DPI Recognizes Little Chute Counselors With Award

LITTLE CHUTE, WI- (WISS) – Two school counselors at Little Chute High School in the Little Chute Area School District have been recognized for positively impacting their school communities. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) announced that the Little Chute counseling program was awarded a Program of Excellence award.

The DPI and Wisconsin School Counselor Association said Lisa Gretz and Michelle Mokrzycki have shown exemplary dedication, determination, knowledge, and systems thinking to ensure every student has access and opportunity. 

“Students’ needs extend far beyond what can be measured on a test or reflected in academic performance,” State Superintendent Dr. Jill Underly said. “School counselors are vital in supporting our students by nurturing a sense of belonging and ensuring a safe, judgment-free space. I am incredibly proud of the impactful work these counselors are doing, and the positive difference their efforts are making in the lives of students across Wisconsin.”

Schools earning the Wisconsin School Counseling Program of Excellence Award are eligible for the American School Counselor Association’s RAMP (Recognized ASCA Model Program) designation, which the American School Counselor Association awards as the highest national recognition for a school counseling program.

Bobby Phillips of Mound View Elementary School in the Elk Mound Area School District also received a Program of Excellence award. 

For more information on Wisconsin’s school counseling services, visit the DPI’s website.