Staunton High School Counseling Staff
SHS Counseling Department
Welcome to Staunton High School's Counseling Center
The mission of our Counseling Program at Staunton High School is to provide all students with the opportunity to acquire the attitude, knowledge, and skills for academic, career, and personal/social development in a safe and supportive environment. The comprehensive school counseling program will educate and empower a collaborative community of learners to achieve academic success and become life-long learners prepared to meet the challenges in our ever-changing, global community.
Our website provides information to Staunton High School students and families on a wide variety of topics. By using the links to the left, you can find detailed information to a broad array of topics. Thank you for taking advantage of this resource.
At times our office can be extremely busy. In order to ensure that we are able to provide you with the best possible assistance, please complete this Form to schedule an appointment
Ms. Francis -Director of Counseling
(ELL Students and Students who's last names start with P-Z)- afrancis@staunton.k12.va.us
Mr. Hale (Students who's last names start with A-G)- dhale@staunton.k12.va.us
Mrs. Fisher (Students who's last names start with H-O)- kvfisher@staunton.k12.va.us
Ms. VanFossen (Registrar/Administrative Assistant)- mvanfoss@staunton.k12.va.us
Mr. Peters (Career Coach)- bpeters@staunton.k12.va.us
Ms. Rambo (GRASP Coordinator)- jrambo@staunton.k12.va.us,
Counseling Meeting Request Form
SHS Counseling Department Information
- Career & Academics
- SHS Online Fee Link
- Transcripts
- AP/DE Course Information
- Course Registration Information
- 12th Grade
- 11th Grade
- 10th Grade
- 9th Grade
- Rising 9th Grade Information
- Shenandoah Valley Center for Advanced Learning
- YMCA Tutoring
- Resources for Families
- Resources for Students
College Fair SHS September 17, 2025

College Fair at SHS 9/17 from 6-8pm Meet with over 50 college reps to start thinking about your future! This is open to all students in the Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Area!
Please register for a barcode before the event at www.StriveFair.com.
During the fair, representatives will scan your barcode to connect with you further.
The day after the fair, you will receive a report with information on the institutions with which you scanned.