Gallatin CUSD 7

Theater Camp Information

The ACE program at Southeastern Illinois College works with the district’s high achieving high school
students to help them prepare for college. This program is designed to motivate academically talented
students to go further and have a competitive advantage in college admissions and scholarship
applications through service learning, test preparation and communication training. ACE also creates an
academic cohort in which gifted students at surrounding high schools can come together in one group
setting to discuss their next steps after high school. By implementing volunteer experience, ACT/SAT
test prep, developing relationships for positive letters of recommendation, and learning how to write
and speak professionally to earn high dollar scholarships, this program will challenge our area’s best
and brightest high school students. Our goal is to help prepare our district’s high school scholars for
higher education beyond the traditional classroom.
Pre-Selection Criteria for District High School Students
 Must have junior or senior status in high school
 Must be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently without direct supervision, and
display self-discipline;
 Have intentions to attend a university after high school or community college;
 Have reliable transportation to and from the college and volunteer site in Harrisburg;
 Have a minimum 3.25 cumulative high school GPA;
 Have one of the following: college level test scores on Accuplacer Next Gen in reading, writing and
math; a 20 or higher ACT composite; or 1020 or higher SAT composite.
 Submit application packet:
o Completed SIC data form;
o Official high school transcript and test scores;
o One letter of recommendation from an English, Math, Science, or History teacher from the
high school in which the candidate attends;
o Parent/Guardian approval and signature upon acceptance into program.
DEADLINE TO APPLY – MAY 1, 2026
Total cost of program: $50 per student accepted. Payment due by August 1, 2026.

Seniors and Parents and Guardians:
Just a reminder of those scholarships and due dates that are very close:
SIU Credit Union Scholarship Due 3/31
Delta Kappa Gamma Due 4/1
Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Due 4/1
Elks Military Family Scholarship Due 4/3
Equality Masonic Lodge Due 4/13
SICEA Scholarship Due 4/13
Tony Cox Memorial Scholarship Due 4/14
Carl & Janet Jennings STEM Scholarship 4/17
Gallatin County Republican Scholarship 4/24
Rotary 6510 Scholarship 5/1
Greg Yank Scholarship 5/1
WADI- Scholarship Due 5/6
Illinois Oil & Gas Scholarship Due 6/30

All applications can be found on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom or in his office.

Seniors & Parents/Guardians - with Spring Break approaching, so are many deadlines for many local scholarships- here is a updated list of those current scholarships, all with have applications that are found both on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom and in his office:
SIU Credit Union Scholarship Due 3/31
Delta Kappa Gamma Due 4/1
Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Due 4/1
Elks Military Family Scholarship Due 4/3
Equality Masonic Lodge Due 4/13
SICEA Scholarship Due 4/13
Tony Cox Memorial Scholarship Due 4/14
Carl & Janet Jennings STEM Scholarship 4/17
Gallatin County Republican Scholarship 4/24
Rotary 6510 Scholarship 5/1
Greg Yank Scholarship 5/1
WADI- Scholarship Due 5/6
Illinois Oil & Gas Scholarship Due 6/30

Don't let the deadlines pass you by, its free money

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Senior Scholarship due date update-
no scholarships are coming due this upcoming week, however before we go on break there are several that will be coming due including these 2:
Gallatin-Saline Farm Bureau Due 4/1- this is an online form and it is open to anyone who has a family member that is a farm bureau member
also
Elks Military Family Scholarship Due 4/3 - this is open to any senior that has a member of their family that is a veteran of military service- this form is on Mr. Cruson's google classroom and in his office

Just a reminder to Students, Parents and Guardians about State Testing this week. On Wednesday March 25th, 9-11th grade students will be testing. 11th grade students will be taking the ACT and the 9th and 10th grade students will be taking the Pre-ACT and the Pre-ACT9 respectively. Get plenty of rest and try your best to be in attendance on Wednesday to avoid make up testing. Taking the ACT is a State Graduation requirement for 11th grade students

Seniors and Parents/Guardians- the Ferrell Hospital Scholarship is due this Friday, this Scholarship is for anyone that may be going into a health care or mental health career. All scholarships need to be turned in to Mr Cruson by 11am on Friday and he will take them to the hospital

Seniors and Parents/Guardians- This week's scholarship that is coming due is:
Ferrell Hospital Scholarship - due March 20th.
This scholarship is for anyone that is planning on going into any healthcare, or health related occupation. Scholarship app is located on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom and in his office.

On Tuesday March 17th, SIC will be here for those students that have taken the Accuplacer and qualified for courses to register for the summer and fall semesters. All students in the 9th thru 11th grade can register for summer courses. Only 11th grade students can register for classes for the fall term. Any qualified senior students can also register for summer courses.
Freshmen students will be testing on the morning of the 17th and will learn if they are qualified after testing. Students do not have to be fully registered by this date, but will have opportunity to get information regarding registration, but many students will register on this date.

9th Annual Gallatin County FFA Alumni Fish Fry
Join us tomorrow Friday, March 13, 2026 for the 9th Annual Gallatin County FFA Alumni Fish Fry! Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a delicious fish dinner with all the fixings. Serving meals from 10:30 AM – 7:00 P M, Dine In or Carry Out is Available. Call or text 618-313-0783 for carry-out orders or questions. Orders of 10 or more carry-outs: please call at least 30 minutes ahead. $15 per plate Children 5 and under eat FREE with each paid adult meal (dine in only). Come support our Gallatin County FFA and enjoy a great meal with the community!

Seniors and Parents/Guardians- The Illinois Sheriff's Association Scholarship is due this Friday- Thus far no applications have been turned in to Mr. Cruson. The application is on Mr. Cruson's Google Classroom and is in his office. Any applications that can be filled out and returned to Mr. Cruson before 1pm on Friday will be delivered to the Sheriff's office.

We are in scholarship season, and several new ones have been added and several others have upcoming dates
Newly added:
Carl & Janet Jennings Scholarship - Due 4/17
Equality Masonic Lodge Scholarship- Due 4/13
Tony Cox Memorial Scholarship- Due 4/14
Egyptian Health Dept. Scholarship- Due 4/15
Ferrell Hospital Scholarship - Due 3/20
Ill. Sheriff's Association Scholarship- Due 3/13
Elks Military Family Scholarship- Due 4/3
Gallatin Farm Bureau Scholarship- Due 4/1
WADI Scholarship - Due 5/7
All scholarships are online on Mr. Cruson's Google classroom or can be found in Mr. Cruson's office.

Reminder Spring Pictures tomorrow for Elementary & Jr High Students. No order forms necessary, picture proofs will be emailed

Cheer Tryouts for 2026/2027

Confidence affects everything: friendships, academics, and decision-making. Learn how to strengthen it at home in the upcoming virtual parent session hosted by Parent Guidance tomorrow, March 4th, at either 6 PM or 8 PM.

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