U-46 will also host the College Jumpstart for all incoming 12th-grade students in the 2025-26 school year. The College Jumpstart is a two-day voluntary and in-person program that will be offered at Elgin High School. It will cover topics important for incoming seniors, such as developing a post-secondary plan, exploring post-secondary options, college applications, essays, letters of recommendation, financial aid, and other post-secondary resources. 

REGISTRATION IS FREE AND OPENS ON MARCH 10, 2025. Click here to register.

Transportation is not provided.

School counselors from all high schools will be available to provide seniors with information on applying to colleges and universities and completing the common application.