Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive counseling program that attends to the personal/social, academic, and career preparation/college planning needs of all students. Services include group and individual counseling, academic support (educational accommodations and interventions), crisis intervention, career and college planning, and student and family advocacy. Our goal is to promote a commitment to life-long learning, personal and academic growth, and to aid students in becoming responsible, culturally aware and productive members of society. This foundation will be supported and further strengthened by consultation with educators, administrators, parents, and community advocates.

Our Program

The School Counselor counsels students in the classroom, in small group settings, and individually, focusing on student needs and growth based on normal developmental stages. The School Counselor consults with teachers, parents, administrators and community service providers to assist students. The School Counselor coordinates national testing, local testing, career planning, AODA programming and community involvement to benefit and enhance the education of every student.

Classroom Guidance

Guidance curriculum is presented in the classroom, to all students, throughout the year. Curriculum units focus on academic guidance, personal/social topics and career exploration. These units are taught by the school counselor in a classroom setting throughout the school year.

Group Counseling

The School counselor provide small group counseling to students who have common needs/concerns. These groups are intended to support students in making positive decisions and to learn to successfully manage personal concerns. Student participation in group counseling is voluntary and needs parent permission. Group topics vary from year to year. See your student's counselor for further information.

Individual Counseling

School counselors provide individual counseling to students as needed, to support and guide students with academic concerns, personal/social concerns, and career questions. Counselors are always available to provide short-term supportive services in any emergency situation. Students may self-refer or refer other students. Parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff may also refer students to the counselor. Information shared with the counselor by the student is confidential within the legal guidelines established mandatory reporting laws.

Our Counselor

Dear Members of the Mellen Community,

My name is Auburn Powell and I am your community's school counselor.  I moved back to the area in 2010 and began working at Mellen in the fall of 2011.  Prior to moving to the area, I lived in the Duluth-Superior area for 15 years.  During that time I completed my undergraduate and graduate work at UWS.  Most of my time during those years was spent working with agencies that served at-risk youth populations.  Although it was difficult decision to move and look for work in the schools, I knew it was where I belonged.  For me, working in Mellen is my dream job.  The kids in Mellen are some of the best around and as a community you should feel proud!

As a School Counselor I fill a variety of roles in supporting our students academic, career, and social emotional development.  On any given day I can a facilitate a conflict resolution session , teach a classroom guidance lesson, modify a schedule and/or aid students through individual/group counseling.  I also find myself supporting the creation of the master schedule, scheduling students, coordinating the district's testing, advising several student groups, and coordinating our Alcohol and Other Drug (AODA) programming.

Please take a look around this site to learn a little more about my approach to School Counseling and the services our school can offer our students. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need further assistance in any area.  I look forward to continuing to support your students' pursuit of academic, social and career success.

Sincerely,

Ms. Auburn Powell
Mellen School Counselor
District Assessment Coordinator
715-274-3601 ext. 200
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ACP

Each student in Mellen High School participates in Academic and Career Planning one day a week during 8th hour.

Learning is the Goal

Let's put GPA and grades aside, we want our students to truly learn the content they are being taught. We want students to understand and feel confident in their academic work.