Mrs. Steinbrunner (A-D)

Mrs. Charles (E-K)

Mrs. Squires (L-Q)

Mr. Schneider (R-Z)

December 1-2: Suicide Prevention 1N5

December 5: Schedule Request Forms Due

Decebmer 10: Panorama Survey

December 18-19: Final Exams

December 22 - January 2: Winter Break

January 5:  Classes Resume

Scheduling 

Students were presented with information to help choose classes for next year.  Their google forms for those requests are due December 5.  Your student's counselor will be meeting with them one-on-one to discuss these requests starting sometime in January.  

University of Kentucky Athletic Training Aide Opportunity:  Senior students who hold a 2.75 or above cumulative GPA and may be interested in becoming a student athletic training aide at the University of Kentucky

What is an Athletic Trainer? 

Athletic Trainer Letter

Athletic Trainer Application (Feb. 15, 2026 Deadline)

Panorama Survey:  December 10 

Purpose: The purpose of the Student Competency survey is to learn more about student experiences at school based on student feedback. 

Opt Out French

Opt Out Spanish

Opt Out Somali

Final Exam Exemptions:

Semester 1 Exam Exemption Criteria

12th Graders who meet the following criteria will be exempt from Semester 1 Final 

 Exams: 

 Earned Proficient or Distinguished on both Science and On-Demand Writing KSA Tests last school year 

Have at least an 85% in the course 

Have zero unexcused absences 

11th Graders who meet the following criteria will be exempt from Semester 1 Final Exams: 

Earned Proficient or Distinguished on both Math and Reading KSA Tests last school year 

Have at least an 85% in the course 

Have zero unexcused absences 

December 1: Order Cap & Gown before price goes up

May 30: Graduation @ NKU

Graduation Requirements:

• 30 Credits (unless credits were adjusted due to enrollment from another school)

• Completion of EverFi Course (Financial Literacy) OR Personal Finance Class

• Completion of YouScience

• Completion of Civics Test

• Senior Project (Assigned through English IV classes and due at the end of the school year)

Cap and Gown Online Order (scroll to the bottom $59.50  Price goes up after December 1)

Cap & Gown Assistance Form (Due 3/1/2026)

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: For the second year in a row, Mt. Vernon Nazarene University, has given us seven scholarships to award to students. The school is located in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, which is 45 minutes northeast of Columbus. The scholarship is worth approximately $126,000. Total cost to attend this private, Christian college is approximately $49,000 per year. The scholarship guarantees that out-of-pocket costs would not exceed $18,500 per year for four years. This includes tuition, housing, and food. Not included are books or other non-standard fees. This is an excellent deal for a private university.

Last year, we awarded this scholarship to 6 students. If you would like to check out what the university has to offer, you can go to www.mvnu.edu and browse the website. The scholarships will be awarded to the first seven students who meet the following qualifications:

1) Students apply to the university and are accepted (a college visit is recommended)

2) Students complete the FAFSA

3) Students get a letter of recommendation from Julie Squires, BCHS School Counselor

4) Students pay their housing and academic deposits (total $250--$100 academic, $150 housing)

5) All of this is completed by the January 1, 2026 deadline

The university offers several degree programs. They are noted for having strong education, business administration, biology, engineering, social work, computer science, ministry, and nursing programs. 100% of their graduates in May 2025 passed the NCLEX nursing exam.

If you have questions or want more information, please contact julie.squires@boone.kyschools.us

College Career Visit Sign Up

Northern Kentucky Directory for Assistance 

Many things including:

Hotlines

Clothing

Disability

Food

Housing

Legal

Medical

Shelters

Safe Schools