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Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2025

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Private and public colleges, universities and technical schools will assemble for the area’s largest college fair –

The Iowa Quad Cities College Fair 2025

Monday, October 20 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center

 

The fair, sponsored by the Iowa Quad Cities College Program (IQCCP), is free to the public.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admissions representatives and learn more about admissions requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus life.

The fair is open to all high school students and their families, whether attending an Iowa Quad Cities school or another school outside the immediate area, as well as those across the river in Illinois.

The Quad Cities College Fair 2025 is organized by Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, St. Ambrose University and the Quad Cities area high schools including Assumption, Bettendorf, Davenport Central, Davenport Mid-City, Davenport North, Davenport West, North Scott and Pleasant Valley.

Attending Colleges & Universities 

Augustana College

Bradley University

Central College

Cornell College

Drake University

Eastern Iowa Community College

Iowa Central Community College

Iowa State University

Kirkwood Community College

La James International College

Loras College

Luther College

Midwest Technical Institute

Monmouth College

Morrison Tech

Palmer College of Chiropractic

Saint Mary’s College

St. Ambrose University

University of Dubuque

University of Illinois Springfield

University of Iowa

University of Iowa-Tippie College of Business

University of Nebraska-Omaha

University of Northern Iowa

Upper Iowa University

UW-Platteville

Western Illinois University

William Penn University

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – HOBY

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FOR SOPHOMORES ONLY!

Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) is a dynamic, interactive educational program designed to prepare our country’s youth to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community.  Outstanding sophomore students who attend this three-day seminar will interact with leaders in business, government, education, media, and non-profits; they get a realistic look at our nation, its people, and their role within the world community.

The HOBY Leadership Seminar will be held at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, June 5-7, 2026.  The Davenport Noon Optimist Club is sponsoring two students from Assumption High School by paying the $355.00 registration fee. To find out more, visit www.hoby.org/students.  

If you are interested in representing Assumption High School as a HOBY Ambassador and can attend the leadership seminar in June of 2026, please apply by submitting an essay on leadership. Two Assumption High School sophomore students will be selected based on the criteria as outlined by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership: exhibits potential for, or has demonstrated use of communication, critical thinking, strong decision making, creative problem solving, sensitive to others, interest in community service.

ESSAY TOPIC:

In 200 words or less, please describe the last leadership role you were involved in and explain the challenges you faced and the reward you gained.

These essays need to be turned into Student Services by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025.  If you have any questions, please see either Mrs. Day or Mrs. Quested in Student Services. 

ACT Test Date/Registration

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JUNIORS are strongly encouraged to take the ACT by the end of your junior year. 

Click here to register

  • ACT CLUB: Why not build your ACT knowledge, confidence, and understanding a little bit each week instead of cramming right before the test? ACT club takes only twenty minutes, and we finish so early, you won’t even have to miss practice! Testing is timed, and students are assisted in improving their testing speed. When time is up, either Mrs. Smyth, Mrs. Wallace, or Mr. Buchanan is available to answer questions and help students analyze their answers. ACT club meets TUESDAYS from 2:50 to 3:30. It is important to show up to ACT Club as frequently as possible before you take the ACT test.
First Wednesday English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)
Second Wednesday Math (Ms. Stevenson – A4)
Third Wednesday Science (Mrs. Wallace – S3)
Fourth Wednesday English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)
Fifth Wednesday English/Reading (Mrs. Smyth – E6)

 

Preparing for the ACT: https://www.assumptionhigh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/25-26-Preparing-for-the-ACT-e.pdf

 

ICAN Senior Alert – FAFSA Awareness Week is Here

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This week is FAFSA Awareness Week in Iowa – the official kick-off to the financial aid season.

The FAFSA form for Fall 2026 officially opened on October 1, which means you can now begin applying for financial aid.

Why is the FAFSA Important?

Filing the FAFSA is the first step toward accessing grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans to help fund your education. Plus, many colleges require it for financial aid consideration, regardless of your income level.

The FAFSA can be overwhelming for first time filers and seasoned completers alike, which is why ICAN and Iowa College Aid are here to help. Here are some events and resources that can help you in the planning process.

Don’t Wait – File Early!

Some financial aid is first-come, first-served. Filing your FAFSA early can increase your chances of receiving aid.

Have questions? We’re here to help! Contact us at 977-272-4692 or visit www.icansucceed.org/apt to schedule a free FAFSA completion session.

You can also join us for one of our virtual walk throughs of the FAFSA in which you join and fill out the FAFSA while being led through the form by an ICAN professional. Additional FAFSA assistance will be available through the chat feature to answer specific questions and provide assistance.

 

  • October 8, 2025 – 5:30 pm – Register
  • November 12, 2025 – 5:30 pm – Register
  • December 10, 2025 – 5:30 pm – Register
  • January 21, 2026 – 5:30 pm – Register
  • February 25, 2026 – 5:30 pm – Register

 

For additional resources to help you file the FAFSA, or a list of events where you can get assistance, click here.

Take the first step toward your future this FAFSA Awareness Week. Let ICAN help make the process easy and stress-free.

Homecoming 2025 Schedule “A Knight in Hollywood”

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HOMECOMING 2025 – A Knight In Hollywood

Monday, October 6

  • Regular Schedule – Out of Uniform – Dress Like a Celebrity Day ($3.00)
  • Decorate doors with Homeroom classes
  • Door decoration judging to be done 7th Period – winning homerooms receive donuts on Friday
  • Homecoming tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
  • Seniors vote for Homecoming Court

Tuesday, October 7

  • Regular Schedule – In Uniform
  • Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)

Wednesday, October 8 

  • Mass Schedule – Free Out of Uniform – Homeroom T-Shirts w/ PE Shorts or Uniform bottoms
  • Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
  • Seniors vote for Homecoming King and Queen
  • Over-Under/Tug of War Competition (Homeroom) in Large Gym
  • 6:30 Powder Puff Football Game- Junior Girls vs. Senior Girls

(Jack and Pat Bush Stadium)

Thursday, October 9

  • Mass Schedule (In Uniform) – Homecoming Mass in the Auditorium 12:25 a.m.
  • Court Dresses up for official 2025 Homecoming Court photo following Mass
  • Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
  • 6:30 p.m. Public Pep Rally in the AHS Large Gym (Non-perishable food donations will be collected by the Student Council for the River Bend Food Bank.)
  • Dancing with the Studs, Homecoming Court introductions, and crowning of the King/Queen
  • 8:00 pm Bonfire behind the tennis courts/football building near the student parking lot

Friday, October 10 

  • Regular Schedule – Out of Uniform – Jersey Day ($3.00)
  • Door decoration winners get donuts during Homeroom
  • Homecoming Tickets sold at lunch ($20 per person)
  • Football at Jack and Pat Bush Stadium vs. Dubuque Wahlert (Freshman/Sophomore 5:00, Varsity 7:15)
  • Homecoming Banner Showcase at halftime following marching band performance

Saturday, October 11

  • 8:00pm – 10:00pm Homecoming Dance in the AHS Cafeteria.

Event Policies:

  • Students are expected to arrive within 30 minutes of the starting time.
  • Students are to be in attendance until the last 30 minutes of the event unless parent notification is made to school officials.
  • When a student leaves the event, he/she must leave the school and cannot return. All dress must be modest, appropriate, and respectful.
  • All dancing must be appropriate for a Catholic educational setting. Students not meeting this expectation may be asked to leave the event, and parents will be notified.

Out of Uniform Note:

  • Students will pay for out of uniform during lunch periods (Student ID cards with out of uniform star count for this), and hand stamps will be checked in 5th hour classes.
  • Students who do not have proper out of uniform verification will be issued Dress Code violations.
  • Day-specific hand stamps will be used to serve as a pass. The daily hand stamp must be shown to the student’s 5th hour teacher whenever out of uniform.
  • Out of uniform collections during Homecoming Week will benefit AHS student clubs and activities. Help AHS in supporting this worthy cause!