Phone: 701-473-5306

Randii Reed

School Counselor

Rebecca.Johnson@minnewaukan.k12.nd.us

Nancy Thompson

Social Worker

Nancy.J.Thompson@k12.nd.us

LeeAnn Knudson

College/Career Counselor

leeann.knudson@dlschools.org

Beth Nicholls

Special Education Social Worker

beth.nicholls@k12.nd.us

The mission of the Minnewaukan School Counseling department is to provide a comprehensive school counseling program that promotes growth in career readiness, academic, and social-emotional development skills in order to engage and motivate students to be lifelong learners in order to become productive citizens in an ever changing, multicultural world.

The vision of the Minnewaukan School Counseling department is to have students prepared and possess the skills for life beyond K-12 education in the areas of academic achievement, career/college preparedness, and social-emotional development.

Minnewaukan School Policy Regarding Counseling Services

The Minnewaukan counselors will provide counseling services to all students as needed to ensure their academic, personal, social, and college/career planning success. This involves individual and group contacts with students as well as scheduled classroom lessons. Examples of when students will meet individually or in a group counseling include:

 • When a student requests counseling 

• When parents or family members refer the student 

• When teachers, administrators and other school staff members refer the student 

• The counselor initiates contact due to adverse behavior or events 

If a parent or guardian wishes not to have their student participate in counseling services, you must contact the school administration or counselor and explain your specific wishes for your student. Counseling is provided to maintain a productive and safe learning environment. It is used to prevent bullying, misbehavior, and help students to learn healthy coping skills. Parents are welcome to call the school at any time if they have concerns about their student.