Sesser-Valier High School maintains an active guidance & counseling program.  The information listed below is intended to help SVHS students and parents keep informed about student assessments, college entrance/registration/application requirements, scholarships (applications, deadlines, etc.), student scheduling, and how to request academic records.

The Sesser-Valier High School Guidance Counselor is Kerri Henry.  She can be contacted by phone at (618) 625-5105, Ext. 103 (Direct Office).  Her e-mail address is [email protected].

Student Assessment

ACT - All juniors will take the ACT on March 26, 2025. This is a state requirement for graduation. 
 
Pre ACT 10 - All sophomore students will take the Pre ACT 10 on March 19, 2025. This is a state requirement.

Pre ACT 8/9 - All freshmen will take the Pre ACT 8/9 on March 19, 2025. This is a state requirement.


AP Testing - 
AP tests will be in May.  Please turn in your first payment on or before 10/25/2025. See Mrs. Henry if you have any questions.

College Information

    Representatives from the following colleges/universities will be conducting informational meetings at Sesser-Valier High School:

 
Seniors planning to attend a four-year university in the fall of 2024 need to start applying for admission. Also, check college websites for open house dates. Open houses are a great way to gain a lot of information about each college/university.


      
    College/Military Visitation

        A senior is permitted two visits to a college or university of his/her choice providing the following requirements are met: (1) the student notifies his or her teachers prior to leaving and completes the necessary forms. Even though the student is not in attendance, he/she shall not be counted absent. (2) A student must be eligible to  graduate in order to secure a college visit. (3) All visitations should be prior to the month of May, and one visit shall be on the first day of the Prairie State Exam. (A third college or university visit may be approved by school administration if a senior must complete an on-campus college exam for admission, must complete and on-campus task for receipt of a scholarship, or must attend a required orientation day.
       
    Financial Aid 

 Seniors the financial aid application will be available starting  December 1, 2024.   The financial aid application/information will be available at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/.  It is recommended that the FAFSA be completed by March 1, 2025.   PLEASE COMPLETE THE FAFSA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.



Scholarship Information 
 
The Curt Johnson Scholarship is available to seniors. The deadline is 03/14/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Franklin Hospital Auxiliary has a scholarship available to seniors planning to major in a healthcare field. The deadline is 03/18/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Banister-Hill Scholarship is available to seniors. The deadline is 03/21/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Dan Hayes Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors. The deadline is 03/21/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The EOA/SICA Scholarship is available to senior athletes. The deadline is 03/21/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

Eternal Friends in Christ Scholarship is available to seniors. The deadline is 03/28/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Knights of Columbus has a scholarship available to seniors. The deadline is 03/23/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Schoenbaechler Scholarship is available to seniors who participate in one or more sports. The deadline is 03/31/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The SIU Credit Union has a scholarship available to seniors. The deadline is 03/31/2025. The eligibility requirements and application are available at www.siucu.org/scholarship. See Mrs. Henry if you have any questions.

The SSM Health and Good Samaritan Hospital Auxiliary has a scholarship available to students planning to major in a health care career/profession. The deadline is 03/31/2025. The application is available at www.ssmhealth.com/scholarships. See Mrs. Henry if you have any questions.

Boneyard Boccie Ball Club has a scholarship available to seniors with a 2.0 GPA or higher. The deadline is 03/31/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

Crosswalk Community Action Agency has a scholarship available to seniors who meet certain income criteria. The deadline is 04/01/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

SERVPRO has a scholarship available to seniors. The deadline is 04/01/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Kaitlyn Laskowski Stanfield Memorial Scholarship is available to seniors. The deadline is 04/04/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Morgan Phelps Stubblefield Memorial Scholarship is available to senior female student athletes. The deadline is 04/04/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

Sesser Area Chamber of Commerce has a scholarship available to seniors. The deadline is 04/04/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application.

The Dan Williams Memorial Scholarship is available to all seniors. The deadline is 04/10/2025. See Mrs. Henry for an application. 

Eclipse Insurance has a scholarship available to seniors planning to attend Rend Lake College. The deadline is 04/30/2025. Applications are available at the Sesser office or by emailing [email protected]. 

Student Scheduling

Scheduling information will be available in the spring.


Sesser-Valier High School McKinney-Vento Homeless Liaison is Kerri Henry. Please contact her for any questions concerning your child's temporary housing status.

Requesting Academic Records

To request a transcript from Sesser-Valier High School please complete and mail form to:
    
    Sesser-Valier High School 
    4626 State Hwy 154
    Sesser, IL 62884

For Sesser-Valier High School transcript request form click here.