You could be a National Merit Scholar! * Applies to Juniors & Sophomores ONLY

Have you ever thought about? Do you even know what we're talking about? It is a BIG deal. You may be able to to be one, so here is the link for more information: http://www.nationalmerit.org/nmsp.php#entryreq

Since you are going to take the PSAT anyway, you will need to take it early in order to get the scores back in time to qualify. You must sign up for the PSAT no later than Friday, October 1. Hurry! Go see your guidance counselor NOW! You can't sign up for the test online, it has to be through your high school.

You have a big smart brain, go use it. We're talking free college $$ and major prestige!

National Book Festival - Saturday, Sept. 25! FREE!

If you loved the Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay, you'll want to go to this event. Suzanne Collins will be talking and also signing books! Click on the link to see what other of your favorite authors are going to be there. It's FREE! They will be selling the authors' books in case you want to buy one to get signed. There authors of all types of books and for all ages - and special events, too! On the Mall in Washington, DC and easily access by Metro.

http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

The Biggest Online Resource for Enrichment Fun & Learning

What GREAT site! Click the link below

http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/hoagies_kids.htm

The link takes you to the main site for kids & teens, but once you are there you will enjoy exploring all the different links within. Cartoons, daily games, interesting links to check out and even recommended movie and book lists. There is way too much to even begin to list!

I recommend you start with the link above, and then you will want to check out "Links" (shown with the computer monitor). There is so much to see and do - you will enjoy exploring it all over the days and weeks to come. Hoagies is also a great site for long school breaks and when you are simply bored. You can always find something interesting to do!

Welcome! Curious Minds of All Ages!

Curious Minds is an volunteer run enrichment resource for young people in the Shenandoah County area. Most activities are within a 2 hour drive and many are closer. Activities, contests, competitions, and fun academic links give area kids a chance to take advantage of a huge number of opportunities across the country. Computer sand art, Lego robotic competitions, and vocabulary builders that also help you donate rice for hungry people worldwide are just the tiniest sampling of what is available to you. Explore, enjoy and go take part!!

Beverly