Sunny Hills
School Counseling
Resources and Support
Middle School transition
The transition to middle school can be exciting and intimidating for both students and parents. I am here to support with any questions or concerns!
Check your email and sign up for the middle school
e-news to get all the info for incoming 6th graders.
You can also look at the school websites for more information:
Pine Lake Middle School (PLMS) Website
Click the button below for incoming 6th grade information
If you have any questions about registration and/or the process, please contact the PLMS Registrar, Lakshmi Palaniappan, 425-837-5710.
PLMS Counselors:
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M-Z - Meagan Elliot
IMPORTANT DATES - check the school website for dates
TCOB and Compass Days!
Taking Care of Business (TCOB) Day
Students are assigned lockers, PE clothes and other school supplies like planners, goggles, etc., turn in health information forms, buy a yearbook, add $ to their lunch accounts, etc.
Compass Day (6th Grade Orientation)
Students will have a chance to meet other new students and their compass leaders, get a campus tour, and ask questions.
Pacific Cascade Middle School (PCMS) Website
Click the button below for incoming 6th grade information
If you have any questions about registration and/or the process, please contact PCMS Registrar,
Nicole Smith, 425-837-5911.
PCMS Counselors:
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A-K - Laura Meserole (Ms. Mes)
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L-Z - Miranda Williams
IMPORTANT DATES: check the school website for dates
Orientation and Lynx Days!
6th Grade Orientation
Lynx Day
Students are assigned lockers and combos, books, P.E. clothes, and a list of their classes (this does not include their full schedule or teacher names).
Curriculum Night in September!
Watch e-news for dates. You will go class to class just like students do each day. It is a great way to learn more and become familiar with what your child is doing at school.
5th Grade Middle School FAQ
Click the button below for answers to the most commonly asked questions about middle school!
Worried about lockers?
Watch this video to practice using a combination lock! One idea is to purchase a lock and practice over the summer.
There are no tardies those first few weeks and teachers will be available to help students with lockers.
Organization
Useful tips for helping your student stay organized in Middle School:
Middle School Student Interviews
Hear what middle school is like from former Sunny Hills students!
Pacific Cascade Middle School
2021-2022
Pacific Cascade Middle School
2020-2021
Pine Lake Middle School
2021-2022
Pine Lake Middle School
2020-2021
PCMS 2019-2020
PLMS 2019-2020
Celina Schulenberg
School Counselor, M.Ed. NBCT
Contact Information
E-mail:
schulenbergc@issaquah.wednet.edu
Phone: (425) 837-7438
Text: (971) 301-2544
Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm
Wednesday 8am-4pm
Hello! My name is Celina Schulenberg, and this is my 7th year as the Sunny Hills School Counselor. I moved to Washington from Southern California, graduated from Central Washington University with a Bachelors in Psychology, and then from City University with my Masters in Education. I also recently achieved National Board Certification in December 2020-2021.
I am passionate about supporting students, staff and families with social emotional needs!
Use the tabs at the top of this page to find counselor resources (supporting kids with Anxiety and ADHD, screen time management, social connection, and talking to your kids about race), community financial and mental health resources, SEL mini lessons and more!