Here at NMMS, we take your feelings very seriously.
If you need someone to talk to please go see our Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Jenkins.
Things you want to go to guidance for
If you're having TROUBLE in school
If you're CONSTANTLY having problems with friends
If you're feeling DEPRESSED
If you feel Sad
You may want to go to Guidance.
If you feel Mad
You may need to go to Guidance.
If you feel Happy
You may not have to go to Guidance.
Mrs. Jenkins
Mrs. Jenkins has been a School Counselor with the Newfound Area School District for the past 25 years.
She has worked at Bristol Elementary School and Newfound Regional High School.
Mrs. Jenkins is also the coach of the Unified Basketball Team and works at the Project Promise Afterschool Program.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and two adorable dogs, Oliver and Ruth.
NMMS Student Support
A school counselor works to maximize student success by promoting access and equity for all students.
School counselors help students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, and apply interpersonal skills.
Individual Support
Mrs. Jenkins is available to meet with students individually to provide academic, emotional, and/or social support.
In addition, she can assist students and families obtain other resources that they may need or want to promote holistic wellness.
Lunch Groups
Mrs. Jenkins provides various small group sessions during lunchtime as it relates to social and emotional learning experiences for your middle school student.
These lunch groups help foster relationship skills, promote positive social skills, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and allow students a safe environment to engage with one another.
Working Papers for Minors
How do youths 12-15 years old get a New Hampshire Youth Employment Certificate?
First, they find a job.
The employer then completes the Employer's Request for Child Labor form.
The youth takes the completed Employer's Request for Child Labor form to their local school
or
the school superintendent's office.
The school/superintendent's office then issues the New Hampshire Youth Employment Certificate (RSA 276-A:5).
*Parents may also obtain a youth certificate for their child by calling the Department of Labor at 603-271-3176.Finally, the youth takes the certificate issued from the school/superintendent's office back to the employer.