Counselors
6th Grade and 7th Grade (A-L) Counselor, Mrs. Elizabeth Howard
Hi there! I'm Eli Howard, and I'm super excited to be your new Middle School counselor. After 14 years in the classroom - most recently teaching 5th grade math at Annetta Elementary - I'm ready for this next chapter. I can't wait to support and connect with so many awesome students (both familiar and new) during this big and important stage of my life.
7th (M-Z) and 8th Grade Counselor, Mrs. Bailey Bell
Welcome Back, Bearcats! I am so excited to be back at AMS for my third year as your 7th (M-Z) & 8th grade counselor. I was born in Fort Worth, TX but lived in Japan and Arizona throughout my middle school and high school years. I recently taught 2nd grade and 4th grade before pivoting to middle school. If I am not at school, you can see me watching movies, reading a book, or hanging out with my dogs.
My goal here at AMS is to help students reach their fullest potential! Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. I look forward to this school year together!
Counseling Request Form
Parents, students and staff may use this form to make a referral for a student to see a school counselor.
Bullying Prevention Resources
Find resources on bullying prevention from Here for Texas.
Suicide Prevention Resources
In emergency situations, always call 911!
Find resources on suicidal warning signs from Here for Texas.
Find resources on suicide prevention from the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative.
Find resources on suicide prevention from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. For immediate after hours support, call 1-800-273-TALK
Find resources on suicide prevention from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Online suicide support and intervention 24 hours a day.
Social / Emotional Resources
Play it Safe
Play It Safe! is a prevention education program designed to reduce children's risk for becoming victims of physcial and sexual abuse. This program was created by the Women's Center of Tarrant County and helps children "recognize, respond to, and report" a potentially abusive situation. They now have a parent program that can be used at home as well.
Parent Social and Emotional Resources CASEL
Mental Health Information for Parents
Learn about anxiety and anxiety disorders from the American Psychiatric Association and Here for Texas.
Learn about depression from the American Psychiatric Association.
Expand your knowledge about mental health and what it can mean for you or your children from Here for Texas.
Find resources for helping your child with mental illness from Here for Texas.
Drug Prevention Resources
Read articles for parents and students about drug abuse, its effects on the body, and watch Interactive videos and lessons that teach factual information about drug abuse from the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
Find resources on drug prevention from Red Ribbon Week.
Learn about teen vaping and the effects vaping has on the body from the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston.
College & Career Resources
Texas Match the Promise Foundation
Texas Match the Promise Foundation is an opportunity for 5th-9th graders with a Texas Tuition Promise Fund account to apply for a scholarship. The Promise Fund beneficiary must have a family income of $100,000 or less. Students must write a career essay and meet residency and other requirements. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is December 31.
Mission Statement:
The Aledo ISD Counseling Program provides a comprehensive school counseling program that fosters academic success, college and career readiness, and personal and social development.
Counselor Commitment:
The Aledo ISD counselors will intentionally consult and collaborate with students, parents, staff and community members to advocate on behalf of all students