The Salina High School South Counseling Department assists students with academic, personal/social issues and post-high school career/college planning.
Finals for seniors start Wed., May 13. Make sure you're: 1) Studying a little each day (no all-nighters!) 2) Getting enough sleep. 3) Asking teachers for help if you need it. 4) Taking care of yourself.
SHS Class of 2026! Are you looking for post-high school career/employment opportunities? Check out our Employment/Internship Opportunities page. https://t.co/vaT0ln6Iht. Employers are hiring right now!
Last night, South High gathered to celebrate the incredible Class of 2026. From academic excellence to leadership and service, these seniors have truly left their mark on our halls. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our school family and the broader Salina community.
Attention SHS and SMS Parents!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
Get your KSHSAA physicals for the 26-27 school year done!
RELATED NOTE:
USD 305 is moving away from Final Forms to a program called BOUND. Much more info to come at a later date! Please ignore emails from Final Forms for 26-27 SY.
Huge congrats to Lydia Gerry! She is the recipient of the Carlita Pederson Music Education Scholarship. The award was presented by Juanelle Garretson, Carlita’s sister. We can’t wait to see the impact Lydia makes in the world of music education! #cougarpride#305GrowsGreatness
Congratulations to our students recognized by the Pre-ACT Rising Stars program! Your dedication and hard work have truly paid off, and this achievement is just the beginning of your bright future ahead! #305GrowsGreatness#cougarpride
Please join us in celebrating South High senior Jose Pinedo De La Torre on being named a recipient of the prestigious @RuddFoundation Scholarship! This fall, Jose will attend Kansas State University — and we can’t wait to see all he accomplishes as a Wildcat!
A FAFSA Help Session for seniors and their parents is happening tonight, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the SHS Library. A financial aid representative from KSU-Salina will be on-hand to assist families with questions or completion of the FAFSA. Remember to bring your Chromebooks
Future teachers - it’s a great time to apply for LIFT! High School Seniors, College students, & others planning to become teachers may apply for the Loan Initiative for Future Teachers.
https://t.co/AVMnKRbvif #OurKidsOurFutureSEF#305GrowsGreatness
The Earl Bane First-Time College Student Micro-Scholarship is open! A student may only receive this scholarship one time. It must be the first time the student has taken such a class for college credit. The deadline to apply is Friday, January 30, 2026. https://t.co/UyiQ9EEg0l
Concurrent Enrollment at Salina Area Technical College will close on Friday, January 23rd, 2026. Students need to submit their signed enrollment forms to Mrs. Carlson in the Student Center.
Thank you to @GreaterSalinaCF for presenting Scholarship Bootcamp tonight for our SHS seniors and parents! Your tips, strategies, and guidance for navigating scholarship applications were incredibly helpful. We appreciate your support of our students!
The Greater Salina Community Foundation @GreaterSalinaCF will be providing a scholarship "Bootcamp" at SHS this Thursday, November 13th at 6pm in the SHS Auditorium. Seniors and parents are highly encouraged to attend this very informative presentation.
The SHS Counseling Department hosted a Financial Aid Information Night on Wednesday, October 15th. Many thanks to Cindy from the KSU-Salina Financial Aid Office. She presented valuable information on financial aid resources, and shared important FAFSA updates. #cougarpride
SHS welcomed over 400 juniors and seniors from Salina Central, South High, and schools across Saline County for an exciting College and Career Fair! Students connected with representatives from 40+ colleges and universities, plus 27 local Salina employers. #305GrowsGreatness