FLATONIA ISD

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year!   

Please refer to this page often for important announcements and information!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ALL TESTING IS HELD ON OUR CAMPUS!

TSI – September 25th

SAT – October 23rd

PSAT – October 23^rd

ACT – October 29^th 

ASVAB – November 20^th (will take place at the Flatonia Civic Center) 

FORMS:

Transcript Request Form: Need a transcript? Click here to print and fill out. Turn in all transcript requests to Mrs. Romine.

Community Service Form: Use this form to keep track of the time you spend volunteering within the community. Click here.

College Day Form: Click here, print and turn in to Mrs. Barrera or Mrs. Romine. Juniors and seniors get two days each of those years.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT RESOURCES:

Career Exploration: Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Visit www.texascareercheck.com, click “Explore Careers” at the bottom left, and then click on “Interest Profiler” at the bottom. A short 60 question assessment could help point you in the right direction!

Credit by Exam: CBE registration is currently OPEN. Please see the counselor Mrs. Barrera for more information. Click here for more information from the TEA website. 

COLLEGE ADMISSIONS:

Apply Texas: Ready to start your college application? Click here!

College Events: Please click here for an updated 2024-25 list of college events!

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): Please click here on the website www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin the process. For students attending any college or university, it is highly recommended you fill this out, even if you think you may not qualify! Please click here to get additional helpful information. Once at the site, click on “Your FAFSA Connection: Info, Answers, Tools” in the blue box.

FAFSA tutorial video: Click here. Click the tabs at the top to watch how to complete each section!

NCAA: Want to play sports in college? Sign up here with the NCAA!

Scholarships: See below Testing Information.

TESTING INFORMATION:

SAT Testing Dates:  

2024–25 School Year Test Dates

For more information and/or to register, please visit http://www.collegeboard.org. Please see Mrs. Romine for practice tests. SAT test prep is also available at http://www.khanacademy.org.

ACT Testing Dates:

2024-2025 Test Dates

For more information and/or to register, please visit http://www.act.org/. Please see Mrs. Romine for practice tests.

TSI:

The TSI Assessment is designed to determine if students are college ready in Math, Reading, and Writing. Please click here for information about the test. Some students may be exempt from taking the test, as they have already met the criteria for “college ready.” Click here for more information on exemptions.

The TSI is offered by Blinn-Schulenburg and Victoria College-Gonzales several times. Please click here for more information from Blinn and here for more information from Victoria College.

We will be offering the TSIA 2 here on our campus. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 101!

Scholarships are available to any senior who meets eligibility requirements. Please review the documents below to make applying easy!

Applying for Schlolarships? 

Some scholarships require a general application, while others require a specific application.

General Application Scholarships:

To apply for general scholarships, first read “Scholarship List and Descriptions” to determine your eligibility for each scholarship. Click here to access the list.

Next, click here to access the general scholarship application.

A cover page should be printed and attached to each general scholarship application. Click here.

Specific Application Scholarships:

Please click on the specific application scholarships below to determine your eligibility. Each scholarship is categorized by due date.

2024-2025 SCHOLARSHIPS

Due September 30, 2024:

Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation (Click here to access) – To be eligible to apply, applicants must be:

·         Current high school/home-schooled students attending school in one of the 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or select DoD schools who will graduate high school during the 2024-2025 academic school year (students graduating from an American or expat school abroad are not eligible for this award)

·         U.S. Citizens (not a Temporary Resident), U.S. Nationals, U.S. Permanent Residents, Refugees, Asylees, Cuban-Haitian Entrants, or Humanitarian Parolees – based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility

·         Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution

·         Selected Scholars must present a minimum overall B/3.0 GPA in high school coursework

The “No Sweat” Scholarship (Click here to access) – Applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and currently enrolled in grade school.  No minimum GPA or long essay.  Just sign up and apply!

Due October 6, 2024:

Celebrating Texas Public Schools (Click here to access) – This scholarship is for graduating seniors who can use their voice and visual media to share how their public school education has impacted them. This scholarship aims to highlight the “Great Things Happening in Texas Public Schools” from the student’s perspective. Those interested in applying for the scholarship must do the following:

1. Prepare a video/multimedia presentation, 2 minutes or less, regarding how your public school education has impacted your life/career choice and prepared you to meet your future girls.
2. Request one letter from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, vice principal, or superintendent related to the student’s work in school.
3. Complete the application. Include how the scholarship will be used for the student’s future/help achieve my goals, including approval to use video/presentation, upload the recommendation letter and submit. 

Due December 31, 2024: 

Blinn Scholarships (Click here to access) – The Blinn College District endowed scholarship application for the 2024 – 25 academic year will remain open until December 31, 2024.  To apply for the endowed scholarship, you must have the following items completed: application for admission to Blinn College, Submit your high school transcript to the Admissions Office and fill out your FAFSA application.

Due January 31, 2025: 

H-E-B Scholarship Opportunity (Click here to access) – You must be a current Texas high school senior graduating in 2025 with a minimum 3.3 GPA, have participated in a UIL competition as a high school student and have been active in community service programs or events.

Due February 7, 2025: 

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Foundation (Click here to access) – TSCRF offers scholarships to students pursuing degrees in ag-related programs such as Animal Science, Pre-Vet, Agribusiness, Range Management, or Wildlife.  Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or college undergraduates currently enrolled or accepted at an accredited university in Texas or Oklahoma. Applicants are selected on the basis of their interest in the industry, leadership, academic achievement, and financial need. Please make sure you read all qualifications listed on the online application!!

Due February 15, 2025:

Texas Exes Fayette County Scholarship (Click here to access) – The Texas Exes Fayette County Chapter awards scholarships to incoming freshmen based upon need and accomplishment. Students can apply even if they have not yet been admitted to the University of Texas at Austin.

Due March 1, 2025:

TXDOT Conditional Grant Program (Click here to access) – Available to eligible students who are considered to be economically disadvantaged and a graduating high school student who is a Texas resident, has overall minimum GPA of 3.00, has a minimum score of 9000 on the SAT or 21 on the ACT, plans to attend an accredited 4 year college or university as a full time student, declares an intent to major in civil engineering or a department approved operational business discipline and agrees to work for the department for two years immediately following the date of the student’s receipt of degree, is not more than 30 days delinquent in providing child support under a court order or written repayment plan.  The grant amount is the sum of the certified tuition and fees each semester plus a stipend based upon the student’s documented financial need.  The max amount for each semester is $3000 or $6000 per year. 

Catholic Life Insurance (Click here to access) – Students must be a member of Catholic Life Insurance and enter a college, university or trade school in fall of 2024. Selections will be based on scholastic achievement, demonstration of leadership qualities and community service. Applications supporting materials must be mailed and received no later than March 1, 2025!

Due March 25, 2025:

ALL GENERAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE TO MRS. ROMINE BY NOON!

Due April 1, 2025:

Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship – (Click here for scholarship information and here for application) Must include transcript for all academic work, including rank and number in class, grade point average and college admission test scores. All items must be received by April 1, 2025. Drop off or mail to: Fayette County Farm Bureau, 411 E. Colorado, PO Box 338, La Grange, TX 78945. 

Flatonia Farm Bureau - Preference goes towards AG studies but at least 4 H/FFA background. Parents or grandparents need to be Farm Bureau members. You can use the application posted for the Fayette County Farm Bureau Scholarship above. All items must be received by April 1, 2025. Drop off or mail to: Fayette County Farm Bureau, 411 E. Colorado, PO Box 338, La Grange, TX 78945.

Tyson Romine Memorial Scholarship (Click here to access) – Preference given for technical school acceptance, but all can apply.  Turn in completed application along with high school transcript to Mrs. Romine by 12pm on April 1st!

Bob Hansen Memorial Scholarship (Click here for application) – Mr. Hansen enjoyed interacting with all students at FISD, whether they were in the band program or not. One of the things he promoted to all students is the importance of receiving some type of higher education; it did not matter if it was a certification, an associates or bachelors degree.  He believed something more will help guide you to a more profitable and enjoyable life as an adult.  Application and one letter of recommendation is due to Mrs. Romine by 12pm on April 1st!

Due April 4, 2025:

The Rotary Club of Flatonia “Service Above Self” Merit Scholarship (Click here to access the criteria sheet and application) –  Please read the packet thoroughly.  All parts of the application must be submitted online using the link on the criteria sheet. The online application will included the following: 1) headshot of yourself, 2) 3 letters of recommendation (1 – Teacher and 2 – Community Members (Pastor, Employer, Camp Counselor, etc). 3) High school transcript, 4) Scholarship Statement of Service – Essay. The deadline for completing the online application is noon on April 4^th!

Due April 11, 2025:

Masek/Vrana FFA Service & Leadership Scholarship (Click here to access) – Please see application for eligibility and requirements. Application can be turned in to Mrs. Veselka by 12pm on April 11th.

Due April 15, 2025:

Carl W. Johnson Challenge Award – Carl went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2000 after a long and valiant fight with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Carl was born on 26 August 1968. He graduated from Flatonia High School in 1986. He completed his freshman and sophomore years at Southwest Texas State University before his disease undermined his mobility. Carl was very proud of his one half Native American heritage. Carl was a gift to our family. When family and friends reflect on distinctive and distinguishing characteristics Carl possessed and carried in his day-to-day life, a common thread appears. Some words that continuously appear are: bravery, perseverance, patience, positive and kindness. But the phrase that everybody contributed was: I never heard Carl complain or ask “why me”. Though disease seized his physical body, it could not touch his spirit. Carl knew his time was short. He told his parents, don’t worry about me. I know where I’m going, remember the happy times… We, as a family strive to not weep because he’s gone, but to smile because his life happened and we were a part of it. In our effort to celebrate his life, we created this award because of the acceptance the Flatonia community gave Carl and family. The attributes of a small town are sometimes overlooked or undervalued. But the townspeople and in particular Flatonia High School embraced Carl in everything he endeavored. During the 1985-1986 Flatonia Bulldog All-Sports Banquet, for the first time, an award was presented to the most dedicated and loved fan, Carl Johnson, for which he received a standing ovation. It is for these reasons we offer the Carl W. Johnson Challenge Award to deserving students of Flatonia High School. As graduating seniors, it is our wish that you reach for the stars. And maybe, through bravery, perseverance, patience and kindness you will succeed. That’s what Carl would want. Use the general application for this scholarship. Include two letters of recommendation, transcript and please discuss how you have overcome life challenges in your essay. Must be received by April 15, 2025 and mail to: Robert W. Johnson, Carl W. Johnson Challenge Award, 7311 Sound Drive, Emerald Isle, NC  28594.

PAST DUE SCHOLARSHIPS:

Due September 15, 2024:

The Gates Scholarship (Click here fact sheet and here for online application) – The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential. 

To apply, students must be:

• A high school senior
• From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian & Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
• Pell-eligible
• A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
• In good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) 

 Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.