Incoming 9th Grade Transition

For more information about Wood River High School, please preview the Live Question and Answer Session from March 1, 2021.  

The pre-recorded presentations listed below will provide incoming 9th grade students and parents with an initial look at Wood River High School.

Transition Night (Pre-Recorded Session)

Información de Transición para los Estudiantes Estrantes de 9 Grado

Break Out Sessions

College and Career / Carrera y Preparación Universitaria

Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation/ Estudiantes de SVSEF

Student Leadership / Liderazgo estudiantil

IHSAA Athletics and Activities / Noche de Padres de 9o Grado

 Do you still have questions? We have a follow up question and answer session planned on March 1. Please submit your questions here. 

¿Todavía tienes preguntas? Tenemos prevista una sesión de preguntas y respuestas de seguimiento. Por favor envíe sus preguntas aquí.

 How do I contact counseling staff members?

Counseling staff members are available via email to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. 

Guidance Counselors

Jeff Ford (Last names beginning with A-Go)- jford@blaineschools.org

Amanda LaChance (Last names beginning with Gr-Pa) - amandalachance@blaineschools.org

Debbie Greenberg (Last names beginning with Pe-Z) - dgreenberg@blaineschools.org

College and Career Counselors

Liz Clark (Last names beginning with A - G) - lclark@blaineschools.org

Kristen Swafford (Last names beginning with H-Z)- kswafford@blaineschools.org

School Social Worker

Julie Carney, Social Worker - jcarney@blaineschools.org

If you are in need of immediate mental health assistance, please go to your nearest emergency room or dial 911. 

Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: Text SIGNS to 741741 for 24/7 anonymous, free crisis counseling

St. Luke’s Center for Community Health: 208-727-8733

As a parent, can you share some resources to help me talk to my child about COVID-19?

CDC Resources for Households

Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation during an Infection Disease Outbreak

Talking to Students about COVID-19 a Parent Resource

The mission of the Wood River High School counseling program is to support all students through a comprehensive and developmental approach by addressing the academic, career and personal/social skills necessary to achieve quality learning and lifelong success. This is accomplished through the counselors’ delivery of guidance and counseling activities as well as through a collaborative effort between the home, school, and community to prepare Wood River High School students to be empowered and inspired to meet their postsecondary goals.

Wood River High School Counseling Department uses the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model which brings school counselors together with one vision and one voice, creating unity and focus toward improving student achievement. A comprehensive school counseling program is an integral component of our school’s academic mission. Comprehensive school counseling programs, driven by student data, and based on standards in academic, career and personal/social development, promote and enhance the learning process for all students.