Counseling Services

Program Summary

The Wentzville School District’s Comprehensive School Counseling Program is an integral part of a student’s educational programming. It addresses the needs of all students by facilitating their social/emotional, academic, and career-ready development. As part of this program, School Counselors and Educational Support Counselors (ESCs), help create positive and safe learning environments and help students feel connected to our school community. 

Mission Statement

All students in the Wentzville School District are provided with a comprehensive school counseling program.  This is accomplished through collaborative relationships and meaningful services that empower students to reach their fullest potential.

Vision 

We celebrate when students become socially responsible individuals who are compassionate, resilient, and resourceful in an ever-changing world.

Values 

• We believe that each student has the ability to reach their unique, individual potential.

• We believe in fostering the development of resilience and self-advocacy through the teaching and modeling of emotional regulation skills.

• We believe that positive relationships foster empathy, compassion, a sense of value, and connectedness which will lead to healthy relationships with self and others.

• We believe all students will graduate with the skills, adaptability, and confidence they need to navigate a meaningful and rewarding future in an ever-changing world. 

• We value a strength-based, collaborative approach to support students in achieving academic success. 

• We believe all students have diverse characteristics, qualities, and experiences and they should be treated with respect and dignity.