School Counseling

Welcome to Kilby's Student Services Corner!

The Student Services Team is committed to supporting the academic, social-emotional, and personal growth of every student.

Student Services Team

Rachel Minckler, School Counselor
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Madison Prather, School Counselor
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Alex Lopez, School Social Worker
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Christina Zrake, School Psychologist
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Phone: (703) 494-6677

PWCS cares deeply about students' emotional well-being. If a student is in need of emotional support, please email [email protected]. A school mental health or health professional will respond and offer support to the best of their ability. This email is not monitored 24 hours a day and should not be used for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911 or use one of the resources listed below.

Emergency Resources

  • ACTS Helpline: 703-368-4141
  • 1-800-SUICIDE (24-hour hotline): 1-800-784-2433
  • Crisis Text Line (24-hour hotline): Text 741741
  • PWC Child Protective Services Hotline: 703-792-4200
  • PWC Community Services Board:
    • Eastern Prince William: 703-792-4900
    • Western Prince William: 703-792-7800

School Counseling Mission Statement

The mission of Kilby Elementary School's Counseling Program is to implement a culturally responsive and data-driven program that supports all students in their personal, academic, career, and social-emotional development. The counseling program promotes a safe and proactive learning environment that encourages collaboration, lifelong learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and excellence.

School Counseling Vision Statement

The Kilby School Counseling Program provides all students with a framework for personal, academic, career, and social-emotional development by collaborating with colleagues, families, and community partners to help students achieve success.

PWCS school counselors recognize that students and parents/guardians have a right to know the limits of confidentiality. Please review PWCS Regulation 651-2 regarding confidentiality of student-disclosed information.

Middle School Specialty Program Information: Middle School Specialty Programs - Prince William County Public Schools

For additional information and resources, please visit our Student Services Canvas Page .