Lancaster School District
School Counseling Services
School Counseling Services
How Do School Counselors Support Students and Families?
As school counselors, we work alongside teachers and families to support ALL students in their learning and help them develop skills and behaviors critical for academic achievement.
We provide proactive programs that engage students and incorporate leadership, advocacy, and collaboration with school staff, administration, and community/family members.
Services Provided:
Classroom & small group instruction
Short-Term individual counseling services
Consultation with parents, caregivers, and teachers
Community Resources and Referrals
...and much more
Counselor Spotlight of the Month
Mrs. Leroy
Monte Vista Elementary
2023 School Counselor of the Year
Sherise Leroy has been a counselor in the Lancaster School District for 5 1/2 years. Sherise works hard to provide support to her entire school community, but especially her students. She has earned the honor of being recognized for the 2022-23 school year as the district School Counselor of the Year. Sherise exemplifies the important work our counselors do every day to support social, emotional, behavioral and academic development of our students.
Congratulation Mrs. Leroy and thank you for all you do!
Additional Resources
Having fun at Back 2 School Night @ Linda Verde
Ms. Lopez & Ms. Morales
Parent Empowerment @ Piute Middle School
Ms. Berumen, Ms. G, and Ms. Lopez
Passing out a little Kindness to staff @ ACMS
Ms. Z & Mr. Garcia
If it is an emergency (thoughts of harming yourself or others), do NOT email your School Counselor
- Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741
- Trevor Project Lifeline: (866) 488-7386 (Confidential Suicide Hotline for LGBT Youth)
- National Suicide Hotline: 988
- Emergency Situation: 911