Licensed School Counselor
218.483.3555 ext. 1155
School Counseling Office Hours: Monday-Thursday - 8:00am-3:45pm / Friday - 8:00am-3:15pm
District Office Fax: 218.483.3510
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.
Seniors - Direct Admissions information coming soon! Keep an eye on your email in the coming weeks for information about Direct Admissions. This unique program offers you a chance to see what Minnesota colleges are guaranteed to admit you AND allows you to apply for free! Learn more here.
The PSAT/NMSQT is October 28 at HHS. Students who signed up should check their email for information from Mrs. Boeshans. The PSAT/NMSQT 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. The registration deadline was September 28.
Upcoming college/military/employment visits:
NDSU College of Arts and Sciences - Oct 8 @ 12:10 through lunch - table in commons
Northern Michigan University - Nov 16 @ 10:00
NDSU College of Ag, Food Systems and Natural Resources - Nov 19 @ 12:10 through lunch - table in commons
Lake Superior College - Dec 3 @ 12:00 through lunch - table in commons
NDSU School of Pharmacy - Feb 4 @ 12:10 through lunch - table in commons
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.
Morning Boost - Mon-Fri 7:30-8:15am in Room #51 (Mrs. Olson's room) - Homework and missing assignment completion, make up tests and quizzes, study for upcoming assessments, work on online assignments, get organized and caught up, get extra help when needed. Tutors available. School breakfast available at 8:00am. No registration needed - just drop in as needed!
Students who have failed 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.
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 my office, leave me a note, send an e-mail, or let a secretary know they'd like to see me. Parents and guardians are also welcome to stop by, call, or e-mail. (You'll have better luck catching me in my office if you call ahead!)