Johnsburg High School

The Organization of Latino Actuaries (OLA) is a nonprofit dedicated to increasing Latine representation in the actuarial field by providing scholarships, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. Scholarships are open to all students who will be attending a US college/university next school year and are interested in a math, business, or related field. Winners can receive awards up to $7,500. Students can apply for this scholarship from now through March 31 by using the registration link below:
https://members.latinoactuaries.org/page/OLA-Scholarship-Avanza-2026

Parents and students, please join us on Wednesday, February 25th 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 Lil Dribblers Basketball Program Scholarship is for a senior that was a Coach in the Lil Dribblers Basketball Program. Requirements include completing the application and an essay. Applications are in the CCRC. Deadline is April 20, 2026

Girls on the Run of Northwest Illinois offers a $1,000 scholarship (with an additional $1,000 if student achieves a GPA of over 3.0 after completing 1st year and continuing with their education. To be eligible, they must have participated in the program during their 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th grade years (or maybe all!), minimum 3.0 GPA. Details/applications in the CCRC.
Deadline is April 2, 2026.

Junior Night is tonight for you and or your parents! 7pm in the JHS Auditorium. We will talk about the college application process, the ACT and scholarships!

Cheryl Rabine Foundation Scholarship is now open. Requirements include: financial need based, 3.0 or higher GPA, full-time attendance at an accepted 4-year post-secondary educational institution, philanthropic involvement detailed in an essay. Applications in the CCRC.
Deadline is April 25, 2026

Local Lankford Construction wants to help support your future in the construction trades by offering this scholarship for those who will be studying construction management, engineering or will be enrolling in a 2 year technical college for the trades full-time (12+ hours). Applications in the CCRC. Deadline is April 10, 2026.

Johnsburg PTO fundraiser at Panera TOMORROW, FEBRUARY 18 ALL DAY!

The Crystal Lake Community Band Memorial Student Scholarship is Awarded to a senior band student from a McHenry Co. school who plans to continue their music experience during their college career. Requires a 5 minute audition recording submitted on flash drive, application and recommendation letter from music instructor. Applications are in the CCRC. Deadline is April 13.

The Northern Illinois High School Journalism Scholarship is for a senior who is an editor, writer, photographer, manager, marketing or advertising rep or graphic designer at a high school newspaper; will attend college as a journalism or communications major with emphasis on print and/or online journalism. Full details & Application at
https://ninaonlinedotorg.wordpress.com/about-the-2020-high-school-scholarship/
Deadline is April 3, 2026

This Saturday is the ZAPS ACT Prep class at JHS. See flyer for full details.

Tomorrow night is JUNIOR PARENT NIGHT at 7 pm
This is to help Juniors prepare for the college application process, which starts in August.
We will cover college applications, college visits, scholarships, ACT and Illinois's new One Click College Admit progra

It's Fun Friday (Wed edition). Mr. Bennett's class knew the lyrics to The Killer's song "Mr. Brightside".

BLOOD DRIVE next Thursday, February 19 from 7:30 am till 12:30pm.
THERE IS A BLOOD SHORTAGE RIGHT NOW!
Students that donate will receive a $10 gift card to places such as Chick Fil A, Dunkin, Starbucks, etc.

Save the date! Find your prom dress at MCC!

The CARES Scholarship is now available. This is for one $500 scholarship for a senior CARES member.
This scholarship is to be used for a senior attending a vocational, 2, or 4 year college/university.
Applications are in the CCRC.
Deadline is April 10.

The JABA/ROGER LISTON MEMORIAL Scholarship is now open.
Roger Liston owned and managed Prem Magnetics, an electronic component manufacturer in Johnsburg, for over 30 years. Requirements include having a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain that in college.
This scholarship is to be used for a senior attending a vocational, 2, or 4 year college/university.
Applications are in the CCRC.
Deadline is April 10.

Our rep from McHenry County College is in the lunch room today during the lunch periods.

The Jacob Rigby Environmental Scholarship is in memory of the son of former Johnsburg teacher, David Rigby. Awarded to a graduating senior that will major in any degree that will be used to further the support of the environment.
Applications are in the CCRC. This scholarship is to be used for a senior attending a 4 year college/university only.
Deadline is April 10, 2026.

The Skyhawks are holding their own at the Woodstock Regional. Can yo say "STRIKE!!!!"