The WKES School Counselors want you to know that we are here for you and your family during this uncertain time. While we are out, your student may have questions and/or concerns regarding COVID-19. Our newsletter this month is full of resources on how to talk to your student about COVID-19, as well as ways to help your student continue to cope with their worries and continue their education.

As always, we are here for you and your students. We will be checking our emails multiple times throughout the day so please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.

Also, while we may not have access to our offices at this time, we are still able to check our voicemails. If you have a question or concern that you would rather not send through email, you may call us and leave a message. We will respond back as best as we can.

Looking for a way to talk with your child about how they are feeling? Click below to download a daily check in to talk with your child about how they are feeling and learn a new mindfulness exercise.

The Counseling Department has a new website. Click the link below to stay connected and up to date on what is happening. We also will have a page dedicated to COVID-19 resources for you and your students.

Ruth Arndt

1st grade (Leviner, Sheldon, Swicegood), 3rd & 5th

Phone: (803)821-4564

Email: rarndt@lexington1.net

Angela Rowe

5K, 2nd (Banco, Rogers), & 4th

Phone: (803)821-4578

Email: arowe@lexington1.net

Elizabeth Lilienthal

1st (Conner, Del Valle, Dieckmann) & 2nd (Ellisor, Smith, Stevens)

Phone: (803)821-4536

Email: elilienthal@lexington1.net

Website: https://sites.google.com/lexington1.net/wkescounselingdept/home?authuser=0

Lexington County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, genetic information or age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.

The following people have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints. The Chief Human Resources Officer Michael L. Stacey handles inquiries/complaints regarding Title IX, inquiries/complaints regarding Title II with respect to employees and/or public access to buildings and grounds, and inquiries/complaints involving the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Inquiries/complaints regarding IDEA for k-12 go to the Director of Special Services Wendy Balough, Ed.D. Inquiries/complaints regarding Section 504 for students K-12 go to 504 Coordinator Ann O'Cain. Inquiries/complaints regarding Title II implementation go to the Coordinator of NCLB Title II Part A Hilary Morgan.

If you have questions regarding these issues, contact these people by mail at 100 Tarrar Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29072 or by telephone at 803-821-1000.