beaverton
ACT WorkKeys Make-up 8:00-12:00 p.m.
*S* Clare Gladwin Board of Realtors Scholarship Due
Track at @CMU Invite
Thursday, March 19
**Dual Enrollment Scheduling for Fall 2015 by appt.
Friday, March 20
*R* College Day for Juniors @ MMCC
Session 10:00-12:00
**Dual Enrollment Scheduling for Fall 2015 by appt.
Saturday, March 21
Wednesday, March 25
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28 –
Monday, April 6
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 8
*S* Lake Rod and Gun Club Scholarship - Deadline extended
Track @SVSU Indoor
FARWELL SPORTS BOOSTERS EAGLE EXTRAVAGANZA @ Clare Moose Lodge
Assembly on Bullying – 12:30 p.m. in new gym
*S* Farwell Area Scholarship Association Scholarship Form Due
JV Baseball @Pine River
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Pine River
JV Softball @ Pine River
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Pine River
*S* Clara Rebekah Lodge #167 Scholarship Due
*S* Central Michigan Veterans Fund Scholarship Due (moved from Apr. 4 – sp. Break)
*S* Home Builder’s Assoc. Scholarships (Member and Building Industry) Due (moved
from March 31 – sp. Break)
*S* Clare County Republican Party Scholarship Due (moved from Apr. 1 – sp. Break)
SPRING BREAK – FARWELL SCHOOLS
(Note: MMCC dual classes online and off FHS campus are still in session except on April 1
for staff PD day and April 3 for Good Friday)
*S* Odenza Marketing Group Scholarship Due (March 30 – online)
*S* CHS Foundation Scholarships Due (April 1 – online)
*S* Peter Pasula Study Habits Scholarship Due (April 1 – online)
*S* MMCC Stars Scholarship Deadline (April 1 – online)
First Day back to school after spring break
Farwell Women’s Club Honors Recognition Night
Thursday, April 9
JV Baseball @Alma
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Alma
JV Softball @Alma
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Alma
Friday, April 10
Sophomores – MMCC Great Race (College Campus Exp. @ MMCC)
Track @SVSU Outdoor
Tuesday, April 14
Wednesday, April 15
JV Baseball @Chip Hills
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Chip Hills
JV Softball @Chip Hills
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Chip Hills
MI Blood – Blood Drive (Times TBD)
Last Day to Order a Yearbook w/name stamp
Thursday, April 16
Friday, April 17
Saturday, April 18
(All Name stamp books must be paid in full – cost is $47)
Track @Harrison w/Gladwin
Golf @Clare
JV Baseball @Home vs. Montabella
Varsity Baseball @Montabella
JV Softball @Home vs. Montabella
Varsity Softball @Montabella
Track @Ithaca
Golf @Royal
JV Baseball @Carson City
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Carson City
JV Softball @Carson City
Varsity Softball @Home Vs. Carson City
Junior/Senior Prom @ Buck’s Run
*T* ACT National Test Day
JV Softball Invitational @Swan Valley
Monday, April 20
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Thursday, April 23
Last Day to Order a Yearbook (Must have Deposit of $10 to hold – total cost $42)
MMCC Dual Enrollment Registration for Fall 2015 begins
Golf Invitational @Alma Invite
JV Baseball @Valley Lutheran
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Valley Lutheran
JV Softball @Valley Lutheran
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Valley Lutheran
*S* JPC All-Academic Team Luncheon (Top 8 seniors based on ACT/GPA)
Golf @Home vs. Houghton Lake
Track @Home vs. Meridian and Roscommon
Golf @Lakeview for St. Ides Invite
JV Baseball @Home vs. Beaverton
Varsity Baseball @Beaverton
JV Softball @Home vs. Beaverton
Varsity Softball @Beaverton
Friday, April 24
½ Day for Students AM, PD for Staff in PM
Saturday, April 25
Farwell Drama Spring Play Production
Mid Term Trimester 3
Track Invitational @Ogemaw Invite
Farwell Drama Spring Play Production
Golf @Ovid Elsie Invite
Varsity Baseball @Chip Hills
Varsity Softball @Alma
Monday, April 27
M-STEP Testing 8:00-2:20 p.m. (mandatory all juniors)
Track JV Meet @Mt. Pleasant
Tuesday, April 28
JV Baseball @Harrison
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Harrison
JV Softball @Harrison
Wednesday, April 29
Thursday, April 30
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Tuesday, May 5
Wednesday, May 6
Thursday, May 7
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
Thursday, May 14
Friday, May 15
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Harrison
M-STEP Make-up Testing
Track @Beaverton w/Houghton Lake
Golf @Gladwin
M-STEP Make-up Testing
JV Baseball @Houghton Lake
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Houghton Lake
JV Softball @Houghton Lake
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Houghton Lake
High School Band and Choir Concert
CMU Foreign Language Day
JPC Quiz Bowl Tournament
Track Invitational @Shepherd
Golf @Lake City
JV Baseball @Home vs. Coleman
Varsity Baseball @Coleman
JV Softball @Home vs. Coleman
Varsity Softball @Coleman
JV Baseball Invitational @Grayling
Golf @Home vs. Sacred Heart
JV Baseball @Home vs. Gladwin
Varsity Baseball @Gladwin
JV Softball @Home vs. Gladwin
Varsity Softball @Gladwin
Track @Home vs. Clare
Golf @Gladwin
JV Baseball @Roscommon
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Roscommon
JV Softball @Roscommon
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Roscommon
Assembly with Will Heininger on Depression/Mental Illness (all grades, 1:30-3:00)
MMCC Winter 2015 Classes End
*T* Last day to register for June 13, 2015 ACT Test (National Date)
Track Invitational @Ogemaw
Golf @Home for Al Patterson Memorial Invite
JV Baseball @Sacred Heart
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Sacred Heart
JV Softball @Sacred Heart
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Sacred Heart
Varsity Baseball Invitational @Evart
Non-Name Stamp Yearbooks on payment plans need to be paid in full
Track JV @Harrison
Golf @Home vs. Roscommon
JV Baseball @Home vs. Meridian
Varsity Baseball @Meridian
JV Softball @Home vs. Meridian
Varsity Softball @Meridian
JV Baseball @Clare
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Clare
JV Softball @Clare
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Clare
Track Regionals MHSAA
Saturday, May 16
Monday, May 18
Tuesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 20
JV Baseball @Vestaburg
Varsity Baseball @Home vs. Vestaburg
JV Softball @ Vestaburg
Varsity Softball @Home vs. Vestaburg
JV Softball @Chip Hills Tournament
Varsity Softball Blissfield Tournament
Golf @ Sacred Heart
Track JPC @Harrison
JV Baseball @Home vs. Ithaca
Varsity Baseball @Ithaca
JV Softball @Home vs. Ithaca
Varsity Softball @Ithaca
FARWELL AWARDS NIGHT @ 6:30 p.m. in JPAC
Golf Districts @Home at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 21
Seniors Last Day
JV Baseball @Home vs. Evart
JV Softball @Home vs. Evart
Friday, May 22 –
Monday, May 25
NO SCHOOL – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Friday, May 29
TIMBERLAND GRADUATION @ 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 30
Sunday, May 31
Golf MHSAA Regionals
22-Varsity Softball Invitational @Midland
23-Varisty Softball Invitational @Midland
FARWELL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION @ 1:00 p.m.
*S* Caretenders Scholarship Due (online)
Friday, June 5
Saturday, June 13
June Deadlines
½ Day of School for Students (Release Noon) – LAST DAY School
Trimester 3 Ends (Teacher Work Day in PM)
ACT National Test Date
*S* 10 Words or Less Scholarship (online) - June 15
*S* Global Life Equipment Scholarship (online) – June 15
*S* Life Parts Express Scholarship (online) – June 30
*S* Lifestyle Dentistry Scholarship (online) – June 30