Mackenzie Lasack, School Counselor ~ Phone 319-259-5340 x 1550
To make an appointment use scheduling page: https://www.myscuta.com/appointment/LasackM
Mrs. Mackenzie Lasack is a 2015 MHS grad who returned to Midland to join the counseling department in August 2020. Mackenzie received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her masters in school counseling from Loras College. She previously worked in the Midland District as a substitute teacher and middle school girls’ volleyball and basketball coach. She says “I can’t wait to continue to give back to such an amazing community!” Mackenzie will help our juniors and seniors with their scheduling needs this year.
Sara Schnepper, Shared School Counselor ~ Phone 319-259-5340 x 1600
To make an appointment use scheduling page: https://www.myscuta.com/appointment/SchnepperS
Mrs. Sara Schnepper has a BA in Psychology from the University of Iowa and MS Education- School Counseling from Buena Vista University. She was a recruiter for internships and a paraeducator before getting her counseling degree. She was married this summer and has a son who is a senior at Wilton and a daughter in 7th grade. In her free time she loves to read, walk her dogs, spend time with family, travel, and attend U of IA sporting events (especially football). She says “I am excited to meet everyone and work in the district!”
Sara will help our freshmen and sophomores with their scheduling needs this year.
Course schedule changes…
High school students and their parents can now view their schedules for the 21-22 school year on PowerSchool. If any changes are needed to the schedule please use the instructions below to make an appointment.
Mrs. Schnepper will be helping 9th and 11th graders with schedule changes. Mrs. Lasack will be helping 11th and 12th graders.
We will only be taking appointments for Monday August 2nd from 10am-6pm. If you already made an appointment for another date, please go ahead and reschedule it. If Monday August 2nd does not work for you please email Mrs. Schnepper or Mrs. Lasack and we will make a different time work.
Mrs. Lasack’s scheduler can be found at: https://www.myscuta.com/appointment/LasackM
Mrs. Schnepper’s scheduler can be found at: https://www.myscuta.com/appointment/SchnepperS
Specific instructions how to schedule an appointment thru myscuta Just be sure to use the correct site listed above for the correct counselor.
ACADEMICS:
Registration/Class Information:
- 23-24 Course Registration Handbook
- Four Year Plan
- Program of Study for Registration
- Xello (coming soon)
ACT:
Financial Aid:
- FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- FAFSA Step-by-Step Guide that walks students and families through each question of the FAFSA, including screenshots and explanations and a FAQ page for students with special circumstances. Here is the link https://www.standoutcollegeprep.com/fafsa-questions/
- ICAN – Iowa College Access Network:
- Iowa College Aid:
Common Application – Common App Step-by-Step Guide that walks students step-by-step through each question , including why it’s asked and how to best answer.
Scholarships- Midland Scholarship Website
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING
- Counseling Google Classroom Links:
- Crisis Hotlines:
- Crisis Hotlines
- JFAST Crisis Mobile Unit
- Parent Resources:
- Parent SEL Resources
- JFAST Crisis Mobile Unit
- SEL Standards:
- School Based Therapy:
- Life Connections Therapists are available, contact the counseling office for more information.
- Suicide Prevention