The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) offers 2 - $5,000 scholarships to outstanding high school seniors. They will focus on academic performance, volunteer work/community service and extracurricular activities. Go to link for full details and application. Deadline is April 30, 2026. https://cvsa.org/news/2026-scholarships/
The Chicago Coalition to End Homelessness (CCH) offers $4,000 scholarships, renewable through college, to at least 5 graduating seniors who experienced homelessness while in high school(living in a shelter, on the street, or doubled-up in someone else's home). For full details/requirements, follow link. Deadline is April 10, 2026.
https://chicagohomeless.org/need-help/college-scholarships/
https://chicagohomeless.org/need-help/college-scholarships/
Vaclavek Hartman Vaclavek offers a $750 and a $250 scholarship to help pay for school or supplies for school. You must be a McHenry County graduating senior and are/will be enrolled in a two to four-year institution in 2026. No minimum GPA required!
Simply create a short (30-120 Second) Video. For further details follow link. Deadline is April 30, 2026.
https://www.vhvlaw.com/scholarship/
Simply create a short (30-120 Second) Video. For further details follow link. Deadline is April 30, 2026.
https://www.vhvlaw.com/scholarship/
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a diesel mechanic, be sure to check out the AFFORDABLE program offered by Kishwaukee College (located near Dekalb). See flyer for more information.
Boys Regional Basketball Game tonight!!
Parents and students, please join us TONIGHT for JHS Band Night! Meet the high school band staff and learn about all of the opportunities available for Johnsburg High School students in the band department. No music experience required—all are welcome!
The School of Pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is hosting a Summer Pharmacy Camp for high school students interested in health sciences and healthcare careers. The camp is FREE but space is limited.
See flyer and link: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79x2hpM8aKO7BdQ
See flyer and link: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_79x2hpM8aKO7BdQ
The Dare to Dream Scholarship is for high school seniors with developmental disabilities (must have a recognized developmental disability which includes conditions that affect physical, learning, language, or behavioral abilities) and is open to any that are within any McHenry County, IL school district. For compete eligibility criteria and online application, follow link.
Deadline is April 1, 2026
There is also the Sibling Unity Scholarship is for graduating seniors who have a sibling with a developmental disability. Criteria also at link.
https://www.specialneedsability.org/scholarships
Deadline is April 1, 2026
There is also the Sibling Unity Scholarship is for graduating seniors who have a sibling with a developmental disability. Criteria also at link.
https://www.specialneedsability.org/scholarships
The Be Like Austin Scholarship is in memory of Austin Stanek who was the victim of a hit-and-run driver. He was a graduate of Wauconda H.S. The mission of the scholarship is to support young adults as the pursue careers in the trades or as first responders.
Follow link for more information and online application. Deadline is March 31 , 2026.
https://belikeaustin.org/scholarship/
Several $1,000 scholarships are awarded from the Illinois Bankers Scholarship and the Linda J. Koch Scholarship funds. Students should be seeking a financial industry-related field. No financial need is required. For full details/requirements and online application, go to link below. Deadline is March 31. https://illinois.bank/education-and-events/scholarships/illinois-bankers-scholarship
The McHenry County Farm Bureau Foundation offers the John W. Hoffman Memorial Scholarship of $1,000 for the next generation of farmers or tradesmen and the MCFB Foundation Agriculture Scholarship of $1,500 for students pursuing continuing education in agriculture or agriculture-related fields. Online application for both at link below. Deadline for both is March 2, 2026.
https://mchenrycfb.org/foundation/scholarships
https://mchenrycfb.org/foundation/scholarships
There are three virtual information sessions happening soon for the UIUC Engineering Pathways Program, a partnership with McHenry County College . This is an amazing opportunity. Applications are due on April 5, 2026 for high school seniors who wish to pursue this program. It is recommend that interested individuals attend one of the virtual information sessions below.
To register for an information sessions visit: https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/grainger_pathway
For program info, eligibility, and application details visit: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pathways
UIUC Engineering Pathway Program Information Sessions for prospective students & families (virtual):
February 26, 2026: 4-5pm
March 25, 2026: 5-6pm
April 23, 2025: 5:30-6:30pm
UIUC Engineering Pathways offers students interested in beginning their college education at an Illinois community college a streamlined transfer experience and guaranteed admission to The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign upon successful completion of program requirements.
To learn more about the McHenry County College partnership with the UIUC Engineer Pathways program, visit: www.mchenry.edu/engineeringuiuc
To register for an information sessions visit: https://enroll.illinois.edu/portal/grainger_pathway
For program info, eligibility, and application details visit: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/undergraduate/pathways
UIUC Engineering Pathway Program Information Sessions for prospective students & families (virtual):
February 26, 2026: 4-5pm
March 25, 2026: 5-6pm
April 23, 2025: 5:30-6:30pm
UIUC Engineering Pathways offers students interested in beginning their college education at an Illinois community college a streamlined transfer experience and guaranteed admission to The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign upon successful completion of program requirements.
To learn more about the McHenry County College partnership with the UIUC Engineer Pathways program, visit: www.mchenry.edu/engineeringuiuc
Girls Playoff Sectional Game
The Johnsburg Girls Basketball team defeated Regina Dominican last week to become Regional Champions!! The first Sectional game will be tomorrow night (February 24) with tip off at 6 pm. IHSA requires EVERYONE to pay a $9 admission fee. However, thanks to anonymous donor, the first 50 JHS students with their current student ID will get in for FREE!!
Let's pack the house!!
Let's pack the house!!
The Johnsburg Community Club offers the Joe Frett Memorial Scholarship. This will be awarded to a JHS graduate who demonstrates leadership, citizenship, and community involvement during their four years at JHS. Applicants are required to have an interview before the scholarship committee as part of the application process. Applications are in the CCRC and the Deadline is April 24.
#CareSolace at 888-515-0595 or caresolace.com/johnsburg12.
#SpreadKindness
#D12Proud
English/Spanish Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/4jym78yf
The ILLINOIS NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR is on March 7th @ Moraine Valley Community College from10 am – 1 pm.
Student registration is now open for the Illinois National College Fair (INCF)! Sign-up to attend and connect with colleges and universities from around the country for free. Sign up at strivefair.com.
During the INCF, you will have the chance to talk to many different colleges. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives as well as visit the Q&A booths to get general topic information such as application process, financial aid, athletics, and more!
Student registration is now open for the Illinois National College Fair (INCF)! Sign-up to attend and connect with colleges and universities from around the country for free. Sign up at strivefair.com.
During the INCF, you will have the chance to talk to many different colleges. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives as well as visit the Q&A booths to get general topic information such as application process, financial aid, athletics, and more!
Fabricators and Manufacturers Association/SparkForce provides scholarships twice per year to students pursuing degrees or certifications that will lead to manufacturing careers*. (*See approved fields of Study at website)
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade, community or tech college and 3.0 for university students. For full requirements/details/application, go to link. Deadline is March 31, 2026 https://www.fmamfg.org/foundation/scholarships
Minimum GPA of 2.5 for trade, community or tech college and 3.0 for university students. For full requirements/details/application, go to link. Deadline is March 31, 2026 https://www.fmamfg.org/foundation/scholarships
The Norwegian National League offers a scholarship program to encourage the study of Norwegian heritage. Applicants must be of Norwegian ancestry, reside in McHenry County, have a minimum GPA of 3.0. For complete details and application, go to link.
Deadline is March 1, 2026
https://www.nnleague.org/Documents/2026-NNL-scholarship%20forms/2026%201000%20%20(12)%20application.pdf
Deadline is March 1, 2026
https://www.nnleague.org/Documents/2026-NNL-scholarship%20forms/2026%201000%20%20(12)%20application.pdf
The Ruth Limpers Scholarship is funded in part by the Illinois Government Finance Officers Association. Three scholarships in the of $2,000 each are available for students interested in Government Finance. For full requirements/details/application, go to link.
Deadline is April 1.
https://www.igfoa.org/content/documents/rlsf_application_form_revised_-date_only_8.20.2024.pdf
Deadline is April 1.
https://www.igfoa.org/content/documents/rlsf_application_form_revised_-date_only_8.20.2024.pdf
