• Welcome to Wydown Counseling!

    The Counseling Program at Wydown Middle School is designed to support students, teachers and families in a variety of ways. Counselors play a vital role in the areas of responsive services, individual and group counseling, as well as personal, academic and career advisement. Our counselors support the academics, social and emotional growth and well-being of all students at Wydown Middle School.

    How and why do parents contact the School Counselor?

    • Concerns over student achievement
    • Family health problems
    • New student registration and orientation
    • Test interpretation
    • Discussing specific needs of their child
    • Early discussion of potential crisis
    • Family difficulties or concerns
    • Grade-level transition

    Parents can call or email the school counselor (or social worker) for a phone or Zoom conference or to set up an appointment to meet in person. 

    How does a student access a Counselor?

    • Self-request bia email or walk-in
    • Parent request
    • Administrative request
    • Teacher of other staff request
    • Request made by friend(s)

    Students may also set-up appointments directly by contacting Counseling Department Administrative Assistant, Steffie Stout, (stefaniestout@claytonschools.net or 314-854-6405) in the Counseling Office.

Counseling & Social Work Department Staff

Mr. Snyder
Mr. Thompson
Ms. Tucker
Ms. S

  • Lauren Stoelting
    Social Worker

    laurenstoelting@claytonschools.net
    314-854-6479

  • WMS Tour

  • How can the school Social Worker help students and families?

    School social workers are here to help students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. They provide:

    • A caring adult to talk to during times of stress, worry, or sadness
    • Support for students coping with grief or loss
    • Help with friendships, conflict, or bullying
    • Guidance for managing big feelings like anger or frustration
    • Assistance with school attendance and staying on track
    • Support for families going through changes such as divorce, separation, or moving
    • Connections to community resources like food, clothing, housing, transportation, and healthcare
    • The social worker’s goal is to partner with families and make sure every child has the tools and support they need—both in school and at home.

    How can you access your school social worker? Notify your child’s grade-level counselor or administrator if you would like to be referred for social work services. 

  • Mrs. StoutSteffie Stout
    Registrar
    Counseling Administrative Assistant          
    stefaniestout@claytonschools.net
    314-854-6405

    Contact for Questions Regarding

    • Counselor Appoinments
    • Scheduling a tour
    • Record requests
    • Class schedule questions

Emergency Hotlines

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