Lutheran Hillside Village is Hiring

Lutheran Hillside Village, a Life Plan Community for Seniors located here in Peoria, is looking for part time evening dining servers and dishwashers, which are great jobs for high school students because shifts start at 4pm and end no later than 8pm each night.

They will be hosting Open Interviews twice in the month of November: Wednesday, November 2nd and Wednesday, November 16th. They will be welcoming Walk-In Interviews for Part Time Evening Dining Associates between the hours of 10am-4pm. If students are not able to attend either event or would like to get started on the process sooner, they may apply at the website, www.lssworking.org, and schedule a phone screen..

Anyone with questions can contact Coartney Foster at 309-857-6060.

ICC EMS and CNA Applications Released

 Applications are available for the 2023-24 school year.  

• EMS and Fire Safety Program - Open to Seniors - Click here for more info
• CNA Program - Open to Juniors and Seniors - Click here for more info

Illinois Commitment

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers need-based financial aid through their
Illinois Commitment program. Illinois Commitment covers tuition and fees for up to four years for Illinois residents whose family income is $67,100 or less. For more detailed information about the program and to learn whether you may qualify, check out their FAQ page.

Questions to Ask on a College Visit

One of the best ways to learn more about a college is to visit their campus. When you're visiting, it is to your advantage to slow down and ask several questions. While it is helpful to talk to the admission staff (individuals who are paid to talk up a school), it also very insightful to talk to students about what they like and don't like about their school (individuals who will give their honest opinion).


Here is a list of questions to ask while on a campus visit:

Academic

• What high school courses are required for admission?
• Is there an honors program? What are the qualifications for entry?
• What academic supports are available if a student is struggling?
• Is credit offered for college level classes taken in high school?
• Does the school provide a freshman experience / freshman faculty adviser?

Financial

• What does a typical aid package for a freshman look like?
• How many on-campus jobs are available for students?
• What is the average college debt that students leave with?
• What work-study opportunities are available?

Student Life

• What student activities, clubs, and intramurals are offered?
• What are the on-campus housing opportunities
• What percentage of your students study abroad?
• What makes this school stand out from the rest?
• What is one thing you would change about your school if you could?

Senior Retreat is around the corner

We are very excited about the upcoming senior retreat. The retreat will take place Nov. 2-5 at Eagle Crest Camp in Washburn.
Some info about the retreat...

-- The retreat is four days in length and nearly 100% led by a group of six seniors.

-- This is the 33rd retreat. Over 1,000 students have attended the retreat over the past seventeen years.

-- If a student would like to attend but cannot afford the retreat ($90), there are some partial and full scholarships available if the student comes to see one of the counselors.

Please see one of the counselors for a registration sheet. The sheets are due by October 21st. See any Mr. Kosinski with questions.