Guidance & Counseling

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

• • Des Moines Area Community College
  • Drake University
  • Iowa State University
  • Simpson College
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Northern Iowa 
  • Wartburg College

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.

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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.

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. 

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bullying
• Counselor Resources
• Cyberbullying
• Depression
• Drugs
• Eating Disorders
• National Institute of Mental Health
• Schizophrenia
• Self-Injury
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
• Suicide Prevention: 1-800-273-8255
• Teen Pregnancy
• Teen Suicide Prevention