National School Counseling Week
Like superheroes, with tissues and good advice, school counselors help students conquer everything from bullies to bad grades.
Celebrate school counselors and mental health support with appreciation campaigns, educational content, and recognition merchandise targeting schools, parents, and education professionals.
- Thank-you campaigns for school counselors with shareable social content
- Educational guides on mental health resources and counselor services for parents
- Merchandise ideas (bookmarks, posters, certificates) for school appreciation events
- Student testimonials highlighting counselor impact on academic and personal growth
National School Counseling Week got its start in January of 2006 through an Act of Congress that established it for its current dates. Throughout this week parents and teachers would work hard to promote the services that School Counselors provide to the student body they serve, and to help kids know that these important guides are there to help show them valuable lessons for life and growing up.
School counselors have existed for a surprisingly long time, first appearing in schools in the 16th century, though there are those that claim that the teachings of Aristotle and Plato count. This just goes to show that there has never been a time in human history when we didn’t need a little help to decide what we would be when we grew up.
The early 20th century really saw a steady increase in the presence of school counselors as education in these decades started to become more progressive. Throughout it all the role of a school counselor has remained the same, to aid those they serve in finding their way in life and helping prepare them to walk that path into the future.
Meet with a School Counselor
As a student, the best way to celebrate National School Counseling Week is to schedule an appointment with your counselor both to thank them for all they do, and for getting a little insight into what your future may hold.
Celebrate School Counselors
As a parent or educator, you can ensure that these noble heroes don’t get forgotten at this time of year by arranging a special celebration for your school’s counselors. You can also hand out pencils, posters, bookmarks, and certificates of appreciation commemorating these holidays, all available at the American School Counselor Association website! Remember when times get hard, you can always look to your school counselor for assistance, not just during National School Counseling Week.