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SENIORS:
Reminder: All Seniors will need to sign up for their REQUIRED Individual Senior Meeting with their counselor. During the senior meeting, your student will review their graduation progress, post-secondary plans, and ask any questions they have about graduation, post-high school, etc. Counselors emailed their links last Friday to book an appointment. You can also click here to access the counselor booking links. We are looking forward to meeting with each senior!
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STUDENTS/PARENTS:
We are hosting the Christian College Fair again this fall at Summit Christian Academy. It will be held on September 30 from 6:00-8:00PM in the secondary gymnasium.
Here are the colleges registered thus far-
Liberty University, Wheaton College, Palm Beach Atlantic University, MidAmerica Nazarene University, Oral Roberts University, Southwest Baptist University, Olivet Nazarene University, Oklahoma Baptist University, Northwestern College, John Brown University, Greenville University, Evangel University, Harding University, Colorado Christian University, and many more!
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JUNIORS/SENIORS:
On Tuesday, October 14, William Jewell College will be hosting a Health Science Day for high school Juniors and Seniors. During this event, students will have the opportunity to learn more about health science majors and careers as well as tour the William Jewell facilities and labs. The event will begin at 9:00am and end at 1:00pm (lunch will be provided). Students will be responsible for their own transportation to/from William Jewell College.
Please see attached for the event flyer, including a QR code/link for students to sign-up.
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STUDENTS:
Martha Lafite Nature Sanctuary is hosting their Fairy Tale Forest event on October 16-19 and they are looking for high school volunteers. Students can sign up as individuals or pairs/groups.
Would you be able to share this with students at both of your schools? The volunteer sign-up link is listed below.
Fairy Tale Forest Volunteer Sign-ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054BA5AD23A5F5C52-58390021-fairy
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SENIORS:
The U.S. Department of Education is beta testing the 2026–2027 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form before it goes live to the public by October 1. Through
the month of September, any student can request to participate online. Students who are
invited to participate will receive an email notification and can complete and submit the
2026–2027 FAFSA form.
This is an excellent opportunity for students and families to complete their FAFSA form
ahead of schedule and move one step closer to accessing federal student aid.
Request access at StudentAid.gov/joinbeta.
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SOPHOMORES-SENIORS:
The Beta Lambda Educational Institute (BLEI) is sponsoring its 2026 College Readiness Program and 27th annual HBCU College Tour for Kansas City area high school students in grades 10–12 with a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Key program dates and events
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Informational meeting: An informational session for students, parents, and group organizers will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Paseo Academy, 4747 Flora Ave, Kansas City.
- Registration opens: Online registration for the college tour begins on October 4, 2025, at noon. It requires completing a form and paying a non-refundable $75 deposit to reserve a spot.
- Application deadline (Seniors): Twelfth-grade students on the tour must apply to each school on the itinerary by November 1, 2025.
- ACT prep classes: Classes for test-taking strategies will be held from November to December.
- Scholarship seminar: A seminar on scholarship preparation is planned for January (details TBD).
- Essay writing seminar: A seminar focused on essay writing, including the use of AI tools with integrity, is scheduled for February (details TBD).
- Final payment due: The final, non-refundable payment for the tour is due by February 14, 2026.
- Tour dates: The HBCU College Tour will take place from March 22–28, 2026.
HBCU College tour details
- Eligibility: Open to male and female students in grades 10–12 with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and current high school enrollment. Note: An online source lists varying GPA and ACT requirements for different grade levels, so students should confirm the exact criteria at the informational meeting or on the website.
- Cost: The tour cost is $650 and includes visits to 11 institutions in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Missouri.
- Payment options: Payments can be made online, via CashApp ($BLEICollegetour), by calling Tyrone Bates Jr. at 913-596-0192 for card payments, or by mailing a check or money order to Donald Maxwell at 4700 Belleview Ave, Suite 404, Kansas City, MO 64112.
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Tennessee: Tennessee State University and Fisk University (Nashville).
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Alabama: Alabama A&M University, Oakwood University (Huntsville), Stillman College (Birmingham), Alabama State University (Montgomery), and Tuskegee University (Tuskegee).
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Georgia: Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark-Atlanta University, and Emory University (Atlanta).
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Missouri: Harris-Stowe State University (St. Louis).
For more information
- Online: Visit https://kcalphas.com/college-tour-info#.
- Informational meeting: Attend the meeting on September 27 at Paseo Academy.
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SENIORS:
If you are wanting a different name listed on your diploma other than what is listed in PowerSchool, please email gail.stark@lps53.org before the end of the semester.
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STUDENTS/PARENTS:
Introducing the Liberty North Kindness E-Wall!
We are excited to announce the launch of our Kindness E-Wall, a virtual platform designed to help us spread positivity and kindness throughout our school community! Whether you want to recognize a friend's effort, share a compliment, or send an uplifting message, this E-Wall is the perfect place to brighten someone's day.
How It Works:
- Submit Your Message: Anyone in our school community can send positive messages. All you need is an email address (no login required)!
- Approval Process: Messages will be reviewed by a staff moderator before being displayed.
- Visibility: The E-Wall will be shared on TVs throughout the school, featured on our website, and included in our newsletters.
We encourage you to share messages of kindness, appreciation, and encouragement to help promote a sense of belonging and positivity here in North Nation!
Click here to visit the Kindness E-Wall and submit your message
Let’s fill the E-Wall with positivity and make Liberty North the best place to be!
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Sophomores-Seniors:
College and Military representatives visit LNHS throughout the school year. Students are encouraged to sign up for these opportunities to ask questions and find out more information! These visits are a great way to start the post-secondary thought process and provide a free experience before going to the campus! Sign up on SchooLinks or see Ms. Stukes in the Counseling Center.
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ALL STUDENTS: College visits are In Person and located in the Eagles Nest. Make sure you are registering for the visit through SchooLinks. Check back often as new visits are scheduled almost daily.
Missouri State University - Monday September 15 @ 1:00 pm
University of Kansas - Tuesday September 16 @ 10:00 am
Missouri Baptist University - Tuesday September 16 @ 1:00 pm
Missouri Western State Univ. - Thursday September 18 @ 1:00 pm
John Hopkins University - Monday September 22 @ 1:00 pm
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Career Related Lunch Visits
Flight School - Tuesday September 23rd
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Military Lunch Visits
National Air Guard - Tuesday September 2nd
Active Duty Army - Monday September 8th
Army National Guard - Thursday September 11th
Marine - Monday September 15th
Navy - Thursday September 18th
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