School Counseling
The Middle School Counseling Department is dedicated to supporting students’ academic success, personal growth, and social-emotional development during these important middle years. Our counselors work closely with students and families to provide guidance in course selection, academic planning, and preparing for a successful transition to high school, while also offering ongoing support for students’ well-being.
School Counseling Support Services
The school counselors will meet with each student during the academic school year. At any time, a student may request a personal appointment. Students can discuss academic or personal concerns. Counselors also provide additional support to students with learning disabilities, behavioral or emotional problems, and family issues. Contact your school counselor for assistance with scheduling parent meetings, setting up team meetings, concerns with social or academic issues, and request school work for a lengthy absence.
Naviance Student
Naviance is a comprehensive website, that helps families make decisions about courses, colleges, and careers. Here in the Middle School, each grade is given a grade specific task to work on and the results are reviewed with the students guidance counselor. 6th Grade students are asked to complete the survey “Career Cluster Finder”, 7th Grade students take the “Career Key” survey, and 8th Grade students will take the “Strengths Explorer” survey.
The Naviance site for both students and parents can be accessed in the Resources section, along with step- by- step instructions for logging in and using the platform's key features.
Clinicians and School Counselors
School Counseling Department, Office Main Number: 845-353-7220 / 845-353-7221
Lorraine Longing
Director of Guidance K - 12
845-353-7123
Francesca Falvo
Grade 6 School Counselor
845-353-7223
Edgar Lambert
Grade 7 School Counselor
845-353-7224
Liz Battista
Grade 8 School Counselor
845-353-7225
Marie-Carmel Durandisse
School Psychologist
845-353-7226
Dornzella Milligan
Student Support Services and Prevention Counselor
845-353-7134
Mariela Monterroza
Family Resource Center Coordinator
845-353-7214
Jeanine Rufo
School Social Worker
845-353-7238
Support Staff
Aniceli Tejada
845-353-7221
Eileen McGee
845-353-7220
