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School counselors and social workers are a part of the total educational team of a school; working with colleagues from other disciplines to provide the best possible learning environment for all students. The Valparaiso Community Schools' Social Services Department focuses on early intervention, prevention, and education of children in dealing with today's social concerns. Through the use of assessment, counseling, consultation, and coordination of services, social workers provide unique services for students, parents, staff, and the community. They offer a variety of programs and services for students and families; empowering them with the skills to deal more successfully with life's challenges
Elementary SchoolsBeth Aguayo - Social Worker
Central Elementary 531-3030
Thomas Jefferson Elementary 531-3130
Carrie DeLaney - Social Worker
Memorial Elementary 531-3090
Parkview Elementary 531-3110
Thomas Jefferson Elementary 531-3130
Angela Gutierrez - Social Worker
Central Elementary 531-3030
Cooks Corners Elementary 531-3040
Hayes Leonard Elementary 531-3060
Rebecca Kirkpatrick - Social Worker
Flint Lake Elementary 531-3160 Northview Elementary 531-3100 Jackie Muha - Social Worker
Flint Lake Elementary 531-3160 Parkview Elementary 531-3110
Middle Schools Tammy Hofer- Guidance Counselor
Benjamin Franklin Middle School 531-3020
Jennifer Caister - Guidance Counselor
Thomas Jefferson Middle School 531-3140
High School
VHS Guidance
Guidance Secretary
Mrs. Carol Jennings
Registrar
Mrs. Barb Carter, Registrar
School Nurses
The Valparaiso Community Schools' Health Services Department provides Healthy Environments which Assist Learning, Teaching, and Harmony (H.E.A.L.T.H.) among students, staff, family, and the community. To fulfill this mission, registered nurses and support staff provide emergent care to students and staff who experience sudden illness or require first aid. Each school has an Emergency Response Team with trained CPR volunteers who can respond to life-threatening emergencies until community emergency services arrive.
School nurses perform screenings for vision, hearing, scoliosis, blood pressure, growth and development, dental needs, health problems, and behavioral concerns. In an effort to control communicable diseases, the nursing staff enforces immunization laws, disseminates appropriate exposure notices, and provides health education within the school district. For students with chronic health conditions or special needs, the nurses develop and monitor school health care plans in collaboration with other school professionals, parents, and community health care professionals or agencies. The nursing staff works with the family and the school as a whole to make school an optimal learning environment to fit each child’s unique health and emotional needs.
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