South Middle School
Student Services & Counselors
Welcome to Student Services
Vision Statement
The South Counseling Department is committed to developing core values in all students we serve by promoting academic success, personal growth, career exploration, student involvement, parent collaboration, and community connections. Students can stop in the counseling office to schedule an appointment with their counselor.
Parents/Guardians who wish to schedule an appointment should contact the counseling office.
Office
Hours: Monday-Friday
7:00 am-3:30 pm
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Secretary: Laura Stevens
lstevens1@ecasd.us
715-852-5203
Counselors
Maggie Kison
Grade 7
mkison@ecasd.us
715-852-5216
Mike Polzer
Grade 8
mpolzer@ecasd.us
715-852-5218
Roberta Kostka
Grade 6
rprokopkostka@ecasd.us
715-852-5219
Psychologist
Emily Prissel
eprissel@ecasd.us
715-852-5200
Social Worker
Austin Kruger
akruger@ecasd.us
715-852-3417
Academic & Career Planning
Academic and Career Planning
2025-2026 8th Grade Academic Career Planning Seminar link
2025-2026 Academic and Career Planning presentation transcript in Spanish.
Introduction to ECASD Academic and Career Planning
ECASD Programs of Study
Career Clusters Pathways
Xello
Academic Planning Guide
AVID-Recruitment-letter
2025 Registration Information
Grade 6 Academic Planning Guide
Grade 6 Registration Form
Grade 6 Registration Form - Spanish
January 7 - Ms. Kison presents to grade 6 about registering for 7th grade during science classes.
January 14 - Ms. Kison registers 6th graders for 7th grade during science classes.
Grade 7 Academic Planning Guide
Grade 7 Registration Form
Grade 7 Registration Form Spanish
January 6 - Mr. Polzer presents to grade 7 about registering for 8th grade during social studies classes.
January 15 - Mr. Polzer registers 7th graders for 8th grade during social studies classes.
Grade 8 Academic Planning Guide
Grade 8 Registration Form
Grade 8 Registration Form Spanish
High School Academic & Planning Guide
January 10 - MHS counselors come to SMS to talk to 8th graders about registering for high school classes during Falcon Time.
January 14 - There will be a course preview night at MHS at 6PM.
January 16 - MSH Counselors come to SMS to register 8th graders for high school classes during science class.
Parent information for incoming 6th grade
6th Grade Parent Night PowerPoint and Handouts
Tips for Middle School
Tips for Middle School- Spanish
Immunization Fact Sheet
SMS Parent Volunteer Opportunities
SMS Parent Volunteer Opportunities -Spanish
Post Secondary Programs
Community Resources
Eau Claire County Resource Directory
Community Resources Holiday
Community Resources Holiday - Spanish
community counseling services
Callier Clinic: 715-836-0064
Center for Awarness of Sexual Assult (CASA) 715-836-4357
Children's Service Society: 715-835-5915
Clearwater Counseling and Professional Growth Center: 715-832-4060
First Things First: 715-832-8432
Freedom Counseling and Psychological Services: 715-552-7350
Marriage and Family Health Services: 715-832-0238
Marshfield Behavioral Health Clinic: 715-858-4850
The Healing Place (grief and loss issues): 715-717-6028
ECASD Program Contacts
ECASD American Indian Coordinator
715-852-3106
ECASD HOMELESS PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Dani Graham
715-852-3044
Homeless Program Resource Guide
ECASD Hmong School/Community Liaison
Blia Schwan
715-852-6764
ECASD Special Education
Parent Facilitator
Lauri Malnory
715-852-3075
CONFIDENTIALITY
In accordance with the counselor's code of ethics, information disclosed in counseling sessions will be held in confidence. This means information shared by the student will remain private, unless there is a safety concern, or the student has given permission for the information to be disclosed to another party.