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Scheduling Season Starts Soon
The high school counselors will start meeting with students as they get ready for the 2025-2026 school year. Each grade level will be given scheduling resources in their Google Classrooms.
Class of 2029 - February 4
Class of 2028 - February 7
Class of 2027 - February 12
Class of 2026 - February 10
01/17/2025
EWCTC Tour for 9th Grade
The high school counselors will be taking the entire 9th grade class on a tour of the Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center (EWCTC) on Friday, January 31. Students will depart the high school at approximately 11:00 am. Once at the EWCTC, students will visit the center’s numerous vocational programs. Students will be participating in hands-on activities. Lunch will be provided for the students at the EWCTC. Students will be returning to the high school shortly after 2:30 pm. Students are asked to wear appropriate clothing on the day of the tour (i.e., no open-toe shoes, no dresses, or skirts). Please feel free to contact the Counseling Office at (724) 694-2780, ext. 3105 with any questions.
01/17/2025
Virtual FAFSA Event
There was a Virtual FAFSA event on December 10 at 6PM. Below is the presentation. The presenter reviewed screens covered on the FAFSA (online form) and provided information on what is needed to complete. Students planning to attend college or any other post-secondary schooling next year should inform parents of this event. If you have questions, please see your school counselor.
12/11/2024
Financial Aid Night (virtual)
Jonathan Warner, PHEAA's Higher Education Access Partner who assists Fayette, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties, will present information on the financial aid application process, what types of aid are available for students, and strategies to start thinking about affordability before getting ready to apply for post-secondary school admission.
When: Thursday, January 9 at 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (virtual)
Registration
12/03/2024
2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
The U.S. Department of Education (Department) officially released the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), on November 21, 2024. Before each year of college or trade school (this year for current high school seniors), students should apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans with the FAFSA form. Post-secondary schools use your FAFSA data to determine your federal aid eligibility.
11/26/2024
College Rep Days
Just a reminder that College Rep Days are back! For each representative that a student would like to meet with, the student will need to complete and submit a College Rep Days' Sign-Up Form. If you have questions, please see your school counselor. Visit the Career & Post-Secondary Planning section of our website for more information.
09/09/2024
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PSAT Registration
Taking the PSAT is a great way to find out how prepared you are for college and careers. The PSAT is being offered digitally, at DAHS. It will be administered on Thursday, October 17 from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
To signup, students must complete the PSAT Registration Form, below, by Friday, September 20.
To signup, students must complete the PSAT Registration Form, below, by Friday, September 20.
This is a great opportunity for current juniors and sophomores thinking about attending a 4-year college and/or the community college. The test is free. Signup today!
PSAT Registration Form (DAHS student access only)
What to expect with the digital PSAT (video)
09/16/2024
College, Technical School & Career Night @ WCCC
On Wednesday, September 25 there will be a College, Technical School & Career Night at Westmoreland County Community College (WCCC) from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. There will be a financial aid session at 5:30 PM. Over 70 representatives will be there to highlight college, career and military opportunities.
09/13/2024
Pittsburgh "In-Person" National College Fair
The Pittsburgh "In-Person" National College Fair will be February 7 & February 8. See information below. Remember, juniors have two college visitation days to use during the school year; this would count as a visitation day and you would see many college representatives. Transportation to the fair would be the responsibility of the student and his/her family. If you are interested in attending the college fair, visit the Counseling Office to receive a 'College, School, Job Site Visitation Request Form'.
01/25/2024