At William T. Dwyer High School, we understand the importance of students and parents being updated and informed about school events, announcements, deadlines, etc. We aim to make this easy and accessible by publishing our Dwyer High Weekly Newsletter. Be sure to check back here at the beginning of each week to view the most recent newsletter.

Important Announcements

• Monday, December 18: Day 2 Schedule
• Semester Exams: Begin Monday, December 18
  
  • Early Dismissal: Wednesday, December 20 through Friday, December 22
• Graduation Date: May 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM
• Happy Holidays: The holiday season is right around the corner! Enjoy this special time with friends and family.

Junior Career Fair Field Trip

• Date: January 17, 2025
• Who Can Attend: All Juniors at William T. Dwyer High School
• Details:
  
  • Free of charge!
  • Meet local employers and businesses for job and internship opportunities.
  • Gain insight into industries across Palm Beach County.
• Registration Deadline: December 17, 2024
  
  • Register here: Career Fair Field Trip Registration
• What to Expect: Watch this video

SAT Bootcamp with Score At the Top

• Duration: 7 weeks (prepares students for the March SAT)
• Who Can Attend: Open to Dwyer and non-Dwyer students
• Schedule: Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  
  • January 11, January 25, February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 1
• Registration Link: SAT Bootcamp Registration

FAFSA Resources for Seniors & Parents
The 2025-2026 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open

• Apply here: FAFSA Application Link
• Resources:
  
  • FAFSA YouTube Channel – Videos explaining the FAFSA process
  • StudentAid.gov Account Guide – Steps for creating your account
  • FAFSA Pro Tips – Tips for filling out the form
  • Federal Student Aid Estimator – Estimate your eligibility for grants

Scholarship Opportunities for Seniors

• Bright Futures Scholarship: Apply Now
• George Snow Scholarship: Application Link
• Dwyer Scholarship Bulletin: Live 2024-2025 Bulletin

College and Career Exploration Tools

• Xello (via Student Portal):
  
  • Helps students explore careers, colleges, and scholarships.
  • Learn More About Xello
• Big Future by CollegeBoard:
  
  • Explore career options and colleges that fit your needs.
  • Access financial aid tools and resources.
  • Monthly scholarships: two $40,000 scholarships and $500 scholarships awarded.
  • Big Future Platform
• FLDOE College & Career Planning:
  
  • Explore College and Career Planning Resources