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2026-27 College & Career Event Calendar
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4-Year CollegesCollege Rep VisitsParkway West hosts individual college reps on a rolling basis throughout the school yearOngoingOngoingCCCCXXXX
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College App WorkshopsPre-school year 1-hour sessions to assist in college application guidance & completion8/17-8/21VariousCCCCXX
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Café College KickoffStaff accessible working lunches in the cafeteria to support seniors with college apps8/26-9/4LunchesCafeteriaXX
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College Admissions 101Presentation overview of Schoolinks and the college admissions process including application submissions, application types, linking Common App, essay writing, requesting transcripts and documentation, and the letters of recommendation protocols9/2AcLabTheatreXX
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Parkway HBCU TourThis is a Parkway-organized tour of 7 HBCU colleges during Spring Break with space to take 43 total students across Parkway on a first-come first-serve basis. Click here to access the promotional flyer about the information meeting. Click here to access the Trip Fast Facts sheet.9/106:30 PMParkway Welcome Center
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HBCU SummitThe St. Louis HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Alumni Association presents the 9th annual scholarship summit. The purpose of the scholarship summit is to educate and equip St. Louis metropolitan high school students and their families with the knowledge and resources to obtain scholarships to attend an HBCU. The summit will consist of educational workshops for both students and parents, a lunchtime rally with prizes, an HBCU Experience panel, and a community fair with vendors, HBCU representatives, and alumni. Register here.9/129:00A-4:00PMcCluer South-Berkeley HSXXXX
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National Portfolio DayFree event hosted by WashU Sam Fox School for students interested in studying art, architecture, or design after high school. Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs, and answer questions about prefession careers in art and design. Students interested in studying architecture are welcome to attend and do not need a portfolio in order to have a valuable experience. Click here to register.9/2012:00-4:00PWashUXXXX
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Financial Aid Night* Learn about the different sources of financial aid and how to apply for them
* Understand how financial need is determined and how colleges award financial aid
* Compare borrowing options available to help cover expenses
* Overview | Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship searches		9/226:30-8:00PParkway Central HS CommonsXXXX
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Mini-College FairParkway West hosts 20-30 colleges for our own college fair to easily access college reps en mass during the school day. Students will receive overviews from reps about their colleges while given opportunities to access them individually10/23AcLabNorth GymXXX
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NACAC National College FairNational Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) Fall College Fair10/251:00-4:00PSLUXXXXXX
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Parkway College & Career Night
Confused about your future? Thinking about college? Wanting to learn about other options besides college? This district-wide event is open to all Parkway families. Sophomores, Juniors, and their parents are strongly encouraged to attend as they begin planning for life after high school. You’ll have the opportunity to learn about financial aid, scholarships, college athletics, highly selective schools, community college, trades and apprenticeships, military careers, and more! Spring-TBDSpring-TBDSpring-TBDXXXXX
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MOACAC Regional College FairMissouri Association of College Admission Counselors (MOACAC) Spring College Fair4/181:00-3:00PMaryville UXXXXXX
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Parkway/Rockwood Regional College FairThis annual college fair is a great opportunity to collect materials from multiple colleges and universities in a short period of time while giving students a chance to meet and talk with college admissions representatives in person. Students will need to register for the college fair before arrival at http://www.strivefair.com/. Although college fairs are generally focused on juniors, seniors, and their parents, anyone is welcome to attend. A list of colleges attending will be available as the date approaches.4/196:00-7:30PQueeny ParkXXXXX
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Graduate College PanelA panel of 7 graduating West High seniors will give advice and strategies on various topics related to the college admissions process4/21AcLabLibraryXXX
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2-Year CollegesApplication WorkshopSTLCC Admission Advisors onsite to help students complete the initial STLCC application11/208:00-11:00ACCCCXX
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Mobile EnrollmentSTLCC Admission Advisors onsite to help students enroll in classes for the summer/fall4/28:00-11:00ACCCCXX
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Armed Services & AcademiesAcademy DayMissouri students of all ages, parents, and educators welcome to meet admissions representatives from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy. ROTC representatives will also attend. Click here to access the flyer and registration information9/129:30A-12:30PJefferson CollegeXXXX
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Armed Service PanelRepresentatives from all armed service branches attend: Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy. Reps present information about their branches and are accessible for individual conversations/questions and info gathering10/9AcLabLibraryXXX
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ASVAB Testing AdministrationThe ASVAB (Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery) is a multiple-choice exam used by U.S. Military to determine suitability for different military jobs and career paths2/38:00-11:00ALibraryXXXX
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ROTC PanelRepresentatives from all armed service branches with ROTCs attend: Air Force, Army, and Navy. Reps present information about their branches ROTC opportunities and are accessible for individual conversations/questions and info gathering2/17AcLabLibraryXXX
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Trades / Work ForceTrade Talks WorkshopSession led by Amber Rice, a professional partner and expert in the trades. Receive an overview of different pathways and opportunities that exist for those students interested in learning more about careers in the trades9/23AcLabLibraryXXX
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Construct Your Future!A hands-on exploratory, experiential event hosted by Alberici Construction that moves participating students through multiple stations including heavy equipment, concrete, carpentry, and brick-laying 10/22All DayField TripXXX
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Build My FutureThis construction career and industry showcase event includes hands-on exhibits and virtual reality simulations in architecture, construction, bricklaying, heavy equipment, tile laying, welding, plumbing, HVAC and much more.TBDTBDTBDXXX
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Parkway Choice
Programs		Choice Programs PresentationReps from South Tech and Parkway Spark! programs speak with all sophomore students about the different pathways, programs, and opportunities offered by their programs.9/30AcLabCafeteriaXX
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South Tech Campus TourInterested sophomores can participate in a field trip to tour the campus of South Tech which includes many of the sites, facilities, and teachers involved in their programs11/138:00-11:00AField TripXX
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Night Events		Senior Parent NightSession led by Amber Rice, a professional partner and expert in the trades. Receive an overview of different pathways and opportunities that exist for those students interested in learning more about careers in the trades8/266:30-8:00PTheatreXXXX
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Junior Parent NightGet connected w/ a wide range of opportunities in the trades offered by area companies 8/316:30-8:00PTheatreXXXX
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