Our purpose is to advocate for each unique student in preparation for a productive and purposeful life.
School Counselors
Leigha Patton ext. 5410
lpatton@sw.wednet.edu
Counseling Grades 9-12, Last Name A-K:
Academic Support, AP Testing, Running Start, Section 504, Career/College Planning, Social/Emotional, Washington State Smarter-Balanced Testing Coordinator, InvestEDU fund, Graduation Requirements/Credit Tracking
Carla McDowell ext. 5413
cmcdowell@sw.wednet.edu
Counseling Grades 9-12, Last Name L-Z:
Academic Support, PSAT/SAT, AP Testing, Running Start, Section 504 Career/College Planning, Social/Emotional, Graduation Requirements/Credit Tracking, Sno-Isle Liaison, Local Scholarship Liaison
Appointments
If you would like to meet with your student's counselor, please call Gay Bitts, SWHS Registar & Counseling Secretary at (360) 221-6808 Ext. 5411; or the counselor directly.
Other Counselors @ SWHS
Amanda Potter ext. 5412 - Island County Mental Health
apotter@sw.wednet.edu
Student Support/Mental Health Counselor: Support in dealing with difficult life circumstances, student in crisis, someone to talk to
Claire Commons ext. 5310 - Island County Mental Health
ccommons@sw.wednet.edu
Student Support Advocate: Provides social/emotional support for students facing family/housing issues and conflict, stress management skills, coping skills, school challenges, lack of attendance, crisis intervention, screening and intervention for substance use.
Colleen Chan (She/Her pronouns) ext. 5416
cchan@sw.wednet.edu or cchan@nwesd.org
Student Assistant Professional: Provides prevention education, mentorship, pro-social activities, individual and group sessions, education programs for parents, community involvement, and if additional services are needed can make referrals to other services.
Gay Bitts
Registrar & Counseling Secretary ext. 5411
gbitts@sw.wednet.edu
Student Registration, Transcripts, Report Cards, Credits, Running Start Records, Student Services, Reports