National Bullying Prevention Month

Bullying, harassment and intimidation are not tolerated at West Point Public Schools

WPHS students are encouraged to think: " In a World Where You Can Be Anything, Choose to Be Kind"                                     

What is Bullying?

-Bullying is typically repeated over time  and may cause severe emotional trauma. 

It's intent is to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the targeted person.

-Involves a real or perceived imbalance of power or strength.

Bullying does not include:

-Ordinary teasing

-Mutual arguments or peer conflict

-Isolated acts of meanness, aggression, social rejection or fights

We the Students Scholarship Opportunity

Bill of Rights Institute- 2018-19 Student Essay Contest

Winners will receive a total of $20,000 in scholarship funds.  - Essay topic - "What are the essential qualities of a citizen in your community in 21st century America?"

Details on website

https://billofrightsinstitute.org/engage

Virginia Aerospace Science and Technology Scholars ( VASTS)- 

Earn two college credits Deadline November 11, 2018 - Available to high school seniors or juniors with a 2.7 or better.

vsgc.odu.edu/VASTS

Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) 

Earn five college credits!  Deadline November 11, 2018 - Available to high school seniors or juniors with a 2.7 or better.

vsgc.odu.edu/VESSS

Virginia Space Coast Scholars - Free Online STEM Program for high school Sophomores with 2.7 GPA or higher - Deadline November 11, 2018

Hagan Scholarship - Deadline November 15, 2018 - up to $ 48,000

Available to a high achieving, self-motivated student who will require financial assistance to attend college. "Helping rural Students Graduate College Debt Free"

www.hsfmo.org

NewGen Peacebuilders - Deadline:  November 16, 2018

A youth peace education and leadership development program in the Middle Peninsula available to students in grades 9-12. The program emphasizes the role, value and impact of young people in achieving a peaceful world. Become a certified NewGen Peacebuilder and be equipped to resolve conflict and build bridges.

www.newgenpeace.org

The Gloria Wille Bell and Carlos R. Bell Scholarship - Deadline:  February 1, 2019

Up to $80,000 over four years to students selected from the Commonwealth of Virginia entering the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

www.bellscholarship.org

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