Counseling and Social Work

Empowering Students

The school counseling department strives to empower all students at H.G. Hill Middle in the domains of academic achievement, career and college readiness, and social/emotional development. Through an inclusive, comprehensive school counseling model, the counseling department equips students with the tools, attitudes and mindsets to reach their potential, dream big, and become advocates, life-long learners and respectful, responsible, resourceful citizens.

Middle school can be a very challenging time in adolescent development, but we are dedicated to helping our H.G. Hill students develop the skills to become their best selves. The school social worker provides referrals to services of all types in support, whether students and families are facing homelessness, in need of therapy or medical assistance or require food pantry support.

Counseling Department Offerings

1-on-1 Counseling

The School Counselors meets with students for individual counseling, check-ins and parent conferences. Working from a Solution-Focused, Person-Centered and Cognitive-Behavioral approach to help empower students work through their emotional and psychological needs.

Small Groups

Small groups provide students with an opportunity to learn skills and develop alongside their peers. The School Counselors hold small groups for students dealing with grief & loss, anger management and more.                       

Classroom Counseling Lessons

Our counselors visit students in their classrooms for lessons on character development, mental health, bullying, friendship skills, college & career planning, emotion regulation and more.