Former students and alumni of Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District may now request high school transcripts by filling out this Google Form. Feel free to contact Kerry Gegner, the Guidance Counselor Secretary, with any questions.

Students in need of DMACC transcripts should fill out this form and mail it directly to the address provided.

College Scholarship Information
Local Scholarships
ACT Information
College Visit Information
Iowa Colleges, Military & Trade Resources

Please visit the links below for institution-specific scholarship information. For locally-offered scholarships, please see the Local Scholarships tab.

The scholarship committee selects recipients based on overall appearance of the application, how thorough the answers are on the completed application, student character throughout your school tenure, and student involvement in activities inside and outside of school. Factors such as financial need and unusual circumstances are taken into consideration. Recipients will also have been actively involved in classroom work, discussions, have good attendance, and are involved in extracurricular activities throughout their school tenure. Students will not be considered for any scholarship if they are not planning on continuing their education.

You will need to be logged into your MStM email in order to access the Local Scholarships Application. You only need to complete the application once and you will be eligible for all those scholarships.

 

Millican/Christy Scholarship

Requirements:

MStM Application

Attend a two- or four-year college

Successful First Semester Grades

Second Semester Classes

Amount of Award:  $500

Number of Award:  1

Deadline:  March 24, 2023

Contact Information: 

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us

(641) 764-2608

Lester Phren Scholarship

Requirements:

MStM Application

Attend a two- or four-year college

Successful First Semester Grades

Second Semester Classes

Amount of Award:  Varies ($2,000 Total)

Number of Award:  Varies

Deadline:  March 24, 2023

Contact Information: 

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us

(641) 764-2608

 

Four Seasons Auto Wash Scholarship

Requirements:

MStM Application

Plans to attend an accredited public or private university, college, vocational technical school, apprenticeships, or join the military upon graduation from high school. Student demonstrates an attitude of caring and sharing of their time and talent within the school and community. Student must also demonstrate an attitude of positive character throughout your school tenure. Student should possess a drive and aptitude necessary to achieve their desired goal. Last but not least, this scholarship will go to an individual, due to financial or personal needs, it would be a way of saying to them, “we all believe in you”.

Amount of Award:  $500

Number of Award:  1

Deadline:  March 24, 2023

Contact Information: 

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us

641-764-2486

Mar-Mar Scholarship

Requirements:

Mar-Mar Application

Successful First Semester Grades

Second Semester Classes

Must be involved in one or more athletic programs, be in good academic standing

Amount of Award:  $1,300

Number of Award:  3

Deadline:  March 24, 2023

Contact Information: 

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us

641-764-2486

Miller Electric Scholarship

Requirements:

MStM Application

Amount of Award: $100

Number of Awards: 1

Deadline: March 24, 2023

Contact Information: 

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us@mstm.us

(641) 764-2486

 

 

 

 

MStM Blue Devil Trade School/Apprenticeship Scholarship

Requirements:

Fill out a MStM Blue Devil Trade School/Apprenticeship Application

Graduating seniors must be going into a trade school or apprenticeship program of any type.

Amount of Award:  Up to $1500 Total

Number of Award:  Varies

Deadline:  March 24, 2023

Contact Information:

Randy Folkerts

Guidance Counselor

randy_folkerts@mstm.us

(641) 764-2608

 

Test Date Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline
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Visit ACT

When making career plans, students may find it necessary to visit college campuses or have job interviews. Students must follow the following procedures:

  1. Complete a written request with the Counselor to arrange a visitation or interview. Request forms may be picked up in the Guidance Office. Plans must be finalized at least three days in advance.
  2. Sign the request form, and obtain signatures from parent/guardians, Counselor, HS office personnel, and the contact person at the college/university or employer; and
  3. Complete any assigned make-up work prior to the absence (if available)

Visit this link to explore various Iowa colleges.

Visit this link to access military resources.

Visit this link to browse trade opportunities.

My Academic Plan
Mental Health Supports and Services

Iowa State University has created My Academic Plan (MAP), which is a career exploration and decision-making system that benefits secondary students.

Some features provided by MAP include:

  1. Identification of interests, values, and skills;
  2. Exploration of career options that match interests, values, and skills;
  3. Scheduling support;
  4. Exploration of college major or training programs to assist with career preparation

 

 

Mental health is paramount to student success in school. With growing awareness of its impact on school-aged children, MStM is committed to helping students by connecting them with the appropriate supports both in and out of school. If you or your student have needs in this area, please reach out to the Counseling Office or the high school principal.

For additional mental health care supports and services, please visit the National Alliance of Mental Illness (Iowa), as well as the links provided below.