GCS Counseling Department

Welcome to the GCS Counseling Department! We are here to support students throughout their K–8 experience. We work with students through classroom lessons, small groups and individual support, while also collaborating with families, teachers and other members of our school community.

Whether your child is navigating friendships, managing big feelings, adjusting to a change, building confidence or simply going through a hard time, we are here to help.

Schoolwide Counseling Spotlight

Sept 21-Sept 25

Start With Hello Week at GCS

This week, students across GCS are participating in Start With Hello Week, a schoolwide initiative focused on connection, belonging, kindness, and reducing social isolation.

Throughout the week, students are being encouraged to notice others, reach out, include someone new, and help create a school community where everyone feels seen and valued. Each day includes a simple schoolwide challenge connected to these themes.

We will finish the week by filling GCS with positive messages. Our middle school student mentors will partner with younger students to write encouraging and welcoming chalk messages around the school, helping us create a visible reminder that everyone belongs at GCS.

Start With Hello is part of our Tier 1 school counseling and prevention programming, meaning these lessons and activities are designed to support the social and emotional well-being of all students.

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