If you or someone you know is in crisis or thinking about suicide, you are not alone. Help is available 24/7:
Call or text 988 – 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988lifeline.org)
Text HOME to 741741 – Crisis Text Line (crisistextline.org)
Call 911 for any emergency or immediate danger
At school, tell any trusted adult or come straight to the Counseling Office.
Want to talk to a counselor? Fill out the Counselor's Referral Form and we'll follow up with you. This form is not checked after school hours, so for anything urgent, use the crisis numbers above.
Seniors: the 2027-28 FAFSA (for college starting summer or fall 2027) is already open, earlier than ever. File as soon as you can at StudentAid.gov. Many colleges and scholarships use early priority deadlines. You must file the FAFSA every year you are in college. See the FAFSA page under Future Planning for how-to videos.
Mrs. Boltz meets one-on-one with every senior to review credits for graduation, plan for after high school, and go over financial aid and scholarships. Parents are encouraged to attend.
Book your meeting here: https://calendar.app.google/dGXqsKcodYQL62dw9
Please choose a time that does not conflict with your class schedule.
Conferences are taking place Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29 2pm-6pm.
Families, we encourage you to report to the commons and first meet with their students legion teacher. From there you will be given a reflection on how your child is doing in school, what they might need help on, and other important information. You can then move around to other teachers where you can ask questions and learn about how your child is doing in that class.
Thanksgiving Break: November 26-27, Wednesday, November 25- 2 hr dismissal.
Welcome to the Atlantic High School Counseling website. Use this site to find counseling information, forms, scholarships, and college and career resources. Questions? Contact your grade-level counselor below.
AHS Counseling Office
Alyssa Boltz, School Counselor – Grades 11 & 12
aboltz@atlanticiaschools.org
(P) 712-243-5358 ext. 7230
Lexie Holloway, School Counselor – Grades 9 & 10
lholloway@atlanticiaschools.org
(P) 712-243-5358 ext. 7228
(F) 712-243-8007
1201 E. 14th Street, Atlantic, IA 50022