National School Counselor WEEK

School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused
Sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
February 3-7, 2025

Happy National School Counseling Week from the OCHS Counseling Team! Join us in celebrating with these fun activities!

Monday: School Counselors are GENEROUS!
Look out for a special treat from the counselors

TUESDAY: School Counselors are MOTIVATING!
Morning Announcement from the counselors

WEDNESDAY: School Counselors are WELCOMING!
SayHi to your counselor to be entered in a raffle to win a Dutch Bros Gift Card

THURSDAY: School counselors are NURTURING!
Morning Announcement from th counselors

FRIDAY: School Counselors are ADVOCATES!
Look for the counselors in the morning at the front doors

School Counselors ….

  • Help Students Examine Abilities, Strengths, Interests and Talent

    Actively engaged in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents.

    They work in partnership with parents and guardians, focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, career, and social/emotional development; and working with teachers and other educators to provide an educational system where students can realize their potential and set healthy, realistic and optimistic aspirations for themselves

  • Certified Professionals

    School counselors are certified, experienced mental health professionals with a master’s degree in school counseling. The combination of their training and experience makes them an integral part of the total educational program.

  • Assist to Remove Barriers

    “School counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by addressing students’ academic concerns, career options and social/emotional skills,” said Jill Cook, ASCA executive director. “School counseling programs help to increase student achievement and provide a much-needed resource for students, parents, teachers and administrators. School counselors are integral to student success.”

National School Counseling Week 2025, “School Counseling: Standards-Based, Student-Focused,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), will be celebrated from Feb. 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. 

National School Counseling Week 2025, "School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive," will be celebrated February 3-7, 2025, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

  • The special week honoring school counselors provides recognition for school counselors who implement comprehensive school counseling programs, a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

  • This special week honors school counselors for the important role they play in college and career readiness and in helping students examine their talents, strengths, abilities, and interests.

More than 100,000 school counselors nationwide will be participating in the week’s festivities. Oregon City High School is proud to join in the nationwide celebration of National School Counseling Week. Our dedicated OCHS school counselors play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Take a moment to express their gratitude and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our school counselors. Their commitment to helping students not only contributes to academic success but also supports the holistic development of each individual. By addressing academic concerns, and promoting social and emotional well-being, our school counselors are instrumental in shaping the future of our students. 

Thank you, OCHS school counselors, for your unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions to the success and well-being of our students. Your impact resonates far beyond National School Counseling Week, and we are grateful for the positive influence you bring to our school community.

Parents or community members with specific questions or concerns about school counseling programs should contact the school counselors at their local schools. More general information can also be found on ASCA’s website, www.schoolcounselor.org.

About the American School Counselor Association

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) is a worldwide nonprofit organization based in Alexandria, Va. Founded in 1952, ASCA supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they not only achieve success in school but are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. The association, which is the school counseling division of the American Counseling Association, provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more professional school counselors around the globe - www.schoolcounselor.org.