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  • Featured News / GuidanceApril 2, 2024
    Scholarships & Career Opportunities –…The April edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships! Click here: https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-April-2024-1.pdf Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / GuidanceMarch 22, 2024
    PSU – Scranton & Lackawanna…The Western Wayne High School Counseling Department took students on two trips to local colleges. PSU-Scranton presented their Nursing Department on March 20th and Lackawanna College had their STEM & Career Exploration Day on March 21st. Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / GuidanceMarch 1, 2024
    Scholarships & Career Opportunities –…The March edition of Scholarships & Career Opportunities is now available. All grades should read this document to get information on college, careers, important dates, SAT/ACT exams and of course…scholarships! Click here:  https://ww3.westernwayne.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Scholarships-and-Career-Opportunities-March-2024-2.pdf Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Featured News / Guidance / High SchoolFebruary 20, 2024
    Western Wayne AlumniThe High School Counseling Department is interested in coordinating with our alumni to offer career experiences for current students. If you are interested in working with our department to help in student career exploration, please take a moment to complete this survey.  * By completing this survey, it does not guarantee  we will be scheduling career exploration with you at this time.* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePpaPFOJCnon0Q-8SbrTgEymy512s3kSixDVzBkKrwSWPoSA/viewform Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...
  • Around the Schools / Featured News / GuidanceFebruary 9, 2024
    339 Advisory Council – The…On February 7, 2024, the Western Wayne School Counseling Department held their 339 Advisory Council Meeting.  Dr. Jill Murray, President of Lackawanna College, presented to the stakeholders on the “New Collar Economy”.  The NCE is creating many opportunities for the people, especially students, of Northeastern Pennsylvania.  On behalf of WWSD, we would like to thank Dr. Murray,  Sara Grande (Assistant Director of Enrollment) and all our stakeholders for supporting our school counseling program! Like this:Like Loading... [...] Read more...

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MATTHEW FITZSIMMONS
PUPIL SERVICES COORDINATOR

SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 11-12 (A-L)

KASEY GRIBBLE
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 11-12 (M-Z)

RENEE CHERNIN
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 9-10 (A-L)

RACHAEL PALKO
SCHOOL COUNSELOR – GRADES 9-10 (M-Z)

JOSEPH TOTSKY
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR
7TH & 8TH GRADE

LISA JACQUES
MIDDLE SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Williams

SCOTT WILLIAMS
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR

TARA MORCOM
EVERGREEN SCHOOL COUNSELOR

ERICA GERMANI
RDW SCHOOL COUNSELOR

Scholarship Criteria Due Date Application Location
David Samson Memorial Scholarship The David Samson Memorial  Scholarship is a $1000 award given to a graduating Western Wayne senior that demonstrates community involvement and/or extracurricular activities, Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors planning on attending a 2 or 4 year College/University or trade school. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified on Senior Night. Return completed application to WW Guidance Office by May 8, 2024. May 8, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Lake Ariel Lions Club Scholarship The Lake Ariel Lions Club Scholarship is a $500 award given to a graduating Western Wayne senior that demonstrates community involvement and/or extracurricular activities, Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors planning on attending a technical or trade school. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified on Senior Night. Return completed application to WW Guidance Office by May 8, 2024. May 8, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Rotary Club of Hamlin/Lake Ariel Scholarship The Rotary Club of Hamlin Lake Ariel will offer two Memorial Scholarships in 2024. $1,000 will be awarded to an individual attending a post-secondary school, and $1,000 will be awarded to an individual attending a trade school.

The following criteria will be used in the screening of applications:

  • Candidates must be a graduating senior in the Spring/Summer of 2024 from a public or private school within the geographic boundaries of the Western Wayne
    School District.
  • Candidates must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to community services.
  • Dependents of Hamlin Lake Ariel Rotary Members are not eligible.
May 8, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Western Wayne Science Scholarship The Science Scholarship is awarded to a graduating WW Senior that demonstrates academic excellence, as well as community involvement or extracurricular science activities.  Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors planning to attend a four-year college/university.  The recipient of the scholarship will be notified on Senior Night.  Preference will be given to students majoring in Environmental Science or Biology. May 10, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Harriet Greene Chapter #198 Order of the Eastern Star Scholarship Awarded to a senior looking to further their education at a four-year college, two-year college or trade/vocational school. May 17, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Thorpe Scholarship The Thorpe Merit Scholarship is a $500 award given to a graduating Western Wayne senior that demonstrates academic excellence as well as community involvement and/or extracurricular activities. Eligibility is limited to graduating seniors planning on attending a two or four year college/university, or trade school. May 17, 2024 See Guidance for details.
Erin Jessica Moreken Scholarship This $1000 scholarship was established by the Erin Jessica Moreken Drug & Alcohol Treatment Fund, Inc. in 2014.  It was created to assist a graduating senior who has a financial need and is scheduled to graduate in June of the current school year.   Criteria for eligibility has been determined as follows:

1.       Candidate must be a High School Senior from a local high school.

2.       Candidate must have all requirements necessary to graduate in June, 2023.

3.       Candidate and/or immediate family member have or have had drug/alcohol issues (also known as Substance Use Disorder), and the candidate has succeeded despite this dysfunction within the family.  Candidates who themselves are in recovery must have at least one year sobriety, have a sponsor, and be a member of a support program.

4.       Candidate must have been accepted into a post high school program, with plans to further his/her education/career before funds are disbursed.  Post high school acceptance letter must accompany application.

5.       Scholarship may be awarded anonymously if requested by recipient.

May 24, 2024 See Guidance for details.
GDS Fair Scholarship ELIGIBTLITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Students must be a graduating high school senior in any of the following schoot districts: Deiaware Valley, East Stroudsburg North, Forest City, North Pocono, Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands or Western Wayne including those enrolled in a state-approved home school program who is enrolled in either an associate or bachelor degree level program or a post-secondary trade or technical school. Students must be starting their courses in the summer or fall semester of the current year.

2. Applicant must have contributed to communit5r service locally or in school.

3. Applicant must meet at least ONE of the following requirements: Be a member of the GDS Fair Be a child or grandchild of a member of the GDS Fair Have contributed significantly to the preparation and/or conduct of the GDS Fair in the past 3 years

June 1, 2024 See Guidance for details.
SchoolHouse Connection’s Scholarship Students are Eligible If They:

  • Are currently residing in the United States (undocumented applicants are eligible)
  • Were born on or after June 1, 2004
  • Are beginning college (four year, community college, or trade school) for the First Time in 2025 (not including dual-enrollment courses)
  • Experienced homelessness in the last six years
June 1, 2024 https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship-outreach/?emci=d230d0ac-24c5-ee11-b660-002248223197&emdi=c0059fb3-24c5-ee11-b660-002248223197&ceid=11620619

 

“No Sweat” Scholarship The Cirkled In “No Sweat” Scholarship is a $2500 CASH scholarship you can use for any educational purpose, from books to summer camp. In just two steps, you’re in! Apply by signing-up for a Cirkled In account and then complete your portfolio. Grades 8-12. June 30, 2024 https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/

 

Pennsylvania American Legion Scholarships Many different scholarships are available. Check website for deadlines https://pa-legion.com/programs/student-and-youth/scholarships-program/

To schedule an appointment for working papers, please contact Mrs. Kim Field via email at kfield@westernwayne.org or by calling the High School Guidance Office at 1-800-321-9973 (Option #7).

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