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Oak Grove High School

5198 Old Hwy 11, Hattiesburg, MS 39402

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12th Grade Hub

Welcome, Seniors—this is your official hub for all important announcements, deadlines, and resources for graduation and beyond.

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Mike Moulder . 12th Grade Principal

Phone: 601.264.7232  |  Email mike.moulder@lamarcountyschools.org

 

A Message from Your Principal

Welcome, Seniors, to your final and most exciting year at Oak Grove High School!

The journey to this point has been filled with hard work, growth, and preparation, and now you are on the home stretch. This year will be a busy and rewarding one, packed with memorable "lasts" and important "firsts" as you prepare for graduation and the future beyond.

We have created this Senior Hub to be your central, one-stop resource for everything you need to navigate this year successfully. Here you will find critical information on:

  • Graduation requirements and deadlines

  • College application resources

  • Scholarship opportunities

  • Senior event schedules

  • Important announcements

My best advice to you is to bookmark this page and check it often. Staying organized and informed is the key to reducing stress and making the most of every opportunity.

We are all here to support you. Let’s finish strong and make this a truly unforgettable year. 

Go Warriors!

Sincerely,

Mr. Moulder

 

 

πŸ“œ Monthly Roadmap to Graduation

πŸ’¬ Ask questions! Don’t be afraid to reach out to counselors, recruiters, or mentors for help!

 

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  • Focus: Exploration & Applications Begin

    βœ… Visit colleges/universities (in person or virtually) to narrow down choices.

    βœ… Start or complete college/university admission and housing applications.

    πŸ“š Research majors, programs, and campus life to help inform decisions.

    πŸ—“ Create a calendar with all deadlines (applications, tests, scholarships, etc.).

  • Focus: Finalizing College Applications

    βœ… Finalize and submit college/university applications.

    βœ… Complete housing applications if not already done.

    πŸ“„ Start drafting essays for scholarships and institutional applications.

    πŸ“„ Request recommendation letters early and send your student resume to your school counselor as soon as possible(if needed for scholarships or special programs).

  • Focus: Financial Aid & Scholarships - In-state Institutions require FAFSA & MS Aid Applications

    πŸŽ“ FAFSA opens (Oct 1) – Complete ASAP for best financial aid consideration.

    πŸ’° Mississippi Aid Applications open – Submit early.

    βœ… Complete institutional private and competitive scholarship applications.

    πŸ† Apply for regional and national scholarships.

    πŸ§ͺ Consider additional ACT exams, especially if trying to improve scores for scholarships.

    πŸ§‘‍🏫 Schedule a meeting with your school counselor to review

    graduation status and diploma requirements.

  • Focus: Following Up & Additional Scholarships

    πŸ“ž Contact college recruiters to confirm application completion and ask about next steps.

    πŸ† Check Lucky Day Scholars deadlines and apply if eligible.

    πŸ’Ό Continue applying for regional and national scholarships.

    βœ…December grads complete a final check-in with counselor and

    Senior exit survey.

  • Focus: Final Testing & Scholarships

    πŸ§ͺ Final ACT/SAT testing deadlines for MS Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL).

    πŸ“š Maintain strong academic performance – colleges see senior year grades!

    🏫 Continue applying to institutional and private scholarships.

    πŸ† Stay on top of regional/national scholarship opportunities.

    πŸ† Lucky Day Scholars Applications