HHS Counseling Newsletter

Check out the latest news from the HHS Counseling Department!

In this edition, you'll read about:

HHS 101: Survival Tips
Upcoming Events
Counselor Caseloads & Roles (Click on names for email addresses).
Scheduling Information
Updates by Class
Counseling Seminar Information
Scoir (The New Naviance)
A Counseling Well-Being Tip

Click here for the HHS 101 Survival Guide!

9/11/25: Back to School Night, Details TBD

9/18/25: Senior Parent Night, HHS Auditorium, 6pm-8pm

10/16/25: Financial Aid Night, HHS Auditorium, 6pm-8pm

10/18/25: PSATs for Juniors

2/11/26: College Admissions Night for Juniors and Parents, HHS Auditorium, 6pm-8pm

3/7/26: PreACT for Sophomores

Top Row (left to right): Mark Awdycki, Katie Kampersal, Bethany Hadley, Ryan Waselik, Pat O'Brien

Middle Row (left to right): Kristen Wurster, Kara Salvucci, Annie Tomasz, Kerry Quella, Victoria Bellomo

Bottom Row (left to right): Connie O'Loughlin, Dee King, Mike Flanagan, Cam Gallagher

Who Are Our School Counselors?

High School Counselors help students navigate their academic journey, prepare for college and careers, and support their personal development. They assist with course selection, post-secondary planning, and social-emotional growth to ensure every student is on a path to success during and after high school. Each student is assigned a school counselor based on a last name alpha-split.

Who Are Our Adjustment Counselors?

School Adjustment Counselors provide mental health and emotional support to help students manage challenges that may affect their well-being or academic progress. They offer short-term counseling, crisis support, and connect students and families with additional resources as needed.

Bethany Hadley – Empower Program Clinician
Kara Salvucci – School Adjustment Counselor
Kerry Quella – School Adjustment Counselor
Annie Tomasz – START Program Director / Social Worker

Meet Our Support Staff!

Ms. Kampersal and Mrs. O'Loughlin support the daily operations of the Counseling Department, assisting students, families, and staff with appointments, records, transcripts, and general inquiries. They help ensure the office runs smoothly and that students get connected to the support they need. Call the Counseling Office at (508) 497-9840 with any questions!

Who Is My School Counselor?

**Caseloads are split alphabetically by last name**

Grade 9:

Flanagan: A-Che

O'Brien: Chu-Gr

Wurster: Gu-Lee

Waselik: Lev-Os

Awdycki: Ow-Shah

Bellomo: Shaw-Ver

King: Vy-Z

Grade 10:

Michael Flanagan: A-Car

Pat O’Brien: Cas-F

Kristen Wurster: G-Kn

Ryan Waselik: Ko-Mo

Mark Awdycki: Mu-Sam

Victoria Bellomo: San-T

Dee King: U-Z

Grade 11:

Michael Flanagan: A-Ch

Pat O’Brien: Cl-G

Kristen Wurster: H-Kra

Ryan Waselik: Kre-Mee

Mark Awdycki: Mer-Rod

Victoria Bellomo: Rog-Van

Dee King: Vau-Z

Grade 12:

Michael Flanagan: A-Ch

Pat O’Brien: Cl-G

Kristen Wurster: H-Le

Ryan Waselik: Li-Ni

Mark Awdycki: No-Ri

Victoria Bellomo: Ro-Vi

Dee King: Vo-Z

Schedule Check

Students can check their schedules in PowerSchool.

Counselors can not make adjustments based on friends or teacher requests.

Make sure to check that your schedules has the following:

FRESHMEN: 6 core classes (Math, Science, English, History, Foreign
Language, Elective or Academic Support), 9th Grade Wellness both
semesters

SOPHOMORES: 6 core classes (Math, Science, English, History,
Foreign Language, Elective or Academic Support), 10th Grade
Wellness both semesters

JUNIORS: 6 core classes (Math, Science, English, History, Foreign
Language/Academic Elective, Elective or Academic Support),
11th/12th Grade Wellness during one semester

SENIORS: 6 core classes (Math, Science, English, History, Foreign
Language/Academic Elective, Elective or Academic Support),
11th/12th Grade Wellness during one semester

Take a deep breath! This year will be filled with a mix of fun, uncertainty, and lots of memories made! You got this!
Consider all of your post-secondary options: college, trades, gap year, employment, military, etc. Which one is right for you?
If you are applying to college, create and update your Common App Account.
Save your passwords.
Use this information to complete the “Education Section” of the Common App
Do not enter your test scores into the Common App unless you are submitting them to every school.
Schedule a senior meeting with your counselor ASAP once school starts!

Take a deep breath!

Sign up for the PSATs--Registration begins on August 28th! (Test is on Saturday, October 18th; Registration Deadline is September 9th).

Get comfortable with your teachers, classes, and extra-curricular activities.

Junior seminars will begin in November.

Get involved in a club, sport, or activity if you haven’t yet--this is a great way to meet new friends and be productive with your time. Club Fair is Tuesday, September 9th in the AC.

Take a deep breath!

Get comfortable with your teachers classes, and extra-curriculars.

Sophomore Career Workshops begin in March!

The PreACT will be on Saturday, March 7th--more details to come soon!

Get involved in a club, sport, or activity if you haven’t yet--this is a great way to meet new friends and be productive with your time. Club Fair is Tuesday, September 9th in the AC!

Take a deep breath!

Freshmen Seminars begin the week of September 9th! Be on the lookout for an email from the Counseling Department with details!

All freshman will have an introductory meeting with their counselor--email yours to schedule one!

Reach out to your counselor with any questions about HHS!

Get involved in a club, sport, or activity--this is a great way to meet new friends and be productive with your time! Club Fair is Tuesday, September 9th in the AC!

Senior Seminar: Locations will be sent out soon! There will be seminars on the following dates: 9/16, 9/18, 10/14, 10/16, 2/3, and 2/5.

Junior Seminar: Locations will be sent out at the beginning of November! There will be seminars on the following dates: 11/18, 11/20, 12/16, 12/18, 1/27, 1/29, 2/10, 2/12, 3/17, and 3/19.

Sophomore Career Workshop: Locations will be sent out in mid-February! There will be seminars on 3/3, 3/5, 3/10 and 3/12.

Freshman Seminar: Locations will be sent out soon! There will be seminars on 9/9, 9/11, 10/7, 10/9, 12/2, 12/4, 1/6, and 1/8.

Scoir Overview for Students
Scoir is a college and career planning platform that helps you explore options after high school. You can:

Discover Colleges – Search for schools, see their academic and social fit, and follow colleges you’re interested in.
Build Your Profile – Share your activities, achievements, and interests with your counselor and colleges.
Plan Careers – Take assessments that connect your strengths and interests with possible career paths.
Organize Applications/Send School Documentation – Keep track of deadlines, requirements, and application materials in one place; counselors will send school documentation (transcripts, recommendations, etc.) through Scoir. Do not invite your teachers to be recommenders through Common App.
Connect with Counselors & Parents – Get guidance, share your plans, and receive recommendations.

Scoir makes the college search and application process more personalized and less overwhelming by putting your academic, career, and college planning tools all in one spot. Click here to login!