"OCAN Invests in Pickaway HELPS to Prepare Local Kids for College"

The Ohio College Access Network (OCAN) recently awarded $20,000 to Pickaway HELPS (Higher Education Learning Partners for Students) as part of the competitive Invest in Success initiative. This grant is designed for community-based OCAN members to implement new programs, enhance existing initiatives or build capacity to strengthen their overall operations.   read more

ACT PARENT WORKSHOP
Pickaway HELPS – Higher Education Learning Partners for Students - is sponsoring a free parent workshop on the ACT and the importance of preparing for the journey into higher education. There will be free materials from ACT and preparation tips and information from Lucinda Eubanks, ACT Educator, retired teacher and Ohio University-Chillicothe adjunct faculty member. It is our hope this workshop will give you information to help you empower your children with confidence as they face the ACT testing environment and start making decisions about their future. Please join us:

WHEN: Wed, April 22nd, 6:00 pm
WHERE: Pickaway County Educational Service Center 2050 Stoneridge Drive, Circleville  Download Flyer
 
ACT PREP WORKSHOP
When: Wednesday May 6th, 6-9:00pm
or Saturday May 9th, 2-5:00pm
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Kids on Campus

“Kids on Campus”, part of the Pickaway County Commissioner’s Educational Improvement Initiative, was recently held for area 4th-7th grade students. Kids on Campus is a summer enrichment program focused on  improving math, science  and language art skills through exciting, hands-on learning activities.  The program is coordinated by Pickaway HELPS – Higher Education Learning Partners for Students - with support from PPG Industries and the Ohio Christian University.