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!
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
| SAT Test Date |
Deadline for Registration* |
Changes and Regular Cancellation |
| Aug 24, 2024 |
Aug 9, 2024 |
Aug 13, 2024 |
| Oct 5, 2024 |
Sept 20, 2024 |
Sept 24, 2024 |
| Nov 2, 2024 |
Oct 18, 2024 |
Oct 22, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2024 |
Nov 22, 2024 |
Nov 26, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2025 |
Feb 21, 2025 |
Feb 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 |
Apr 18, 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 |
May 22, 2025 |
May 27, 2025 |
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
| Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date |
Late Registration Deadline |
| September 14, 2024 |
August 9 |
August 25 |
| October 26, 2024 |
September 20 |
October 7 |
| December 14, 2024 |
November 8 |
November 22 |
| February 8, 2025 |
January 3 |
January 20 |
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 December 1, 2024:
Hagan Scholarship Foundation (Click here to access) – Nationwide need based merit scholarship designed to help rural students graduate college debt-free. Applicants must have a substantial financial need and must graduate from one of over 6,000 eligible public high schools. Recipients are selected based upon academic ability, achievement in and out of school, personal goals and future promise. Recipients must maintain a four-year graduation schedule, achieve a 3.00 GPA each semester, maintain a 3.25 CGPA, earn 30 credit hours each academic year excluding summer school credits and work 240 hours in the 12 months prior to fall semester enrollment at college.
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 9, 2025:
National FFA Scholarship (Click here for online application and details) – If you are a senior FFA member in high school, just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling nearly $2.5 million. Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education.
Due January 10, 2025:
Dairy Farmers of America Cares Scholarship (Click here for online application) – Submit your DFA Cares Scholarship application by 11:59 pm, Jan 12th. Please include the following:
- applicant’s future career plans, core values and potential for impact to the food and dairy industries demonstrated through responses to three essay questions
- extracurricular activities, awards, recognition and work experience
- academic achievement
- two letters of recommendation and a recent transcript
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.
DAR Scholarships (Click here to see the list of scholarships) – Scholarship applications are accepted November 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025. Applicants must be citizens of the USA and attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the USA. To apply, visit the online application portal found on the DAR website at: https://dar.academicworks.com/.
Texas Student Housing Application (Click here to access) – This scholarship is for students accepted to colleges in Austin, College Station and Denton who have not signed off campus housing leases.
LCRA College Scholarships (Click here to apply online) – Eligibility requirements are listed below:
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High school senior accepted to attend Texas State Technical College, Tyler Junior College or Blinn College
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Commit to interning with LCRA during summer breaks while attending college
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Commit to three years of employment with LCRA post-graduation
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Pursue an associate degree in an approved area of focus
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Follow minimum hours per semester for your degree plan
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Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Submit a complete application by Jan. 31 of your senior year
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 14, 2025:
Best Little Cowboy Gathering (Click here to access) - Make sure you include a transcript with test scores plus two letters of recommendation. Application must be mailed and received no later than February 14th! Mail application and all documents to Best Little Cowboy Gathering, Attn: Scholarship Program, PO Box 763, La Grange, Texas 78945. Winner must be able to work at the Cowboy Gathering at the La Grange Fair Grounds on March 6-9th!
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 February 16, 2025:
SPE-GCS Scholarship (Click here to access application) – The Society of Petroleum Engineers Gulf Coast Scholarship is a scholarship for students pursuing a career in the energy industry. The scholarship is a renewable yearly scholarship, up to 4 years ($2000/semester. $4000/academic year). Applications are due February 16th! Must be a graduating high senior, currently residing in the 29 counties included in the SPE-GCS (Harris & surrounding counties, full list on website), enrolling in an engineering or science program at a university in the fall. Minimum ACT of 24 or SAT of 1200. Scholarship applications open on December 1st and close on February 16th!
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!
Fayette County Texas A&M University Scholarship (Click here to access) – Applicants should be strong academically, exhibit leadership qualities, demonstrate financial need, be of good character, and have participated in school and/or community activities. Please note: Please print the A&M cover page. The first five pages of the actual application are just like the general application. You may print the general application and then print part 6: certification of this application. Transcript is required. Applications must be received or postmarked no later than March 1, 2025. Mail completed application to Fayette Co A&M Club, PO Box 1044, La Grange, TX 78945.
Due March 5, 2025:
Fayette County Fair Scholarship (Click here to access checklist and here to access application) – All students are encouraged to apply for this scholarship, but priority will be given to those who have participated in the fair in some way. Please note that letters of recommendation and a transcript are required. They request that applicants answer all questions and emphasize that #30 Self Appraisal on the last page be handwritten. Must be postmarked by March 5th! Mail to” Fayette County Fair Association, PO Box 544, La Grange, Texas 78945. After you mail your application, please send an email to info@fayettecountyfair.org & make the subject line “Scholarships”. In the body of the email tell them who you are and that you sent in an application so they know to expect it. They will reply to your email telling you they received it. If you do not receive the confirming email by March 15th, please contact them via email.
Due March 7, 2025:
Navidad Valley CattleWomen Scholarship (Click here to access the application & rules) – Applicants must be a senior in high school, must be a resident of Lavaca, Fayette, or Colorado counties or must attend a high school in Fayette, Lavaca or Colorado counties. Your application must include 1) this completed application 2) a copy of your original high school transcript through mid-term of your senior year, including rank and GPA 3) a one page, minimum 300 word, essay regarding your agricultural influences and goals, involvemementin the beef industry and future goals in life 4) 3 photos of yourself (page provided) of activities you participated in with a brief caption by each. Original applicant, parent/guardian and counselor signatures are required on the 1st page of the application. The winner will be asked to attend the spring Navidad Valley CattleWomen’s monthly membership meeting. Please read all details and postmark requirements. All documents need to be mailed to Kay Gibson, Scholarship Chairman, 2321 Schulze Road, Muldoon, Texas 78949. Must be postmarked by March 7th!
Due March 25, 2025:
ALL GENERAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DUE TO MRS. ROMINE BY NOON!
Due March 31, 2025:
St. Paul Scholarship Foundation (Click here to access) – Applications will be accepted online between March 1 – 31, 2025. The individual awards and their amounts are based on responses to each scholarship cycle and the foundation's available funds. ​Applicant must be a Texas resident, must be a graduating high school senior the same school year in which you are applying, must demonstrate financial need, must have taken and received scores from the ACT/SAT test, minimum 2.0 GPA, must attend an accredited Texas college or university the fall semester following their graduation.
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!
Smith – McMillan Chapter – National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (Click here to apply) – The Smith-McMillan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is offering three scholarships to high school seniors in the spring of 2025. They are merit based and scored on a points system, so the entire application including the transcript and essay must be present to win. The application is the same for all three scholarships. The top scorer from the county will receive the memorial scholarship for the larger amount. Application(s) along with transcript must be mailed to Jeanne Schilling, 2222 Roznov Road, Fayetteville, Texas 78940. Documents MUST be received by April 1st!!
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Shirley K. Pyburn Memorial Scholarship, Smith McMillan Chapter, NSDAR – $1500
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(2) Smith McMillan Chapter, NSDAR Scholarships – $1000 each
Flatonia Lions Club Scholarship (Click here to access) – The student must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The scholarship will be divided between the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. An interview with the applicants will be scheduled prior to choosing the winners. Due to Mrs. Romine by NOON on April 1st. Participation in Lions club activities is highly desirable:
- Bake a pie for the Lions Club Pie contest/auction.
- Help the morning of the Czhilispiel pie contest.
- Lions Club Fayette County Fair Queen contestant.
- Easter egg hunt at the Oak Manor Nursing Facility.
Fayette Saving Bank, ssb Scholarship (Click here for application & here for cover sheet) – Transcript is required. Cover sheet, application and transcript are to be turned into Mrs. Romine by noon on April 1st.
Amos Pavlik Memorial Scholarship (Click here to access) – Scholarship in the amount of $500 to a graduating Fayette County high school senior who exemplifies academic achievement, outstanding merit, and the spirit of involvement, volunteerism and leadership as evidenced through extracurricular activities. Applicants must be able to show that they have Czech ancestry and express in an essay what their Czech heritage means to them. Make sure you look at all eligibility requirements. Completed application must be mailed/postmarked by April 1, 2025 to Fayette County Czech Heritage Society, Scholarship Committee, c/o Carolyn Heinsohn, 1034 S. Madison Street, La Grange, Texas 78945.
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 4th!
Flatonia Baptist Church Youth Scholarship (Click here for general application & here for personal testimony) – Students must complete the general application as well as the personal testimony attached. See eligibility rules for more questions. Please include a transcript and letter or letters of recommendation. Application and other documents should be mailed to Flatonia Baptist Church, PO Box 305, Flatonia, Texas 78941. Must be received by April 4th!
Due April 9, 2025:
Band Booster Scholarship (Click here for application) – The graduating student must: • Have been a member of the FHS band all four (4) years of high school or transfers from another school band program meeting the same requirements. • Have remained a band member in good standing. • Participated in at least one band booster fundraiser each year of high school and conducted senior year bake sale. • Write a one (1) page essay on “How band has affected my life.” • Provide two (2) letters of reference. • Enroll in the military or institute of higher learning ie: college, university, junior college or trade school. • Complete this application and turn it in to Mrs. Romine by 12pm on April 9th!
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.
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:
- 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.
- Request one letter from a teacher, guidance counselor, principal, vice principal, or superintendent related to the student’s work in school.
- 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.
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