School Counselor

Counselor: Mrs. Jennifer Butts

Counselor's Corner:

Welcome to the Hunt Intermediate School Counselor’s Corner! Mrs. Jennifer Butts is here to support all 5th and 6th grade students academically, socially, and emotionally. Our goal is to help every student feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.

💛 How Mrs. Butts Supports Students

Mrs. Butts provides a variety of services to help students succeed, including:

Mental health support & counseling

Helping students work through emotions, stress, anxiety, friendship problems, grief, or personal concerns

Social skills and conflict resolution

Support with peer disagreements, communication, bullying concerns, and building healthy relationships

Academic support

Assistance with study habits, motivation, goal-setting, and organization skills

Class scheduling support

Helping students with schedules, class changes (when needed), and making sure students are placed appropriately

Crisis support and referrals

Helping students during difficult situations and connecting families with additional resources when needed

📝 How Students Can See the Counselor

Students are always welcome to visit Mrs. Butts if they need help or someone to talk to.

✅ Students may come to the counselor at any time during the school day, but must have a pass from their teacher before leaving class.

Mrs. Butts may also meet with students through teacher referrals, parent requests, or administrative support.

👨‍👩‍👧 Information for Parents/Guardians

Parents are encouraged to partner with the school counselor to support student success. If you have concerns about your child’s:

academic performance

peer relationships

behavior changes

emotional well-being

attendance or motivation

Mrs. Butts is available to help and connect you with the right supports.

📌 To request counselor support for your child, parents may contact Mrs. Butts directly through the school office.

🔒 Confidentiality

Counseling sessions are private and respectful. However, please note:

If a student shares information involving safety concerns (harm to self, harm to others, or abuse), Mrs. Butts is required to report it so the student can receive help and stay safe.

🌟 Our Mission

At Hunt Intermediate School in Mississippi, we believe every student deserves support and encouragement. Mrs. Butts works hard to create a welcoming environment where students feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.

Why Elementary School Counselors?

Elementary school years set the tone for developing the knowledge, attitudes and skill necessary for children to become healthy, competent and confident learners. Through a comprehensive developmental school counseling program, school counselors work as a team with the school staff, parents and the community to create a caring climate and atmosphere. By providing education, prevention, early identification and intervention, school counselors can help all children achieve academic success. The elementary school counselor holds a master's degree and required state certification in school counseling. Maintaining certification includes on-going professional development to stay current with education reform and challenges facing today's students. Professional association membership enhances the school counselor's knowledge and effectiveness.

American School Counselor Association

Primary Services

The school guidance and counseling program is a combination of four types of primary services: curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, and system support. Below are listed the primary services offered by the Elementary Guidance Counselor:

• Implement effective classroom lessons focusing on relevant topics

• Provide individual and small group guidance

• Consult with teachers, administrators, and parents

• Coordinate appropriate referrals to outside services within the school and community

• Crisis intervention

• Team support

Parent Resources

Girls and Boys Town  Stop Bullying  Kelly Bear  Children and Mental Health  American Academy of Child and Adolescent  Guide to Parenting Resources  Lifeline (988lifeline.org)