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Lake Shore Central School District

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Counseling & Mental Health

Counseling & Mental Health

Supporting the academic, social, and emotional well-being of every Lake Shore Eagle through comprehensive school-based services.

Lake Shore students collaborating
Immediate Crisis Support Spectrum CARES Team (24/7): (716) 882-4357 Confidential youth crisis response. Staff can meet you anywhere in Erie County.

Suicide Prevention: 9-8-8 | Crisis Services WNY: (716) 834-3131 | Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741-741

High School Counseling Staff

Greg Tomasik
12th Grade Counselor
Phone(716) 926-2325
Heather Boncore
11th Grade Counselor
Phone(716) 926-2324
Vanessa Manney
10th Grade Counselor
Phone(716) 926-2326
Steve Brown
9th Grade Counselor
Phone(716) 926-2322
Katherine Dziewa
Social Worker (9-12)
Phone(716) 926-2234

Middle School Counseling Staff

James Michael
Team Unity (Gr. 6, 8)
Phone(716) 926-2423
Leslie Grimaldi
Team Evolution (Gr. 6, 7)
Phone(716) 926-2422

Elementary Counseling Staff

Mackenzie Mead
A.J. Schmidt
Phone(716) 926-2181
Jessica Phillips
Highland
Phone(716) 926-2323
Samantha Edinger
J.T. Waugh
Phone(716) 926-2297
Aleah McAfee
Social Worker (JTW)
Phone(716) 926-2795
Laura Wheeler
Psychologist (JTW)
Phone(716) 926-2237

Eagle Check-Ins & Digital Support

The digital "Eagle Check-In" system provides a direct, confidential pathway for students to engage with their building’s counseling team. Designed as a proactive social-emotional tool, these forms allow students to request a meeting, report a concern, or share a personal success in a secure environment.

Direct Access Building Forms

To ensure an immediate response from the correct clinical staff, please select the link corresponding to your primary home building:

J.T. Waugh Elementary Begin Check-In
Highland Elementary Begin Check-In
A.J. Schmidt Elementary Begin Check-In

Building Counseling Hubs

Each instructional level at Lake Shore maintains a specialized counseling center tailored to student developmental milestones. From foundational social skills in elementary to complex post-secondary planning in high school, our hubs offer comprehensive academic and emotional support.

Lake Shore High School Center

Focusing on college/career readiness, AP placement, and vocational pathways.

View High School Hub

W.G. Houston Middle School Center

Supporting transitional growth, scheduling, and restorative practices.

View Middle School Hub

Elementary Counseling Resource Hub

Foundational support for social-emotional learning (SEL) and school climate.

View Elementary Resources

Family Support Center

The Lake Shore Family Support Center serves as the district's primary liaison between the school, home, and community-based organizations. We provide holistic assistance including:

• Coordination of mental health and therapeutic services.
• Direct crisis intervention and stabilization support.
• Navigation of local social service and healthcare agencies.
• Parent education and community outreach initiatives.