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Marietta College Prep

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DBRC — Indoor Track

CONTACT INFO

Katie Cretin, Director of Admission

[email protected]

The Mid-Ohio Valley College Night at Marietta College is scheduled for 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, September 19th, at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. This event is free and open to all high school students and families, and it gives them a chance to meet with representatives from colleges and universities from around Ohio and the region, as well as with military representatives.

BBC MakerSpace

The Epicenter Makerspace created by Building Bridges to Careers is a gathering point in our community to imagine, explore, create, design, and prototype. This physical space offers access to a collection of tools and technology. But, what really defines the Epicenter Makerspace is "making". Bookmark the page and check it often for updates and new opportunities!

Evergreen Arts & Humanities Series
Established in 1998 to bring free and low-cost educational, cultural and entertainment programming to the community.

Marietta Attractions

Marietta College Events
List of athletics, arts, and lectures hosted by Marietta College.

Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre

Coming events hosted by Mid-Ohio Valley Players Theatre in Marietta.

Parkersburg Attractions

Peoples Bank Theatre
Coming events hosted by Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta.

Washington County Fair

Official site for the Washington County Fair.

PAST OPPORTUNITIES - Check back to see if these will be repeated!

2022 Career Camp

Download flyer and application or pick up a copy in the high school media center!

Washington County Career Center 21740 State Route 676, Marietta

June 6-10, 2022, from 9 AM to 2 PM

  • Explore how your interests fit future careers
  • Enjoy breakfast, lunch & light snack (Included each day)
  • Receive $20 Marietta Bucks for each full day attended
  • Transportation Provided

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS • Ages 13-16 • Attend school in Washington County • Parents must complete the Washington County Prevention, Retention & Contingency Application * Application questions, please contact Ohio Department Job & Family Services Dawn Freeland – 740-434-0513 • Return application to Mrs. Cunningham by Friday, May 27.

FASFA Ball

The Marietta College Student Financial Services Department will be offering FAFSA help for all seniors at the men's basketball game versus Marietta High School on Tuesday, January 18, at Marietta High School. They will have iPads for students and parents to sign-up for their FSA ID and to fill out and submit their FAFSA. This is for ANY student that wants to further their education (not just those interested in Marietta College). Stop by their table for information and assistance and to submit your FAFSA!

Marietta College to host 2nd Annual Camp for Women

The Women's Inspirational Summer Experience will be July 7-10 at Marietta College. This is for rising junior and senior students who could benefit from this program. WISE is a four-day leadership development opportunity that gives young women firsthand experience of life as a student at a small, residential, liberal arts college. Participants will experience classes, community engagement, and college life in a fun, supportive environment. In 2019, there were more than 100 applications for the 24 available program spots, so please apply before the priority deadline of May 31st, 2020. Applications can be requested through completing the short online form at https://www.marietta.edu/wise-mc .

To learn more about WISE at Marietta College:

Check out this review of our 2019 program: https://www.marietta.edu/article/inaugural-wise-2019

Hear firsthand from last year's participants here: https://youtu.be/gkni0R2D2mw

Contact WISE Program Director Maribeth Saleem-Tanner at [email protected]

The Coalition for College

The Coalition for College is hosting a Virtual College Fair, featuring 44 Coalition for College member schools on Thursday, April 23. Recommended for students in grades 9-11, this online fair will include two panel discussions: “Tips on Creating Your College List” and “Behind the Scenes: How Admissions Decisions Are Made.” Then, students can join virtual rooms, where admissions officers will share information about their college and answer students' questions.

Ohio University Presents Summer Law and Trial Institute

Ohio University's Center for Law, Justice & Culture is hosting a FREE Summer Law and Trial Institute for high school juniors and seniors from July 19 – July 31, 2020. This immersive experience, now in its fifth year, exposes students to knowledge in law, criminal justice, and more. Additionally, participants will:

  • Visit the Supreme Court of Ohio and governmental offices
  • Interact with judges, attorneys, and advocacy organizations
  • Develop and present a trial in an actual courtroom
  • Experience campus life by staying in an OHIO residence hall

The priority deadline to apply to the Summer Law & Trial Institute is June 10, 2020, but students are accepted on a rolling basis, so earlier applications are encouraged. All applicants must provide:

  • a copy of their high school transcript
  • one letter of recommendation
  • an essay explaining their interest in the program
  • a complete application

Wings of Women Cleveland Conference Nov.9, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Wings of Women (WOW) conference is geared towards high school female students interested in pursuing STEM career fields. We bring in professional female mentors from various STEM fields, who spend the day speaking with the students about how they got to where they are today. There are also hands-on activities that go along with each of these fields to help spark further interest. This is a great opportunity for young ladies to be inspired and empowered to pursue whatever their hearts desire.Upon arrival, a light breakfast will be available and lunch will be provided later in the day. Upon departure, each student will receive a bag of information from various colleges and universities about their select STEM fields.

Applications are required for each student wishing to attend. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2019, along with a $5 reservation fee. This fee will be returned upon check-in on the morning of the event. A parent signature is required in order for each student to participate. Incomplete and late applications will not be
accepted. If there are any questions, please contact us, Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 216.623.1111 or email [email protected].

Seniors - the FAFSA Opened Oct. 1. Have you completed it yet? If not, here are a couple upcoming help sessions I encourage you to attend!!

Washington State Community College is hosting a workshop on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. where Financial aid professionals will be available to assist you with filing your FAFSA. All families are invited to attend - regardless of which college student plans to attend! Please bring 2018 tax information for you and and your parents, if applicable. RSVP at wscc.edu/fafsaworkshop/ or call 740-568-1908.

If you just need information on how to file yourself, Marlon Jones from Marietta College will be presenting an information session on Thursday, Oct. 31, at 5:30 in the Media Center.

NHS is hosting the first-ever Frontier Powder-Buff Volleyball Tournament!

Girls have always dominated volleyball, but now it's time for the guys to show us their talent!

  • 6 people per team
  • $30 per team
  • $1 admission
  • Friday, October 25th
  • Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Winners receive their money back, a cookie cake, and bragging rights
  • Concession stand will be open

Please turn in sign-up sheets and money to Lea Dunn, Alexis Bland, or Mrs. Cunningham.

Junior PioPitch

The Junior PioBiz competition will take place in Cooper Auditorium (Thomas Hall –Room 124) on the campus of Marietta College on Thursday, April 19. Any high school student in the Mid- Ohio Valley may compete alone or as a member of a 2 person team. Both team members must be high school students. ď‚·Any ideas that could potentially lead to the creation of a for-profit business or a social enterprise qualify for participation. First Place: Three free Marietta College 3-credit hour courses valued at $4,275.00 plus $200.00 in cash. Second Place: Two free Marietta College 3-credit hour courses valued at $2,850.00 plus $150.00 in cash. Third Place: One free Marietta College 3-credit hour course valued at $1,425.00 plus $50.00 in cash.

ACT Prep

Washington State Community College will host free ACT prep workshops this fall. The workshops will run from 5:30-8:15 pm on:

  • Tuesday, October 15 (English & reading)
  • Tuesday, October 22 (science & math)

Interested students can sign up at www.wscc.edu/actprep.

If you have any questions, please contact Caleb Cheadle at [email protected] or 740-374-8716, ext. 1584.

Building Bridges to Careers invites students in7th-12th grades and their parents to the 6th Annual Family Career Awareness Day on Thursday, October 17, from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the Washington County Jr. Fair Building. The purpose of Family Career Awareness Day is to increase awareness and knowledge of potential career opportunities by showcasing local businesses to students and PARENTS. Our hope is to especially engage parents in the event, since we know from 10 years of student surveys that mom and dad have the most influence on a student's career decision, right behind personal experience. Students and parents can visit over 50 local employers together to learn what these careers entail. Free food and door prizes!!

Marietta College presents Mid-Ohio Valley College Night

The annual Mid-Ohio Valley College Night will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, September 16th, at the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. Representatives from private and public colleges and universities, as well as the military, will be available to answer questions and share information. Don't miss this chance to learn more about the opportunities available to you after high school. This event, which is sponsored by Marietta College and The Marietta Times, is free and open to all high school students and families.

Ohio Valley Job And Career Fair

If you're looking for employment, the WTRF Ohio Valley Job and Career Fair, sponsored by Youth Services System, is the place to be on September 10th at the Highlands Event Center! The event lasts from 10:30-4 and 5-7. Come prepared to meet with employers from a variety of industries that are looking to hire entry-level to experienced workers. Dress professionally, bring copies of your resume and be prepared for onsite interviews.

Global Youth Service Day

iBELIEVE Foundation is sponsoring iSERVE this spring for Global Youth Service Day! Global Youth Service Day 2019 is April 13th and we're challenging the entire iBELIEVE community to get involved. We've organized food packing events with The Pack Shack at 4 locations in 3 different states and we want YOU and anyone you can bring to be there! We look forward to serving the community with you and hundreds of other dedicated leaders!

Recovery is Beautiful High School Summer Camps & School Year Program

Attention current freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in a future in mental health care: Washington County Behavioral Health Board and Building Bridges to Careers is looking for 2 students from each area school to participate in a Recovery is Beautiful High School Summer Camps & School Year Program. Two students and one staff member from each school district will attend the Ohio Teen Institute Conference from June 10th - 14th @ Heidelberg University, where they will become equipped with knowledge and skills to become positive leaders in their schools and develop programs to address mental health issues and substance misuse in their schools. The group will then organize a 3 day camp in Marietta at BB2C Epicenter, designed to expose students to local issues related to mental health and substance misuse; local providers currently addressing these concerns; and career pathways available in our community. Each school will present a project on the final day that they plan to implement in their schools in 2019-2020. Please let Mrs. Cunningham know by Thursday, April 18th if you are interested!

2019 Regents STARTALK Foreign Language Academy

JUNE 17-JULY 12, 2019

If you are an Ohio high school student, the Regents STARTALK Foreign Language Academy is an opportunity for you to start on your way to advanced-level proficiency in the critical-need languages of Chinese and Russian. Talk to your parents and guidance counselor about this unique opportunity and apply to the Regents STARTALK Foreign Language Academy at Kent State University!

Prom Dress Drive
The 2019 Prom Dress Drive will be held March 2nd at the Washington County Career Center by appointment only. Visit facebook.com/gownsforyourday for more information.

MOV Career Connect Event Thursday, April 4

Marietta College, Washington County Career Center, Washington State Community College, Jobs & Family Services, and Building Bridges to Careers have partnered to create Career Connect – a career fair to meet the needs of job seekers and employers in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Marietta College is hosting Career Connect job fair from 8-4 on April 4 in the Marietta College Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center. There is no cost for employers or job seekers.

2019-20 CCP

CCP Info sessions at WSCC will be held Feb. 23 at 9 a.m.; March 5 at 6 p.m.; March 31 at 2 p.m; April 11 and 23 at 6 p.m. in the Graham Auditorium. Register here.

AUDIO PRODUCTION 101

The following announcement is from Jeff Totten of MOV2GO, who participated in Creative CougarDay: "Having visited numerous schools in the area as well as having met with numerous students from Building Bridges to Careers, it appears as though we have several area students who are interested in music production... here's your chance. Beginning Feb 4, I will be offering free instruction to local high school students who would like to experience some hands-on, in-studio, project-based instruction. Classes will be Monday thru Thursday from 4pm - 8pm and the curriculum will be as follows:

Feb 4-7
Terminology
Signal Flow
Microphone Types
4 Channel Field Recording

Feb 11-14
Studio Applications
Mixing Board Nomenclature
Microphone Placement
Audio Levels

Feb 18-21
Live Recording
Tonality

Feb 25-27
Post Production
Mixing & Mastering

This entire 4 week program will be spent in the studio, where the group will collectively write and record their own song utilizing Logic Pro software. Upon completion, students attending school in Washington County will receive 1/2 credit per the Flex Credit program. It is imperative that I meet the parents of each participating student, therefore I ask that those interested call me asap to schedule a meting. Jeff Totten, MOV2Go Network 614 Arrowhead Rd. Little Hocking Oh 45742 (310) 528-4320

BBC Presents Discover Engineering Day

We invite you to celebrate Engineering Week with a program at Washington State Community College Fri. Feb. 22,2019 - 8:30am-1:30pm. Discover just a few of the many disciplines of engineering. Contact: Tonya Davis Email: [email protected], Phone: (740) 370-6399

Building Bridges to Careers invites 7-12 students and families to its annual Family Career Awareness Day Oct. 18, 4-7 p.m., Washington County Junior Fair Building. This free event is designed to showcase local businesses, help students discover career fields, and connect students with potential employers. For more info, contact Tonya Davis (304) 482-1366 or email [email protected]

AmeriCorps OH College Guides invite you to participate in"Make A Difference" 3-day project painting quotes and murals at Marietta Middle School Oct. 26-28.

WSCC is hosting a free FAFSA Workshop
Tuesday, November 6, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Business Wing of the Main Building (Room B204 & B205).

• Financial aid professionals will be available to assist you with filing your FAFSA
• File early to get a head start on your college planning

• All families are invited to attend - regardless of which college student plans to attend
• Please bring your 2017 tax information and your parents' if applicable

• RSVP at wscc.edu/fafsaworkshop/ or call 740-568-1908

WVU-Parkersburg is hosting a free FAFSA Completion Workshop Friday, Nov. 9 from 1 - 6 PM at the Workforce and Economic Development building, 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg. Financial Aid counselors and staff will be on hand to assist students and parents with completing and submitting the FAFSA completely free of charge, regardless of what school they plan to attend.

Taste of Marietta

The Ely Chapman Education Foundation is holding a Taste of Marietta fundraiser Sept. 22, 5:00-10:00 pm., on the 200 block of Putnam Street. We will be raising funds to help provide scholarships for area students to attend afterschool, preschool, and summer camp programs at Ely Chapman. The event will offer a variety of area food, a wine tent and beer garden, live and local youth entertainment on the block and live entertainment at the Stage Door at Peoples Bank Theatre, and additional vendors of interest. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth aged 5-11. Volunteers are always welcome and needed! Contact Gary Williams at 530-376-9533 (office) , or [email protected]. to volunteer or for more information. Thanks.for your support.

Fall Job Fair Friday, Sept. 7, 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Grand Pointe Conference Center, 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna WV

"Battle of the River" Friday, August 17th 1st football scrimmage for St. Marys Blue Devils will occur at Bill Hanlin Stadium. This game will bring two local teams together, the SMHS Leo Club is challenging the St. Marys and Frontier communities to unite for a common goal. During the game please bring in canned goods and other nonperishable items that will be donated to local food pantry in Pleasants and Washington County. The high school that brings in the most goods during the game will get bragging rights for the whole year This event is sponsored by the St. Marys High School Leo club, which is a community service club that works to help and address needs in local communities such as Washington and Pleasants County. So join the mission of the SMHS Leo Club, be the change you want to see in the world and bring in you can goods and nonperishable items to the August 18th football scrimmage between St. Marys High School Blue Devils and Frontier High School Cougars.

The Marietta Noon Rotary Club is sponsoring a free workshop entitled Paying for College & Using Financial Aid. This workshop is intended for families of high school students who are planning on some form of education after high school. This event is free and reservations are not required. The workshop will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Microtel Inn & Suites in Marietta, Ohio. The inn is located on Pike Street in Marietta next to The Bob Evans Restaurant, and is very close to exit #1 off of I-77. The facilitator is Rotarian Dan Jones who has been presenting this valuable information for over 25 years and has helped many families prepare for the overwhelming task of paying for college and other types of post-secondary education. His presentation will take a little over one and a half hours in a workshop setting. Questions and note taking are encouraged.

For more information please contact Dan directly at 740-350-6418.

"Young Men and Women of Promise", sponsored by the Right Path for Washington County. May 12, 9:30 a.m., at Marietta College. Students currently in grades 6-8 are eligible and there is no cost to participate. See Mrs. Cunningham to sign up by May 5.

ExRx BootCamp - designed for rising juniors and seniors who are interested in exploring careers in pharmacy. The camp will be held at the University of Charleston June 19th — June 22nd. Camp fee of $99 if registered by May 15. This includes materials, activities, curriculum, meals and lodging. Register online at https://econnections.ucwv.edu/ExRx/

Medication Take Back Day - where you can dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications safely. Saturday, April 28, 2018 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Collection Sites: Belpre Senior Center Corner of 2nd & Putnam Street, Marietta White Oak Pharmacy, Barlow Fort Frye High School, Beverly Buckeye Hills Regional Council/ Area Agency on Aging, Reno Devola Medical Center Parking Lot Hardwood Components Inc., New Matamoras

The Right Path and Marietta Noon Rotary present RIGHDITAROD 8 Washington County's Race Against Hunger Saturday, April 7, 2018, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at Belpre Kroger, 1008 Washington Boulevard, Belpre. Come early to decorate your cart! The Righditarod is an annual community service project of The Right Path for Washington County, benefitting Washington County's 13 food pantries and Harvest of Hope. Registration packets and non-refundable fees ($30 if you register by April 6 and $35 if you register at the event) should be mailed or dropped off to: Washington County Behavioral Health Board ATTN: The Right Path 344 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, OH 45750 Checks or money orders should be made out to: The Right Path for Washington County

Right Path for Washington County

Variety of family-friendly summer activities available, including:

Family Night every Friday night at the Marietta Aquatic Center. $3/person, $12/ family!! Games, prizes, fun!!! June 15-Aug. 10, 6-8 PM. Live radio remotes every Friday night! IHeart Radio; 6/22, 6/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/10: WMOA; 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27Thanks to Juvenile Court, City of Marietta, City of . Belpre, Fort Frye, Beverly Pool, Washington County Behavioral Health Board, The Right Path for Washington County, Premier Productions, Wendy's, IHeart Radio, WMOA, Marietta Times, United Way!!

Marietta College Junior PioPitch

In an effort to encourage and inspire the entrepreneurial mindset from a young age, this special session of PioPitch offers middle- and high-school students the opportunity to present ideas and receive real-time feedback. PioPitch runs from 4:00-5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 19th, in the Timothy O. Cooper Auditorium in Thomas Hall. Must register before April 5, 2018.

  • Any high school student in the Mid- Ohio Valley may compete alone or as a member of a 2 person team. Both team members must be high school students.
  • Maximum of two teams may compete from each school.
  • Any ideas that could potentially lead to the creation of a for-profit business or a social enterprise qualify for participation.
  • Each student or team of 2 students has up to 3 minutes to make a presentation, followed by up to 3 minutes Q&A with the judges.

  • First Place: Three free Marietta College 3-credit hour courses valued at $4,275.00 plus $200.00 in cash; Second Place: Two free Marietta College 3-credit hour courses valued at $2,850.00 plus $150.00 in cash; Third Place: One free Marietta College 3-credit hour course valued at $1,425.00 plus $50.00 in cash.

Reynolds Young Writers Workshop

The Reynolds Young Writers Workshop at Denison University is open to qualified students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in high school by June of the program year. We do not admit current ninth graders/rising sophomores. WORKSHOP DATES: JUNE 17-24; APPLICATION DEADLINE: SUNDAY MARCH 4 AT 11:59PM

The program fee for the workshop, including tuition, housing, and meals for the 8-day program, is $1,300. (On-campus residency is required.) Generous financial assistance, made possible through the Reynolds Endowment, is available based on need. A simple financial aid request form is included in the online application. Applicants are asked to complete a short online application, submit a creative writing sample (up to 10 pages of fiction, poetry, or nonfiction), and arrange for a teacher or guidance counselor complete an online recommendation form. There is a $25 application fee. Full details are provided in the online application form. All applications are reviewed after the March deadline; acceptance notifications are sent out in early April.

Operation: Street Smart Coming to Belpre

Mullen Memorial Baptist Church, 1520 ½ Putnam Howe Drive, Belpre, OH 45714 February 13, 2018 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Operation Street Smart is designed to educate parents, teachers, social workers, community partners – anyone who has a connection with children – about current drug trends, terminology, and paraphernalia. The goal is to arm parents and teachers with the information necessary to recognize the influences of the drug culture on their children, familiarize them with the many different drugs to which our children may be exposed, and share the experience and knowledge of undercover narcotics officers so they are better prepared to help children make the right choices.

The agenda will include information about Alcohol, Marijuana, Synthetic Marijuana (K-2, Spice), Salvia, Divinorum, Kratom, DXM, Prescription and Over the Counter Medication (including liquid cough suppressants), Heroin, Methamphetamines, Cocaine and Crack Cocaine, XTC, Mushrooms, Khat, Bath Salts, Huffing, PCP, and LSD. No children, please. There will be no childcare and the content is not meant for children. Sponsored by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Belpre Police Department, Mullen Memorial Baptist Church and the Washington County Behavioral Health Board

Ohio Veterinary Exploration Conference

The Ohio Veterinary Medical Association is hosting an exploration conference and college fair on Saturday, February 24th at the Hyatt Regency Columbus. Registration is only $10, which includes the program and lunch. You must register online by February 18.

ACT Prep

WSCC is hosting a free ACT workshop, open to anyone taking the ACT. Receive hands-on instruction for test taking, and section-specific workshops! Bring a pencil and paper to take notes, an ACT approved calculator (for the Math section), a snack, and water. Learn how you might qualify to take the ACT for free!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - (English & Reading)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 - (Math & Science)

  • 5:00pm - 5:30pm – Check-in
  • 5:30pm - 6:45pm – First session
  • 6:45pm - 7:00pm – Break
  • 7:00pm - 8:15pm – Second session

For info or to register: wscc.edu/actprep 740.374.8716 Ext. 1584

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