Keeping Hope Alive! - Upcoming Events

At a recent fall in service the topic revolved around "tough kids".  At a national school conference last summer in Denver a seminar topic revolved around "engaging students".  Both of the conferences mentioned hope.  As I reflect on the similarities, it becomes clear to me that when we instill hope with whatever we do there is potential for something amazing to happen.  Yesterday morning Shirley Ferguson left me a note on my desk that read, "I believe that ordinary people under ordinary circumstances can do extraordinary things."  she shared that John McCain had written these words in one of his books from his time in a POW camp.  It becomes clear to me that in whatever we do and whatever circumstances come our way, it is ever so important to keep hope alive.  And so it is with education, our schools are a great means to provide hope for our students and providing the means for great things to happen. 

Here are just a few of the upcoming events that may help keep hope alive.

Career and College fair in Devils Lake for all our juniors - September 19.

ASVAB for all juniors in Lakota High School starting at 8:30 a.m. - September 27.

Career Discovery Day - October 8, 2018  For all students 7-12 and their parents.  Career Discovery is a two-hour event where you can learn about the state's hottest job opportunities, how to pay for college, resources to help with career selection and completing the FAFSA.  Students and parents will be able to select three sessions to attend during the event.  Presentations are provided by the state's leading experts from the North Dakota Career Resource Network, North Dakota Department of Commerce, North Dakota Department of Public Instruction and Bank of North Dakota. 

PSAT Exam for all interested sophomores and juniors starting at 8:30 on October 10, 2018.

College Application Day - October 24, 2018.  Lakota High School Seniors will be able to complete a North Dakota college application free of charge. 

We are keeping hope alive at Lakota Public School, the possibilities are infinite and extraordinary with potential for great things to happen. 

It is my honor and privilege to serve as the school counselor for the Lakota School District.  Feel free to visit with me about any of the topics. 

Faye Brosy Nelson
701-247-2992
Faye.Nelson@k12.nd.us