Welcome to the AMS Counseling Department Webpage!

Here you will find helpful links and important information about Abington Middle School such as course selection procedures and options, Naviance, helpful resources, how to contact your School Counselor, and much more!  To the right, under Resources, you will find the AMS Counseling Department Google Site.  Click there for more grade-specific information.

Parent Information Nights

The AMS Counseling Department will deliver a series of information sessions for parents and students. These sessions are designed to provide Middle School families with insights into best practices for academic, personal/social, and emotional success.

All sessions are virtual and will be recorded for future viewing by our families.

Session

Date/Time

Link

Welcome to Abington Middle School

Thursday, September 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Recording

Supporting Student Academic Success

Monday, September 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Recording

Executive Functioning and Goal Setting

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Recording

Digital Literacy for Middle School Students and Families

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Recording

Supporting Student Socio-Emotional Health

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

Recording

Academic Resources

Below, you may find links to several academic resources that may be helpful to you. If you have any questions regarding them, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Career Guidance

Activities & Athletics

Now more than ever, it is important to get involved and stay connected. Check out the wide variety of clubs, activities, and sports offered at Abington Middle School. If you have any questions regarding them, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Mental Health & Community Resources

Below, you may find links to several mental health and community-based resources that may be helpful to you as we navigate these strange times. If you have any questions regarding them, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Mental Health Resources

Parenting Resources

Below, you may find links to several parenting resources that may be helpful to you. If you have any questions regarding them, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Summer Resources

Below, you may find links to several resources that may be helpful to you as you plan for the summer. If you have any questions regarding them, please reach out to your School Counselor.

Contact Your School Counselor

Ms. O'Gara
8th Grade Counselor (Last Names: Joo-Tan)
Email Ms. O'Gara

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. O'Gara's Virtual Office

Ms. Thome
8th Grade Counselor
(Last Names: A-Jon)
Email Ms. Thome

Ms. Thome's Virtual Office

Schedule an Appointment

Dr. Pierce
Counselor
6th (Last Names: Tod - Z)
7th (Last Names: T - Z)
8th (Last Names: - Tat- Z)
Email Dr. Pierce

Dr. Pierce's Virtual Office

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. McDonald
7th Grade Counselor
(Last Names: A - Jon)
Email Ms. McDonald

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. Weiner
7th Grade Counselor
(Last Names: Joo - S)Counselor
Email Ms. Weiner

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. Weiner's Virtual Office

Ms. Finesmith
6th Grade Counselor (Last Names: A to Koch)
Email Ms. Finesmith

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. Finesmith's Virtual Office

Ms. Green
6th Grade Counselor (Last Names: Kol - Tin)
Email Ms. Green

Schedule an Appointment

Ms. Green's Virtual Office

Dr. Wexler
Coordinator of Student Services - AMS
Email Dr. Wexler

Dr. George
School Psychologist
Email Dr. George

Dr. George's Virtual Office

Ms. Reich
School Psychologist
Email Ms. Reich

Ms. Emerson
Social Worker
Email Ms. Emerson