📅 January 30, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
🏀 KHS Men’s Varsity Basketball Game
Join us for a special night of community, basketball, and remembrance as we honor Matthew Scanlon and support KHS student scholarships.
🎟️ Buy game tickets in advance:
💚 SHOW YOUR SPIRIT — WEAR NEON GREEN! (In honor of Matthew)
- 👕 Students: Purchase your official “Once a Kaveman” shirt during lunch January 26–30, while supplies last.
- 🎓 Alumni: Enjoy special recognition and prize opportunities for all KHS graduates in attendance!
🎟️ SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS
Come celebrate Kaveman pride, honor Matthew’s legacy, and support KHS scholars. 💚
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Once a Kaveman neon shirts go on sale Monday, 1/26 during intervention and lunch! Shirts will be available all week and at the game while supplies last.
🎉 Grab yours early and wear it to our GREEN OUT game on Friday, 1/20 as we come together to support Matthew Scanlon Alumni Night during the boys basketball game. Let’s pack the stands and show our Kaveman pride! 🏀💚
👕 Shirts are $10 (cash & card accepted)
🎓 All proceeds benefit the Matthew Scanlon Memorial Scholarship, awarded to two graduating KHS seniors.
Once a Kaveman, always a Kaveman. 💪
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Learn how Idaho residents are using tuition assistance, career training, and benefits to build stable futures—without massive student debt.
What You’ll Learn About
- College tuition assistance
- Trade & career certifications
- Healthcare & insurance benefits
- Part-time service options
📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
⏰ 6:15–7:00 PM
📍 Pinnacle Library
1375 E Phenomenal St, Meridian, ID 83642
⚠️ RSVP REQUIRED – Limited Seating
📞📱 Call or Text SSG Pyfer: (208) 509-0857
Cookies provided by Little Porch Co (Insta: @littleprochco)
*This event is not sponsored by Kuna School District. Students are responsible for their own registration, transportation, and costs that may be associated with the event.
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Monday 1/26/206: Seniors planning to attend ISU should check in with Camdon Kay, our ISU admissions counselor. He will be in the Career Center during intervention/lunch from 10:30–11:30 to help with admissions requirements, scholarships, housing, and any ISU-related questions. |
Tuesday 1/27/2026: Army representative will host a lunch table in the Commons during intervention/lunch from 10:30-11:30. Stop by to learn about the opportunities the Army can provide. |
Wednesday 2/4/2026: BSU CAMP representative Rosy Moreno will be in the Career Center during intervention/lunch from 10:30–11:30 a.m. to share information about the CAMP program for students interested in college who have a personal or family background in migrant or seasonal agricultural work. |
The Coast Guard will host a lunch table in the Commons on the first Thursday of each month. Stop by to say hello and learn about the opportunities the Coast Guard offers! |
Don’t miss this section! It’s packed with helpful resources, exciting events, and tools to support you every step of the way! |
With second semester kicking off, it’s time for seniors to start finalizing plans for life after high school. Ms. Bauer will be calling seniors down over the coming weeks to check in on post-secondary plans and ensure all required materials are submitted.
In the meantime, college- and trade school-bound seniors should work on completing the following items as soon as possible:
✅ FAFSA – Many colleges have deadlines of February 15 or March 1
✅ Apply to your school(s)
✅ Idaho LAUNCH application
✅ Career Portfolio
If you would like to meet with Ms. Bauer one-on-one, please schedule an appointment using the link at the bottom of this newsletter. Otherwise, seniors can expect to be called down starting next week.
Let’s finish strong, Class of 2026! 💚
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Many colleges require the FAFSA to be submitted by February 15 in order to be considered for merit-based and institutional scholarships, regardless of Pell Grant eligibility. The FAFSA must be fully completed and submitted by this deadline for students to receive scholarship offers.
FAFSA Checklist
You will need:
- ✔️ Student Social Security number
- ✔️ Student personal email address
- ✔️ Parent email address
What to Expect
- The student completes the 2026–2027 FAFSA.
- The final step of the student section is sending the parent contributor invitation via email.
- The parent accepts the invitation, creates an account (if needed), and completes their portion of the form.
If you need assistance with the FAFSA, please visit Ms. Bauer in the Career Center before the February 15 deadline.
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Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us for an evening of food, beverages, and hands-on assistance to get your application finished!
✨ Bonus: One lucky attendee will win a $1,000 CWI Scholarship!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: CWI Nampa Campus – Academic Building, Room 201
📍 Address: 5500 E. Opportunity Dr., Nampa, ID
📝 Please bring the following:
• 2024 Federal Tax Returns (student & parent/guardian)
• Social Security Numbers
• Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID)
• Driver’s License (if applicable)
This is a great opportunity to get questions answered, meet deadlines, and potentially earn scholarship money. We hope to see you there! 💚
**You don't have be be planning on attending CWI to join this event!**
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It’s not too late to apply and be considered in the next round of offers. Complete your application here:
Apply & Learn More:
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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. |
Justina Freilich, a 2014 graduate, has built an impressive career at the intersection of science, safety, and education. She currently works as a Health Physicist with MJW Corp. and serves as an Adjunct Professor at Idaho State University.
Justina’s interest in engineering and STEM began in high school through internships and extracurricular programs, including the Idaho High School Science and Aerospace Scholars (IHSSAS) program, which she credits as a major influence in shaping her career path. Through these experiences, she was introduced to materials used for radiation detection—and quickly became fascinated by the field of Health Physics.
She went on to earn her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. degrees, preparing her for a career focused on radiation safety. Today, Justina enjoys helping make workplaces safer and communicating complex radiation safety concepts to both professionals and the public.
💬 Advice for students:
“Take advantage of internships, extracurricular programs, and job shadow opportunities as much as possible. They help you figure out early on what you are—and aren’t—interested in.”
Justina also highlights the importance of technical writing, noting that the writing skills she learned in high school have been instrumental in her career. While balancing school and work can be overwhelming at times, she emphasizes the value of strong support systems and good time management.
Outside of academics and work, Justina has fond memories of participating in choir and musical productions and now enjoys jogging and reading in her free time.
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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.
Applications can be dropped off in the Career Center with Ms. Bauer.
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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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The Taylor LEAD Scholarship recognizes graduating seniors who demonstrate excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service. The program is expanding statewide and is open to eligible students in IDHSAA Districts III & IV for the 2025–26 school year.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Minimum 3.5 GPA
- Participation in two (2) sanctioned high school sports
- Demonstrated community service
- Plans to enroll full-time in a post-secondary program
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Two recommendations required (one coach, one teacher)
🗓 Applications Open: February 2 – April 10
📣 Award Notifications: May 4 – May 8
📧 Questions: hello@taylorleadscholarship.com
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Scholarship applications are now open for:
- Graduating high school seniors
- Current college or vocational students
- Military spouses
This is a great opportunity to receive financial support for tuition, books, and other educational expenses.
Whether you’re preparing to graduate, continuing your college journey, pursuing a trade or vocational program, or supporting your family as a military spouse, there are scholarship opportunities available for you.
⏰ Application Deadline: March 30th
See the attached flyer for more information!
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The Idaho Cattlewomen are pleased to announce the 2026 Idaho Cattle Women and Western Stockmen's & Simplot Livestock Scholarship applications are now available. These two scholarships are a wonderful opportunity for those individuals looking to further their education in agricultural studies.
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Idaho Latino Scholarship Foundation is now open and partnering with Scholars App to manage this scholarship application. Students can create an account, save their progress, return as needed, and receive reminders if their application is incomplete.
The scholarship is now open with a March 31, 2026 deadline for the 2026–27 school year.
Matching and specialized awards are available, including scholarships for:
- College of Western Idaho
- The College of Idaho
- Northwest Nazarene University
- Students pursuing STEM
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DACA students
- Students from farmworker families
Students should select all categories they may qualify for when completing the application. A flyer with scholarship details is included.
Questions? Contact info@idaholsf.com
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Idaho Power is offering several scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors and current college students who live in Idaho Power’s service area.
• 14 scholarships of $2,500
• For graduating seniors planning to enroll full-time in a STEM, business, or communications program
• Must attend an accredited Idaho or Oregon two- or four-year college/university
• Minimum unweighted GPA: 3.75
• 2 scholarships of $2,500
• For students enrolling in an accredited Idaho technical school to learn a skilled trade (linework, electrical, welding, mechanical, applied technology, and more)
• Minimum GPA: 2.75 or GED
• 2 scholarships of $1,000
• Open to:
Graduating seniors enrolling in an engineering program at an accredited Idaho college, or
College students at any level enrolling in a natural resources program at an accredited Idaho college
📅 Selection Timeline
Scholarship recipients will be selected in April 2026. All applicants will be notified by email.
📧 Questions?
Contact: IdahoPowerScholarships@idahopower.com
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The College of Idaho is offering an exciting scholarship competition for prospective students! The Kathryn Albertson Scholarship Competition gives high school seniors the chance to earn significant financial support toward their college education.
⭐ What You Need to Know
- Open to: High school seniors who have applied to The College of Idaho
- GPA Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA
- When: Held each February on campus
- Slots are limited (only about 200 available) — so register early!
💰 Scholarship Awards
- $2,500 per year for winners
- $1,000 per year for runners-up
- $500 per year for every competitor who participates
This competition is a great way for students to highlight their academic achievement and stand out during the college planning process. Whether students are considering The College of Idaho or already admitted, this is a valuable opportunity to earn renewable scholarship funds.
📅 How to Participate
- Students must sign up to reserve a date and time in February — spots fill up quickly!
📩 Questions?
Contact the College of Idaho Office of Admission:
✉️ admission@collegeofidaho.edu
📞 (208) 459-5305
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The Honors Graduation “Build A Better Future” Scholarship is now open!
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Awards: Five seniors will each earn $10,000, plus one project will receive an additional $5,000 to continue their community initiative.
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Eligibility: Any senior heading to an accredited U.S. college, university, or trade school. All students welcome!
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Project: Design and carry out a community improvement project using the LAUNCH Cycle design thinking framework.
🗓️ Key Dates:
- Optional Strategy Plan for feedback: March 9, 2026
- Final Application: April 13, 2026 (11:59 PM MT)
- Winners Notified: By May 1, 2026
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Rising juniors and seniors: the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) lets eligible students from participating Western states pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition at 170 public colleges—opening more out-of-state options at lower costs!
Check out these free tools:
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Looking for ways to pay for college and gain valuable experience? The Idaho Army National Guard can help you do both!
✅ Tuition Assistance & Scholarships — Up to $20,000 toward your education
✅ Monthly Pay — Earn $350+ while serving
✅ Commitment — Only 2 days a month and 2 weeks in the summer
✅ Full-Time Student — The rest of the time, focus on your studies—without student debt!
Interested?
📞 Contact SSG Michael Torres at 208-576-0535 (text or call)
It’s a smart way to build your future, gain experience, and graduate debt-free!
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Many companies offer tuition reimbursement, scholarships, or free college programs—a great way for high school seniors to earn income and support their education.
National Options: Starbucks, Walmart/Sam’s Club, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Bank of America, FedEx, Comcast (tuition coverage up to 100% or $5,250+ per year).
Boise-Area Opportunities: Starbucks, Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, Walmart/Sam’s Club, Target, Albertsons/Safeway, WinCo, Fred Meyer, Saint Alphonsus, Saint Luke’s Health System, and some local gyms/spas/salons.
💡 Tip: Ask about tuition assistance or scholarships when applying—some start on your first day! Check company websites for eligibility and application details.
🔍 Want to find more companies that pay for school?
Students can research online by searching for “tuition reimbursement programs”, “employee scholarships”, or “employer education benefits”. Check company websites or career pages for eligibility and application details.
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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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