Poteet ISD knows that this has been a very difficult time for the families and students in our community. We want to make sure our students are still being supported in regards to their social, emotional, and academic needs during this time. Poteet ISD has created counseling hotlines for each campus with the numbers listed below. Students and Parents can contact their campus counselors with any questions or concerns they may have regarding mental health, career counseling, counseling and or academic needs.
Campus counselors are available from 8:00-4:00.
They are also able to text the numbers if they feel more comfortable doing so.
Our District At-Risk counselors are available at all times:
Ms. Castro (210) 816-2561
Ms. Gibson (210) 920-4425 se habla espanol
Laura Oliva Elementary- 830-391-9227
Joseph Grote Intermediate- 210-920-5931
Kristen Henson Junior High- 830-507-3786
Lisa Palomino High School- 830-507-3832
Jozelle Guerra High School- 210-920-5959
If you or someone you know is suicidal you can contact the crisis numbers below:
National Suicide Hotline - 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Hotline – 1-800-543-5750
The campus counselors will be providing online guidance lessons that are accessible to our remote learners on each respective campus web page.
Elementary: Laura Olivia
Intermediate: Joseph Grote
Junior High: Kristin Henson
High School: Jozelle Guerra (M-Z) & Lisa Palomino (A-L)
Virtual Counseling Referral Process
Parent/Guardian will complete a request form on google form
Parent/Guardian will complete an online consent form on google form
Campus Counselor
The campus counselor will contact the parent, within 48 hours, once a request for virtual individual counseling is received.
Referral Examples:
Guidance
Academic Support, Goal Setting, Communication Skills, etc.
Individual Planning
Career/College, Transcripts, Schedules, Special Programs (GT, 504, ESL)
Responsive Services
Grief/Loss, Stress, Anxiety, (Crisis: will be instructed to call 911 or to transport to the emergency room)
System Support
Referrals for Educational, Local, or Community Assistance, District
At-Risk Counselor, District Parent Liaison