Mission Statement

The Highland Springs High School Counseling Department is dedicated to fostering a comprehensive and inclusive program that aligns with the school's mission to build strong, positive relationships and prepare students for life readiness, whether Enrolled, Enlisted, or Employed.

Our mission is to respect and nurture each student's individual needs within a caring and creative environment, emphasizing their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. As advocates and champions for students, we commit to intentional relationship development, shared accountability, and innovative education.

Through collaborative efforts, we aim to provide a dynamic School Counseling Program focused on academic planning, personal and social development, and college and career readiness, ensuring each student achieves their full potential.

School Counselors Amplify Student Success

Each year during the first full week of February, schools across the nation celebrate National School Counseling Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the vital role school counselors play in supporting student achievement, well-being, and long-term success. The 2026 theme, “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” highlights the intentional, behind-the-scenes and front-facing work counselors do every day to ensure students are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and postsecondary-ready.

At Highland Springs High School, this theme is more than a message, it reflects our daily practice, our purpose, and our commitment to students and families.

How the HSHS School Counseling Department Amplifies 

Student Success

The Highland Springs High School School Counseling Department works collaboratively to remove barriers, strengthen opportunities, and empower students to thrive. We believe student success is amplified when counseling services are proactive, data-informed, and rooted in strong relationships.

Our counselors serve as advocates, advisors, and champions, supporting students through:

• Academic planning and progress monitoring

• Social-emotional development and wellness

• College, career, and postsecondary readiness

• Equitable access to resources and opportunities

• Individual counseling, small groups, and classroom instruction

By meeting students where they are and helping them envision where they can go, we amplify their voices, choices, and outcomes.

Impact In Action

At HSHS, school counselors don’t work in isolation we partner with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders to create a comprehensive support system. Our work is aligned with the ASCA National Model and tailored to the unique needs of our school community.

Through intentional programming, responsive services, and schoolwide initiatives, we:

• Support students in navigating academic milestones and graduation requirements

• Provide guidance during critical transitions and decision-making moments

• Promote resilience, self-advocacy, and confidence

• Help students clarify goals and take meaningful steps toward their future

Every conversation, lesson, and intervention is an opportunity to amplify student success not just for today, but for life beyond high school.

Community Service

• Life Ready Learning is when experiences inside and outside of the school day help develop students’ readiness for the world beyond graduation.

• To submit hours you will go to the HSHS Google Form (https://bit.ly/HSHSLRSEAL) and complete the reflection questions.  After you fill out the form you will receive an email as to whether your hours are approved or need revising as well as the total number of hours you have accrued during your time at HSHS. 

• To receive the LifeReady Seal on your diploma you will need to complete 80 hours by April 1st of your senior year.

HCPS website with more information 

How Can You Reach Us?

Student & Parent Needs Assessment

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We need your HELP! Completing the student and parent needs assessment is an essential step in ensuring that our school counseling department designs and implements programming that truly meets the needs of our community. The feedback we receive provides valuable insight into the academic, social-emotional, and postsecondary priorities of our students and families, allowing us to identify trends, address gaps, and allocate resources effectively. By engaging both students and parents in this process, we are better equipped to develop intentional programming, interventions, and supports that foster student success, strengthen family-school partnerships, and create a more responsive and impactful counseling program. Please check out the QR Codes and URL Links Below: