Jr./ Sr. High School Guidance Department Contacts:
Amber Uranko: auranko@millsd.us (7-12) School Counselor
Jennifer Mosier: mosierj@millsd.us (7-12) Guidance Secretary
Reminder: please do not contact the guidance department in case of an emergency needing immediate assistance, instead reach out to the Columbia Country Crisis Hotline 1-800-222-9016.
For Community and Mental Health Resources, please see the Community Resources tab located under Links.
Guidance Resources
Upcoming Dates/Events 22-23 School Year:
Register for the PHEAA Webinars here!
2022-2023 Scholarship Search presentation by Nancy Harvey (PHEAA): CLICK HERE
Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): OPENS OCTOBER 1st: Apply Here!
-Set up your FSAID at least 3 days prior to starting FAFSA!
Graduation Requirement Helpful Information:
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Graduation Requirements:
ACT 7: All high school students must learn CPR prior to graduation.
ACT 35: All high school students must complete a locally developed assessment of U.S. History, Government and Civics once prior to graduation.
ACT 158:Graduation Pathways: ACT 158 Toolkit
Please see the information letter on the Act 158 Graduation Requirements by clicking HERE!
Local Graduation Requirements:
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Pennsylvania State Standardized Testing Information:
PSSA ELA 7th & 8th Grade: April 24th, 25th, 26th
PSSA Math 7th & 8th Grade: May 1st & 2nd
PSSA Science 8th Grade: May 3rd & 4th
Keystone Algebra: May 15th & 16th
Keystone Literature: May 17th & 18th
Keystone Biology: May 22nd & 23rd
Course Booklet & Scheduling:
Millville High School Course Booklet 2022-2023: Schedules have been handed out to students (9th-12th grade) prior to summer break.
Students may e-mail or call the guidance office up until the 1st day of school for scheduling issues/concerns.
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech (CMAVTS) Info. for the 23-24 School Year:
Click here for a video about CMAVTS
-Applications for the 23-24 School Year will be available in the guidance office starting January 30th.
NOW HIRING!
Talen Energy is hiring high school graduates! Here are some open positions:
Apply on their website (Click 'Talen Energy' above)
Dollar Tree is hiring!
Information on positions at the Dollar Tree click here and here!
To apply you can do so online, call: 570-752-7970 or walk-ins M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM
Cheetah Chassis is hiring! Here are some open positions:
Must be 17 years of age
Check out their brochure here!
If you're interested you can contact Rosanne Kunkle, HR Manager
570-802-5242 or e-mail: rkunkle@cheetahchassis.com (Monday-Thursday 6AM-4:30PM)
Benton Foundry is hiring! Here are some open positions:
Click here for information!
To apply, email your resume to lsappe@bentonfoundry.com or call (570)925-6711 to schedule an interview.
Wise Foods Inc. is hiring! Click their flyer here for information!
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Scholarships:
2022-2023 Scholarship Search presentation by Nancy Harvey (PHEAA): CLICK HERE
*Students should regularly check their school e-mail for information or stop in the guidance office for an application! 
First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania Scholarships:
-https://www.fcfpartnership.org/grants-scholarships/scholarships/application-process/
Check out the widget below. You can scroll using the down arrows and click on information as needed!
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Financial Aid Information 2022-2023
https://studentaid.gov/help/who-is-parent
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Please see below for the SAT and ACT Dates and Registration Deadlines for the 22-23 School Year:
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Future Planning Info. Packet for Seniors
Letters of Recommendation
Complete a Counselor Letter of Recommendation Request form (pick up in the guidance office or fill out from document below and email to Mrs. Uranko)
*Turn in to Guidance 2 weeks prior to your earliest deadline
Form: /userfiles/238/my files/clor request form.docx?id=3404
Transcript Requests
- Complete a Transcript Request Form (pick up in the guidance office or fill out from document below
- Return to Mrs. Mosier 10 days prior to your earliest deadline
Form: /userfiles/238/my files/transcript request form 20-21.pub?id=3403
Central PA Virtual Career Fair: Check it out!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_TpvDXnpnFIHK3selm4kpDvZ_Ju-l9mO
Selective Service:
- All Male students are required by law to register for the Selective Service within 30 days of their 18th birthday.
Dual Enrollment:
Available through Bloomsburg University ACE & STEM Programs
Procedure: /userfiles/238/my files/ace and dual enrollment procedures.pdf?id=3767
Incoming Junior and Senior students that are interested in taking Dual Enrollment courses at Bloomsburg University during the Summer of 2022 and/or the Fall of 2022 semester, should apply here: https://www.bloomu.edu/ace. On approximately March 18, the schedule of classes will be available for both Summer and Fall at http://adminapps.bloomu.edu/coursesearch/search .
Scheduling for Summer Session begins on April 11.
Scheduling for Fall Semester begins on April 18 and continues until the Fall Semester begins.
Planning Your Future Resources:
NCAA Eligibility:
*For those students wanting to play DI or DII sports in college, should begin planning as early as 9th grade.
College Information:
Marywood University is offering a new program: Respiratory Therapy! Check out information here: http://www.marywood.edu/respiratorytherapy/index.html
Misericordia University is offering new programs:
Data Science: https://www.misericordia.edu/data-science
Certified Financial Planning: https://www.misericordia.edu/certified-financial-planning
Supply Chain Management: https://www.misericordia.edu/supply-chain-management
General Science (7-12): https://www.misericordia.edu/education/education
California University, Clarion University & Edinboro University have merged to form Pennsylvania Western University (aka: PennWest University)
Campus visits & open house information can be found here