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The Oklahoma State Regents would like to share a few legislative changes that will impact scholarships and grants this upcoming academic year. You can find contact information for follow-up questions at each of the links provided. Oklahoma Access and Achievement Scholarship NEW SCHOLARSHIP! During the 2024 session, the Oklahoma Legislature approved HB 3792 creating the Oklahoma Access and Achievement Program. The Oklahoma Access and Achievement Scholarship will provide educational benefits to Oklahoma residents with intellectual disabilities enrolled in comprehensive transition and postsecondary (CTP) programs approved by the U.S. Department of Education. The amount of the award will be equivalent to resident tuition at institutions in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and Oklahoma Career Technology Education institutions. There are currently three qualifying CTP programs in Oklahoma: · RiverHawks Scholars at Northeastern State University · Sooner Works at the University of Oklahoma · Opportunity Orange Scholars at Oklahoma State University For more information and eligibility requirements for this program click here: https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Scholarships/Miscellaneous_Scholarships/Oklahoma_Access_and_Achievement.aspx Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant (OTAG) In the 2024 legislative session both Senate Bills 11 and 1624 were approved to expand OTAG eligibility. SB 1624 expands OTAG eligibility to students with intellectual disabilities enrolled in CTP programs approved by the U.S. Department of Education. SB 11 allows incarcerated individuals enrolled in a Prison Education Program and within five years of being released to be eligible for OTAG. For more information and full eligibility requirements for this program click here: https://www.okcollegestart.org/Financial_Aid_Planning/Oklahoma_Grants/Oklahoma_Tuition_Aid_Grant.aspx Oklahoma’s Promise In the 2024 legislative session both Senate Bills 1302 and 1328 were approved and made a few key changes to the scholarship. New high school curriculum requirements: This bill aligned the Oklahoma’s Promise curriculum requirements to the high school curricular college admission requirements. To see the new curriculum requirements click here: https://okpromise.org/required-courses.shtml Expanding the application window for students placed in DHS custody: Senate Bill 1302 also expanded the application window for certain students in DHS custody. Students placed into DHS custody during the eighth, ninth, 10th or 11th grade who were unable to enroll in the program may enroll prior to their official date of high school graduation. They will need to establish financial need and meet all other Oklahoma’s Promise eligibility requirements to receive the scholarship. All other students must apply for the program in their eighth, ninth, tenth, or eleventh grade years. Adding a Core Diploma Track for Career Technology Students Senate Bill 1328 creates a second academic eligibility track for students who choose to use the Oklahoma’s Promise scholarship at a public career technology center only. These students must complete the requirements for the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Core Diploma. For the students on this path, the scholarship will cover at least a portion of tuition for certain programs that meet the requirements to be eligible for federal financial aid offered at an Oklahoma public technology center. The scholarship is only available to be used at career technology centers and is not transferable to a college or university. They must still meet all other eligibility requirements, including financial eligibility, to qualify for Oklahoma’s Promise. For more information and full eligibility requirements for this program click here: https://okpromise.org/

The Gates Scholarship Application is Open! The Gates Scholarship needs your help in identifying America’s top minority students who may be eligible for this prestigious award. Please read the following information and forward The Gates Scholarship Fact Sheet to any students in your network who may qualify. About The Gates Scholarship The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and food and housing, and may include additional personal costs. TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building. Eligibility requirements: A high school senior From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American Pell-eligible A US citizen, national, or permanent resident In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university. *For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required. An ideal candidate will also have: An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class) Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities) Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.) Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PT.

The OERB Student Board of Directors is BACK! This unique scholarship program allows students an opportunity to meet their ICAP Service Learning Requirement while learning from industry professional about real-world topics such as budgeting, resume writing, and more! **NEW**The student board is open to all 2024-2025 high school juniors and seniors in Oklahoma. Whether a student plans to attend a university, a career tech, register for the military, or join the workforce after high school, this opportunity is for them! Each student director that successfully completes the 1-year term will receive a $2,000 scholarship to the university or career tech of their choice. Please join me in helping your high school juniors and seniors get the money they need to jump-start their future by encouraging them to them to apply today! *No minimum GPA required. Application is open May 1st - Aug. 16th for the 2024-2025 school year! Learn More! For questions, email Lisa Schwarz at lschwarz@oerb.com.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TOMORROW!! All students grades 7-12 will need to be at Mutual tomorrow morning including Tap and Votech students. School starts at 8:00 am.

High School Football, Volleyball, and Cheer will be taking pictures Friday evening. Come have supper and get a look at Trojans before the games begin.

https://nwvypeok.com/woodward-area/sharon-mutual-trojans-football-preview/ Trojans football in Vype magazine, check it out.

📝Back to School 📝 The Elementary Teachers were able to purchase back to school supplies for our students again this year. THANK YOU to the Sharon-Mutual PTO for donating the funds to purchase these important items!!! Also THANK YOU to Shirley and the Wal-Mart staff for being so helpful!!! #trojanprideneverdies

2024 football shirts and hoodies on sale now, get your orders in to Shelly...

The new buses have begun to arrive, very exciting day!!!

New student enrollment 7th-12th grades Tuesday July 30th, 8:30am-2:00pm at the high school.

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Day 2 of volleyball camp... The Lady Trojans are showing great improvement and can't wait for their season opener.

What did you do this summer? Mrs. Green spent two weeks in our Nations capital with the National Air and Space Teacher Innovator Institute. She and Brutus did some light reading in the Library of Congress.

Volleyball girls are putting in the work at camp today.

"Football field parking spots" If you would like to keep your parking spot from last year send Mr. Shryock a text or email. If you happen to remember your number or who you were parked by would be super helpful as the master copy got lost in the shuffle to the new office. $50 a spot and any unclaimed spots will be opened up for those on waiting list. 580-334-1573 or bshryock@smps.k12.ok.us

🏈 Fall Flag Football 🏈 Flag football will start at the beginning of August. Looking for 1st and 2nd graders to play. It’s Coed. Alyssa Lee will get signups to anyone wanting to play. Please contact Daniel Lee at 580-571-2277 for information.

All athletic facilities will be closed in compliance with OSSAA rules.

Day 3 leave times for boys basketball will be 6:30 Mutual, 6:45 Sharon, 7:00 at Dominos...

Day 2 Buffalo Team Camp. High school working hard and Junior High waiting their turn...

Spring/summer clean out going on in the weight room. Contact Coach Dalton Shryock if you'd like purchase or make a donation to receive your own Trojan memorabilia. He has a list of numbers available. 580-334-1574.