South Side students weigh their post-secondary and college options

South Side High School hosted its annual college and post-secondary school fair on Thursday, Sept. 26, offering students and families a chance to explore options beyond graduation.

The event featured admissions counselors from various colleges, trade schools, and vocational programs, who filled the South Side High School gymnasium, to provide assistance and information for students about their respective institutions.

“The Post-Secondary Fair is always a great opportunity for our students and their families to gain more insight on college, universities and trade school they might be interested in,” South Side High School Principal Patrick Walsh said, emphasizing the importance of student’s decisions. “Giving students a chance to learn more about their options after South Side has always been a top priority of ours.”

Prior to the fair, school counselors provided students and families with a presentation on the college application process to help prepare graduating seniors for the upcoming months.

Kelly Ramsey, director of school counseling for the Rockville Centre School District, highlighted the fair's role in students' future planning.

"The College and Post-Secondary fair is always filled with great energy and excitement as the students and their families meet with representatives from colleges, universities and trade schools," Ramsey said. "We believe that providing them with this opportunity is an important part of the post-secondary planning process as we help them navigate their path to success after they graduate from South Side."

The fair aimed to help students make informed decisions about their post-secondary education and career paths.