Other Summer Programs

20th Annual Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy
Qualifications:

Age - 16 -18. No condition of race, creed, color or sex is a prerequisite for selection. Former Cadet Patrol Graduates are NOT eligible.
Applicants must have a ( C ) average or higher (2.0+ GPA). Home-schooled students that meet the (C) average requirement are also eligible.
Must furnish own transportation to and from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement Academy.
Every applicant must be of good moral character and come well recommended.
Applicants must be in excellent physical condition and able to participate in a rigorous physical program.
Copy of Valid Missouri drivers license MUST be attached.
This application must be endorsed by an American Legion Post in your area to be considered. (Note: Check for fee of $450.00 (PAID BY SPONSORING POST) MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATION; make it payable to The American Legion Department of Missouri.).

DATES:
June 9th
thru
June 14th, 2019

All Cadet Patrol Academy Documents and Forms can
be found here.

Missouri Leadership in Practice - for current freshmen and sophomores

The best way to develop leadership skills is to practice, practice, practice. For four days each June, that’s exactly what Missouri’s brightest freshmen and sophomore student leaders do in Leadership in Practice — a hands-on program that imparts real world knowledge to help Missouri’s youth engage, inspire and lead. Students from around the state — from rural, suburban and urban schools — come together to work as a team to solve real world problems in a fun, engaging environment. The program is set amidst the beautiful backdrop of historic Westminster College, where principles of leadership were formed in 1946 when Sir. Winston Churchill delivered the famous “Iron Curtain” speech. Leadership in Practice is designed to provide young people with the opportunity to learn the characteristics of leadership and professionalism so they can directly apply those skills in their own lives when they return to their schools and communities.

2019 LEADERSHIP IN PRACTICE

Where: Westminster College campus, Fulton, Missouri
When: June 23-26, 2019
Application deadline: March 1
Learn more: https://mochamber.com/LIP/

Missouri Public Affairs Academy - for current juniors!

Each summer the Pat Walker Missouri Public Affairs Academy brings talented high school students from throughout the state together to develop their understanding of public affairs. The Academy combines presentations by guest speakers with discussions, hands-on activities and service projects, and gives students the opportunity to learn from talented and accomplished political and community leaders in the state.
The MPAA has three main goals:

To help students understand their role as citizens working "for the greater good"
To provide a forum for discussion with distinguished speakers including community leaders, government officials, journalists, and university professors
To provide students with the leadership skills necessary to become actively involved in their communities

Who should apply?
Current high school juniors in Missouri high schools during the 2018-19 academic year are welcome to apply to the 2019 Missouri Public Affairs Academy.
What are the application criteria?

GPA of 3.0 or higher
Recommendation letter from a high school counselor, teacher or administrator
Must be available to attend all days of the Academy July 13-20, 2019

What is the cost of the Academy?
Upon official acceptance into the Academy, a non-refundable $50 registration fee will be required by May 1, 2019. All other Academy expenses, including housing, meals and all Academy activities are at no cost to the participant and provided by Missouri State University. Travel to and from the Academy is not provided. Non-Missouri residents will pay an out-of-state Academy fee. Based on need, a request to waive the $50 non-refundable registration fee may be submitted by school personnel, on behalf of the applicant, no later than May 1, 2019.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2019. Early applications are encouraged. All applicants will be notified of acceptance no later than April 2, 2019.
FOR DETAILS AND APPLICATION INFORMATION - Click here

Riverside Junior Police Academy
The Riverside Police Department will hold its first annual Riverside Junior Police Academy. The course will run for one week at the Riverside Police Department starting Monday, July 15th, 2019 and ending Friday, July 19th, 2019.

The Riverside Police Department’s Junior Police Academy will be a week program structured to simulate a professional Law Enforcement Academy experience for students between the ages of 14 and 18. The academy experience will cover the following instruction in Patrol Tactics, Crime Scene Investigation, Traffic Stops, Accident Crash Investigation, K-9 Unit, SWAT, Agility Course, Situational Scenarios, Report Writing, Fire Investigation, Defensive Tactics and more.

The Riverside Police Academy Application process is currently open. Interested students can see their counselor or School Resource Officer Westrich. The Riverside Junior Police Academy application process will be competitive; therefore, only 20 applicants will be selected.

For more information, please contact School Resource Officer Westrich at 359-6329 or westrichm@parkhill.k12.mo.us

The below 2018 summer programs have expired. Please check back in the Spring 2019 for a new and updated list. We will post these updates as we receive them.

Missouri Fine Arts Academy – for current sophomores!
Dates: June 2-15, 2019 - The Missouri Fine Arts Academy (MFAA) is a two-week summer residential program for highly motivated sophomores and juniors artists in visual arts, theatre, dance, creative writing, and music. The Academy offers an intensive schedule of classes in interdisciplinary and discipline-specific arts, and a wide range of co-curricular activities. MFAA is conducted with the support and cooperation of Missouri State University, and is funded through program fees, grants, endowments, scholarships, and private donations. It will be held June 2-15, 2019. Applications are due February 15 and students (current sophomores and juniors only are eligible) should work with their teacher in the discipline in which they plan to apply. Find more information at https://www.missouristate.edu/mfaa/.

Missouri Girls State and Missouri Boys State - for current juniors!

Attention All Juniors! Are you interested in leadership and learning more about how the government process works? Check out Missouri Boys State or Missouri Girls State! Select juniors from all over the state will gather together this summer for an opportunity to study city, county, and state government. The programs also enforce the understanding that every person is an integral part of the political process and has the responsibility to help make the world a better place. The week will be filled with workshops, high profile guest speakers, networking with political leaders, and for hands-on learning with the city, county, and state governments.

DATES:

Boys State: June 15--22, 2019, University of Central Missouri
Girl State: June 23-29, 2019, University of Central Missouri

APPLICATION:

Pick up your application in the PHS Counseling Office.
Park Hill South only gets a few spots for both programs, so the application process is highly competitive.
All applications are due back in the counseling office by Friday, January 4th, 2019.
After all applications are received, a PHS selection committee will select our final representatives.

For more information:

Missouri Boys State: https://www.moboysstate.org/
Missouri Girls State: https://www.missourigirlsstate.org/

Questions? See Mr. Lundien in the counseling office

Missouri Leadership Seminar - for current sophomores!

The Missouri Leadership Seminar (MLS) will take place June 7-9, 2019 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. Park Hill South can only nominate one sophomore to attend.

What is Missouri Leadership Seminar? The mission is to empower young adults to expand their minds and be truer to themselves so they can develop into leaders who change lives and make a positive difference in their local communities and the world. Missouri Leadership Seminar is an unforgettable weekend experience that immerses a select group of high school sophomores in an environment that brings out the leader inside. Student ambassadors are exposed to panels of professional speakers on many of today’s most pressing issues, are encouraged to express their unique opinions in a supportive environment, and learn to lead through team building activities.

Other Details:

WHO? Only one Park Hill South sophomore can be selected to attend
WHEN? June 7-9, 2019
WHERE? University of Central Missouri
COST? Free if selected to attend
MORE INFO? https://moleadership.com/about/faq/

Are you interested in being nominated for MLS? If you are interested in being selected to attend and represent Park Hill South, please submit an essay answering the below question. A PHS committee will review all applications and select one nominee to represent Park Hill South High School. Please make sure you are available to attend the full session of MLS (June 7-9, 2019) before submitting your application.

Answer this essay question: Park Hill South’s Core Values (Purpose, Respect, Inspiration, Dedication, and Excellence) are fundamental to being a part of the South family. Write an essay on how you represent these values. The essay should be an original work of 1-2 pages, typewritten and double-spaced, NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES. Please make sure your first and last name are at the top of the essay.

All application essays are due to the PHS counseling office by: January 31, 2019 Click here for a paper copy of this nomination form

Questions? See Mr. Lundien in the counseling office