Another Successful College Admissions Night

We have received a lot of positive feedback from those who attended our Annual College Admissions Night on October 8, 2014.  Approximately, 150 people attended the event!  The coordinators, Ms. Giercyk, Ms. Jackson, and Mrs. LaFerriere put together a great program and included student speakers who discussed their experiences while visiting colleges.  A special thanks to Ms. Bacon, Ms. Davis, and Mr. McAfee for also contributing to the very informational presentations.  If you were not able to attend the event, but would like a copy of the presentation, please see your guidance counselor.  

College Admission Night

We will be hosting our annual College Admission Night on Wednesday Night, October 8^th  at 7:00 pm in the MSHS auditorium.  All parents and students from both MSHS and Memorial are invited.  Topics include picking the right college, the application process, testing, essays, recommendations, financial aid and more.  We also will discuss the changes that are coming to the SAT for the Class of 2017. Please come out and join us for an informative evening.  Counselors will be on hand to answer questions at the conclusion of the program.



Participate in The Bully Project - Submit your poster today!

Attention all Memorial High School students!  If you are interested in participating in The Bully Project, please see Mrs. Panas to submit your poster by October 1, 2014.  Feel free to pick up poster paper in the Guidance Office if you need it. 





Atlantic City National College Fair

Attention all Sophomores!!   All tenth graders are eligible to apply in the Guidance Office for the position of our school’s ambassador for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Program. Students will be judged on leadership ability, academics, sensitivity to others, and desire to communicate their knowledge to their peers. The selected representative will attend a weekend leadership seminar with other outstanding sophomore school leaders across the State of New Jersey. Sign up in the Guidance Office if you are interested by Friday, October 24^th, 2014.

Back to School Nights

Don't forget to put our annual Back to School Nights on your calendar.  Memorial High School will be hosting parents on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 6:30pm.  The Senior High School is hosting parents on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 6:45pm.  Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to get to know your student's teachers, administrators, and staff!

Register Now for the PSAT

Attention all college-bound students!  Guidance Counselors are now registering students for the PSAT which is the official practice test for the SAT.  Students who intend on applying to a 4 year college should take this important test which is scheduled for Saturday, October 18^th.  Students may register for the PSAT by bringing $20, cash only, to the Guidance Office. Juniors are highly encouraged to take the test. Don’t miss your one opportunity to take the PSAT this school year. 

NCAA Eligibility Workshop is Popular Amongst Millville Student-Athletes

The Millville High School Counseling Department hosted an NCAA Eligibility Workshop on Thursday, August 7th. The counselors, along with the Millville Athletic Director, David LaGamba, spoke to athletes and their parents about the academic requirements to graduate from Millville High Scholl as an NCAA eligible athlete.  After the presentation, students were given a copy of their transcript and courses for the upcoming school year so that they could complete an activity that checked their individual progress toward eligibility. All of this was done under the care and assistance of the Millville Counselors, Mrs. Russo, Mrs. Giercyk, Ms. Davis, Ms. Jackson, and Mrs. LaFerriere. 

Students Learn About High School Expectations at Freshman Boot Camp

The Millville Memorial High School Counselors, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. LaFerriere, and Mr. Dawkins, held their annual Freshmen Boot Camp on Wednesday, August 6th. All new rising freshmen were invited to this fun and informative event and the turnout was excellent.  Counselors presented topics of interest to the students such as goal setting, organization, and grades. They also answered questions about the upcoming school year and what to expect about life in high school.  Students participated in many fun activities like a get to know each other ice breaker, grade calculation contest, and notebook binder building contest. Students left with a folder of important information and a few prizes if they were lucky.  

Upcoming Summer Events

College Jump Start

On Tuesday, August 5th, the MSHS Counselors will be hosting a College Jump Start Program at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard. The program is intended for seniors to get a head start on their college application process by actively working on items and asking any questions that they may have. This is designed to be a “hands-on” working session, where students will have access to computers and may conduct college searches, register for the SAT, write essays, and work on applications. The program will begin at 10:00 and students who wish to attend must register in advance by calling 327-6056. 

Freshman Boot Camp

On Wednesday, August 6^th, the Millville Memorial High School Counselors will be hosting a Freshman Boot Camp. During this time, incoming Freshman will get advice on organizational skills, goal setting, and learn more about what to expect as they transition into high school. The program will last approximately 1 hour, is completely optional, and there is no obligation to attend. If you are interested in attending, please call 327-6083 for an appointment time.

NCAA Eligibility Workshop

On Thursday, August 7th, the Millville High School Counselors will be hosting an NCAA Academic Eligibility Program at Millville Senior High School on Wade Boulevard. The program is intended for student-athletes who may be interested in playing sports at the college level. The counselors will discuss the academic and testing requirements for students to be eligible to play NCAA sports. This is not a recruiting session and is designed for students and their families to have a better understanding of the coursework that they need to take in high school in order to be eligible to play sports in the NCAA. During the workshop, students will have the opportunity to look at their own transcript and compare it with the courses required by the NCAA. The program will begin at 10:00 and students who wish to attend must register in advance by calling 327-6056.