Lyman Memorial High School

STEM Opportunity for Sophomores: The AMBYESE "Y.E.S. I Can" Pre-College Program is now accepting applications for a virtual, three-week intensive program designed to prepare students for the rigors of top-tier universities and STEM careers. There is no cost for tuition or participation. Application Deadline: May 6, 2026. Please see your counselor with any questions.

Air Force Visit: A representative of the US Air Force will be visiting Lyman to speak with interested students during PAWS on Tuesday, 4/28. Please see your counselor if you'd like to attend.

CT Summer Transportation Institute at CCSU: Rising 10th to 12th grade students interested in learning more about careers in the transportation industry are encouraged to apply for the CT Summer Transportation Institute. This program is offered free of charge on the campus of CCSU in mid-July and will offer hands-on labs and field trips focusing on land, air and water transportation careers. Please see your counselor for more information. Applicants are encouraged to apply by May 29th at web.ccsu.edu/csti

New apparel sale!
Orders can be placed using this link and the sale ends on Friday, May 8th.
https://lmhs26.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Tickets are officially on sale for Lyman Memorial Drama Company’s Production of Disney’s Newsies!
Friday, March 13 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, March 14 at 4:00 pm
Sunday, March 15 at 2:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased at this link: https://lymandrama.ludus.com/200517364

Horatio Alger Scholarship: The Horatio Alger Association is seeking college-bound applicants with financial need who display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. This scholarship is open to both Juniors and Seniors seeking a bachelor's degree. The application and specific eligibility requirements can be found at https://horatioalger.org. Please see your counselor with any questions.

Contemporary Ensemble is hosting their first open mic night of the year. It is Friday, November 7th at 6:30 pm in the auditorium. Admission is free and sign ups will be at the event. Everyone is welcome to sign up to perform, or just come and enjoy!

College Rep Visits: Representatives of area colleges will be visiting Lyman this fall to meet with interested students during PAWS. These meetings are not limited to seniors and all interested students are encouraged to attend. Please see Guidance to sign up. 10/14 Southern CT State, 10/21 Marist, 10/22 UConn, 10/23 Eastern CT State, 10/28 Three Rivers, 11/12 U of New Haven.

Electric Boat visiting Lyman: Representatives of Electric Boat will be meeting with interested students during PAWS on 10/30 to discuss career opportunities. All interested students are welcome to attend. Please see guidance to sign up.

College Trade & Military Fair: Lyman students and families are invited to attend a College, Trade School, Military and Employment Fair at Ledyard HS on Wednesday, October 1st from 6:30 to 8pm. Pre-registration is recommended. Please see your counselor for more information.

9/22-9/27

How To Pay For College Webinar: Lyman will be hosting a free college financing webinar on the evening of Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30pm. Topics will include loans, scholarships, FAFSA and the financial aid package. While parents of seniors are the target audience, all district parents and students are welcome to attend. Please contact Guidance with any questions. A link for the Zoom meeting can be found at mywealthamerica.com/events/how-to-pay-for-college-seminar-for-lyman-memorial-high-school

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Students and parents will need to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be eligible for most college financial aid programs. This online form typically opens Oct 1 but may be delayed this year. Please find more detailed info along with helpful links in the flyer attached below. As always, please reach out to your student's school counselor with any questions.

https://studentaid.gov/articles/fafsa-for-parents/

Free Tuition at CT State
The Handley Award (formerly PACT program) allows CT residents to attend community college tuition-free. Please see the link below for more info on the Handley Award and how to qualify. Please reach out to your student's counselor with any questions about this program.

https://www.ct.edu/admission/free

Paying for College Night: The Lyman Guidance Dept will be hosting a virtual seminar for parents on the evening of October 23. Topics will include college funding strategies, the financial aid system and negotiating your financial aid package. Stay tuned for more info including a link to register. Please reach out to your counselor with any questions.

Yale Splash Program: Splash at Yale is an opportunity for high school students to attend classes taught by Yale students. Splash 2025 will be on October 4th, from 10 AM to 3:30 PM, and held on Yale’s campus. Classes include a wide variety of topics, from Introduction to Investing and Personal Finance to Competitive Pokémon Battling, and Introduction to Special Relativity. Splash is $25 for the day and financial aid for students is available upon request. More information and registration details can be found at https://yale.learningu.org/learn/splash.html

CT State Manchester CC will be hosting an info session for students transitioning to college with disabilities. The presentation will include info on the campus, Office of Disability Services, and steps to access services and accommodations. The event will take place on Oct 29th. Please see your counselor for more information.

UConn Stamford Husky-for-a-Day program: UConn Stamford will be hosting several "Husky for a Day" opportunities for prospective students this fall. Participants will attend a UConn class, learn about residence life at UConn Stamford and engage with students and faculty. Please see your counselor for more information

Bulldogs have a busy week this week!

College, Military and Employment Rep Visits: Admissions representatives from several colleges will be visiting Lyman to meet in small groups with interested students this fall during PAWS. UConn will be visiting on Tuesday, Sept 16th. Any senior that is intending to apply to UConn this year is strongly encouraged to attend. We also have CCSU, SCSU, ECSU, U of New Haven, Marist and several other colleges planning to attend this fall in addition to employers such as Electric Boat and recruiters representing the military. Please see Guidance to sign up to attend these important information sessions.

Back to School Open House! Please join us on Wednesday to meet the faculty and see what the students have been working on so far!