AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a schoolwide college and career readiness system. AVID is designed to increase the number of students who enroll and succeed in higher education and in their lives beyond high school.
What is AVID?
UPCOMING EVENTS
Feburary
Boys Basketball:
Elsik vs Alvin (HOME)
2/7 - @ 7 pm
Elsik vs Taylor (HOME-Senior Night)
2/14 - @ 7 pm
Girls Basketball:
Elsik vs Hastings (AWAY)
2/3 - @ 1 pm
Boys Baseball:
Elsik vs Mac Arthur (HOME)
2/22 - @ 5:30 pm
Elsik vs Manvel (HOME)
2/23 - @ 5:30pm
School Events:
Elsik Theatre “Is God Is” play
2/1-2 - @ 7 pm
Mardi Gras Pep Rally (NGYM)
2/2 - 7th period
Lunar New Year
2/10 - ALL DAY
Valentine’s Sugar Day
2/14 - ALL DAY
President’s Day- No school!
2/19
U of H- Law Event
2/23 - ALL DAY
This week, we interviewed Maraky Kebede and asked her about AVID and how it has assisted her in achieving the role of STUCO President and the ever-elusive award of Superintendant MVP. She hopes to continue her education in college by attending either UTSA or U of H
Farm Kids for College Scholarship
- Due: February 18,2024
- Senior with interest in science or engineering, US Citizen or permanent resident
- Reward: Up to $2,500
- https://www.nationalfarmers.com/scholarships/
Sharonda Danielle Barbour Legacy Scholarship
- Due: February 29,2024
- 12th graders, live in Texas, attending HBCU in Fall 2024, provide state of 150 words or more why you want to attend HBCU, future and career goals
- Reward: Various
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFJ-ELd4vOHyOmfZlKxC8hjpf0nNg5pN/view?usp=sharing
SCHOLARSHIPS
Month of Febuary
IAFC Scholarship
- Due: February 23,2024
- Seniors, 300 word essay
- Reward: Up to $2,000
- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSfuuV-KoAMAogZ36uHil2ITCoNkyRYnOFOneuirFd1ZVXdQ/viewform?usp=sharing
OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Faith Edo
Hi, My name is Faith and I am an Avid senior at Elsik High School. My plan is to major in Computer Science to pursue a job in Cybersecurity, and I have successfully been accepted into Texas A&M and The University of Texas at San Antonio!
Sugar / Food Day Items
Sugar / Food Day Items
chips - $1.00
water - $2.00
fruit snacks - $1.00
chips - $1.00
water - $2.00
fruit snacks - $1.00
Location: North Bus Ramp
Location: North Bus Ramp