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Wahoo Public Schools

Inspiring Our Students to Thrive

Counseling

Wahoo Public Schools Counseling Department

Our Purpose and Principles

At the heart of our organization lies a commitment to purpose, guided by a clear mission, an inspiring vision for the future, and core values that define who we are and drive everything we do.

The vision of the Wahoo Public Schools Counseling Program is for all students to depart empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic, personal/social, and career/college success. Instruction will meet the needs of our diversified student body and will push every student to achieve at his or her maximum potential in a challenging and engaging environment.

In order to ensure that all students acquire capabilities essential for reaching maximum individual potential, the Wahoo Public Schools Counseling Department provides a comprehensive, developmental program that addresses academic, career/college, and personal/social development. The school counselor collaborates with other educators, parents, and the community to prepare all students for their future. This is done while providing a safe, caring environment where students work on the skills necessary for success.

Self-Awareness

  • Growth Mindset
  • Developing Interests & Purpose

Self-Management

  • Goal setting
  • Planning & Organizational Skills

Social Awareness

  • Understanding Others
  • Respecting Differences

Relationship Skills

  • Communicating Effectively
  • Problem-Solving
  • Leadership in Groups

Responsible Decision-Making

  • Developing Critical Thinking Skills
  • Evaluating Consquences

School counseling is a collaborative effort with counselors, parents, students, and educators to ensure student success. Wahoo Public Schools approaches counseling programming with a holistic, proactive, and data-driven approach so that all students have the mindsets for success and behaviors that will help them thrive.

Student Programming:

  • Academic Supports: study skills, time management, problem solving strategies
  • College and Career Readiness: goal setting, growth mindset, developing interests
  • Personal & Social Learning: positive relationships, coping skills, crisis intervention
  • Variety of programs: whole-class lessons, solutions-focused small groups, individual sessions

Parent Supports:

  • Supporting your child’s success: improving communication, developmental information
  • Community Resources: counseling referrals (individual or family), community support organizations

 

  • The vision of the Wahoo Public Schools Counseling Program is for all students to depart empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve academic, personal/social, and career/college success. Instruction will meet the needs of our diversified student body and will push every student to achieve at his or her maximum potential in a challenging and engaging environment.

  • In order to ensure that all students acquire capabilities essential for reaching maximum individual potential, the Wahoo Public Schools Counseling Department provides a comprehensive, developmental program that addresses academic, career/college, and personal/social development. The school counselor collaborates with other educators, parents, and the community to prepare all students for their future. This is done while providing a safe, caring environment where students work on the skills necessary for success.

  • Self-Awareness

    • Growth Mindset
    • Developing Interests & Purpose

    Self-Management

    • Goal setting
    • Planning & Organizational Skills

    Social Awareness

    • Understanding Others
    • Respecting Differences

    Relationship Skills

    • Communicating Effectively
    • Problem-Solving
    • Leadership in Groups

    Responsible Decision-Making

    • Developing Critical Thinking Skills
    • Evaluating Consquences

  • School counseling is a collaborative effort with counselors, parents, students, and educators to ensure student success. Wahoo Public Schools approaches counseling programming with a holistic, proactive, and data-driven approach so that all students have the mindsets for success and behaviors that will help them thrive.

    Student Programming:

    • Academic Supports: study skills, time management, problem solving strategies
    • College and Career Readiness: goal setting, growth mindset, developing interests
    • Personal & Social Learning: positive relationships, coping skills, crisis intervention
    • Variety of programs: whole-class lessons, solutions-focused small groups, individual sessions

    Parent Supports:

    • Supporting your child’s success: improving communication, developmental information
    • Community Resources: counseling referrals (individual or family), community support organizations

     

We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where all students can thrive.