Vista Murrieta High School Counseling Department

Seniors! Community College students who missed the March 2nd deadline can still file a FAFSA by September 2nd and GPA verification and will be considered for a competitive Community College Cal Grant. Complete the GPA verification before September 2nd. Cal Grants are need-based grants provided by the State of California. If you submit your FAFSA over Spring Break, please send your confirmation to your counselor for a chance to win a gift card! We have Gas Cards, Sephora Card...s, just to name a few! Drawings will take place when we return from Spring Break. Need assistance with filing or help with your application? Please contact Ms. Mariam Mekhael, she will be available this week to assist seniors that need help applying to a community college and still need help with their FAFSA. Students can book a virtual appt on her bookings link: : https://outlook.office365.com//CalSOAPVistaMurri/bookings/ Wednesday, March 24, 1:00 - 5:00 pm Thursday, March 25, 12:00 - 4:00 pm Friday, March 26, 12:00 - 3:00 pm We will also be sending information regarding MSJC registration and Workshops throughout the month of April. The Counseling Department wishes you and your family a safe and restful Spring Break!

Not a new face to VMHS but a new face to the counseling department! Meet Assistant Principal, Heather Just - she currently oversees the counseling department and we appreciate her leadership and support. A message from Mrs. Just.... I have been in the field of education since 1994- 26 years! ... I taught special education at the elementary, middle, and high school level for 17 years. I have taught in IA., CO., CA., and NV. I then moved to the district office with MVUSD as a special education program specialist for three years and this is my 6th year at Vista. Both of my own kids have attended Vista- Kyle graduated this year and Halle is a senior this year. I am all in with the Bronco Way! I bleed blue and gold! I absolutely LOVE what I do, and I take great pride in what we have built and continue to grow here at Vista. I believe in the tenants of CLASS and truly they are not just words on a poster on the wall - they are skills and attributes that you will carry into your adult life. I believe in putting your all into what you believe in and always leading with my heart. Remember Broncos- nothing will work unless you do! I know this is anything but a typical year and you as students are faced with many challenges. Please reach out if you need anything at all. Your teachers, counseling and administrative team are here to help. We will get through this together Broncos and come back even stronger! #vmbroncosunited #bethechange ~Mrs. Just

RCOE is proud to announce that they have added an additional Story 2 bootcamp for your students on Friday, October 9th, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. These bootcamps are designed to support students through the personal statement and scholarship essay process. RCOE is also funding the cost of their Story 2 account and these bootcamps so all class of 2021 students have the support they need to complete their college applications. Please have your students register for their first boot camp by using the below OMS links and not go directly to Story 2 website to create a new user account. http://rcoe.k12oms.org/2183-194007

Seniors and Senior parents! Join the Counseling Dept on Oct 6th for a College and Career Readiness Presentation at 6pm on Zoom. Topics to be reviewed are updated grad requirements, important college information and deadlines, post secondary options, and FAFSA. This meeting will also be recorded to view later. Zoom Link: https://murrieta-k12-ca-us.zoom.us/s/94282668573 For best viewing experience, be sure to use the latest version of Zoom.

The Riverside College & Career Fair kicks off tomorrow, Sept 29th - Oct 1st. This virtual event will provide over 7,000 high school and college students one-stop access to future career and educational opportunities. In addition, this is a great opportunity to set the foundation for the region’s future workforce, keeping these students in Riverside for their future employment. Event admission is free and open to the public. https://hopin.to/events/rccf2020 Check out the sch...edule for Sept 29th: 3:00PM3:45PM How to Apply for Financial Aid for College Learn more about how to apply for FAFSA, Cal Grant, Web Grants, and the Dream Act. 4:00PM4:45PM College Admissions Learn how to navigate the college admissions process! 5:00PM5:45PM Transitioning from High School to College Help for students with disabilities make the transition to higher education! 6:00PM6:45PM Budgeting for College Learn how to budget for textbooks, housing, and a social life! See more

The 13th Annual Temecula College Fair is this Saturday, Sept 26th! The annual event will take place virtually. Check out the list of attendees and sign up for various college presentations.