Bradley University - College Kickoff Event

Bradley is hosting a College Kickoff event at 3pm on Sunday, September 14th. At this event, you will:

• Attend an essay writing seminar with our Bradley English Faculty to truly give you a leg up when it comes to writing your college essays
• Learn about the financial aid process, transferring AP/IB/Dual Credits, and other details in your college searches
• Set up your Common App account
• Ask questions about the college experience to current Bradley students

Click here to register for this informative event.

Ronald W Reagan Leadership Program at EC

If you are interested in Eureka College for the 2026-27 school year, check out the Ronald W Reagan Leadership Program! This program provides a full ride plus study abroad opportunities! It is open to students with at least a 3.30 GPA who have demonstrated leadership in a variety of areas. More information can be found here.

Linking Common App to Naviance

If you are a senior using the Common App, you will need to link your account to Naviance for us to send all Counselor Documents as well as Teacher Recommendations. Below are the steps to link the two:

1. Log onto your Naviance account.
*If you do not know the password, you can log in using Clever.*
2. Click on COLLEGES --> COLLEGES I'M APPLYING TO.
3. Click on MATCH ACCOUNTS.
4. Enter your Common App Email address and click on MATCH ACCOUNTS.
5. You are done :)

Stop by the Student Services office with any questions.

Discover Illinois Colleges with No Application Fee

Applying to college can be an exciting yet daunting process, especially when considering the costs involved. Fortunately, many colleges in Illinois are making it easier for prospective students by waiving application fees. Here is a current list of Illinois colleges that do not charge an application fee, helping you save money while exploring your educational options.

Augustana College
Aurora University
Bradley University
Eastern Illinois University
Elmhurst College
Eureka College
Greenville College
Illinois College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Illinois Wesleyan University
Lake Forest College
Loyola University Chicago
McKendree University
Millikin University
Monmouth College

Northern Illinois University
Rockford University
Saint Augustine College

SIU - Carbondale
University of IL - Springfield
University of St. Francis

Shape Your Future - COMING SOON!!

 

Attendance Matters

Let the Attendance Games Begin!  Throughout the 2025–26 school year, we’re turning attendance into a full-on challenge—with contests, promotions, and bragging rights up for grabs.

Kicking off this Friday: Homerooms will go head-to-head in our first attendance showdown. The goal? Show up, stand out, and stack up those days present. The homeroom with the best attendance wins—not just the glory, but breakfast for the whole homeroom.

So sharpen those pencils, set your alarms, and let’s make showing up a priority. Game on!

Parent Workshops - Fall 2025

SENIORS: What is Parchment?

Parchment is the electronic transcript site that makes sending transcripts simple. It is completely free for all students currently in high school. The best part...it takes about 2 minutes to go on the site and request a transcript. The counselors then click an approve button and the colleges have the transcript. It is the only way that transcripts will be sent to colleges, universities, NCAA, etc.

Reminder to seniors: You must register using the email that was sent to your school email from Parchment. Registration takes about 5-10 minutes but will only need to be done once. After you are registered, ordering transcripts couldn't be simpler.

Note to Parents: The student must sign up for Parchment using the link to his/her school email address. Any accounts using other email addresses will not work because the account will not be properly linked to our school. Please encourage the students to set up the account as soon as possible. It is the only way transcripts will be sent.

ICC Online Dual Credit Help

There are over 50 students taking ICC classes. Pretty amazing. That means 50+ students will be earning college credits while in high school.  Below are two important links for current students...

This first link helps you find your ICC username, log into your ICC email, and log into your eServices (MyICC) account. There is a Help Desk phone number listed at the top if you have any issues or need a password reset.

This second link details answers to the frequently asked questions we get each semester.

Please note that ICC classes begin on August 18th. We would strongly encourage all ICC students to be sure they can access classes before this date.

Getting Involved!! What does IVC have to offer?

🎉 Want to actually enjoy high school? Get involved. Seriously. Science says it works. Whether you're into touchdowns, trombones, theater, or tech, there's something here with your name on it.

This guide gives you the inside scoop on most of the sports, clubs, and activities our school offers—aka your gateway to fun, friends, and finding your thing.

❓ Got questions? Wondering if there's a club for underwater basket weaving or competitive kazoo? Hit up your counselor. They're basically your personal GPS for extracurricular awesomeness.

👉 Click here to explore Sports, Clubs, and Activities – Your future favorite thing might be one click away.

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year

We are so glad to get back to school. There are a lot of exciting and informative activities and events planned for this school year. There will be a blend of in-person and virtual events hosted by the counseling department throughout the year. We look forward to staying in touch with all parents and students. Please reach out to any of the counselors with any questions you may have:

Mr. Mark Kosinski (students last name A-K) -mkosinski@ivcschools.com
Mrs. Laura Davis (students last name L-Z) - ldavis@ivcschools.com
Mrs. Rachel Williams (students with IEPs) - rwilliams@ivcschools.com

Service Academy Night

Congressman Darin LaHood is hosting a Service Academy Night on September 22, 2025 beginning at 5:30 PM at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, IL. If you are considering any of the 5 service academies, this is a meeting you will NOT want to miss! RSVP required by September 15th. Click on this link for more information and to RSVP.