US Army ROTC Resources

 

The 2022 National High School Scholarship campaign kicked off on June 12th and will continue through March 4, 2022. Army ROTC scholarships are available and students can begin their applications now.

Army ROTC provides full tuition and fees (or $10K for room and board) scholarships to over 2000 high school students each year. They intend to continue to sustain that same level of commitment into 2022. In addition to the tuition and fees, the scholarship pays $1200 annually for books and a stipend of $420 per months (for up to 10 months a year.) Below are several resources for interested students. One is the Army ROTC overview. It explains, in general terms, the basic eligibility and benefits for the program. The other two items are a resource that are useful for students who are preparing for college and taking the ACT/SAT. These tools provide a great way for students to use their spare time to improve test scores. All are easily downloaded by clicking the links below. Army ROTC Information March 2 Success Program

Durham Soil and Water Conservation District are actively recruiting middle and high schools students to compete in the 2022 Envirothon Competition.

Durham Soil and Water Conservation District are actively recruiting middle and high schools students to compete in the 2022 Envirothon Competition.

The Durham Soil and Water Conservation District is actively recruiting middle and high school students to compete in the 2022 Envirothon Competition. Five-member teams will train throughout the year.  In March, they will compete at the Area IV Envirothon competition where they will hear from natural resource professionals. Teams will take written tests on subject resources. The seven highest-scoring teams in each Area competition get an opportunity to advance to the State Envirothon competition that is held near Burlington in April. Teams have the choice to camp out at the state event and have fun while learning. The highest-scoring high school team at the state event advances on to the National Envirothon competition. This event is held in different states and Canadian provinces. The top-scoring high school FFA team competes at a national FFA event. If your school is interested in learning more about the Envirothon or forming a team, please contact Lisa Marochak or Kyleene Rooks at 919-560-0558.

 

The Envirothon is a five-member team, hands-on, environmental science education program. It is a fun-filled, back-to-nature, competitive event where the team members learn about their environment and current environmental issues. The Envirothon is the largest high school environmental competition in the US. It is geared to make the students aware of environmental conditions and start thinking responsibly about their environment and the natural world. North Carolina also has a Middle School Envirothon Program to go with the High School Envirothon. However, at the national level, only the high school participates. The Envirothon revolves around five subject areas. Wildlife - challenges teams on habitats, identification, foods, rules & regulations, diseases, animal signs, and management; Aquatics- aquatic ecology, stream ecology, water quality, aquatic plants & animals, pollution, wetlands, BMPs, groundwater, stormwater, and macroinvertebrates; Forestry- tree identifications, plant physiology, forest ecology, forest insects & diseases, forest management, and forest measurements; Soils- classifications, formation, erosion, soil surveys, site suitability, land use, soil characteristics, BMPs, conservation practices; and Current Environmental Issues- current and newsworthy environmental problems are explored through the newspaper, magazine, and internet articles.

 

Click here to view the Durham SWCD Envirothon video

NC Envirothon (google.com)

 

 

LISA MAROCHAK  |  SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

NC Certified Environmental Educator

 

201 E Main Street; Fl. 5
Durham, North Carolina 27701

Office (919) 560-0558  |   Cell (984) 260-5757   |   Fax (919) 328-6193

lmarochak@dconc.gov

http://www.dconc.gov/swcd

Helping Students Find Their Path in Life

 Four years can fly by in a hurry and keeping students on track and motivated to succeed is crucial. Check out these guides full of advice, checklists, and other resources for students at each grade level to help them meet key milestones.

Check out the grade level eBook Guides below to help make the most of your career planning each year! 

9-12 Grade ebooks

How to find your path in life.

It’s never too early to think about your direction in life. Think about what you do well, what you enjoy doing, and how your interests and goals compare those needed in a career. Use these valuable tips to help discover your interests.

• Volunteer for a local nonprofit group or volunteer organization, especially one that looks interesting to you. 
• Interview adults in your life about their careers and what they like best about them. 
• Job shadow at a business that sounds interesting to you. 
• Set up regular meetings with your school counselor to learn more about career options. 
• Find a mentor, or person you trust with knowledge and experience, who can help you figure out your career.

Chick-fil-A on Roxboro Road is hosting a “Career Day”