Minisink Valley’s Guidance/ Counseling Services help students plan their education and future, as well as help them navigate the day-to-day challenges of high school.
All high school students are assigned to a guidance counselor at the beginning of ninth-grade. They work to ease the transition middle school to high school.
As high school graduation nears, students and parents have many questions and concerns. It is extremely important for students and parents to work with their counselor.
Students may stop by the Guidance Office any time to make an appointment to see their counselor.
Counselors
Last name: A-Def
Bryana Sewell, 845-355-5163 bsewell@minisink.com
Last name: Deg-Hit
Matt Caputo, 845-355-5164 mcaputo@minisink.com
Last name: Hiu-Mon
Amy Colella, 845-355-5166 acolella@minisink.com
Last name: Moo-Roo
Christina Bruder, 845-355-5169 cbruder@minisink.com
Last name: Rop-Z
Loretta Bogdanski, 845-355-5162 lbogdanski@minisink.com
Support resources
Psychologist: Meghann Davis, 845-355-5177 mdavis@minisink.com
Psychologist: Marie Demchak, 845-355-5847 mdemchak@minisink.com
Student Assistant Counselor: Erin Bradley, 845-355-5167 ebradley@minisink.com
Social Worker: Desiree Gibbs, 845-355-5165 dgibbs@minisink.com
Secretaries
Janet Antona, 845-355-5161 jantona@minisink.com
Bindiya Patel, 845- 355-5137 bpatel@minisink.com
Guidance office fax: 845-355-5154
Naviance information
Scholarships
Throughout the school year numerous scholarships become available for our students. There are many kinds of scholarships. Some are local, others are regional or national. Each scholarship has its own specific criteria and procedure for applying. Scholarship information can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Patel in the Counseling Center.
All scholarships are posted in Naviance. Due dates are firm and must be adhered to. If the scholarship must be sent by the school, the due date may be prior to the date actually listed by the provider. (See Mrs. Patel with any questions)
March through May are the primary months for scholarship applications and as many as ten scholarships can be posted per week. It is suggested that the students have their scholarship letters of recommendation, resumes and essays completed prior to March 1.
Please see Mrs. Patel if you receive a scholarship through an outside organization and wish to have it included in the awards ceremony. School administration will make final decision on inclusion of outside scholarships in school ceremonies. Scholarships included as college financial aid packages are generally not announced.
Scholarship resources