Counseling Newsletter
December 2025
General Announcements
Is your student interested in taking CCP (College Credit Plus) courses next school year? Our annual Parent/Student CCP Informational Night is scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. in room 223 at NWHS. This meeting is mandatory for anyone interested in the CCP Program. Individual counseling sessions will be available after this meeting during the upcoming conference nights in February. If you have further questions about this program please schedule an appointment with your child's counselor using the online conference registration form.
If your child is struggling we offer after school help sessions Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. Please reach out to your child's teachers to schedule a tutoring session.
College Corner
Important Scholarship Information:
On December 10th during 2nd bell, the counselors at Northwest High School will host an informational meeting regarding the Knights Scholarship Packet, which will be released on December 15th. This scholarship opportunity is exclusively available to Northwest High School seniors. All applications must be submitted by the deadline of March 2nd. Seniors are encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the application process and requirements.
Interested in having your college tuition paid for by someone else? Check out this great opportunity from Miami Regionals…
https://www.miamioh.edu/regionals/admission/work-plus/
Workforce Bound Students
Not sure what you want to do after high school? What career is right for you? Log in to your SchooLinks account to take a variety of career and personality assessments to help guide you!
Butler Tech Adult Education Center is no longer requiring the WorkKeys Exam for the following programs: Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, Certified Nurse Aide, and CDL driver training. To learn more about these programs click on the link below…
An Apprenticeship is a unique way to begin a career where you get hands-on training, technical classroom instruction, and a paycheck all at the same time. Check out career opportunities offered through the Greater Cincinnati Apprenticeship Council. Click HERE to learn more.
Testing
AP Exams have now been ordered. Exam fees can be paid through your Infinite Campus account. All exams fees must be paid by March 1st, 2026. Price per exam is $99. If your child is on free/reduced lunch and you have elected to have your school fees waived their exam will be free.
All Juniors will take the ACT in March of this year. This college admissions test has several test prep options. It is highly recommended students prepare prior to testing. Here are some helpful test prep links: Ohio Means Jobs and March2Success.
Butler Tech
Butler Tech applications are now open! You can submit your application now through January 31st using the link Butler Tech Application and clicking "Apply Now" in the lower middle of the webpage. When applying please use an email that you check regularly.
In order to be considered for any Butler Tech programming (Butler Tech campuses and Northwest Local campuses) all applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on January 31st, 2026. No late applications will be accepted after this date.
Information on Butler Tech 3 year programs (for current freshmen) and 1 year programs (for current seniors) will be available closer to January. Please click here to learn more about these programs.
Mental Health
Looking for a mental health provider for your child? Visit MindPeace at www.mindpeacecincinnati.com/search to find a list of local providers. If you are not able to find help for your child or have general mental health questions, call 513-803-0844.
The hardest and most important job we have is parenting. In order to take care of our children we need to take care of ourselves first! Self Care For Parents
Graduation Updates
Reminder...all seniors participating in our Graduation Ceremony must order a cap and gown. Order early to get the best deal. Prices go up after December 1st. Place your order by clicking here.
Make sure to save and review the Senior Events for this year!
If you have questions about your student's progress toward graduation please reach out to their counselor.
Monthly Calendar Events
Dec 17, 18, 19: Semester Exams
Dec 22nd - Jan 2nd: Winter Break