Volume 1, Issue 3 November 2023

Benny’s Bulletin
Senior Pictures
for the Yearbook
Due by Friday, November 17, 2023
Options for submitting your sen-
ior picture:
1. *Save the photo to an empty USB
drive. Bring USB drive to Yearbook
Room #365.
2. OR *Mail USB drive to Omaha South
HS, c/o Mr. Andersen (Yearbook),
4519 S 24th St, Omaha, NE 68107
*Be sure your first name, last name,
& phone number are on the USB
drive!
3. OR Email the photo to ja-
cob.andersen@ops.org
*Be sure add your first name, last
name, & “senior photo” to the sub-
ject line. For specific picture require-
ments, click here.
C L A S S O F 2 0 2 4
Susan Thompson Buffett Scholarship Senior Success Saturdays
Tuition, books, & fees—renewable Need extra help with college applica-
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must: tions, scholarships, FAFSA, credit
checks, future plans after
• Be earning at least a 2.0 cumulative unweighted GPA
high school, etc.?
• Plan to attend a Nebraska public college South High Counseling Office
• Be in need of financial assistance—Expected Family 9:00—11:00 am
Contribution (EFC) below $10,000 1st Semester Dates:
November 4 & 18
• DACA, undocumented, or DACA eligible students
December 2 & 16
are eligible to apply
Parents are also encouraged to attend if
• Visit The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation for they have any questions or need addi-
more information & to apply tional assistance.
Application opens:
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Application closes:
Fall Break
Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
FAFSA Submission Summary due:
NO SCHOOL
Monday, November 20th-
Friday, March 15, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m.
Friday, November 24th

ACT Test Dates FAFSA

If you are planning on attending college, you will need
Interested in Buying A
Test Date: Register By: Yearbook?
to apply for FAFSA. The application will open in De-
*12/09/2023 11/03/2023 cember. Be sure to apply early for the best financial aid Buy online at yearbookforever
package!! Yearbooks are $45.
02/10/2024 01/05/2024 After December 31st, the price will
Victor Garcia from EducationQuest will be visiting increase to $55.
04/13/2024 03/08/2024
South High starting in January. Mrs. Kuhlman will be
06/08/2024 05/03/2024 sending out more information soon. Be sure to watch
your email!
Asking for a Letter of
07/13/2024 06/07/2024 Recommendation
EducationQuest  ASK a teacher, counselor, community
*ACT will be offered at South
The EducationQuest website also offers a lot of valua- member, employer, etc. WHO
ACT Fee Waiver ble information for seniors & planning for college. To KNOWS YOU WELL! (No family
ACT Fee Waivers are available for schedule an appointment at the EducationQuest office, members or peers!)
seniors who qualify for free/reduced call (402)391-4033. The Omaha office is located at  Give at least 2 WEEKS notice to the
lunch. See your counselor for more 11031 Elm St. person you’re asking to prepare your
information.
act.org letter of recommendation.
Goodrich Scholarship  Request your letter of recommenda-
Tuition & general fees—renewable tion IN PERSON.
MCC First-Time Student To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must:  In addition to telling your recom-
Scholarships • Be in need of financial assistance mender your deadlines, give them
Early awarding deadline: • Applied to & been accepted to the University of thoughtful reflections of your values,
Friday, December 1, 2023 goals, accomplishments. & a copy of
Nebraska-Omaha
Deadline for all scholarships: your resume.
• Apply for the Goodrich Scholarship  Be sure to THANK your recom-
Friday, March 1, 2024
Apply here!! Application closes: mender for writing a letter of recom-
Thursday, February 1, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. mendation for you.

Benny’s Bulletin comes to you from the School Counseling Office at South High
Counselors: Mr. Buell (A, I, J, K), Mrs. Buelt (H, U, V, W), Mr. Carlson (Q, R), Mrs. Graham (G, X, Y, Z), Mrs. Gregor (C), Mrs. Kuhlman (M),
Ms. Manriquez (S, T), Mr. Pla (N, O, P), Mrs. Vidal (D, E, F), & Ms. Wilkinson (B, L); School Social Workers: Ms. Greenberg (A-M) &
Ms. Rivera (N-Z); Bilingual Liaison: Ms. Zermeno; Counseling Office Secretary: Ms. Pickle; Counseling Office: (531) 299-2789
 Page 2 Benny’s
Academic Tutoring
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, &
Thursdays
3:10—5:00 pm
Algebra, Literature, Physics,
Biology, ESL, & Much More
Reminders:
• All students must be in the
library by 3:10 pm
• Any student that is late must
have a pass from a teacher,
sponsor, or coach
• All students must have a plan
of focus
If you have any questions, please
contact Mrs. Susana Lara. su-
sana.lara@ops.org
South High
Credit Recovery
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays
from 3:15-5:00 pm
Where: Math Hallway (260s)
@ South HS—Teacher & Credit
Recovery class are located at the
bottom of your schedule on
Infinite Campus (Under ACT).
Any questions, please contact
Mrs. Maureen Gregor or your
assigned counselor.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available on
Naviance. In addition to these
scholarships, seniors will be noti-
fied during Senior Symposium and
through email about various local
scholarships.
College/University Based Scholar-
ships are offered by colleges/
universities which are only good
at their institution. Search the
college/university website for
more information & complete
their scholarship application.
There are many scholarships avail-
able on the following websites:
scholarshipquest.org OR stu-
dentscholarships.org.
Omaha Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual orientation, disability, age, genetic
information, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities and employment and provides equal
access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual has been designated to accept allegations regarding non-discrimination policies: Superintendent of
Schools, 3215 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-9822). The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of
Equity and Diversity (equityanddiversity@ops.org), 3215 Cuming St, Omaha, NE 68131 (531-299-0307). If you experience discrimination or retaliation, or if you are aware of any form
of discrimination or retaliation, please make a report. Reports help improve how we educate our students, help improve the environment in which we all work, and help
prevent discrimination at Omaha Public Schools.
Bulletin
Military
Interested in possibly enlisting
with the military?
Visit any of the following websites
for more information:
Nebraska Army National Guard
United States Air Force
South High United States Army
Graduation United States Coast Guard
Thursday, May 23, 2024 United States Marine Corps
7 pm—Baxter Arena United States Navy
United States Space Force
Graduation Cap & Gown
OPTIONS FOR ORDERING:
1. Order directly at the store: SCHOOL TRADITIONS, 12100
W Center Rd #901, (402) 733-0300 FREE ACT Test
STORE HOURS:
Practice
Tuesdays – 10:00 am—5:30 pm
Thursdays – 10:00 am—5:30 pm
• Go to academy.act.org
(If paying with cash, items must be purchased at the store.) • Under ACT Learning Resources
2) Order online @ Jostens For Students, click on “Access
Student Learning Re-
• Credit or debit card is required for payment
sources”
• Indicate height & weight for cap & gown
• On the Free ACT Test Prep
For detailed information, refer to the email sent out by Mrs. Julie
page, there are multiple re-
Johnson on 09/13. If you have any further questions regarding cap &
sources available for students to
gown purchase or information related to graduation, please contact
learn about the ACT test as
Assistant Principal Julie Johnson at (531) 299-7701 or email at
well as to take online practice
julie.johnson@ops.org.
tests
Requesting Transcripts
• Log onto Naviance through Clever Job Corps
• Under “My Favorites”, click on COLLEGES I’m applying to Offering FREE Technical College
• Click on red circle with the white plus to add your college(s) and Education for young men and
women ages 16—24.
• Under College that I’m attending, type in the college name
• Under “I’ll submit my application”, chose Direct to the institution See Mr. Carlson
• Click on the box if you have submitted your application (steven.carlson@ops.org) in the
• Click on ADD AND REQUEST TRANSCRIPT Counseling Center for more in-
• Under “What type of transcripts are you requesting?”, click on formation!
Initial
• Click on Request and Finish
Upcoming College/Military Rep Visits
11/07 University of Nebraska-Omaha 2024-25 FAFSA Form
11/16 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Free Application for Federal
11/29 University of Nebraska-Omaha Student Aid
*Reps are available to speak with seniors during Senior Symposium.
Application opens
Be sure to check the list on Naviance under College Visits for the
December 2023
most updated information.