The Mission of the School Counseling department of Pittsfield High School is to foster academic excellence, and inspire students to achieve personal goals at the highest level.  The Pittsfield High School Counseling Department focuses on communicating to instill knowledge, confidence, and humanity, while providing a safe, respectful and engaging environment in which all students can learn and grow.  Together, with families, teachers, administrators, and community members, our mission is to offer a comprehensive school counseling program of services that will empower all students to maximize his or her potential for success, by acquiring 21st century skills needed to become productive students, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners in a dynamic, diverse world.