CCR Kaveman Compass 4/11/2025

Posted Date: 4/11/25 (2:00 PM)

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Kaveman Compass

Helping You Navigate Your Future

A red banner with the date April 11, 2025, surrounded by colorful flowers.

A sign with the text 'Idaho Launch $upport in Every Direction' on a turquoise background with various symbols.

Idaho LAUNCH : FINAL DEADLINE: 4/15

⏳ Time is running out! ⏳

April 15th is the LAST DAY to apply for Idaho LAUNCH — no late applications will be accepted!

🎓 Haven’t applied yet?

👉 Apply for Idaho LAUNCH now!

To receive your LAUNCH Grant funds, you must also complete the Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan in Next Steps Idaho.

✅ Complete your Career Pathway Plan here!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!

A graphic celebrating the Class of 2025 with golden numbers and graduation caps, along with the text 'Scholarships'.

SENIORS Let's Celebrate Your Hard Work!

You’ve worked hard, and we want to recognize your amazing accomplishments! As you receive scholarships — whether they’re for athletics, academics, or any other achievement — be sure to share them with us using the form below.

✅ This includes:

Idaho LAUNCH
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship
ANY scholarships from institutions — even if you’re not planning to attend there!

If you earned it, we want to celebrate it!

📅 Submit your scholarships ASAP so we can properly recognize you! Fill out a separate form for each scholarship and keep submitting as more award letters come in!

Please complete the form HERE.

Note: You must be logged into your Kuna Schools account to access and submit the form.

OPPORTUNITIES & EVENTS

A green weed trimmer sits in a grassy area with the words 'NOW HIRING' displayed above it.

Now Hiring: KSD Summer Grounds Crew

Kuna School District is looking for hardworking individuals 17 years and older to join our summer grounds crew!

Requirements:

✅ Must be at least 17 years old

✅ Valid driver’s license

✅ Ability to work well with others

✅ Willingness to take on various outdoor tasks

If you enjoy working outdoors and want to be part of a great team, we’d love to have you!

For a detailed job description and to apply, click HERE.

🚀 Planning to Take a CWI Course? Act Fast!

If you're enrolling in a CWI course directly, be ready to register as soon as enrollment opens—seats fill up fast! Submit your completed registration packet to Ms. Bauer by the following deadline:

📅 FALL 2025 – Registration opens April 28

✅ Steps to Register:

1️⃣ Meet with your counselor or Ms. Bauer to choose the best course for your graduation plan.

2️⃣ Find your class & section in the CWI Course Catalog.

3️⃣ Complete the CWI registration packet.

4️⃣ Submit your completed packet to Ms. Bauer for processing.

5️⃣ CHECK YOUR EMAIL for confirmation, course dates, and other important details.

⚠️ Important Reminder:

You must log in and start your class on time, or you risk being dropped and losing credit. This can also impact your Advanced Opportunities funding, which may limit future dual credit options.

Kuna High School will NOT notify you when your class starts! It’s your responsibility to check your email and the CWI portal for updates.

Questions? Stop by and see Ms. Bauer! ⏳✨

SENIOR SECTION

12th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process

Next Steps Idaho is a one-stop shop for all things College and Career Readiness in the State of Idaho! Creating an account will help you save all your research and documents in one place so that as a senior you are prepared to fill out job , scholarships, and college applications!

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!

12th Grade Checklist

🎓 Important Reminder for Idaho LAUNCH Grant Recipients!

If you have accepted or plan to use the Idaho LAUNCH grant, remember:

✅ You MUST complete the Career Pathway Plan in Next Steps Idaho before graduation to receive your grant funding.

💡 Need help? Stop by the Career Center and see Ms. Bauer for assistance!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity—get it done and secure your funding! 💰✨

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Career Pathway Plan Instructions

Parent Playbook - Idaho LAUNCH

Completing the FAFSA

Create an FSA ID (student and parent need one)
FAFSA Checklist
Complete the Parent Section of FAFSA

Application and Financial Aid Resources

Apply Idaho Application Guide - one free application for all the Idaho 2/4 year colleges
Idaho LAUNCH Application Guide
Scholarship Idaho Cheat Sheet
How fo Find Scholarships
FAFSA Check List
FAFSA Fundamentals: Your Guide to College Funding Success
State of Idaho Scholarships
Idaho LAUNCH Grant
How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

JUST FOR JUNIORS

11th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!

11th Grade To-Do Checklist

Explore Higher Ed in Idaho

Brag Sheet

SOPHOMORE SEGMENT

10th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!

10th Grade To-Do Check List

Plan Smart

Future Finder

FOR THE FRESHMAN

9th Grade Pathway Plan: The High School to Career Process

Create your Next Steps Idaho account today! Instructions can be found here!

9th Grade To-Do Checklist

Plan Smart

Future Finder

FINANICIAL AID

NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Here are the latest scholarships shared with me this week, including some for all grade levels. Don’t forget to explore more opportunities in the financial aid section at the end of the newsletter!

UCB Family Epilepsy Scholarship - DUE 3/31/2025

Assistance League Hard of Hearing Scholarship - DUE 4/1/2025

Epilepsy Foundation Morgan McGee Scholarship - DUE 6/15/2025

The Lightfoot Foundation Scholarship - Due 4/15/2025 or until maximum applications have been subitted.

Kids' Chance of Idaho Scholarship - Due 4/15 (ages 16-25)

Haugse-Cossey Foundation Scholarship - Due 4/15/2025