Link to BootCamp

Click HERE for: 24/7 access to mental health and/or substance use crisis support via telephone, text and chat services through NH988.

A note to college applicants: We are now using SCOIR to send transcripts & recommendations to colleges. Student MUST register with their school email and create a password.

The College & Career Website - A website for all Career & College Information

College & Career Bootcamp Registration for Summer 2024 will open soon.

Important Information/Dates:

All SCHOOL COUNSELING PRESENTATIONS, including dates, recordings and more...
are located on the College & Career Website! Financial Aid Night, Paying for College, Junior Career & College Nights.

• GRANITE EDVANCE will now be offering all Paying for College 101 presentations virtually. Visit THIS PAGE to register for a webinar and to get help with the FAFSA.

• Financial Aid Night - October 2024 Date TBA

• I am College Bound (free NH schools application day) FALL 2024 Sign up in our office.
• Welcome to SCOIR - the platform for career exploration and applying to colleges.
• AUGUST BOOT CAMP for College & Career August TBD
• College Application Day Results: 53 students applied to 122 (2- and 4-year) schools saving over $6000 in application fees!                             

Remote Learning

• Student Support Resources for Students and Parents! 
• Student Wellness Website
• For College Planning through NHHEAF, including Paying for College 101, Financial Aid, and more...
  
  

Senior & Junior/Scholarships Information

• Students will now use Going Merry to apply to our Standard Local Scholarships & National Scholarships. 
  Please use your school email. You will use the information you were emailed to get into the website. If you need help, please come to the school counseling office.
• VIDEO of Intro to Going Merry.
• Non-Standard Local Scholarship Information - Will be updated often. Students will need to complete each application independently. Please be aware that due dates and requirements will vary! 
• Scholarship Tips & Hints
• Scholarship Blog with Top 175 Scholarships for Students
  
  
• The College & Career Website for all college information.
• Seniors applying to college: Please fill out the SENIOR REFLECTION/BRAG SHEET so your counselor can write your recommendation.
  

About School Counseling

The Kennett High School Counseling Department provides academic, career and personal/social counseling services to all students to foster their educational success at Kennett High School and beyond. We are committed to helping students understand the relationship between education and future plans.

We collaborate with educators, parents, and community members to help raise student aspirations in our continuing efforts to make all Kennett High School graduates prepared to compete in the global community.

Counseling Contact Information - (603) 356-4325  • Fax: (603) 356-4391

• Jennifer Murphy, Director of Student Services      
• Nate Jaus, School Counselor - Schedule an Appointment
• Leslie Jones, School Counselor - Schedule an Appointment
• Kari Oransky, School Counselor Schedule an Appointment
• Gina Mehalakes, Administrative Assistant/Registrar
• Jennifer Wiggin, Administrative Assistant

Want to receive text messages or email notifications regarding important school counseling related information?  
Click on your year of graduation to enroll. 

• 2024 Students
• 2024 Parents
• 2025 Students
• 2025 Parents

 
What Kennett School Counselors Do

• Provide services to students, parents, school staff, and the community.
• Deliver school guidance curriculum to achieve student competencies and provide all students with knowledge and skills appropriate to their developmental level.
• Coordinate ongoing systemic activities to achieve student goals and foster future plans.
• Deliver preventative and intervention activities to meet students' immediate and future needs, such as these:
  • Individual or group counseling.
  • Consultation with parents, teachers, and other educators.
  • Referrals to other school support services or community resources.
  • Programs such as adult mentoring.
• Develop confidential relationships with students.
• Manage activities that enhance the total school counseling program.
• Engage in personal and professional development activities that promote school counseling at local, state, and national levels.