Our purpose is to advocate for each unique student in preparation for a productive and purposeful life.
School Counselors
Leigha Patton, ext. 5410
School Counselor for Grades 9-12, Last Names A-K
lpatton@sw.wednet.edu
Academic Support, AP Testing, Running Start, Section 504, Career/College Planning, Social/Emotional, Washington State Smarter-Balanced Testing Coordinator, InvestED fund,Graduation Requirements/Credit Tracking
Nicole Longdon, ext. 5413
School Counselor for Grades 9-12, Last Names L-Z
nlongdon@sw.wednet.edu
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 - (unfortunately, we are unable to meet face-to-face with students and/or parents/guardians at this time)
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 Support Services @ SWHS
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.
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
Gay Bitts, ext. 5411
gbitts@sw.wednet.edu
Student Registration, High School Transcripts, Report Cards, Credits, Running Start Records,
Student Services, School Profile Reports