School counselors are advocates for students. They provide support in social/emotional, academic, and career development. Their primary objective is to help students succeed and make positive decisions to support academic and personal development. To accomplish this, they work closely with students, teachers, parents and school administrators. School counselors provide short-term counseling interventions and can help with referrals to community resources for long-term support.
If a student would like to meet with his or her counselor, please click on the Counselor Referral Form or click here
davisak@fortmillschools.org
Mrs. Davis works with grades 6-8 and last names starting with A-G. She received her undergraduate degree from Emory University and her master’s degree from Wake Forest University. She was a High School Counselor for 15 years and worked in high schools in Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. This is her seventh year at Pleasant Knoll Middle. She and her husband Alan have two children.
dixonk@fortmillschools.org
Mrs. Dixon supports students in all grade levels whose last names begin with H-N. This is her eighth year as a school counselor and her fifth year serving at PKMS. She earned both her undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Winthrop University. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their 4-year-old daughter, Raegen, and their teacup Yorkie, Zada.
causeym@fortmillschools.org
Mrs. Causey works with students in grades 6-8 and last names beginning with letters O-Z. She received her undergraduate degree from UNC–Chapel Hill and her Master’s degree in School Counseling from UNC-Greensboro. This is her eighth year at PKMS. Previously, she worked four years as a high school counselor in NC and also subbed in the FMSD. She is mom to three adult children who went to Fort Mill Schools and graduated from NFHS, and married to Coach Causey who coaches basketball at PKMS.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Grief Camp for Kids and Teens
Comfort Zone Camp, serves children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, primary caregiver, or friend. All weekend sleepover camps are offered at no cost to families. CZC provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids can have traditional camp fun, while at the same time acquiring tools to help them cope with their loss. For ages 7 - 17.
September 5 - 7, 2025 at Camp Thunderbird, Lake Wylie, SC
Contact: Comfort Zone Camp at (804) 377-3430 or info@comfortzonecamp.org
Weekend Backpack Program
Our District pairs with Harvest Food Bank and the Springs Foundation to provide nutritious food items to students on weekends and holidays when school meals are not available. If your family is in need of assistance with weekend food supplies, please complete the following form found here.
Parent University
Parent university is a parent education event designed to provide FMSD parents and guardians with resources and information on mental health supports, behavioral supports, academic success, college/career prep, and online safety. Event presenters and vendors include state agencies, community providers, practitioners, educators, and more! This event is free for parents of all grade levels and includes a free dinner and child-care. To sign up, go to: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mm0RxoyXVZwvmE0y-u9YF_Ff1xOc8PxW/view?usp=drive_link