Counseling

Salina South High School Counseling Department 

The South High Counseling Office is located on the 2nd floor of the STEM (East) Wing in the Student Center

Salina South High School Counseling Department Mission Statement

The mission of Salina South High's Counseling Program is to:

• Recognize the uniqueness and personal worth of each student

• Assist each student to acquire academic, career and personal/social competencies

• Develop each student's skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to become effective students, responsible citizens, productive workers and lifelong learners.

• Friday, September 20th - U.S. Army Recruiter
• Tuesday, September 24th - Missouri Welding Institute
• Thursday, September 26th - North Central Kansas Technical College
• Tuesday, October 1st - Kansas Wesleyan University

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Counseling News...

Salina Street Fair - Volunteer Opportunity
The Smoky Hill Museum is searching great people, like you, to help at the Street Fair on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Volunteers are needed for: Parade lineup, chili cook-off, horse shoe toss, roping, archery, make-and-take crafts, greeters and much more.  We're using SignUp.com to organize this free, family-friendly and unique community event.

Earl Bane Micro-Scholarship
The Earl Bane Micro-Scholarship is for any Salina Public School student, regardless of grade level, enrolling in a dual/concurrent class for college credit for the first time. A student can receive this scholarship one time only for $250 which will be paid directly to the college. If you are taking a college course for the first time, you can apply for this scholarship at https://bit.ly/3XbloGc. You can also find the application on Xello under resources, local scholarships: Earl Bane Micro-Scholarship.  Deadline to submit an application:  Friday, September 20th at 3:00pm

HALO Encuentro - Kansas State University
Kansas State University is hosting the 18th Annual Mid-West HALO Encuentro on Tuesday, October 1st, in the K-State Student Union. The conference serves as an educational resource aimed at fostering the identity development of Latino students. Encuentro provides a meaningful platform for students to connect with their peers and explore diverse opportunities through interactions with K-State students, faculty, and staff.   Please see Ms. Smith in the counseling center for more information.  Space is limited. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 27th.

Student Community Leadership Conference - University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is hosting a Student Community Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 3rd.   The conference is designed to provide student leaders with an interactive and engaging leadership experience that will provide a forum for challenging thoughts and ideas about how we value community in our schools. This interactive experience will also give participants a basic understanding of our responsibility to foster a unified environment. Please see Ms. Smith in the counseling center for more information. Space is limited. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 27th.

Pre-Law Panel - Washburn University
The Jessie Nye Society of Washburn Law is hosting a Pre-Law Panel “Charting Your Course” on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm.  All genders are welcome to attend live or via Zoom.  This program is for individuals considering law school as an option.  You do not need to be considering Washburn to attend the event.  Please RSVP by October 9, 2024.

Nex-Generation Virtual Career Fairs for High School Students
Nex-Generation invites area high school students to participate in their annual, Career Fair event, where they will hear from multiple area business professionals on business, medical, and technical careers. This popular event helps students consider the types of career options that are available in northwest and north central Kansas, and provides local businesses a forum to showcase themselves to the students. Nex-Generation coordinates with I-CAN (Interactive Consortium Academic Network) in sponsoring this event. High School Career Fair 2024 Schedule: CampBiz (November 6), CampMed (November 13), CampTech (November 20). RSVP and enrollment information will be coming soon.

Extra Help Available to Students
Teachers can be available on most school day mornings from 7:10 am to 7:40 am to provide students with academic assistance.  Please make an appointment with your teacher in advance so they know to expect you and to avoid days when they may have other job duties. You can reach out to your counselor or assistant principal if you have any questions.  

2025-26 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Form
The 2025-26 FAFSA will open on December 1, 2024.  Select groups of students will be able to access and submit the form as early as October 1, 2024. The early access is part of a beta testing process designed by the Education Department to identify and fix FAFSA issues before the form’s public debut. Students enrolling for the academic year 2025/2026 can submit their FAFSA; families should use their 2023 income tax information. Before students and parents can complete the FAFSA, the student and all parents/guardians in the household must create an FSA ID. To create your FSA ID go to FSA ID Website.  

ACT/SAT Test Prep - METHODIZE
Students can take advantage of ACT/SAT Test Prep in XELLO. Methodize is Method Learning’s brand-new online learning platform. Methodize consists of newly updated and revised ACT and SAT courses. Our online program has served over a million students in the past two decades and Methodize distills that experience into a new platform that makes it easier for students and teachers to do test prep. Students can access Methodize under "Links and Resources" in their XELLO account.

School Profile

2023-2024 Salina South High School - School Profile

Blended/Dual/Concurrent Credit Opportunities

K-State Salina

hutchinson Community college

salina area technical college

bethany college

Thinking about changing your Class Schedule?

August 16, 2024

Last Day to Drop/Add a 1st Semester Class without Administration Approval

August 23, 2024

Last Day to Drop/Add a 1st Semester Class with Administration Approval

October 10, 2024

Last Day to Drop a 1st Semester Class with WP (Withdraw Pass) or WF (Withdraw Fail) on Transcript

January 13, 2025

Last Day to Drop/Add a 2nd Semester Class without Administration Approval

January 21, 2025

Last Day to Drop/Add a 2nd Semester Class with Administration Approval

March 13, 2025

Last Day to Drop a 2nd Semester Class with WP (Withdraw Pass) or WF (Withdraw Fail) on Transcript

Student Center Staff

Student Center Main Line

785-309-3715

Our School Counselors...

• Counsel students individually and in groups
• Provide developmental classroom guidance activities
• Respond to students' needs in crisis situations
• Orient new students to school programs and settings
• Work with potential drop-outs and other at-risk students
• Participate in the referral process for helping students and families connect with community agencies
• Analyze test results and provide information about students' abilities, achievements, interests, and needs
• Coordinate efforts with other school professionals
• Conduct conferences with parents
• Guide students' school and career plans
• Adhere to ethical and legal standards
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth
• Conduct periodic evaluation of the school counseling and guidance program