The North Star Counseling Center is here to serve all students. We look forward to assisting students as they transition to high school, progress through the curriculum and move toward their post secondary plans. Counselors are on duty from 7:45 am to 3:15 pm Monday – Friday. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call at 402-436-1305, opt…. Read more »
Save $15 if you order before February 1st – save your cash and order early!💲 Students who are NOT on free and reduced lunch need to order online through Signature Graduation. Items will be sent directly to the senior at the address of their choosing. The price will increase by $15 beginning February 1st, so get your order in now! Students who qualify for… Read more »
Families, You can now apply for the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Go to bit.ly/DoTheFAFSA to file your FAFSA today. As a reminder, LPS seniors and their caregivers need to complete the FAFSA by April 18, 2025, to meet the new graduation requirement per new Nebraska state law. Why FAFSA Matters Need help? Fund your Future –… Read more »
Bay High Focus Program will be making a visit to North Star on Tuesday, January 14th during lunch. Interested sophomores and juniors can stop by the table in the lunchroom to find out more about the program and classes offered. More information about Bay High can be found on their website.
EducationQuest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska. An EducationQuest specialist will be at North Star every other Tuesday to help students plan for college and complete their FAFSA. Students can click the button below to sign up for an appointment slot. Each student AND parent/guardian must create a Federal Student Aid Account (FSA… Read more »
Just a reminder that Request for Change in Course Evaluation (Pass/Fail) forms are due Friday, October 25, 2024. For those unfamiliar with this process, the Request for Change in Course Evaluation allows a student to take a class to enrich his or her educational experience without risk to their GPA. Rather than the standard A, B, C grading, the student… Read more »
College applications can be overwhelming. We can help! Apply2College Day will be on Thursday, Oct 24th in the library. Reps from Bryan College of Health Sciences, Southeast Community College, Nebraska Wesleyan, UNL, and UNO will be here to answer questions and help with applications. Counselors will also be available to help students applying to any other schools. Students can sign… Read more »
It’s that time again! We will be holding our Fall Academic Honors Convocation on Wednesday, October 9th at 7:30 am in the main gym. We will be celebrating our sophomores, juniors, and seniors who earned academic honors for the second semester of the 23-24 school year. Honor lists have been posted in the building, and parents/guardians have been notified. If… Read more »
Counselors will be holding Senior Meetings on Tuesday, September 10th. We will cover all kinds of important information students will need for their last year of high school and beyond. Students will need to register for a session using the form found in their Google Classroom. Parents/guardians, we want you to have access to this information as well. We will… Read more »
North Star will be hosting a college fair on Tuesday, October 1st from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. in the main gym. This is a great way for Juniors and Seniors to discover new schools and find more information on admission requirements, housing, internships, and specific majors. Representatives from over 50 trade schools, colleges, universities, and military branches will be in attendance…. Read more »
The PSAT Exam is an optional practice test for the SAT and is given each year in October. The PSAT is also the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship Competition when students take it during their junior year. The PSAT may be taken by highly motivated and academically driven 10th grade students as a practice exam for those who… Read more »
