School Counseling
Table of Contents
Student Appointment Form
Family Resources
Youth Services
Parent Information
Contact Information
Registration Requirements
Transcript Requests
External Test Dates
Alternative Programming
New Hampshire Scholars
College Preparation
Scholarships & Grants
Extended Learning Opportunities (ELO)
Career and Transition Planning
2021 Suicide Prevention Presentation
Student Crisis Guide for Parents
School Profile
Hinsdale Program of Studies 2024-2025
Student Appointment Form
Click here to make an appointment with School Counseling Services
Family Resources
Brattleboro Retreat
Monadnock Family Services
Otter Creek/Matrix
Division of Children, Youth and Families
Children and Parents Project
Cheshire Medical Center
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services
Suicide Prevention Presentation for Students
Student Crisis Guide for Parents
Parent Information
Electronic Cigarette Information
E-Cigarette Parent Tip Sheet for Talking to Your Kids
School Profile
Hinsdale High School Profile 2020-2021
Program of Studies
Program of Studies 2023-2024
Guidance Contact Information
Cathy Johnson – Guidance Registrar
E-mail: 
Joe Smith – Middle School Counselor
E-mail: 
Matthew Azzaro – High School Counselor
E-mail: 
Registration Requirements
-Proof of residency (Mortgage or notarized Lease agreement and a town clerk signed residency affidavit)
-Birth certificate
-Immunization record
-Custody papers (if applicable)
Student Registration Form
Test Dates
All juniors take the SAT in Spring free of charge
Results from the School Day SAT for Juniors are available late May. Juniors should plan on retaking the test (for the traditional cost) in the Fall of their Senior year.
Please see Mr. Azzaro in Guidance for more information or if you have any questions.
Alternative Programming
Windham Regional Career Center – http://www.wrccvt.com/
VLACS – http://www.vlacs.org/
Virtual High School – http://www.thevhscollaborative.org/
Keene Community Education (Night Classes and GED) – http://www.keenecommunityed.org/
Keene State College Continuing Education (Dual Enrollment) – http://www.keene.edu/conted
River Valley Community College (Dual Enrollment) – http://www.rivervalley.edu/
EStart (Online College Courses) – http://www.ccsnh.edu/academics/estart
Job Corp – http://www.jobcorps.gov
St. Paul’s – http://asp.sps.edu/
New Hampshire Scholars
New Hampshire Scholars Program – http://www.nhscholars.org/
College Preparation
Common Application – http://www.commonapp.org/
FAFSA – http://www.studentaid.gov/
Financial Aid & Loan Information
FAFSA Websites:Notice: You should never pay to complete the FAFSA. Be aware of scams offering to complete the form for a fee. Use the above link to complete the form.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Student Aid on the Web
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp
Some institutions may require that students complete a CCS profile to apply for financial aid:
https://profileonline.collegeboard.com/prf/index.jsp
Students need to go to this site to sign their MPN and complete entrance counseling.
https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
Scholarships & Grant Information
Please see Mrs. Johnson in Guidance for more information or if you need assistance.
NH Charitable Foundation scholarships
http://www.nhcf.org/scholarships
FastWeb Scholarships https://www.fastweb.com/
NHHEAF I am College Bound Scholarships: https://www.nhheaf.org/IACB-info.asp
Collegeboard.org https://www.collegeboard.org/
https://www.mometrix.com/blog/scholarships-for-college/
Nursing Scholarships: https://nurse.org/scholarships/
AIA/NH Architecture Foundation Scholarship Due: 1/19/24
Albert T. Marcoux Memorial Scholarship Due: Received by
Anthony Romano & Vernon Kelly Grants Due :
American Legion Oratorical See Mrs. Johnson in Guidance
Aroma Joes Student -Athlete Scholarship https://nhiaa.org/aroma-joe-s-of-nh-student-athlete-scholarship Due5/5/23
BCANH Baseball Scholarship 2023 Due:before 11:59 pm
Casella Heavy Equipment-Diesel Mechanic Scholarship Due: 5/10/24
Christa Mcauliffe Education Scholarship Received in mail by
Dept. of NH Scholarship Due: Received in mail by
John A. High Child Welfare Scholarship Due: Received in mail by
Lee P. Mahle Mem. Field of Education Scholarship Due: Received in mail by
Marion J. Bagley Award Due:
Raymond K. Conley Memorial Scholarship Received in mail by
Vocational Education Scholarship Due: received in mail by
Amy Dutton Memorial Scholarship Due: not this year
American Legion Auxiliary Unit #5 Due: Postmarked by
2023-American-Legion-Post-5-SCHOLARSHIP-APPLICATION Due
BMH Auxiliary Healthcare Scholarship Due: 5/17/24
Brodsky Prize for Journalism https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScP8lA5Y_Gz-AcQn-oeNLlYXClGG8usl5XUQDfTTmZXNxMoqQ/viewformDue: 4/20/24 before 12:00pm
Coca Cola Scholars Program Scholarship Due 10/10/23 by 5:00 pm
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award 24 Due: 4/4/24
Cheshire Fair Assoc. Scholarship Due: by 4/1/24
Cheshire Health Foundation Scholarships Due:
Composite ScholarshipDue: 4/18/24
ConvenientMD Scholarship 2024https://convenientmd.com/scholarships/ Due 4/30/24
David Kacanek Memorial Scholarship 24 Due: 4/30/24
Dorcas & Peter Pombay ScholarshipDue: 5/2/24
Brattleboro Elks 23-24 Due: 4/5/2024
Burger King Scholarship:https://burgerkingscholars.com/ 12/15/23
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarshiphttps://www.elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm Due 11/13/23
Fisher Cats Scholarship https://form.jotform.com/240293972488166 Due: 4/5/24
Footlocker Scholar/Athlete Scholarship 2024 https://www.footlockerscholarathletes.com/Due: 1/30/24
40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship Due: See Mrs. Johnson in Guidance
Fraternal Order of Eagles Due: 12/31/23
Gateway Rotary Foundation Scholarship Due: please bring to Mrs. Johnson the day before or by 8:00 am on 5/17/24
https://www.neacrao.org/scholarship-informationGeorge Coleman Due: 3/1/24
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/ge-reagan/ Due:closed
Granite Edvance Scholarships https://graniteedvance.org/cover-the-cost/search-for-scholarships/granite-edvance-scholarships/ Opens in March 24
Granite State Scholarship Due: 5/1/24 to Mrs. Johnson
Granite State Dairy Student-Athlete Scholarshiphttps://www.nhiaa.org/gsdp-scholarship Due: 5/1/24
Hagen Scholarship https://haganscholarships.org/application/ Due: 3/1/2024
Heisman High School Scholarship https://heismanscholarship.com/Due 10/17/23
Ira White Memorial Scholarship Ira White Memorial Scholarship Due: 4/5/24
Hispanic Scholarship fundhttps://www.hsf.net/sign-up/ due 2/15/24
H.L. Tuner Group Scholarshiphttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8iSVB2bXXKcFrMOS347aG1gItRYjppPmtkyqCP2Ssg-v6ZQ/viewform Due: 4/16/24
Jeffrey P. Smith Farm Scholarship 24 Due: 3/31/24
Julia T. Pingree Student Business Scholarship Due no later than 4/1/24
Lantos Activist Artist Scholarshiphttps://www.lantosfoundation.org/activist-artist-scholarship Due: 2/29/24
Manning Zimmerman NH Student Distracted Driving Scholarship Due: 4/15/24
League of NH Craftsmen Scholarship Due: contact at their website
Manchester Artists Association Scholarship Due:
Marine Corps League Scholarship 24 Due: to Mrs. Johnson by 8:00 am 5/16/24
Mary Spencer Langille Memorial Scholarship Due: 4/8/24
Matthew Eric Nurmi Memorial Scholarship Due:4/4/24
Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship( Must be a member )Members First Credit Union Memorial Scholarship Due
MIASP Eddie Chambers Memorial Scholarship Due:
Military families scholarship https://fisherhouse.org/programs/scholarship-programs/scholarships-for-military-children/ Due:
Margaret D. Bell Monadnock Humane Society Scholarship https://monadnockhumanesociety.org/bell-scholarship/ Due: 4/1/24
Moran Family Land Surveying Scholarship Due: Received 3/31/24
National Society DAR Scholarship https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarshipsDue: various dates
NH Broadcaster Scholarship https://www.nhab.org/nhab-student-broadcaster-scholarship-programDue: Postmarked by
NH Buidling Officials Education Foundation Scholarship Due 4/8/24
NH Charitable Certificate credential Scholarship Due: Rolling
NH Charitable Foundation Scholarships Due: 4/14/24
NH Farm Bureau Scholarship https://www.nhfarmbureau.org/scholarship-information/Due: various dates
NH Gay Men’s Chorus Scholarship Due:
NHHEAF Destination College Speech Contest Due:
NHIAAA Student-Athlete Scholarship Due: to Mr. Kilelee
NH Math Education Major Scholarship Due: 5/1/24
NH Police Assoc. Pipes & Drums https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU6Ge3TDI7qqvlPnyeA_UJriDqJxtSm_Rx4GTa-KeH2MNDKA/viewform Due:before midnight 4/19/24
NH PTA Scholarship Due:
NH Scholarships https://www.collegescholarships.com/local/new-hampshire-scholarships Due: various dates
NH School board Scholarship: https://nhsba.org/student-scholarship/Due: 4/19/24
NH Water Pollution Control Assoc. Scholarship https://nhwpca.org/form.php?form_id=20&c=1
www.NHWPCA.org Due: 3/29/24
Quabbin Quills Scholarship: https://quabbinquills.org/general-submission-form/Due:3/1/24
Red Sox Service Scholarship: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/servicescholarships/Due: 4/12/24
River Valley Credit Union Scholarship Due: 2/9/24
Roger J. Sheridan Elks Scholarshiphttps://www.vtelks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Roger-Sheridan-Application_Fillable-Rev-02.pdf Due: 2/1/24
Scores Running Club Scholarship Due: Not offering this year
Skrungloo Farm Scholarship Due before
Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/ Due: 1/3/24
The Jennifer Solar Whelan Memorial Music Scholarship Due: before 5:00 pm 5/15/24
Stephen Phillips memorial Scholarship https://phillips-scholarship.org/apply/Due: 5/15/24 by noon
Brattleboro Sunrise Rotary Scholarship Due: Postmarked by: 5/1/24
John Penfield Rotary Schoalrship Due : Postmarked by 5/1/24
Union Leader William Loeb Athlete Scholar Award Due: before 1/15/24
Union Leader Loeb Educational Grant Postmarked by: 4/8/24
United States JCI Senate Found. Scholarship Due: Postmarked by 1/19/24
Unsung Hero & Ken Jue Scholarships https://elmcityrotary.org/downloads Due: 3/31/24
Vermont Emblem Clubs Scholarship Due: to Mrs. Johnson by 4/12/24
Wantastiquet Grange Legacy Found. Scholarship Due: 5/6/24
Ward Law Group Scholarship https://wardlawnh.com/scholarship/ Due: 4/30/24