Chilton County High School, Isabella High School, Jemison High School, Maplesville High School, Thorsby High School and Verbena High School will participate in the Alabama College Application Week Campaign sponsored by the Alabama State Department of Education from Nov. 2-6.

As part of the Alabama college access initiative, all Chilton County schools will work with their seniors during the week to complete and submit at least one college application.

The goal of the program is to get more students applying to Alabama colleges early in their senior year. During this event, students may apply to any of Alabama’s 30 community colleges, 14 independent colleges and 14 public universities in which they are interested.

This initiative is part of the American College Application Campaign, a national initiative that is an effort of the American Council on Education. In 2014, American College Application Campaigns took place in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. All 50 states will hold College Application Campaign events in 2015.

For more information, contact Kim Benson, career coach for the Chilton County school district, at (205) 280-6105 or kdbenson@chilton.k12.al.us, or school counselors.

Each school will be hosting their own events to encourage their seniors to apply to college. Below is information on two local schools:

Verbena High School

•Expects approximately 45 seniors to complete a college application.

•One day, students will wear their favorite college shirts.

•Seniors that complete a college application will attend a reception on Nov. 6 sponsored by an event planning class.

•Students will also sign their name to a large banner, and early acceptance letters will also be posted.

Isabella High School

•Monday: T-Shirt / Sweatshirt day. Students will be invited to wear a shirt from the college they plan to attend.

•Tuesday: A representative from Jefferson State Community College will be available to help students fill out an application and submit it.

•Wednesday: Seniors will add items to the “Dream Board” – this will include items such as future plans and notes showing where they have been accepted to college.

•Thursday: Students will complete a survey, allowing feedback for this year’s event.

•Friday: Parents and other volunteers will set up a refreshment area for seniors who have completed an application.