Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) opens Friday, Oct. 1, 2021. Starting the 2021-2022 school year, Texas has made it a requirement to have filled out a FAFSA and a TASFA in order for seniors to graduate. Students who wish not to participate can fill out an opt-out form and submit the form to their counselor.
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On Wednesday, Sept. 15, semifinalists for the National Merit Scholarship were released. Seniors, Haashir Choudhry, Nabeela Hassan, and Hannah Ongmanchi were announced as National Merit Semifinalists this year.
Falcon Theatre will put on their first fall show, Frankenstein, from Thursday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center. Tickets will cost $5 for students and $10 for adults and will be sold at the box office.
Texas has sued 15 school districts across the state who have mandated masks in the classroom. This follows Governor Greg Abbott’s threat to sue after his ban on local mask mandates in May. Currently 108 districts are defying the order.
On Sept. 21, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Kendra Scott will be hosting a giveback benefit event in support of Timber Creek Sky Dancers. The event will take place in Southlake Town Square, 321 Grand Ave West, Southlake, TX 76092. Click here to RSVP.
On Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, the band will be hosting a spirit night at the Whataburger on 3052 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76244 from 5-8 p.m.
Homecoming nominations were released here on Friday, Sept. 10. Voting for Homecoming Court will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15 on the Talon during all lunches. Read below to meet your senior court and why they’re running.
On September 15, at 4:10 p.m., in room N127, there will be a Cultural Student Union Meeting created by sophomore, Dorian Crutchfield. This is a new student-run organization where students can develop new relationships.
Keller ISD encourages the district to participate in wearing college colors on Friday, Sept. 3.
Interact club has their first informational meeting Thursday, Sept. 2 from 4:05 to 4:30 p.m. in the library.