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STEELVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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  • Steelville Schools care about our students. We offer a Friday Backpack Program that sends home weekend food bags to students each week to help families ensure basic needs are met, even on days when school is not in session. When students' bodies are cared for, their brains can focus on learning and growing—that's what success looks like for us. If you are interested in this program, don't hesitate to get in touch with any of the building counselors.

    Friday Backpack Program 

      > Our district currently serves around 120 students, K-12

      > Almost entirely donation-funded

      > Student groups often help pack bags

      > Vetted by the local alumni with a bachelor’s in health science to ensure nutritional quality

    All donations or questions can be directed to Samantha Miller or the building counselors!

    -smiller@steelville.k12.mo.us

- Classroom Guidance -
Each month, I go into the classrooms to help students gain knowledge that will help them to be successful academically and socially. Students will be exposed to lessons that encourage building positive character traits, developing personal and academic goals, and learning basic coping skills. 
- Group Counseling -
Throughout the school year, students may be invited to participate in small group sessions. The small group experience is an enjoyable way for students to benefit from personal growth as well as to gain support from peers with similar situations/experiences. Group arrangements are typically made through parent and teacher referrals. The small groups usually meet once a week for approximately six weeks. Small group topics may vary and may be created based on student needs. Topics may include (but are not limited to) confidence building, changing families/divorce, friendship, social skills, organizational skills, and more. 
 
- Individual Counseling -
Students can meet with their school counselor by self-referral, counselor referral, or teacher or parent request.  During individual meetings, the school counselor can help children understand and accept themselves, cope with family changes and/or family crises, and develop decision-making skills, conflict resolution skills, anger management techniques, and problem-solving strategies. 
 

-Emergency Resources-

Emergency: 911

Suicide Prevention (United States): 988 / 988 Lifeline

Suicide Prevention (International): Befrienders Worldwide

Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-1800-366-8288 / S.A.F.E. Alternatives

Eating Disorders: National Eating Disorders Association

Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 / 1800RUNAWAY

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 / National Child Abuse Hotline

Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 / RAINN

Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 / National Domestic Violence Hotline

Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 / The Trevor Project

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: 1-800-662-4357 / SAMHSA

Other resources: (For developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional health) / Help Guide