LPMS Counseling Center
Newsletter - Fall/Winter 2026/27
Counseling Center Newsletter
Throughout the year, you can expect seasonal newsletters filled with information related to academic advising, college/career readiness, wellness, and other important information. The Lewiston-Porter Middle School Counseling Center webpage is another great place to find answers to your questions!
Important Information
Parent/Teacher Conference Days
Parent/Teacher Conference Days for the 2026–2027 school year are scheduled for:
- December 11, 2026
- March 12, 2027
A link to register for a conference will be added to this page as we get closer to each conference date. Please check back for registration information and additional details.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s progress, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teachers directly by email or phone. We encourage families to maintain open communication with our teachers throughout the school year.
We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s success!
Parent Portal Access
The Parent Portal provides you with 24/7 access to your child’s academic information. No longer will you have to wait for the mail to arrive. With a parent portal account, you may log on at any time to view information regarding your child’s grades and attendance.
To access the Parent Portal, parents will need the student's username and password. (Students are given that information through their homeroom teacher.) Once you have accessed the Parent Portal, the screen will display the student's grades for each subject. When you click on the grade, more specific information may be displayed.
Homework Requests
Must homework can be accessed on the student's Google Classroom.
Please call 716-286-7201 to request homework.
Homework requests for a specific day must be made by 10:00 a.m.
Homework assignments will be available for pick-up at 2:30 p.m.
Mental Health/Wellness Resources
Why is mental health important?
Stronger mental health for students means they can learn better and be more likely to realize the full potential of their abilities. Students' mental health in school is a crucial part of the education system. Ultimately, students with positive mental health can build relationships more effectively, make decisions, and work together. These positive effects support the individual student and their larger community as they enter adulthood (k12.com).
What resources are available at Lewiston-Porter?
The Counseling Center at Lewiston-Porter consists of two school counselors and a social worker that students have access to during the school day.
Reach out to any of the counselors/social worker for questions related to the referral information below.
Local Referral Information
Lewiston-Porter Resource Listing
Check out the resources below for more specific mental health-related information/strategies:
24/7 Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800-273-8255)
💡 Reminders
1. ATTENDANCE 📆
Your student's attendance MATTERS! Research shows that when students improve their attendance rates, academic success rates and chances for graduating improve drastically.
2. ACADEMIC SUCCESS STARTS AT HOME❗
Contact the Counseling Center
Contact the Lewiston-Porter Middle School Counseling Center
Brendan McDermott
School Counselor, A-L
Lewiston-Porter Middle School
4061 Creek Road
Youngstown, NY 14174
Email: bmcdermott@lew-port.com
Phone: 716-754-8281 ext. 5117
Website: https://ms.lew-port.com/counseling-center/meet-the-counselors
Kate Stack
School Counselor, M-Z
Lewiston-Porter Middle School
4061 Creek Road
Youngstown, NY 14174
Email: ktack@lew-port.com
Phone: 716-754-8281 ext. 5119
Website: https://ms.lew-port.com/counseling-center/meet-the-counselors