High School Counseling Department
Welcome to the Mt. Abraham Union High School
Counseling Department!
CEEB: 460065
School counselors work with all students in grades 9-12 to support their academic success by providing social, emotional, academic and future planning support. These comprehensive school counseling services are delivered through:
- Academic advising
- Individual and small group counseling
- Future planning support
- Collaboration with teachers, families and community agencies
- Consultation and referral based on individual needs
Our contact information is below as well as links to important information and resources throughout our webpage. We look forward to working with all students and families. Please reach out with any questions.
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Throughout the fall, college admission and military representatives visit the Mt. Abraham school counseling office to hold information sessions for interested students. Students may contact their counselor to request a pass to meet with a branch of the military, college or university of interest. We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity.
**Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Forms Night**
On Thursday, November 6th, Kate Rowland, from VSAC, will be at Mt. Abe to assist families in applying for financial aid through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid Form). There will be a session at 5:00 pm and another session at 6:30 pm. This event is for seniors planning to attend college or a technical training program in the fall. Space is limited- if you are interested in participating in the Forms Night, please reserve a spot in the session time that you prefer by calling Jada Roberge at 453-7028 or emailing at [email protected].
**Scholarship Opportunity**
The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) Scholarship Book is available online for those who plan to attend college or a technical program. This is an opportunity for seniors to apply for several scholarships with only one application. The deadline to apply is February 11, 2026.
**Senior Meetings**
School Counselors will be meeting individually with seniors to review graduation requirements and offer support and resources throughout the post-secondary planning process. Seniors will receive passes to meet with their counselor throughout September and October. Our goal is to make certain that each Mt. Abraham senior has a plan that is right for them after graduation. We encourage families and students to work closely with their school counselor to assist in making this a smooth, positive senior year and beyond!
**Future Planning FIT Blocks**
Every Wednesday beginning September 24th during FIT block from 2:17-2:47 pm school counselors will be available to assist students with any step of the college application and career planning process. Students will sign up for this opportunity through PowerSchool Adaptive Scheduler. Please contact your school counselor for more information.
**Grades 7-12 Future Planning Support Through VSAC**
VSAC Talent Search is a Federal TRIO program with the mission to provide information and experiences to first generation and limited-income students to inspire them to set goals for higher education after high school. Students in the program meet individually (grades 11 and 12) and in small groups (grades 7-10) with Kate Rowland at Mt. Abe once a month for 30-45 mins to work on goal setting, academic support, career planning, and college awareness activities. Students can also participate in field trips throughout the year as well as summer academic programs to expose them to career and college opportunities that can ultimately help them in planning for their future. Here are the links to our online student application, and the parent application.
**College Information Night Slide Show from September 24, 2025**
**2025-2026 Course Registration Resources**
2025-2026 HS Program of Studies
2025-2026 HS Course Registration Guide
The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center Program Application: LINK
