• Announcements & Upcoming Events:

    Just a friendly reminder to check your school email for important/updated information from the counseling department.

    • CPI Open House Information- See Flyer for more detials.

    • Hello Seniors!

      Do you plan on entering the workforce right after graduation?  If so, please read the information below!

      We are excited to share local employment opportunities for graduates through East Penn Manufacturing, Co (Deka Batteries).  East Penn’s high school outreach initiative gives graduating seniors the opportunity to take the next steps towards their future with a fulfilling career with East Penn.   This could be a great option if you plan on entering the world of work post-graduation.

      East Penn would like to present this information to students who may be interested in the opportunity!  We are offering an in-person presentation on March 28th at 9:15am (FLEX).  East Penn will introduce prospective employees to their application process and answer any questions. Once you apply, East Penn will schedule an interview with the possibility of an on-the-spot job offer.

      If you are interested in attending this presentation to learn more about East Penn and get your foot in the door, please click on this link to sign up: SURVEY.

      For more information on East Penn and their career opportunities visit their Passion to Empower page at https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/about/passiontoempower/.

      Mrs. Mazzie will be sending out more information regarding a location for the presentation on March 23rd.

      Please reach out to Mrs. Mazzie (cmazzie@boyertownasd.org) or Mrs. Bright (mbright@boyertownasd.org) with any questions.

    • Do you have a passion for computers, software, databases, and/or networks?  Our IT Internship might be a good fit for you!  To find out, please see the details below…

       

      There will be an informational meeting held for any student entering 10-12th grade who would be interested to hear about our BASH IT Department Internship.

       

      Date: This Thursday, 3/23

      Time: FLEX, 9:15am

      Location: In the library- Room 519

       

      Information on the IT Internship:  The Boyertown Area School District Information Technology Department is located within the high school. The BASH I.T. Interns assist the department and student body by working the student helpdesk located in the library. In addition to learning technical problem-solving skills, this program promotes communication and responsibility skills. The student helpdesk is open most periods due to the dedication of our interns!  Please click here to view the IT Internship website.

       

      Please reach out to BASH’s internship coordinator, Mrs. Warren, at nwarren@boyertownasd.org with any questions.

    • York College- The faculty and alumni from the York College of Pennsylvania Psychology Department will be present to describe and answer questions about their career paths.  Please see this flyer for more information.

    • 21st Century Teens- Online session on March 21, 2023 from 7 to 8:30pm. This session is to help learn more about how to help our teens copy with increasing anxiety. Adolescence is a crucial time of transition and growth, so we want to give our kids

      tools that prepare them for life’s challenges. Please click on this link for more information and how to register.

    • Camp Millie- A summer bereavement daytime camp where children and young teens can find friendship, support and feel less alone in their grief of a family member. Please click on this link to view the flyer.

    • Juniors!

      Please see the below opportunity.

      This summer HOPE church is offering a College Essay Academy course to help prepare current Junior’s for their Senior year and any college they would apply to (Common App Accounts will be set up).  Hope Community Church desires to equip young people in the community.  They are offering this course at a discounted price. The class is limited to 20 students. The flyers attached have further details. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact HOPE Church’s office at 610-327-3722.

      Information / Link to Register:

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    • Are you thinking about what you can do after high school?  Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is hosting informational sessions to help you explore specific areas of study and their associated career pathways in their college series.  Please see the attached flyer for more details and registration information.

    • Attached is a flyer for a great educational summer opportunity! LVHN Emergency Medicine Institute will be hosting a full-week in August dedicated to Teen EMS Camp. This camp is a great opportunity for students interested in health or public safety careers. The flyer lists all the fun and educational activities planned, including a field trip to Dorney park and certification courses for CPR, First Aid, Stop the Bleed, and Safe Sitter. Throughout the week, students will be exposed to various health and public safety professionals talking about their career. Finally, students will have the opportunity to tour Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest which includes the MedEvac helicopter and Stroke Ambulance.

    • ATTENTION 10th and 11th Grade:

    If you are interested in joining Link Crew for the 2023-2024 school year NOW is the time to apply! 

    Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience.  As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.

    Please complete and submit this Leader Application by 11:59 PM on March 24th, 2023.  Be sure to READ and complete everything before submitting.  Completion of the application does not result in an automatic acceptance into Link Crew.  If you have any questions, reach out to myself or Mr. Houck.

    2023-24 Link Leader Application

     

    • Hello Students!

    It’s almost that time of the year again! I am sharing Montco’s Spring Open House flyer (the QR code may only work on a printed flyer, which I have attached). You can click on the image below or go to mc3.edu/openhouse to get registered.

     

    • ATTENTION SENIORS:

    Applications for local scholarships are now available on the Counseling Office webpage under the Scholarships tab.  All applications are available online, and therefore paper copies will not be available in the Counseling Office.  Applications for all local scholarships are due by April 1st  to the Counseling Office.  Please contact Mrs. McArthur if you have any questions.

     

    • Hello Juniors & Seniors!

    Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is offering a shadowing opportunity!  This shadow program is designed to provide a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to shadow in the OR environment at Reading Hospital.   Please see the attached flyer for all the information needed to register for this experience.

     

    Gwen Jackson is the Surgical Technology program director.  Gwen has asked that you reach out to her with any questions about the program.  You can reach Gwen directly at Gwendolynn.Jackson@towerhealth.org.

     

    • Attached is a flyer about an amazing summer program and opportunity for students who are interested in Entrepreneurship!

    This is a 6-week summer program (schedule listed on flyer).  This program provides you the opportunity to learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, learn what leadership is, the critical steps required to start a business, and take a deep dive into networking and marketing skills.

    To apply for this program, please scan the QR code listed on the flyer.

    For more information, please contact Mrs. Warren at nwarren@boyertownasd.org or Ms. Gallagher at sgallagher@boyertownasd.org.

     

    • Please click HERE for information on the Emerging Entrepreneurs Academy
    • Please view the attached flyer for information about Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week (PFEW).

    PFEW is an exciting summer education program where you’ll explore modern business and your future!  By running your own company with students from all over the state, you’ll gain invaluable knowledge, relevant skills, powerful tools and discover how your talents translate into great careers.  The great thing about PFEW is that it is different for everyone, but personal to you.  We guarantee one thing- there will be a spark, a new thought, an innovative idea, or a new direction that will change your life in new ways.  No matter what, you’ll be better prepared for your future and ready to take on the world!

    2023 Dates: Week 1- July 2-7th, Week 2- July 9-14, Week 3- July 23-28, Week 4- July 30-August 4th

    To apply, you complete the online application at www.pfew.org/student-application.

     

    • This week the counselors visited all junior, social studies classes to discuss Career Exploration. Parents can access the Career Exploration slide show on the School Counseling website’s, presentation link by clicking HERE.  Following the lesson, students were asked to complete a survey gauging where they are on their Career Journey. These results will be reviewed by their School Counselor to promote discussion during course selection meetings. 

    The School Counselors provided all juniors with a handout outlining important tasks they should consider and/or complete between now and the start of their senior year. That handout can be accessed by clicking on  JUNIOR’S Next Steps Worksheet.

     

    This is a great opportunity for high school students, especially seniors, who are either looking to pursue a healthcare career or are looking to obtain a job in the healthcare field.

    Many healthcare related fields, such as Physician’s Assistant programs, require students to be an EMT or at least have patient contact hours prior to enrollment, which this program provides.

    Lehigh Valley Health Network will also be holding a Monday through Friday July EMT program this summer. Registration will be available soon for the summer EMT program.

    Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

     

    • The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences would like to announce new scholarship opportunities that are available to their Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Surgical Technology students.  The purpose of these scholarship programs is to provide educational financial assistance to our future healthcare providers.

    I’ve attached a video from Dr. Debbie Rahn, our school director, who will share the details involved in these scholarships.  https://alvernia.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=0e1743e3-67ab-4e64-9657-af3400f0ec06

    For questions and more information about these scholarship opportunities, please contact the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences at 484-628-0100.

     

    • Attention Seniors

    Do you need help with The Common App?!

    Check out these YouTube videos for the 2022-2023 year, featuring members of the Common App team! Topics include a full application overview of first-year students, how to approach each essay prompt, and the most popular questions we hear about the application process.

    You can view more information and helpful videos/resources at the Common App’s YouTube Channel.  They will be posting more videos throughout the season.

     

    Other helpful Common App Resources can be found below (click for link):

    • Great resource for parents- Remake Learning Parent Webinars: CLICK HERE for more information.
    • Find the college that fits you at an upcoming NACAC Virtual College Fair.

    It's easy! Just drop in on Zoom sessions offered by hundreds of colleges. It's one day to explore your options and get started on your college dreams.

    Hear about student life, majors and programs, financial aid, scholarships, and more, plus ask questions and text chat. Sign up now for free at virtualcollegefairs.org and start exploring. Families invited, too!

    Click this link to register:  https://www.nacacfairs.org/attend/attend-virtual-college-fairs/students/