Sharon-Mutual Public Schools

No career tech on Monday February 20. Students who attend career tech may ride the route bus to school or should report by 10:50 a.m.

Mr. Coon and the ag mechanics class appreciate Curtis Castor, Ryon Fuqua, Austin Wilson, and Jeff Thompson of CF Industries for their time and assistance on the projects!

Levi Weber, Braydon Thompson and Patrick Wheeler placed 2nd in trailer mounted cookers

S-M ag mechanics students compete with their projects in the district show. Ag mechanics projects participants were Cody Vassar and Ethan Coberly. Crispyn Wilson placed 3rd in livestock equipment. Seth Carman placed 2nd in livestock equipment.

The regional tournament at Beaver has been moved to Friday, Saturday and Monday. Same times on all games.

Congratulations to Kaden Spray on signing with Butler County Community College to play baseball! Pictured L-R seated: Luke Spray, Tecia Spray, Kaden Spray, Brandon Spray & Megan Spray. Standing: Aaron Marlatt, S-M coach and Mark Ward, Woodward Travelers coach. Photo courtesy of Johnny McMahan, Woodward News. Good luck Kaden! So proud of you!

Students who qualify for “Inspired to Teach” can receive up to $25,500! The program is open to all Oklahoma high school graduates who declare an eligible program of study through one of our state’s Educator Preparation Programs (EPPs) leading to a standard teaching certificate OR declare a major at a community college with an approved “Inspired to Teach” articulation agreement on file with an accredited Oklahoma teacher education program leading to a standard Oklahoma teaching certificate. Eligible “Inspired to Teach” participants can receive up to $5,500 in scholarship awards ($1,000 for the first 3 years of study and $2,500 for the final year of study) and up to $4,000 for each year of teaching in a public PK-12 Oklahoma school district for up to five years (a potential total of $20,000 in employment incentive payments). Each participating higher education institution has at least one “Inspired to Teach” Program Coordinator who facilitates the enrollment process for students. Current middle and high school students do not need to apply at this time—they will apply after graduating high school and entering postsecondary study.

Ball Insurance Agency is offering a scholarship to high school seniors that are interested in pursuing additional education through a vocational technology center or through a college. The requirements for this scholarship are as follows:  A completed application  You, or your parents must have a membership through American Farmers’ and Ranchers located at Ball Insurance Agency. See Mrs. Hopper for an application.

We will be having a Booster Club meeting on Tuesday the 21st at the Sharon elementary cafeteria at 6pm. I hope to see everyone there. Thanks

District runner-up. Well done Trojans!!!

Summer baseball information.

Here are the medals for the day for junior high power lifters at Apache: Wyatt Neuenschwander 1st 145 class. Cooper Hutt 2nd in the 168 class, Adrian Palacios 2nd In the heavy weight class, Cody Vassar 3rd in the 132 class and then Lexi Groff was 3rd in the girls light weight division . Emma Chapman tied for 5th in the girls heavy weight division.

Hope you can be there!

S-M students in grades 9-12 will have the opportunity to attend an ACT test prep with Shelly Harris at Canton Public Schools on Friday, March 3rd from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Shelly dynamically focuses on test taking techniques to improve student performance on the ACT. There is no charge to students for the workshop and transportation will be provided. We will ask for a headcount the week before. Put it on your calendars if you are interested.

Kallie Harris, Kaden Spray, Blayze Clem and Sammi Green were named 270 Conference Academic All-Stars for 2022-2023. Kallie also received a 270 Conference $200 scholarship. Great representation by S-M students!

Scholarship opportunity for seniors

SM 2023 Yearbook Ads If you or your business would like to be contacted about an ad and haven't been already, please email kstone@smps.k12.ok.us for information about purchasing an ad. Spaces are still available.

Check out the KJIL/KHYW scholarship!

Every year, HSF selects 10,000 outstanding students as HSF Scholars from a broad and talented pool of applicants HSF Scholars are a part of an unrivaled group of 25,000+ Scholars from 50 states, and more than 1,200 institutions, who make up the current HSF Scholar network HSF Scholars have access to a network of over 65,000 HSF Alumni. HSF Alumni are leaders in their professions, communities, and the nation; many now serve as HSF mentors, career coaches, and volunteers HSF Scholars have access to a full range of Scholar Support Services, including career services, mentorship, leadership development, knowledge building, and wellness training Career services include access to internships and job opportunities with HSF corporate partners HSF Scholars are eligible to apply for all Scholar Conferences including, the STEM Summit, Finance Conference, Media & Entertainment Summit, Entrepreneurship Summit, Healthcare Summit, and Alumni Symposium Exclusive access to the HSF Insider which shares invaluable information and select career opportunities with HSF corporate partners Finally, and importantly, HSF awards more than $30 million in scholarships annually and, depending upon available funds, HSF Scholars may also be eligible to receive a scholarship, which ranges from $500-$5,000 and awarded directly to students Deadline: February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT Eligibility: Must be of Hispanic heritage U.S. citizen, permanent legal resident, or DACA Minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for high school students; minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) for college and graduate students Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited, public or not-for-profit, four-year university, or graduate school, in the U.S., for the 2023-2024 academic year Submit the FAFSA or state-based financial aid forms (if applicable) About HSF: HSF empowers families with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete a higher education, while providing scholarships and support services to as many exceptional students as possible. Founded in 1975, HSF has awarded over $708 million in scholarships. HSF Scholars have access to valuable Scholar Support Services and, as funding permits, scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000. Additional Important information: It takes an average of 30 minutes for students to complete Phase I of the 2023 HSF Scholar Program Application No essays, recommendations, or document uploads are required in Phase I To get started, visit HSF.net and log into or create your myHSF profile to access the HSF Scholar Program Application HSF Scholar Application Timeline: January – Phase I of the HSF Scholar Program application opened January 1 and closes February 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PT Late February– Applicants are evaluated and the most competitive are selected as Finalists March – Finalists are also announced and asked to submit essays, recommendations, transcripts, FAFSA, and other related documents June – HSF Scholars are announced (including students waitlisted for the HSF Scholar designation) June to December – Final Document Verification (financial aid award letter, enrollment verification, and related documents) December – 10,000 HSF Scholars are confirmed after the verification process is complete Apply Now! Sincerely, Fidel A. Vargas President & CEO Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Laverne will be hosting a Chad Cargill ACT workshop in Laverne on Monday, Feb 27 from 9-12:00, & it is $30 per student. We would love for you & your students to join us. If you've never been to a Chad Cargill workshop, he does a really great job of informing & entertaining the kids. He provides very useful & helpful tips, tricks, & advice for preparing for & taking the ACT; he has good energy & is able to keep them engaged in what he is talking about. You can bring students even if they don't "sign up" early but if you could, please let me know if you will be attending just so they have an idea of how many to prepare for. Cash is fine or they can make a check out to Laverne Schools. Please contact Hope McGuire if you have any questions. Hope McGuire K-12 School Counselor Laverne Public Schools 580-921-3610