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.

• U.S. Army Recruiter - Wednesday, February 12th
• Hutchinson Community College - Thursday, February 13th
• U.S. Air Force Recruiter - Monday, February 17th
• Wichita State University - Thursday, February 20th

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Counseling News...

KSU Black Leadership Conference
K-State will host its annual Black Leadership Conference on Tuesday, February 18th. This event will feature a morning keynote speaker to inspire and motivate participants, followed by breakout sessions focused on developing leadership skills, building self-efficacy, and raising awareness of social and political issues. Breakfast snacks and lunch will be provided. Permission slips are available in the Counseling Center and must be returned by February 3rd. For more information, see Ms. Smith.

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 is open!  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.  

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, January 31st at 3:00pm

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.

O'Brate Foundation - Dual Credit Scholarship
The O’Brate Foundation desires for students with limited financial means to have the ability to take college courses while in high school. Our Dual-Credit Awards vary based on each student’s enrollment status and financial situation. Students who apply earliest in the semester are extended Priority Consideration. Applications submitted before December 1st in the FALL semester and before May 1st in the SPRING semester will be considered. Login to SM Apply > Click Dual-Credit Scholarship from the Programs Menu. No access code or permissions required. Qualified applicants will be contacted by O’Brate Foundation Staff to complete an in-person or video conference interview within one to two weeks of application submission. Notification of the award decision may take two to three weeks after the interview.

RaiseMe Microscholarship Program
Did you know that you can start earning incremental college scholarships, also known as micro-scholarships, your freshman year of high school by signing up for the RaiseMe program? When you create your online portfolio, you can start logging your grades, classes, extracurricular activities, and other college prep experiences to track your progress toward college scholarships, all the way up to your senior year of high school. Colleges and universities have partnered with RaiseMe to help eligible high school students in grades 9-12 track their personal and academic progress and start earning micro-scholarships. These awards are performance-based scholarships that are earned for achievements both inside and outside the classroom, including excellent grades, volunteering, participation in extracurricular activities, and ACT/SAT scores. Raise Me offers high school students the opportunity to quantify their leadership in high school and their community, achieving good grades, taking challenging courses, and participating in extracurricular activities. Learn more about this exciting, no-cost opportunity and sign up. The deadline for seniors to add achievements to their RaiseMe profiles is December 1 of their senior year.

8th Grade Pre-Enrollment Information

On Monday, December 2, 2024, the SHS Counseling Department presented pre-enrollment information to next year's incoming freshman class (Class of 2029).  Current 8th grade parents are encouraged to view the Enrollment Guide and work with their student on selecting classes for freshman year.  If you missed the presentation, we have included a link to the presentation below.  Please contact Mr. Allen with questions.

8th Grade Parent Information Night Presentation

South High Student Opportunities...

Please read carefully. Some opportunities apply to a specific age/classification of student. Additional information is available in the Counseling Office.

Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer in the Salina and Saline County community? Here are some links to get started:

Volunteer Match, Salina Youth Helping Hands, Catholic Charities, Salina Family YMCA, Saline Emergency Food Bank, Salina Area United Way, Salina Regional Health Center Student Volunteer Program  

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.

School Profile

2024-2025 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