ISSUE 8
FOCUS ON
FENWICK
10/23/26
OPEN HOUSE
THIS WEEK AT FENWICK
TABLE OF CONTENTS 01
LOCKER ROOM CAMPAIGN
02
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
03
COLLEGE VISITS
04
CATHOLIC COLLEGE PATHWAYS
05
COLLEGE AFFORDABLE
06
SCHOOL MEALS REPORT CARD SURVEY
07
YEARBOOK
08
OCTOBER DATES
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Seniors, Juniors, and their parents and guardians, are invited to attend the Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, October 28th, at 6:30 p.m. College Affordable will be presenting on the financial aid application process. For those who may be unfamiliar with our new program, College Affordable is a local non-profit organization that partners with us to provide students and their families with support throughout the financial aid process at no cost.
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Through this program, families have access to workshops, webinars, self-help resources, and one-on-one assistance from experienced financial aid experts. Families can schedule individual virtual meetings with them through the landing page, contact the team by email at financialaid@collegeaffordable. org, or call/text 781-343-1941. We encourage all families to visit our College Affordable landing page to learn more about the available resources and services.
COLLEGE VISITS THE WEEK OF 10/26/26
Mon Oct 26th, 2026
08:00AM - 08:30AM
University of Connecticut
Mon Oct 26th, 2026
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Saint Leo University
Mon Oct 26th, 2026
10:00AM - 10:30AM
Bryant University
Mon Oct 26th, 2026
01:45PM - 02:15PM
Plymouth State University
Tue Oct 27th, 2026
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Rivier University
Tue Oct 27th, 2026
01:00PM - 01:30PM
Dean College
Tue Oct 27th, 2026
01:45PM - 02:15PM
North Shore Community College
Wed Oct 28th, 2026
08:00AM - 08:30AM
Florida Southern College
Wed Oct 28th, 2026
01:00PM - 01:30PM
Springfield College
Fri Oct 30th, 2026
08:00AM - 08:30AM
Savannah College of Art and Design
Fri Oct 30th, 2026
08:45AM - 09:15AM
Bucknell University
Fri Oct 30th, 2026
01:00PM - 01:30PM
University of Massachusetts (Dartmouth)
College Visits Counselors reviewed the process for college visits with seniors at the start of the year. In addition to be listed above, upcoming visits are listed in Scoir, included in the morning announcements, and posted outside the Counseling Office. If you would like to attend a college visit, please sign up in the Counseling Office and get a pass with from Mrs. Langer. You must have your pass signed by the teacher whose class you will miss. This must be done prior to the day of the visit.
EDUCATION FOR LIFE: CATHOLIC COLLEGE PATHWAYS Your Fenwick Education Can Open Even More Doors Fenwick’s Catholic College Pathways initiative connects students with special opportunities at Catholic colleges and universities that recognize the academic preparation, character, service, and valuescentered education that define the Fenwick experience. As this program grows, Fenwick will continue to develop partnerships that can provide our students with clearer admissions pathways, scholarship opportunities, and meaningful connections to colleges where faith, learning, leadership, and community remain central to the student experience. To see the full information and requirements for these programs, please visit https://fenwick.org/school-and-college-counseling/catholic-college-pathways-program/
Emmanuel College Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee Through the Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee, qualifying Fenwick students can receive guaranteed admission to Emmanuel College along with a merit scholarship of at least $100,000, distributed evenly over four years. The program reflects the shared commitment of Emmanuel College and its partner Catholic high schools to providing students with a strong Catholic education and a clear pathway to continue that experience in the heart of Boston.
Saint Anselm College College Admission Agreement Saint Anselm College, located in Manchester, NH, and grounded in the shared tradition of Catholic education, offers qualified Fenwick students a direct pathway to study at one of New England’s leading Catholic liberal arts institutions. Through this agreement, qualifying Fenwick students will receive guaranteed admission to St. Anselm’s, as well as $6,000 per year in the Catholic High School Grant; a minimum of a $27,000 merit scholarship per year; and needbased financial aid may also be awarded for eligible students.
Saint Michael’s College Saints Catholic Connection Guarantee Saint Michael’s College in Vermont offers a scholarship specifically for students graduating from Catholic high schools. Recipients of the Don Dion ’76 Catholic School Scholarship receive $10,000 annually toward tuition, in addition to other scholarships for which they may qualify. The scholarship is renewable for four years, providing a total award of $40,000.
College Affordable is a nonprofit organization that helps families reduce the cost of college, minimize debt, and increase higher education choices.
TOGETHER WITH BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Starting in the fall of 2026, Bishop Fenwick High School families have free access to College Affordable resources to help reduce the costs of college. Partnering with the Guidance Counselors and the experts from College Affordable, this special program provides high impact tools and support to help families navigate the process and minimize the costs of college.
FREE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES College Affordable services are provided at no cost to Fenwick students and their families. Families complete a brief intake form to access webinars & recordings, resource guides, and one-on- one support through virtual meetings, email, phone, and text.
TESTIMONIAL “The collegeprocess is very daunting. College Affordable took a lot of the stress and pressure of navigating that process away. They were incredibly supportive from beginning to end and I don’t know if we would’ve gotten through it as gracefully without their help and support.” - Parent ‘25
SPONSORED BY:
WE CAN HELP YOU NAVIGATE Understanding your budget & aid eligibility at target colleges and post-secondary technical schools Financial aid applications (FAFSA, MASFA, CSS Profile, & School Forms) Reviewing and comparing award/offer letters Appeals process for requesting additional aid Loan process and financing steps Renewing aid applications and more!
LEARN MORE & GET STARTED Scan the QR code to learn more about our services and complete a brief intake form.
https://collegeaffordable.org/bishopfenwickhs financialaid@collegeaffordable.org Call/Text: 781-343-1941
School Meals Report Card
What is the School Meals Report Card?
At Chartwells K12, our mission is to ensure students
to our meal programs, ensuring they better meet
leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than when
the needs of Fenwick and the community, and
they arrived. To support this mission, we are excited
ultimately enhancing K-12 school meal programs
to announce the School Meals Report Card, a
nationwide.
The School Meals Report Card survey will provide valuable insights into satisfaction and preferences at both local and national levels. This feedback will enable us to make meaningful improvements
nationwide initiative designed to gather valuable feedback and insights from the people who matter
Why is Your Support Important?
most: students, their parents and families, and school
The success of this initiative depends on
staff.
participation. The survey will be available from October 12 to November 6, 2026.
Survey Link:
A Note on Privacy
https://selfserve.decipherinc.com /survey/selfserve/160d/260809#?
anonymous. No identifying information will be
Please note that the survey is completely collected.
YEAR BOOK
2027
The best yearbook photos aren’t always the posed ones — they’re the ones you take. At a game. At practice. Backstage. At a club meeting. On the dance floor. On the bus. At a Fenwick event. If it captures what life at Fenwick really looks like, we want to see it! SHOW US FENWICK THROUGH YOUR EYES Students and parents can submit photos for possible inclusion in this year’s yearbook. Don’t leave your best photos sitting in your camera roll — send them our way! https://photos.jostens.com/? utm_source=poster&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign=Y BK_SY27_STANDARD_KIT_PHOTO_SHARE_YARD_SIGN_202 60701
AND DON’T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-andparents/about-yearbooks? utm_source=poster&utm_medium=qrcode&utm_campaign= YBK_SY27_STANDARD_KIT_YEARBOOK_YARD_SIGN_202 70701
2026
OCTOBER
UPCOMING EVENTS 24
HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT TEST
25
BEST BUDDIES TRUNK OR TREAT
25
SAC SPOOKY SPIKE FUNDRAISER
28
COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
29
FENWICK FOLLIES