LTHS to host College Week

Lyons Township High School kicks off College Week on Monday, April 8, to raise awareness about the many college opportunities that await LT students. It also promotes conversation and interest in the college process for juniors and some great memories and stories from faculty and staff as they reminisce about their experiences.

All week students and staff are asked to wear their favorite college gear to show their support for their favorite university or college team.

Monday, April 8, is Sticker Day and gives staff an opportunity to proudly sport the name of a favorite alma mater. The College/Career Center will supply every employee with a sticker to tout the name of the college(s) where they received their undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree(s). Students are encouraged to ask staff about their experiences. Seniors will also have a chance to wear stickers so show pride in the decisions they made for their future and to talk to juniors about the process.

Tuesday, April 9, is standardized testing day for juniors, and seniors are not in attendance. Students can still wear college gear and show their spirit.

Mid-week, Wednesday, April 10, marks the annual College Fair at the North Campus Fieldhouse from 6-8pm, which offers students an opportunity to meet representatives from more than 200 schools who will answer questions about admission requirements, strength of a program or major, housing, financial costs and aid, as well as fraternities, sororities, and athletics. Each college/university will be assigned a table in the fieldhouse. Counselors will be available throughout the evening to help direct students to colleges that offer specific majors. The parking lot at North Campus will be reserved for college representatives only. Parking will be available on the local streets and at South Campus with a shuttle running between South and North Campus continuously from 5:45 – 8:15pm.

Thursday, April 11, will feature a workshop for juniors that focuses on “The College Essay.” Lindsey Wander from World Wise Tutoring will focus on answering the prompts from the Common Application. Sign up is limited.

Friday, April 12, is College/Scholarship Pride Day and Open House for juniors. Seniors who bring copies of their college acceptance and/or scholarship offers to the College Center will receive a sweet treat! Juniors are welcome into the College Center for questions and answers.