I know our seniors are eager to start the application process! Most opportunities don’t open until October 1st, but I’ll be here to guide you every step of the way.
Application Day (12th Grade)
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Sept 15 (A Day) & Sept 16 (B Day): I’ll visit Government classes to preview Application Day and help students set up their accounts.
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Oct 1 (A Day) & Oct 2 (B Day): LA4 classes will come to the Commons to complete Apply Idaho, Scholarship Idaho, and begin the FAFSA.
If you don’t have a Government or LA4 class on campus, please schedule an appointment after October 1st for help. All Application Day materials will be shared via ParentSquare and posted in the newsletter throughout October.
Next Steps Idaho
To qualify for the Idaho LAUNCH Grant, you must complete the Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan bundle in Next Steps Idaho. We’ll work through this together on Application Day, but you can also get a head start if you’d like!
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The PSAT will be offered to Sophomores and Juniors at KHS.
What: PSAT/NMSQT Test
When: October 22nd, 2025 @ 7:30 AM. This is a B day.
Where: Kuna High School
Sign Up Deadline: Friday, September 26th
For more information, study helps, and to sign up click the button below.
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Oct 15: ASAB offered at KHS (10th -12th grade)
- The ASVAB is required for enlistment, but it’s also a fantastic career exploration tool for anyone. It matches your strengths with possible careers—military or civilian.
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SEPT 18 Lewis-Clark State College (LCSC): Learn about the school, programs, campus life, tutition, financial aid, and much more!
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Mark your calendars—this year’s event will be bigger and better than ever!
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Free BBQ Dinner: First responders, military members & their families – 5:00 PM
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Early Entry: First responders & military families – 5:00 PM
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Gates Open for Students & Fans: 6:00 PM
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On-Field Celebration: 6:30 PM
🔥 Brand-New Gear!
Rep your support with our new First Responder & Military Appreciation gear featuring an all-new t-shirt design for 2025!
SHOP DETAILS
🛍️ Order online before Sept. 8 for delivery before the game!
🩶 Gray t-shirts will also be sold during lunch the week of the game and at the game (while supplies last).
Special Attractions: Black Hawk helicopter, pregame ceremony, military & first responder vehicles, food trucks, and more!
📧If you know a first responder or military member, please share this invitation with them or have them email abauer@kunaschools.org for more details.
Let’s fill the stands with appreciation—and matching gear!
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Our Kaveman Spotlight shares stories, advice, and tips from current students and alumni to inspire Kavemen as they explore college, careers, and life after high school. If you know an alumni to spotlight please have them email abauer@kunaschools.org. |
Ethan McIlhargey, a 2012 graduate of Kuna High School, is now making his mark as a college basketball coach at the University of Texas at Arlington. After high school, Ethan attended a 4-year university, earning his bachelor’s degree, and began his coaching journey as a student assistant for the University of Idaho women’s basketball team.
Ethan’s career path was inspired by his desire to teach, mentor, and help others achieve their goals. His experiences as a student-athlete, along with guidance from the coaches and mentors who shaped him, motivated him to give back to the next generation of athletes.
For Ethan, coaching is deeply rewarding. He says, “Helping young women achieve their dreams and pushing them to be the best they can be—even when they don’t think it’s possible—is incredibly fulfilling.” He attributes his success to networking, kindness, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to lifelong learning.
Reflecting on his time at KHS, Ethan fondly remembers playing sports, participating in student council, and building lifelong friendships with fellow students and teachers. He carries those experiences forward, along with the motto he lives by: “You win in life with people.” – Pat Summitt.
Outside of coaching, Ethan enjoys golf, tennis, and pickleball, staying active and engaged in sports beyond the court. For current students planning their futures, his advice is simple yet powerful: “Don’t wait for life to get easier; learn to handle hard better.”
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TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) is a federally funded program that helps students in grades 9–12 explore and prepare for college and career opportunities. ETS provides free support with academic planning, college applications, financial aid (including FAFSA), scholarships, and career exploration.
Who qualifies:
- Students in grades 9–12
- At least two-thirds of participants must meet both first-generation (neither parent has a bachelor’s degree) and income eligibility guidelines. Income requirements can be viewed here.
- Up to one-third of students can participate without meeting these requirements
All students are encouraged to apply! Just note that if you don’t meet the initial qualifications, you may be waitlisted until space becomes available.
Tia Short is our TRIO representative and is available at KHS on Tuesday afternoons and all day Fridays to help students and families get started. If you have more questions about TRIO, please reach out to Tia at tshort@boisestate.edu
or call/text 208-890-9441.
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The Boise Metro Chamber’s Leadership Boise Academy (LBA) is looking for motivated 11th-grade students ready to grow as leaders and make a difference in their community!
If you’re a current junior who wants to:
- Explore real-world issues and solutions in the Treasure Valley
- Connect with top community leaders and industry professionals
- Build leadership skills for the future
- Make new friends and mentors
…then this program is for you!
Program Details:
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Applications Open: August 25, 2025
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Deadline to Apply: October 5, 2025
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Interviews: November 8, 2025
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Program Dates: January–May 2026 (one full-day session each month)
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Topics Include: Innovation, Business, Government, Healthcare & More
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Transportation Provided with required pick-up/drop-off locations
Kick-Off Event: Saturday, January 10, 2026 (Mandatory)
Graduation: May 2026
This is your chance to grow as a leader while experiencing what makes our community thrive—all for free!
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Kelsey Hofacer: 405-317-1610 | Kelsey.hofacer@saintalphonsus.org
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Karyn Stuart: 208-472-5213 | kstuart@boisechamber.org
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Seniors and their family are invited to join the College of Western Idaho (CWI) on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 4–7 p.m. at the Nampa Campus Academic Building, Room 201 (5500 E. Opportunity Dr., Nampa).
Get free help completing your FAFSA, enjoy pizza and drinks, and be entered to win a $1,000 CWI Scholarship!
Important: You do not need to be planning to attend CWI to participate—this event is open to all students.
Bring:
- 2024 Federal Tax Returns (student & parent)
- Social Security Numbers
- FSA ID
- Driver’s License (if applicable)
Need more help? Visit any CWI One Stop Student Services location or schedule an appointment through CWI’s bookings page.
*This event is not sponsered by Kuna School District. Students are responsible for their own registration, travel, and accomodations.
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Next Step Idaho is a one-stop resource for students and families exploring life after high school. From career exploration and college planning to financial aid and scholarships, the site offers tools, guides, and information to help students make informed decisions and take actionable steps toward their future. Regularly visiting Next Step Idaho ensures families stay up-to-date on opportunities, deadlines, and resources to support postsecondary success. |
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When creating your account, do NOT use the single sign-on option.
- Use a personal email to create your account.
- Use your school email only as the backup email.
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 12th Grade
- Open Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan Bundle
- Complete the Work Values Assessment & Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 11th Grade
- Open 11th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Interests and Career Development Pre-Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 10th Grade
- Open 10th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Khan Academy actvity
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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NSI Navigation – Idaho LAUNCH Career Pathway Plan
- Log in to NSI
- Click the green person icon at the top
- Select My Dashboard
- Click My Pathway Bundles
- Choose 9th Grade
- Open 9th Grade Pathway Plan Activities
- Complete the Interests Profiler Assessment & Reflection
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Save your work to the Pathway Plan Portfolio in NSI
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Financial Aid & Scholarships |
Scholarships will open in February and are due by March 1.
These scholarships are exclusively for Kuna High School students and will be awarded in May during Senior Awards Night.
- Matthew Scanlon Memorial Scholarship
- Dale Bitner Memorial Scholarship
- Dual Language Scholarship
- E.P.I.C Scholarship
- Financial Responsibility Scholarship
- Stephen Newton Memorial Scholarship
- Swan Falls Family Dentistry Memorial Scholarship
- Zane Newman Special Education Memorial Scholarship
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- Closing Soon
- Idaho Scholarships
- Scholarship Idaho
- 2-Year College Scholarships
- 4-Year College Scholarships
- Career Technical Scholarships
- And more!
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Scholarship Opportunity Alert for Seniors!!
Attention Parents & Guardians of 2026 Graduates—here’s an exciting opportunity you don’t want your senior to miss!
Honors Graduation’s “Build A Better Future” Scholarship is now open!
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What’s at stake? Five graduating high school seniors will each earn a $10,000 tuition scholarship, and one outstanding project will be awarded an additional $5,000 grant to help continue their community improvement initiative
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Who’s eligible? Any high school senior headed to an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school—no citizenship requirements, and all are welcome to apply
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What’s the project? Applicants are invited to design and carry out a community improvement project guided by the “LAUNCH Cycle” design thinking framework
Important Dates to Remember:
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Optional Strategy Plan Deadline for feedback: March 9, 2026
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Final Application Due: April 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time
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Winner Notification: Awardees will be notified by May 1, 2026, and funds will be sent directly to their school.
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The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is a form that students in the United States fill out to apply for financial aid to help pay for college or career school. It determines eligibility for various types of aid, including federal grants, loans, and work-study programs.
The FAFSA form will open on October 1, 2025 for students to complete for the 2026/2027 school year. We will work on this together during Application Day.
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College, Military & Career Contacts |
Set up a meeting with the College & Career team to discuss you or your student's specific goals.
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