Providence Hall High School

IMPORTANT DATES COMING UP

• October 16th – 20th: College Application Week
• October 17th: Volleyball Senior Night (6pm)
• October 19th: Picture Re-Take Day
• October 21st: Attendance School (9-10am, Rm 218)
• October 23rd: Jostens Homeroom Assembly for Seniors (Early Grads)
• October 24th: Sterling Scholar Homeroom Meeting & Day 2 Ninth Grade Vision Screenings
• October 26th-30th: Fall Break (no school)

Congratulations to our very own Mrs. Price for being recognized and chosen as a 2023 Teacher Fellow by the American Geographical Society!

Providence Hall’s Worlds Greatest Chocolate Fundraiser is about to kick off at all 3 schools and runs October 13-October 23. We’d love to have as many students possible participate in selling chocolate but if you’re looking for another way to support the school we have created a quick and easy way to donate by QR code! Money raised supports the teachers, students and schools by giving teacher classroom grants, fun activities and helping with big school purchases! This year the high school goal is to get big concrete PHHS letters for out front! Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Lindsay Adsit

PHHS PTO President

ptovphs@providencehall.com

Parents/guardians that do not want their student to be screened at school must complete and turn in this opt-out form. Vision Opt-Out Form

PTO is selling spirit wear! This can be worn as part of your uniform any day of the week. Ordering closes Sept 1 and apparel will be delivered to your student after our last bulk order. Thank you for supporting the PTO!! Click the button below to order!

Football

** All home game will be played at Zions Bank Stadium**

10/20 First Round of State - TBD

Girls Volleyball

10/17 HOME GAME vs Summit Academy HS - Soph 3:30, JV 5:00, Varsity 6:30pm *SENIOR NIGHT*

10/21 First Round of State - TBD

Cross Country

10/24 State Tournament @ Regional Athletic Complex in Salt Lake City - Races at 3 and 4 PM

GOOD LUCK PATRIOTS!!

We are excited to announce the addition of our online school store! The entire Providence Hall community can now purchase school swag at their convenience. Click the pic below to be linked to the website.

Practice times

Drill Team: Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Prov Hall Elementary gym (new gym) - The team meets at 2:45 in the portable and walks together to the gym.

Air Rifle Marksmanship Practice Times:

--Saturday mornings from 9:00 - 10:30 am in the cafeteria

--Tuesday afternoons after school from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the cafeteria

Meet at the JROTC storage shed (south side of the building).

Color Guard: Tuesdays from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at the high school (JROTC shed (south side of building).

Orienteering Meets

What: Utah Orienteering Club Meet - Big Cottonwood Regional Park (Holladay Spook-O)

When: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 - 2000 (8 pm) to 2100 (9 pm). Registration begins at 1930 (7:30 pm), mass start at 2000 (8 pm) - 60 min time limit

Where: Cottonwood Regional Park, 4300 S 1300 E, SLC, UT Meet at the parking lot off 1590 E Road, west of Holladay Lions Rec Center. TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BY THE SCHOOL OR MR. BUTIKOFER.

There will be assigned "monsters" to chase and capture the punch cards of others (more instructions at registration). Bring headlamps, flashlights, or glow sticks to help you navigate the park and its hidden obstacles at night. Great activity for teenagers looking for an alternative to the traditional Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged!!

Physical Fitness Competitions

What: Northridge High School Monster Mash

When: Saturday, 28 Oct 7:30 am - 2:00 pm. Meet at PHHS portable trailer at 6:15 am.

Where: Northridge High School, 2430 North Hill Field Road, Layton, UT 84041. Transportation provided. Leave at 6:30 am.

What: Dixie High School Obstacle Course Challenge

When: Sat 18 Nov

Where: Dixie High School, 350 E 700 S, St George, UT 84041. Transportation provided. Bus leaves at 0500.

Marine Corps NROTC 4-Year Scholarship

The Marine Corps offers some full ride scholarships for "Marine Option" NROTC students. For more information and details on deadlines, contact scholarship coordinator Captain Carly X. Donner at Carly.donner@marines.usmc.mil.

Daniels Scholarship

The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for motivated students to attend the college of their choice. We’re looking for students with great potential, strong character, and big dreams. Daniels Scholars are America’s next generation of leaders, persevering through life’s challenges and rooted in the values important to Bill Daniels. They are free and entrepreneurial thinkers who are proud of this country and their community and work hard to improve it. Students must earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) and demonstrate financial need.

More information: https://www.danielsfund.org/scholarships/daniels-scholarship-program/overview

Deadline: October 15, 2023

Heisman High School Scholarship

The Heisman High School Scholarship continues a 28-year tradition of honoring high school seniors who accomplish tremendous feats in the classroom, on the field, and most importantly, within their communities. The scholarship recognizes and rewards both male and female high school athletes who are community-minded and driven to use their exceptional talents for the benefit of all. Students should have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA) of a B (3.0) or better, have played or participated in a sport in 9th, 10th, or 11th grades, and be a leader in school and in the community and serve as a role model for underclassman.

More information: https://heismanscholarship.com/

Deadline: October 17, 2023

2023 Steve Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship

All those who apply for the Steve Duckett Local Conservation Scholarship must be in good academic standing with their current educational institution, with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a commitment to environmental conservation using past and present volunteer, professional, and educational experiences. Candidates must be entering an accredited community college, college, university, or post-graduate program.

More information: https://virginiacriminallaws.com/2023-steve-duckett-local-conservation-scholarship/

Deadline: October 31, 2023

American Culinary Federation Scholarships

The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, with the support of the American Academy of Chefs, is pleased to offer a limited number of scholarships annually to students. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and be currently accepted to the institution with a culinary, pastry or foodservice-related major.

More information: https://www.acfchefs.org/ACF/Education/Scholarships/Default.aspx

October 31, 2023

Defining the Disability

The Defining the Disability Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship available to students who meet the scholarship eligibility requirements and who best describe in a 750-1,000 word essay what discusses how to define disability in the modern world versus its medical definition? While defining what disability means to you, explain how disability has been part of your life, whether it’s affected someone you know or has had a personal effect. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.
More information: https://studentscholarships.org/scholarship/20419/defining-the-disability-scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Accountability and Morality Scholarship

The candidate must submit a 750-word essay response to the prompt: Describe a time you had to be accountable for yourself or others. Consider positive or negative moments you experienced. How does your outlook and actions affect yourself and others? The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, college student, or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing.

More information: https://www.oal-law.com/2023-accountability-morality-scholarship/

Deadline: October 31, 2023

Dustan Biegler Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Dustan Biegler by supporting high school seniors and adult learners pursuing a business degree or advanced training in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields. To apply, please tell us why you’re passionate about pursuing a future in the Construction or Skilled Trades fields, who has influenced you to pursue this path, and how you plan to make a difference.

More information: https://bold.org/scholarships/dustan-biegler-memorial-scholarship/#ref=best-scholarships

Deadline: November 1, 2023

Buy-Rite's Annual Beauty School Scholarship

Buy-Rite Beauty will be awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a hairstylist or cosmetology student who best exemplifies our core beliefs. We want to hear about their most meaningful achievement and how it relates to your future within the beauty industry. All participants must have applied to or be enrolled as full-time beautician, esthetician, or cosmetology student.

More information: https://www.buyritebeauty.com/scholarships/

Deadline: November 1, 2023

Hercules First Federal Credit Union Scholarship Contest

Open to high school seniors who are planning to pursue an undergraduate degree in 2024. Students must submit a 750-1000 word essay that ask about the intersection of financial literacy and social media (see attachment below for full prompts).

More information: see attached

Deadline: November 10, 2023

Haz la U (Make the U)

At Colgate, we believe that a higher education is a path to a brighter future and are dedicated to helping students get there. That’s why, in partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation and as part of the Foundation’s Youth Awards, we sponsor “Haz La U” (Make the U), a college grant program for high school seniors of Hispanic heritage. Students must have a minimum unweighted 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

More information: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/make-the-u#

Deadline: November 13, 2023

Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship

The 2024 application opened on August 1, 2023. Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need. Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

More information: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

Deadline: November 13, 2023

The SchoolHouse Connection Youth Leadership and Scholarship Program

Our program is one of the nation’s only national scholarship programs specifically serving youth that have experienced homelessness. The goal of our program is to provide financial assistance and staff and peer support to ensure that you are successful in getting to and through higher education and into the workforce. Undocumented students who meet the criteria are also eligible.

More information: https://schoolhouseconnection.org/scholarship/

Deadline: November 24, 2023

Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship

Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day. To show our appreciation for these hard working individuals, MSC has decided to Pay it Forward by creating an annual scholarship opportunity for students studying in any health or medical-related field. MSC’s scholarship will provide each applicant with a chance to win $1000 towards their college tuition by answering one question: What inspired you to pursue a career in helping others? Students must have achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and be pursuing a degree in the medical field such as therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, etc.

Although all students with the above criteria are welcome to apply for this scholarship, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.

More information: https://medicalscrubscollection.com/scholarship-program

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Burger King Scholars Program

Created in memory of Burger King Co-Founder James “Jim” W. McLamore, the Burger King℠ Scholars program provides scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $60,000 to high school students and BK employees and their families. Scholarships are intended to offset the cost of attending college or post-secondary vocational/technical school. Recipients are selected through an application process that takes into consideration their grade point average (GPA), work experience, extracurricular activities, and community service. In 2022 alone, the Foundation awarded over $4.6 million in scholarships to nearly 4,000 students.

More information: https://www.burgerkingfoundation.org/programs/burger-king-sm-scholars

Deadline: December 15, 2023

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

This organization offers a number of awards and scholarships recognizing young artists and writers. There are awards for students grades 7-12.

More information: https://www.artandwriting.org/scholarships/

Deadline: varies

Fall 2023 Jumpstart Coalition Scholarship

Up to three applicants will each receive a $1,250 scholarship award, AND one eligible applicant will receive an additional $500 bonus to their scholarship from my529 totaling $1,750. Students must be juniors or seniors, and have successfully completed, or currently be enrolled, in the General Financial Literacy course. Applicants must make a 60-second YouTube video that answers the question, “What are 3 important skills from your financial literacy class that will help you prepare for college and life after college?”

More information: https://www.utahjumpstart.org/scholarship

Deadline: December 31, 2023

Provo Elks Lodge + Utah Elks Association Student Scholarship

This program is open to all high school seniors planning on a technical or vocational education or students with special medical or financial needs.

More information: talk to Ms. Thompson (application is on paper)

Deadline: February 3, 2024

Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship

The SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART offers scholarships for undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students pursuing a STEM degree. Scholarship recipients receive full tuition, annual stipends, internships, and guaranteed employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.

**This scholarship is for students who have already started college and are 18+ years old, but if you are interested in pursuing a STEM career, review the eligibility requirements now and keep this scholarship in mind for the future!

More information: https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart

Jamie Benson: jbenson@providencehall.com

Jack Ballard: jackballard@providencehall.com