Meet the Middle School Student Services Team

Ashley Weibel

Ashley Weibel

School Counselor

Brianna Swarm

Brianna Swarm

School Psychologist

Carrie Taysom

Carrie Taysom

Special Education Teacher

Mai Kia Yang

Mai Kia Yang

Special Education Teacher

Cory Kemnitz

Cory Kemnitz

Special Education Teacher

Sierra Parker

Sierra Parker

Speech-Language Pathologist

Suicide Prevention Efforts at the Middle School

Throughout the school year, student services staff are working to teach students about mental health and how to seek help if they are worried about themselves or a friend. We are using a program called SOS Signs of Suicide. The program teaches students about this difficult topic and encourages them to seek help. 

We encourage you to visit www.sossignsofsuicide.org/parent for information on warning signs for youth suicide, useful resources, and some of the key messages students will learn this school year.

Mental Health Resources

Crisis Services: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, mental health, and/or substance use crisis.

988 Information

The Trevor Project | For Young LGBTQ Lives

The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Free and confidential.

The Trevor Project

HOPELINE Info | Center for Suicide Awareness

Text HOPELINE to 741741 - from anywhere, anytime, about any type of challenge or struggle. Help and hope is just a text away.

HOPELINE Info

Middle School Academic and Career Planning

  • A student driven, adult supported process

  • Students participate in self-exploration and career exploration activities

    • 6th grade: Letter to 8th Grade Self, Academic Success Skills, Learning Style Inventory

    • 7th grade: Multiple Intelligence Inventory, Career Matchmaker, Career Research Project, Personal Resume

    • 8th grade: Career Day at WTC, ACP Meeting, High School Course Selection and Transition Process

  • Students gain the confidence and knowledge to form their own unique post-secondary plans