OHS NEWS & OPPORTUNITIES:
FRESHMEN: CENTRALIA COLLEGE LIFE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The Centralia College Life Management Conference is designed to provide 9th grade students with opportunities to develop life and decision-making skills, as well as plan for their futures. In addition to a dynamic keynote, students will have the opportunity to attend two 50-minute workshops from the selections offered. The event will be held on Friday, December 12, from 9:30am to 11:45 am, at Centralia College.
Registration forms and signed permission forms were due to Ms. Baker in the College & Career Center no later than Friday, November 21. Spots are now being filled based on eligibility requirements and date signed forms are returned to Ms. Baker in the College & Career Center.
JOSTENS EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT – Ends Dec 10, 2025
Seniors - If you did not receive a packet, please pick one up in the Career Center. The only required purchase to participate in graduation is the cap and gown package. Important Dates: Fall Price Deadline for online Cap & Gown Ordering: Dec. 10 (last day for Fall pricing). Our Jostens rep: Jonathan Morton | jem.office@jostens.com | (360)747-8850
COLLEGE & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
(The Onalaska School District and Onalaska High School are not affiliated with, nor do they endorse the organizations listed below. The information is provided solely for consideration and does not imply any formal partnership or association. You can find links to additional resources and scholarships on our website under College & Career Info.)
NOVEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS – Deadlines through 2/1/26
StudentScholarships.org has been providing scholarship information to students and scholarship management services to companies since 2003. Our staff spends countless hours searching both online and offline sources to find new and exciting scholarships for students to apply for. Our database is considered the largest and most comprehensive source for finding scholarships online and is 100% free for the public to use. Visit the StudentScholarships.org link to get a list of more than 370 individual scholarships will be distributed through these 15 programs.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline Nov 24, 2025
Since 1946, the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has awarded more than $30 million in scholarships to outstanding NHS seniors. This year, we are awarding $2 million in scholarships to 600 students. Each year, scholarship recipients are selected based on their demonstration of the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. For more information about the NHS Scholarship click here. To apply click here. Deadline for application is November 24, 2025, 5:00 pm ET.
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY – Deadline Dec 1, 2025
Discovery is at the heart of everything we do at Sonoma State University. Discover a community that supports your goals, inspires your passions, and fuels your purpose. Discover hands-on learning, meaningful connections, and opportunities that prepare you for success in college and beyond.
Start your journey today and discover how Sonoma State can help you grow your potential, shape your future, and launch your career. Explore Sonoma State. December 1 - Fall 2026 Priority Application Period Closes - Apply to SSU online through Cal State Apply. If you miss the priority deadline, you can still apply through a late application request. Apply for Sonoma State Scholarships for the 2026 -2027 academic year. For more information visit Sonoma State online.
RAY STOESSER MEMORIAL AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline Dec 1, 2025
In partnership with the US Rice Producers Association, the Stoesser family is offering a $5000 scholarship to one deserving high school senior or current college student who is interested in or is currently pursuing a career in an agriculture-related field. In addition to the monetary award, the selected recipient will serve as a student ambassador for USRPA with an expectation of participating in at least two activities during the calendar year. For more information visit the Ray Stoesser Memorial Scholarhsip link.
WASHINGTON STATE FAIR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Opens Dec 1
The Blue-Ribbon Scholarship Program is made possible through the generosity of the Foundation’s donors. Since the inception of the program in 1991, more than $2,000,000 in awards have been distributed and have provided a "fair chance" at a college education. As support of the program has grown, so have the opportunities for students. We are now pleased to offer scholarships to students statewide.
Students only need to submit one application for all our scholarships offered online. The application system will automatically apply students for the scholarships in which they qualify. Click here to set up an account and to apply. For any Scholarship questions, please email scholarships@thefair.com.
WA STATE GOVERNORS’ SCHOLARSHIP FOR FOSTER YOUTH – Deadline Jan 30
The Washington State Governors’ Scholarship for Foster Youth is a scholarship program that helps young people from foster care continue their education and earn a college degree. The program is supported by The Honorable Gov. Jay Inslee (former governor), The Honorable Chris Gregoire (former governor), The Honorable Gary Locke (former governor), and other former governors in Washington state.
The application cycle for the Washington State Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth for the 2026-2027 academic year opens on December 1, 2025, and closes on January 30, 2026. The program is administered by the College Success Foundation (CSF).
For more information or to apply click this link, or visit the College Success Foundation’s scholarship link at collegesuccessfoundation.org.
WOMEN SUPPORTING WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline Feb 15, 2026
Women Supporting Women Scholarship is a non-profit organization which supports Lewis County women in their pursuit of higher education by awarding tuition scholarships. Applicants must be a graduate of a high school in Lewis County or Rochester, Wa., who are enrolled in any undergraduate level, freshman through senior at accredited colleges or universities, as well as online, technical and trade schools. Application packets are available in the OHS College and Career Center or can be requested online after November 1, 2025, at WSWScholarships@gmail.com. Completed applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than February 15, 2026.
WASINGTON STATE SCHOOL RETIREES’ ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS – Now Open
The Washington State School Retirees' Association (WSSRA) invites senior students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to apply for the Robert J. Handy/WSSR Foundation/Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships. These awards are given to students who plan a career in the field of education.
Eight $2,500 WSSR – Foundation Scholarships and sixteen Robert J. Handy Scholarships ($900 per year renewable for up to four years) 2 for each district will be awarded to students whose degree would be in one of these areas: teacher, counselor, speech therapist, occupational therapist, social worker, or psychologist.
In addition, two $2,000 Gene Forrester Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to students who will major in Agricultural Education at Washington State University.
For more information or to apply click this link. Deadlines for individual scholarships vary. The first deadline is March 1, 2026.
KELLY FOUNDATION EWING C. KELLY SCHOLARSHIP – Deadline March 7, 2026
The Kelly Foundation of Washington is offering $3250 awards for its scholarship program, the Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship. This award is named in honor of Ewing C. Kelly, a longtime radio and television broadcaster.
The Ewing C. Kelly Scholarship is designed to reward students who demonstrate good citizenship while striving to attain their academic goals. Applicants will be judged on their academic merit, extracurricular achievements--both scholastically and in their community--and financial need.
Applications: Applications are available in the College & Career Center or online. Applications must be postmarked by March 7, 2026.
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JOB/INTERNSHIP/CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
BOEING PAID SUMMER MANUFACTURING PROGRAM – Deadline Jan 20, 2026
Build real-world manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience in a paid, on-site, hands-on Student Development Program! All programs include tailored training, factory tours, resume and interview skills workshops and networking with Boeing employees. All programs require participants to have foundational understanding in the use of tools, being safe in a manufacturing environment, and an interest in manufacturing careers.
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual panel interview to take place in late February or early March. Offers to selected applicants will be made in early April. Participants are employed by a third-party staffing company.
Available programs:
High School Manufacturing Assembly Program (Core Plus Aerospace) - must be age 16+ graduating in either 2026 or 2027
Functional Test / Aircraft Test - Age 18+ Aircraft Maintenance / Aviation Students
Toolmaker - age 18+ High School Seniors or College Students
Mechatronics - age 18+ College students
HVAC Technician - age 18+ College students
Facilities Electrician - age 18+ College students
Boiler Operator (Tentative) - age 18+ College students
Alumni Programs - age 18+ and be an alumni of a prior year Manufacturing Student Development Program
Please reach out to mfgstudentdev@boeing.com with any questions or visit https://boeing.avature.net/wamfgsdp to apply.
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