National School Counseling Week (Feb. 3-7, 2025) focuses public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. National School Counseling Week is always celebrated the first full week in February.

The poster and essay contest is open to all K-12 Alabama students. Students are encouraged to describe how a school counselor has been instrumental in their school journey through a poster (K-2) or essay (3-12). School-level winners will compete for state-level prizes. 

State-level winners in grades K-11 will receive $30 for first place, $20 for second place, and $10 for 3rd place. State-level winners in 12th grade will receive a $1,000 scholarship for first place, a $500 scholarship for second place, and a $250 scholarship for third place for post-secondary study. This scholarship is sponsored and provided by the Alabama School Counselor Association. Acceptance into a post-secondary institution at the time of scholarship award along with proof of enrollment is required prior to the distribution of funds. Winners will be provided instructions for accessing their scholarship. 

The contest runs from December to February, with winners announced in the spring. 

One of the ways we are educating our students and preparing them for excellence is by delivering developmentally appropriate activities. We would like to thank Girls Inc of Central Alabama for being one of our community partners. Our 6th grade females gained essential skills for success as they learned about their physical well-being. One 6th grader said, "I thought it was going to be boring, but it was actually fun".  

Special thanks to Coach T with DIG Mentoring for encouraging the sixth-grade girls to make sure they have the right people on their team to succeed in school and life. She emphasized that they are the most important person on their team. 

Everyone needs a brain break! Special thanks to the Takeda Black Leadership Council (Hoover Chapter) for donating and creating calm corner kits for our students. We appreciate your support.