GCSD School Counseling Services

🌟Check out this wonderful opportunity to learn 🌟

REGISTER NOW! Tuesday, May 19, join Greenville County Schools for a fast-paced, LIVE virtual event to help parents understand how Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are shaping their child's values, moods and behaviors. The event will feature special guests Kate Sokohl, Assistant to the Superintendent and District Ombudsman, and Dr. Maureen Tiller, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/33zrfwrp

🎓✨ SENIORS + FAMILIES — DON’T MISS THIS! ✨🎓

📣 Greenville Technical College is hosting an Admission & FAFSA Night for ALL Greenville County Schools high schools — no matter where you plan to attend!

💡 Need help with FAFSA?
💡 Still working through college applications?
💡 Not planning to attend GTC? You’re STILL welcome!

👉 This event is for ANY senior who needs support navigating next steps!

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12
⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Location: Greenville Technical College – Barton Campus

📝 Registration Required:
🔗 bit.ly/GTC-AFNMAY

✅ Before You Attend:
✔️ Complete this checklist to be prepared
🔗 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVk7ZAvlYnUkoqgn5ha3SijmElRlFVZX/view?usp=sharing

🎯 Get support. Get answers. Get it DONE.
Let’s make sure you’re ready for what’s next! 🚀

💙 Join the Movement: Best Buddies Friendship Walk!
We are so proud of the tremendous growth of Best Buddies programs across Greenville County Schools! Our school counselors have loved helping these programs flourish, creating a culture of inclusion and one-to-one friendships for students of all abilities. 🌟
We are incredibly thankful for this partnership and invite you to walk with us this Sunday!
Event Details:
📍 Location: Conestee Park Event Pavilion (840 Mauldin Rd, Greenville)
👟 Route: Approximately 1 mile
Schedule – Sunday, May 3:
• 12:00 PM: Check-in
• 1:30 PM: Opening Ceremonies
• 2:00 PM: Walk Starts
• 3:00 PM: Celebration concludes
Register here: bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/southcarolina (https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/southcarolina/)
Registration is required—we can't wait to see our Greenville community show up for inclusion! 🤝✨

Best Buddies Friendship Walk: South Carolina Join Best Buddies as we walk in support of inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Planting seeds to finish the school year strong! 🪴✨

Our Elementary School Counseling PLC gathered to focus on the home stretch of the school year. While the summer sun is calling, we are committed to ensuring our youngest learners feel supported, celebrated, and ready for their next big step! 🎒🚀

Our counselors are the bridge-builders who ensure every student’s foundation is solid before they head into summer break. So proud of this team! 🌉🍎
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Teamwork makes the transition work! 🎉

School Counselors from Blythe School Counselors, Thomas E. Kerns Elementary, Robert E. Cashion Elementary School and Hughes Academy of Science and Technology are teaming up to help 5th graders step into 6th grade with confidence. From school tours to behind-the-scenes planning, they’re all about making this big move smooth, exciting, and stress-free for our students! 💙

Greenville County Schools

So proud of the successful "Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College" workshop!

7th and 8th-grade parents gained invaluable insights into funding higher education while protecting their financial future.
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​A huge "thank you" to the School Counseling teams at Riverside Middle School, Northwood Middle School and Greer Middle School. This event was a perfect example of district-wide collaboration, uniting our schools to provide expert resources for our families.

​Special thanks to GEAR Up SC for supporting the event and providing a great dinner from Salsarita’s. We are grateful for a community that invests so deeply in our students' success!
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Finishing Strong for our Students and Families! 🎓✨
Today, our Middle School Counseling PLC came together to focus on a crucial goal: ending the school year with the same energy and intentionality we used to start it! ⚡️ While the countdown to summer is officially underway, we’re focused on closing our processes with excellence to support a smooth transition for every student. 🚀
A huge thank you to our guest presenter from Hughes Academy of Science and Technology for sharing transformative family engagement strategies! 🗣️💡 We spent the afternoon in rotational workshops, brainstorming innovative ways to meet our families exactly where they are. 🏠🤝
It’s inspiring to see our counselors collaborating and strategizing to build even stronger bridges between our schools and homes. 🌉🧡
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Sweet Success at Mauldin Middle School !🍎🍭
​The Mustangs have been working hard, and it shows! To celebrate A/B Honor Roll rockstars, their caring school counselors teamed up to provide some well-deserved treats.
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Fun Fact: Did you know that small, tangible rewards, like a simple treat, can significantly boost "intrinsic motivation" in middle schoolers? It’s not just about the treat; it’s about being seen and celebrated for the effort!
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Huge shoutout to our counselors for fueling that Mustang pride. Keep aiming high, students!

Sterling School students recently got a firsthand look at the future during their “Griffins on the Go” Career Day! ✨
​They were proud to showcase 13 incredible careers, including fire services, a Duke Energy lineman, SWAT, a realtor, pilot, ASL interpreter, and even a rolling golf simulator experience! 🚒👮‍♂️✈️⛳
​Each station gave students the chance to explore, ask questions, and imagine themselves in these exciting roles. From learning how communities stay safe to discovering careers that connect and inspire, the experience was full of curiosity and big dreams.
​At Sterling, they are committed to helping our students see what’s possible and empowering them to pursue their passions. Thank you School Counselors for organizing events like this to truly show how we are helping dreams take flight! 💙
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