Counselor Corner
Counselor
As your School Counselor, I’d like to welcome all students to Shidler Public School. I feel my most important job is to be an advocate for all students. I strive to be your resource for all academic, college, and career information.
Complete ACT Test Date Schedule
The ACT is offered 7 times per year at test centers across the United States. Scores are released approximately 2–4 weeks after each test. Register through your MyACT account to secure your spot and find an approved test center near you.
2026-2027 Test Dates
| Test Date | Registration Deadline (Late fee applies after this date) |
Late Deadline | Photo Upload & Standby Deadline |
Paper Initial Score Release |
| September 19, 2026 | August 14 | September 1 | September 14 | October 6 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11 | September 29 | October 12 | October 27 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6 | November 29 | December 7 | December 22 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22 | February 9 | February 22 | March 16 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5 | March 23 | April 5 | April 20 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7 | May 25 | June 7 | June 23 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4 | June 22 | July 5 | July 20 |
Delores and Jerry Etter Shidler Scholarship Program
The Delores and Jerry Etter Shidler Scholarship Program assists graduating seniors of Shidler High School in Shidler, OK who plan to enroll in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited U.S. college, university, technical program or trade school that results in a certificate or diploma. Applicants must be a current graduating senior. Applications open mid-February.
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Apply on OSU website.
Bartlesville Community Foundation
This site has several scholarships specific to Osage County students. Janis Blanton Scholarship, Wagon Wheel Scholarship, & Carol Lewallen Memorial Scholarship. Each has its own unique eligibility criteria and application requirements. Please visit the appropriate link for each scholarship, and follow the specific submission instructions for each.
Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class 27
Deadline: December 13, 2026 at 11:59PM CST (Midnight)
Description
MISSION: To develop young leaders who feel hope, pride and a responsibility for Oklahoma's future.
Each year high school juniors from across Oklahoma are selected for Youth Leadership Oklahoma. The class will spend June 6-June 11, 2027 traveling to selected locations in Oklahoma to learn about and experience our state's treasures, meet Leadership Oklahoma community members and state leaders, and develop personal leadership skills. Each student selected will receive a scholarship for program expenses related to transportation, lodging and meals.
Requirements
- Applicants must be high school juniors or home-schooled equivalent.
- Applicants must live in Oklahoma.
- Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).
- Class members must attend the program week in its entirety.
- Class members must agree to abide by all Leadership Oklahoma policies and procedures.
- All components of the application must be received by the deadline of 12-13-2026. This includes your application, your principal's approval, two recommendations and your transcript. You will need to follow up with your contacts to ensure everything is submitted on time!
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Complete ACT Test Date Schedule
The ACT is offered 7 times per year at test centers across the United States. Scores are released approximately 2–4 weeks after each test. Register through your MyACT account to secure your spot and find an approved test center near you.
2026-2027 Test Dates
Test Date Registration Deadline
(Late fee applies after this date)Late Deadline Photo Upload &
Standby DeadlinePaper Initial
Score ReleaseSeptember 19, 2026 August 14 September 1 September 14 October 6 October 17, 2026 September 11 September 29 October 12 October 27 December 12, 2026 November 6 November 29 December 7 December 22 February 27, 2027 January 22 February 9 February 22 March 16 April 10, 2027 March 5 March 23 April 5 April 20 June 12, 2027 May 7 May 25 June 7 June 23 July 10, 2027 June 4 June 22 July 5 July 20 -
Delores and Jerry Etter Shidler Scholarship Program
The Delores and Jerry Etter Shidler Scholarship Program assists graduating seniors of Shidler High School in Shidler, OK who plan to enroll in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited U.S. college, university, technical program or trade school that results in a certificate or diploma. Applicants must be a current graduating senior. Applications open mid-February.
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Apply on OSU website.
Bartlesville Community Foundation
This site has several scholarships specific to Osage County students. Janis Blanton Scholarship, Wagon Wheel Scholarship, & Carol Lewallen Memorial Scholarship. Each has its own unique eligibility criteria and application requirements. Please visit the appropriate link for each scholarship, and follow the specific submission instructions for each.
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Youth Leadership Oklahoma Class 27
Deadline: December 13, 2026 at 11:59PM CST (Midnight)
Description
MISSION: To develop young leaders who feel hope, pride and a responsibility for Oklahoma's future.
Each year high school juniors from across Oklahoma are selected for Youth Leadership Oklahoma. The class will spend June 6-June 11, 2027 traveling to selected locations in Oklahoma to learn about and experience our state's treasures, meet Leadership Oklahoma community members and state leaders, and develop personal leadership skills. Each student selected will receive a scholarship for program expenses related to transportation, lodging and meals.Requirements
- Applicants must be high school juniors or home-schooled equivalent.
- Applicants must live in Oklahoma.
- Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (unweighted).
- Class members must attend the program week in its entirety.
- Class members must agree to abide by all Leadership Oklahoma policies and procedures.
- All components of the application must be received by the deadline of 12-13-2026. This includes your application, your principal's approval, two recommendations and your transcript. You will need to follow up with your contacts to ensure everything is submitted on time!
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