Licensed School Counselor
218.483.3555 ext. 1155
School Counseling Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:00am-3:45pm / Friday - 8:00am-3:13pm
District Office Fax: 218.483.3510
The school counseling office is open for the school year!.
Mr. Esterby has moved to the middle school to be the middle school counselor for grades 5-8. Mrs. Boeshans is now the only school counselor at the high school for grades 9-12.
Upcoming college/military/employment visits:
Concordia College - Sep 18 @ 10:00
Any interested 10th-12th graders are welcome to visit with the reps and recruiters. Unless otherwise noted, they'll meet with students in the central space of the student support services office. Students can get a pass in advance from Mrs. Boeshans to be excused from class. Reps are usually here for about 30 minutes.
The PSAT will be offered to interested juniors this fall (test date TBD in October). The PSAT is an optional test that allows students a chance to practice taking a low-stakes timed, standardized test; get an idea how the ACT or SAT may go for them; and potentially qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. The PSAT is not used for college admissions. Stay tuned for more info and how to register as the school year begins.
Students who have failed or anticipate failing a required class for graduation and are in need of credit recovery should see Mrs. Boeshans. There are multiple credit recovery options available to students during the school year and summer through area ALCs or online independent study. Students can also retake failed classes at HHS. Find information about credit recovery options here. Summer school for grades 9-12 is offered in Detroit Lakes and Moorhead. Summer school is not offered in Hawley.
Looking for information about transferring credits? Check out the info on Post-secondary Education tab!
Did you know there is a variety of mental health resources available right here in Hawley? You find a list of local providers on the Mental Health page of this website.
If you are in need of emergency or crisis services, please refer to the resources listed on our website.
HHS Calm Space - a semi-private space in the student support services office area set aside for students who need a space to calm and collect themselves. To use it, simply stop by the student support services office - it's the area between the plants and the windows. (It's a work in progress as we get settled in our new space!)
Change to Chill - This website is created by Allina Health in collaboration with teens. It's all about mindfulness and stress relief.
Virtual Calming Room - a great collection of free, easy to access resources to help you find some calm in the midst of stress or just take care of yourself on a day-to-day basis. Thanks to the Wayzata High School Counseling Department for sharing this resource!
Nugget PSAs - A series of PSA (Public Service Announcement) videos around specific topics that may be useful to students. These videos are posted on Mrs. Boeshans's YouTube channel.
Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
School counselors are licensed by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and are required to have a master's degree in school counseling. We have specialized training to work with all students in grades K-12 individually, in small groups, and in the classroom setting. We support students, families, and school staff so students can be successful in school! We offer support in three main areas:
Academics
Career Exploration and Post-secondary Education Access
Social/Emotional Concerns
Want to learn more? Check out this brochure from the Minnesota School Counselors Association!
Students can self-refer or can be referred by parents/guardians or staff members. Students can stop by our office, leave us a note, send an e-mail, or let a secretary know they'd like to see us. Parents and guardians are welcome to stop by, call, or e-mail. (You'll have better luck catching us in our offices if you call ahead!)