Social/Emotional Health Support
There are many different resources for social and emotional support at Prior Lake High School and in the PLSAS community at large. Below are a few of the options which can also serve as great starting points to receive more intensive services.
PLHS School Counselors
The role of school counselors is to provide support for students in the areas of academics, social and emotional issues. Students are welcome to drop in or schedule appointments with counselors to talk about issues regarding school, friends, family, or other stressors that may be occurring. Services can include helping with calming techniques, navigating academic stressors, facilitating peer meditations, and discussing ways to develop healthy coping skills. School Counselors are meant to serve as a support role during the time at school, but not intended for long-term care or weekly appointments. Counselors are also available to coordinate services at school for students who are struggling and need documented accommodations, coordinated services, or appropriate outside referrals.
- Counselors have an open door policy for students. However, scheduling an appointment is encouraged if you have more than a quick question. Send us an email or Schoology message to schedule!
- Your confidentiality is very important to us. Everything discussed in our counseling office is protected, with the following exceptions, as required by law and/or ethical standards:
- Harm to self or others
- Court or other legal proceedings
- Abuse or neglect
- Your confidentiality is very important to us. Everything discussed in our counseling office is protected, with the following exceptions, as required by law and/or ethical standards:
- Parents/guardians are required to schedule an appointment with their student’s counselor before arriving at PLHS. Please email or call to schedule.
PLHS School Counselors
Mr. Joey Larsen | A-C
(952) 226-8677
Ms. Lisa Hager | D-Ha
(952) 226-8674
Ms. Emily Nelson | He-Le
(952) 226-8791
Mrs. Kelly Nagle | Li-Ol
(952) 226-8669
Ms. Carrie Super | Om-Sk
(952) 226-8676
Mr. Nate Gutshall | Sl-Z
(952) 226-8678
PLHS Social Workers
PLHS has two Social Workers who support students who have higher level social and/or emotional needs. Social Workers spend most of their time helping students in Special Education who have documented IEP goals around social and emotional learning. They are also available to general education students who may need an additional layer of support. Appointments can be made on a drop in basis, via email/phone or in the Counseling Office.
PLHS Social Workers
Nancy VanHorne | A- L
nvanhorne@plsas.org
(952) 226-8851
Maren Meade-Anderson | M - Z
mmeade@plsas.org
(952) 461-9714
Chemical Health Specialist
PLHS has a Chemical Health Specialist who helps students who have developed a chemical health dependency or know someone in their life who has an addiction and needs support coping. One on one services help support students with healthy decision making and education around the impacts of drugs and alcohol on their life. A Chemical Health Support Group has also met to help students discuss in a small, confidential, group setting. The Chemical Health Specialist’s hours can be found on her office door or appointments can be scheduled via email or the Counseling Office.
PLHS Chemical Health Specialist
Katie Ward
kward@plsas.org
(952) 226-8786
Bullying Policy
ISD 719 is committed to fostering and maintaining a safe and civil educational environment in which all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. The school district prohibits bullying, harassment, and any other attempts to victimize others.
In the event of an emergency, there are numerous locations for evaluations in the Prior Lake-Savage Community and beyond.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Hours: Available 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
1-800-273-8255
Prairie Care Mental Health Screening
(952) 826-8475
Scott County Mental Health
Can schedule a crisis appointment: (651) 777-5222
Scott County Mental Health Center
200 Fourth Ave. West
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 445-7751
www.co.scott.mn.us