Welcome to Kalama Middle School's Counseling page! Our goal is for ALL students to acquire the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for academic, career and social/emotional development.

As counselors, we want all students to know that we are here to serve you as a contact, resource, and advocate.

Our Team

What We Do

Middle school students are characterized by rapid physical growth, curiosity about their world and an emerging self-identity. Middle school counselors have an impact on these years by implementing a school counseling program and collaborating with school staff, parents and the community to create a safe, respectful learning environment whereby young adolescents can maximize personal and academic achievement.*

Our counseling services include, but are not limited to, support in the following areas:

Personal & social

• Meet with students individually and in small groups

• Restorative Justice (Peer mediation and conflict resolution)

• Provide a safe and confidential environment for students to talk about issues that are bothering them

• Provide community referrals

Academic & career

• Academic and career planning

• Registration and scheduling support

• Using data to determine intervention and accelerated placement for students

• Help with developing good study habits

• Preparation for high school

Resources

• KMS Student Handbook

• Bell schedule

• Mental health support

• Report a safety concern

• Report harassment, intimidation, or bullying

*Credit to the American School Counselor Association