Counselor's Message!

Dearest Parents and Students! 

Welcome back! I am so excited to begin the 2025-2026 school year. I am Yvonne Sandoval, School Counselor at this wonderful school known as Santa Maria Elementary. I am here to provide support to all students in the areas of academics, career, and social-emotional development. Our Guidance and counseling program includes individual and small group  counseling, as well as guidance lessons. These services encourage our students to make good choices, be responsible, understand their emotions, and help them reach academic success. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to working with parents and the amazing students here at SME. 

We are going to have an AWESOME year! Have a great day!

 Love,

Yvonne Sandoval

School Counselor

If you need someone to talk to, you are not alone. There is help! 

Below are some useful phone numbers and websites. 

• If it is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

• Dial 2-1-1 for questions/resources in Laredo. 

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 or on-line at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

• Children's Mental Health (CAPS): 794-3157  Monday - Friday (8 AM-4 PM) (Services over the phone only)

• Border Region 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 1-800-643-1102

• Pillar: (956)723-7457 or (956)615-6953 (8 AM-5 PM) Monday - Friday (Services over the phone only)

• SCAN: 724-3177 Monday - Thursday (8 AM-6 PM) (Services over the phone only)