Seniors and parents are invited to an informational meeting  concerning financial aid, student loans and completing the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) Monday, January 11 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the high school auditorium.  A guest speaker will give crucial information for any student planning to continue schooling in the fall of 2010.

The meeting is open to all interested North Putnam residents.

3 Ways to Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

1.                  Pick up an on-line worksheet in guidance, complete the form, then go on-line after January 1 but before March 10, 2010 to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov 

Before completing the FAFSA on-line you will need a PIN number and your parents will need a separate PIN.

You can go on-line to apply for your PIN now at the same web site listed above.

2.                  Obtain a paper FAFSA by calling 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) and requesting they mail you one.  You may request up to three copies.  Allow 3 to 7 business days to receive your copy.  Complete and mail back after January 1 but in time to be received before March 10.  FAFSA’s received after March 10 will not be eligible for the Indiana State aid.

3.                  Go to www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov after December 10 to download a printable copy of the FAFSA. Complete and mail after January 1, 2010 to the address indicated on the form in order to be received before March 10, 2010.

North Putnam Financial Aid Meeting is Monday, January 11, 2010 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Students and parents may also pick up a copy of the on-line worksheet at this meeting.  A guest speaker will talk you through the FAFSA completion process as well as present information about student aid and student loans.

After completing and submitting the FAFSA, you will receive the SAR (Student Aid Report.) 

The Old National Trails Transition Fair will be held at Greencastle High School in the cafeteria on April 9, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Several representatives from the various adult service agencies will be on site with information for families with students exiting high school.

There will be a variety of door prizes and food available throughout the evening.   This has developed into a successful annual event to which students, families, faculty, counselors and administrators are invited.

All Scholarships listed below are available to underclassmen at NPHS.  Some specify certain grades, others are open to 9-12.                                                                                
New scholarships will be added according to the deadline date, so scroll through the entire blog entry each time you check.  Old entries will be deleted as the deadlines pass.

Hoosier Heros Scholarship
Indiana Dollars for Scholars invites all juniors and seniors to write an essay in order to win one of ten $2000 scholarships.  Select a living, current or former, resident of Indiana who inspires you in one of the following categories:  Arts&Athletics;  Business, Science ,Technology;  Education;  Personal, Inspirational; Service.  Use resources provided at www.HoosierHeroes.org to create a well-written and inspiring essay about your Hero nominating him or her in one of these categories.  Submit your nomination online or print the nomination form, complete it, and mail it with your essay to Hoosier Heroes at Indiana Dollars for Scholars, 10475 Crosspoint Blvd., Suite 230, Indianapolis, IN  46256.  All nominations must be postmarked by December 11, 2009.  Printed applications also available in the guidance department.

On-Line Scholarship Information

The following online websites are sponsored by various educational loan companies who will do free scholarship searches for you.  All scholarship information is always available for free.  Do not pay for scholarships services.  They are conducted by companies that find information you could have gotten for free. 

MeritAid.com  (Lets students search for merit based scholarships at particular colleges before they apply.  Free service.)

http://www.nwlnwt.com/win  (10  $25,000 scholarships and 750 $1000 scholarships through drawing held Aug. 8, 2008)

www.SimpleTuition.com/resource

www.Key.com/collegeguide (Key Bank website)

 http://www.collegeanswer.com/ (Sallie Mae website for college search and financing)             

  www.usafunds.org/scholarship (Visit site between Dec 15 2007 and Feb 15 2008 to win)

Anycollege.com  

eCapmusTours.com

wiredscholar.com

www.fastweb.com

http://www.collegeboard.com/

http://www.tuitions.com/

www.WeeklyScholarshipAlert.org

offtocollege.info ($1000 drawings every 2 weeks from Oct to May. Open 9/14)

http://www.discovercolleges.com/  (one $2500 drawing)

cappex.com/scholarships

The next SADD Club meeting is December 3 during SRT in the auditorium.

Congratulations 2008-09 SADD Club Officers:

President
     Shawna Johnston

Vice-President
     Hillary Salyers

Secretary
     Laura McGaughey

Treasurer
     Emily New

Senior Representative
     Samantha Ferry

Junior Representative
     Elsiana Crosby

Sophomore Representative
     Kayla Ault

Freshman Representative
     Jenna Greeson
     Bridget Johnston

The Local Coordinating Committee (LCC) for Putnam County is an organization called PIE.  PIE stands for Prevention, Intervention and Education.  This group manages the funding returned to Putnam County from court fines collected in substance abuse related cases.  PIE offers minigrants to Putnam County community agencies, organizations and schools. 

PIE hosts a monthly breakfast at the Jackson Family Restaurant (Double Decker) in Greencastle from 7:00 to 8:00 am.  All county middle and high school students are invited to attend as well as their sponsors and any other interested adults.  Attendees are responsible for the cost of their own breakfast, but North Putnam High School SADD Club provides transportation to the breakfasts on the corporation activity bus.  Students leave from the front of the high school at 6:30 am and return in time for morning classes by 8:30 am. 

A permission slip is required to attend.  Permission slips are available in the guidance office and are due the day before the breakfast.  The bus has a capacity of 14 students and seats are first come first served basedon return of permission slips.

2009-10 PIE Breakfast Dates:

Friday, October 16, 2009

Friday, November 20, 2009

Friday, December 4, 2009

Friday, January TBA

Friday, February TBA

Friday, April TBA

SADD Club Meetings for 2009-10

All regular monthly club meetings are in the auditorium during Friday activity period unless otherwise announced.

Students in grades 9-12 may join SADD in any month during the school year by filling out the SADD Club membership form available in the guidance office.  As with all extra-curricular activities at NPHS, members must also be enrolled in the voluntary random drug testing program.  Sign -up for the testing program is available from the athletic department secretary, Mrs. Ann Hazelgrove.

August 28

September 25

October 30

November 20

December 11

January 29

February 26

March 19

April 30

May 14

Parents wishing to enroll new students in North Putnam High School must call the main office at 765-522-6282 and request an enrollment meeting with Principal, Alan Zerkel, or with Assistant Principal, Jason Chew.  Parents should bring a birth certificate, immunization record and proof of residence.

After being admitted by an administrator, students will then go through the course selection and enrollment process with the guidance department.  Please call Kay Grove, Director of Guidance or Tyler Egli, Counselor with any course selection or enrollment questions.

The 2009-10 school year began August 14, 2009.

Semester one will end December 17, 2009

Semester two begins January 4, 2010 and ends May 21.  (Extra days may be added for weather related make-up.)

TSLA (Teen Student Leadership Academy) is one of the many opportunities available for North Putnam High School students.  The 2009-10 North Putnam Sponsor is Tyler Egli (522-0622).  Kay Grove, Dirtector of Guidance (522-0621) is also acting as chaperone for several of the various TSLA trainings.

TSLA is a service provided by the West Central Indiana Educational Service Center located in Miller Education Center, Greencastle, Indiana.  The Academy is managed by Tammy Brothers, Safe and Drug Free School Coordinator for WCIESC.  Mrs. Brothers can be reached at 653-2727.

Students may apply for TSLA during the months of April and May in order to be accepted for the first trainings in June.  Applications for the 2010-11 TSLA program will become available in the North Putnam Guidance Office in April 2010.  The total cost per student for the complete series of trainings is $525.00. 

2009-10 TSLA trainings:

• June 10-12, 2009 Bloomington Hilton Garden Inn and McCormicks Creek Park, Spencer, IN
• Sept 10-11, 2009 Hilton Inn Northeast, Indianapolis and Craig Middle School, Indianapolis, IN –  Physical Challenge Course
• Oct 27-28, 2009 Leadership Conference, Bloomington, IN
• Jan 14-15, 2010 Walden Inn, Greencastle, IN
• Feb 11-12, 2010 Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomington, IN
• May 7, 2010 Walden Inn, Greencastle, TSLA Graduation

Next TSLA Meeting:

Tuesday, November 25, high school foods room during SRT.  We will be working on our Action Plans for our projects to be submitted at the December training.

The next TSLA training is:
When:           December 4-5
Where:          Walden Inn, Greencastle
Bus leaves:   5:30 PM Thursday
Bus Arrives:  Approximately 3:00 PM Friday 

BRING YOUR TSLA NOTEBOOKS!!!