College & Career News
Seniors, College application month continues…
Don’t miss out on these great college visits, all taking place in the college & career center. Sign up with Mr Brooks today! 15th Monday- Chemeketa 10:30am (zoom) 16th Tuesday- Army 10:15am 17th Wednesday- Warner Pacific 8:45am, Johnny [...]
November is College Application Month
The following is a list of colleges coming to visit McKay. This is your chance to meet, learn, and explore options. Nov. 1st – OSU 1:30 Nov. 2nd – U of O 8:45 Nov. 3rd – [...]
In Person Family Night: Monday, November 1st
In Person Family Night!! Monday, November 1st 6-7:30pm College & Career Center. We hope to see you there!
2022 Senior Meeting #1
This is the information covered during the first Senior Class Meeting on October 11. If you missed it, you can review this video. Didn’t get your Jostens Graduation Merchandise envelope, they are in the [...]
Virtual Christian College Fair – November 1, 2021
For the most up to date information on this event, visit VirtualChristianCollegeFairs.com.
12 Grade Checklist
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11th Grade Checklist
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10th Grade Checklist
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9th Grade Checklist
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College visits are beginning this month!
We have Portland State University Oct. 5th 9-11am, University of Oregon Oct. 6th 8:45am, Southern Oregon University Oct 12th 10am, Linfield University Oct 20th 9:30am, Corban University Oct 27th 8:45am All visits are happening *virtually* [...]
Virtual Financial Aid Workshop – September 20
Senior students and Parents please join us on September 20th at 6:30 pm for our virtual financial aid informational workshop. We would suggest that for you to preview the September 15th FAFSA Night (Found on [...]
Act Six Scholarship – Early November Deadline for Applications
Act Six provides full scholarships and leadership training for emerging urban and community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home. Early deadline November 2nd. Apply here https://www.actsix.org"
FREE ACT & SAT Prep Resources
Junior & Seniors, As you prepare for the ACT & SAT check out these FREE resources and practice tests to ensure you’re prepared for the test. https://magoosh.com/hs/act/act-practice-test/ https://magoosh.com/hs/sat/sat-practice-test/
FAFSA Night September 15, 2021
“McKay Families, please join us for our first FAFSA event for the class of 2022. This event will be held virtually September 15th 6:30 in English and 7:30 in Spanish. Scan the QR code [...]
School House Connection Scholarship
[Deadline to Apply: October 15, 2021, 11:59PM PST] Provides scholarships to youth who have experienced homelessness to ensure their completion of a post-secondary education program. Assists youth with financial aid processes, mental health advocacy [...]
McDonald’s Announces New Starting Wage!
Need a job with many possibilities? McDonalds has much to offer., including a new starting pay rate.
Prepare for the Job Interview Workshop
Virtual job interviews are real! We will host a job fair with a dozen companies who are looking for employees! Are you ready for the interviews in the virtual world? Sign up now to [...]
Reser Foundation Scholarship- For One McKay Senior
The Reser Family Foundation is sponsoring a scholarship just for a McKay student. It is a $5,000 renewable scholarship. This scholarship is to be given to a students of color or first generation. What [...]
NHS Scholarship For McKay Seniors- Applications Due April 30
Three McKay seniors will receive scholarships from NHS this year. The NHS scholarship will be awarding $1,000 for the first winner, and $500 each for the next two winners. The application is open [...]
Chemeketa Scholars Informational Session March 1 & March 8
March 1 Event link. March 8 Event link
Class of 2022- Looking Toward Your Future
McNary High School Career Center invites the members of McKay's Class of 2022 to participate in an event to help guide you into your future.
Chemeketa Scholars Scholarship Information
Here is the Link for the Zoom meeting.
LKS Scholarship Information Session for Students
College and Career Zoom Zoom- Students are invited to participate. Join Zoom Meeting https://salkeizsd.zoom.us/j/92605104691?pwd=NnEyWDRuQkx3eGM0a2dUSHBXdUJmQT09
Where to Find Scholarships in Oregon | Oregon Goes to College
There are thousands of scholarships that will give you money for college. But your best chance of earning a scholarship is to focus on opportunities locally. Specifically, look for scholarships from: ► Oregon colleges [...]
The Bridging the Dream Scholarships
The Sallie Mae Fund's Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program Helping students access and complete higher education
Jiffy Lube® Teen Driver Scholarship
Jiffy Lube® Teen Driver Scholarship Application 2020-2021 Portland, Salem, Vancouver and Longview area High School Students One Overall $4,500 Scholarship Award and Three $1,500 Finalist Scholarship Awards
Virtual College Fair January 14, 2021
Oregon Transfer Days - Your chance to explore options with community colleges and 4 year universities. The web address for the event is: http://BEAV.ES/JJY
Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship
Willamette Valley Road Runners Sponsors the Kelsy Oldham Memorial Scholarship **Application must be postmarked by Friday, March 12th, 2021
The Renaissance Scholars Program
The Renaissance Scholars Program offers a renewable scholarship for high achieving, first-generation college students with financial need.
The Oregon Guarantee
The University of Oregon Guarantees Tuition Costs Stay the Same We know cost is a big factor when deciding where to attend college. To aid in that decision making, we’ve introduced Oregon Guarantee. [...]
Christian College Virtual Fairs Nov 9 – Feb 18
Register for an event here.
Portland State Application Workshop-Nov. 11, 2020
Application Workshop at PSU on November 11. 2020 at 4:00PM. Portland State University will host an Application Workshop on Wednesday November 11th at 4:00 pm. If you are interested in taking advantage of [...]
Financing College: Videos for Students & their Families
OnPoint Community Credit Union has been the title sponsor of the OSAA State Championships Since 2018. They also support the Academic All-State Program, and they are excited to continue celebrating student success in and [...]
Western Oregon Application Day & Fall Preview
Western Oregon University Invites YOU to apply! Learn more about the opportunities at WOU. First, we have an application workshop on November 10th. Up until now, I have only had 5 students register [...]
Aspiring Educators Opportunity
Are you considering a career in teaching? The Aspiring Teachers Cohort may be the perfect opportunity for you!
TRIO Programs at McKay
McKay High School has two TRIO programs, Talent Search and Upward Bound, both programs are federally funded college access programs through Chemeketa Community College. TRIO's mission is to assist low income and/or first generation [...]
Military Monday October 12, 2020
Come learn about options for a future with the military. All military branches will be presenting information. Is you prefer to attend virtually, simply join the Zoom meeting by clicking on the Zoom [...]
Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2020 Youth Awards
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 2020 youth Awards educational grants program is now accepting applications. Annual Youth Awards will award students who are in the graduating Class of 2021 with up to $1,000 in [...]
Oregon Promise Adds Flexibility to Eligibility
OSAC is allowing students who would have otherwise raised their cumulative, unweighted GPA to 2.50 or higher to be considered for Oregon Promise as a result of school district actions relative to local or state [...]
Tuition Reimbursement Employers
See Mr Brooks in the Student Center if you would like more information, help with resume writing or applying.
Oregon Trade Schools
Information on Trade Schools in Oregon. If you would like more information, see Mr. Brooks in the Student Center
Congratulations
Monday December 9th, 41 students were accepted to OSU at their on-site admission event here at McKay High School. A few even received $3,000 scholarships to OSU. Way to go Scots!!
Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Search Tool
The Salem Chamber of Commerce offers a great tool to help search for scholarships. Click here to explore options.
College Application Week!
Join us all week 11/4 - 11/8 in the library for help with college applications, FAFSA, SAT/ACT Registrations and more!
College Application Week!
November 4-8th is College Application week! Staff and mentors will be available all week in the library to help you with the college application process. (as well as FAFSA, ORSA help) Pick up a worksheet [...]
Senior Career & College Prep List
Senior Career & College Prep List 2019-2020 Review SAT or ACT scores if tests were taken last year, to determine if they need to be retaken. Register for SAT or ACT if not already taken [...]
Junior Career & College Preparation List
Review courses for this year and plan for senior year. Review high school transcript: Are you on track for graduation? Attend financial aid nights, workshops and events. Attend college/career fairs Attend college visitation events at [...]
Sophomore Career & College Preparation List
Tenth Grade College Preparation List Meet with your school counselor and mentor to discuss colleges and their requirements. Sign up SAT Practice Question of the Day Sign up SAT Practice Test Explore career possibilities in [...]
Ninth Grade College & Career-Preparation List
Take challenging classes in core academic subject. Most colleges require four years of English, three years of social studies, three years of mathematics, three years of science, and two years of a foreign language. Get [...]
