School Counseling Department

Dates to Remember:

Nov 2nd - 6th - National School Psychologist Week!

Nov 2nd, 3rd & 5th - 9th Grade SOS Presentations

Nov 11 - No School

Nov 23 - NHS Induction Ceremony

Nov 25 - Wellness Day - 1/2 Day

Nov 26th and 27th - No School

National School Psychologist Week

Every single day, Madelyn brings empathy, insight, and heart to our school community. Whether she is advocating for our students, supporting families through challenging moments, or helping shape inclusive environment where every child feels seen and valued, her impact is profound.

School psychologists wear so many hats—listener, problem-solver, guide, and champion—and Madelyn carries each role with exceptional grace and dedication. Her commitment to nurturing both the academic and emotional well-being of our students creates a ripple effect of positivity across our entire building.

Thank you, Madelyn, for your tireless work, your gentle guidance, and the constant positivity you bring to our team and community. We are beyond lucky to have you! 💙

Senior Scoop

November - Early Action deadlines - please make sure you have all of your documents in to either Ms. Holman or Mr. Dugan so we can be sure to send your supplemental documents!

If your college is not on the common application and you need us to send your supporting documents directly - please let us know!

Stay tuned for a new session of "drop in" dates for Term 2!

Helpful Resources:

Checklist

Application Dictionary

Facts about Financial Aid

Signs of Suicide (SOS) Presentation

The 9th grade will be participating in a Signs of Suicide Presentation. The goal of this lesson is to empower students to recognize signs of depression or suicide risk in themselves or their peers, reduce the stigma around mental health, and teach them how to seek help. Students will learn the simple, actionable A.C.T. strategy: Acknowledge the signs, show you Care, and Tell a trusted adult.

Our student support team (counselors, social workers, and school psychologists) will be available during and after the presentations to offer support to any student who needs it.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the curriculum, please contact the guidance department and speak with one of the counselors.

Quarter 1 Term Ends

Friday November 6th - Term 1 ends 🙂

Please make sure that any final submissions of assignments are turned into teachers for grading purposes! If you need additional support, please reach out to your teacher directly to ensure that you are in good academic standing.

Cartwheel Opportunities

November 18, 2026 | 7pm ET

Helping Kids Get Started: Supporting Motivation for School, Homework, and Learning

Emily Edlynn, PhD

School-related struggles can become one of the biggest sources of stress and conflict at home. In this webinar, we'll explore what's driving challenges with motivation, homework battles, avoidance, and shutdown, and share practical strategies to help kids and teens get started, stay engaged, and feel more successful at school and beyond.

Register Here!

WSU Dual Enrollment Class

An interest survey will be going out to students regarding an upcoming opportunity to take a Worcester State Dual Enrollment Class. Please be on the lookout for an email! If you have any questions, please see your counselor.

Wellness Day!

Students will be participating in Wellness Day activities on the Wednesday before break. It is a 1/2 day schedule where the students will get to pick activities to participate in followed by a Pep Rally in the gym.

Stay tuned for more information about activities and sign ups!