School Counseling
Erin Bot
8th Grade (A-M)
Rising 6th Grade Transition Counselor
Sylvia Aldas
8th Grade Counselor (N-Z)
EL Liaison
PEP Instructor
Evita Wilson
7th Grade Counselor
Troy Lucchesi
6th Grade Counselor
Mission & Vision
Our Vision
Students at Seneca Ridge Middle School belong to a diverse community of learners. Students and families will be empowered to develop self-advocacy, resiliency, and connect with community resources. Through trusting relationships and a safe environment, we will continue to build the bridge between school and home.
Our Mission
The mission of Seneca Ridge Middle School’s school counseling program is to provide a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, and preventative curriculum for every student that emphasizes positive relationships and empowers students to become responsible citizens who value learning as a lifelong process through academic, career, personal and social development.
Navigating Middle School
ParentVue & StudentVue
Please view the District ParentVUE pages for Frequently Asked Questions on ParentVUE, StudentVUE and Online Pre-registration, download quick reference guides, view help videos and get information on downloading and using the Mobile Apps (En Español).
For specific questions about ParentVue or StudentVue, please contact Christina Jones in the main office: (571) 434-4420.
Schoology
LCPS is implementing Schoology, a learning management system (LMS), that will enable students to access all of their course content, assignments, and learning resources, all in one place. Listed below are a few items that may help students and parents learn to navigate Schoology. There are orientations for students and parents in Schoology that are accessed through StudentVUE/ParentVUE.
College & Career
Bullying Prevention
LCPS Bullying Prevention and Education Policy
Please report bullying incidents to your grade level dean, counselors, and/or administration by email or call the school at 571-434-4420.
School-Based Bullying Prevention Coordinator: Dr. Maria Wakefield, Email Dr. Maria Wakefield
You can also report bullying incidents here: Reporting Form
Resources for Families
SEL
Click here to read about all LCPS school-based mental health services for students and families. Please contact your counselor if you have any questions or concerns.
Please see below for other important Mental Health Resources
SchooLinks
SchooLinks is a modern, college and career readiness platform to prepare students for what comes after graduation. SchooLinks helps students discover their interests and strengths, explore colleges and careers, and create an individualized career and academic plan that best reflects their post-secondary goals. SchooLinks at Loudoun County Public Schools is accessible in Kindergarten through 12th grade by students and their parents. SchooLinks features are incredibly user-friendly and were designed to streamline the college and career readiness workflow for counselors and staff.
This platform is designed to meet the needs of our students as they make meaningful contributions to the world!
What Students and Families Can Do
Access to K-5 platform with college and career exploration lessons and activities
Portfolio building capabilities for K-12th grade students
Access career interest, strength and mindset surveys
Explore 2-year and 4-year colleges as well as take virtual reality college campus tours
Search for scholarships and learn about financial aid
Explore traditional, emerging and military career fields and internship/volunteer opportunities
Create digital portfolios and resumes
Build ACP and ACPP
Communicate with counselors
School business partnership portal
LCPS School Counselors are currently undergoing training in SchooLinks, and while they learn more about the platform, we ask that questions about SchooLinks be directed to: Email SchooLinks Help.