Counseling
West Middle School Counselors
Lauren Hartz
(248) 726-5019 6th, 7th, 8th Grade A - Go lhartz@rochester.k12.mi.usBeth Shannahan
(248) 726-5052 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Gr - O bshannahan@rochester.k12.mi.usJennifer Nye
(248) 726-5018 6th, 7th, 8th Grade P-Z jnye@rochester.k12.mi.usCounseling & Attendance Secretary
Alissa Kay (248) 726-5000
- Attendance
- Counselor Support
- New Students, Transfers & Drops
- Academic Records and Testing
- Medical Action Plans
- Health Information and Medications
- Immunization Records
- Homework Requests
6th Grade University Resources
Student/ParentVue Tutorials
- How to use StudentVUE- Secondary Students
- ParentVUE Tutorial for Elementary Families
- RCS Secondary Digital Citizenship Playlist
Google Classroom Tutorial
Planners
- Using a Planner Video
- Paper Planner Template
- Digital Planner – MP1 (should force to make a copy)
Other Resources
Middle School Curriculum
Scheduling
Credit by Exam
Upcoming Dates
Incoming 6th grade Student Visit
Thursday, May 14th 9:30 am - 10:30 am
*Students will be bused to West MS or dropped off for a welcome, tour, and meet-up with 8th grade mentors.
6th grade Welcome Visit – 2026-27 School Year (*Tentative dates)
Friday, August 14th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
*Families bring their 6th grader for school pictures, find their locker, walk their schedule, meet friends, etc.
6th grade Warriors Games 2026 (*Tentative dates)
Friday, August 14th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
*Fun event! Students meet up with mentors, form groups, play games, and make new friends.
7th grade Welcome Visit – 2026-27 School Year (*Tentative dates)
Wednesday, August 12th 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
*Families bring their 7th grader for school pictures, find their locker, walk their schedule, meet friends, etc.
8th grade Welcome Visit – 2026-27 School Year (*Tentative dates)
Wednesday, August 12th 8:30 am – 111:00 am
*Families bring their 8th grader for school pictures, find their locker, walk their schedule, meet friends, etc.
Building Open for Walkthroughs (*Tentative dates)
Monday, August 17th 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Friday, August 21st 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
