Student Services Guarantees

Academic Counseling

All students have a four-year academic plan and a post high school plan. 

College and Career Counseling

All students have a post high school plan and tools to be a productive and independent Christian member of their community.

Mental Health Services

Social and emotional learning and soft life skills are delivered at each grade level. 

Student Services

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  • About

    Our staff are proud members of state and national counseling organizations (WSCA, ASCA, and AACC). Each member holds a M.Ed School Counseling or Leadership and is passionate about delivering exceptional Academic and Career Plans (ACP) to every student. As a Career Technical Education (CTE) school, WLHS guides students to create strategic pathways for post high school success.
  • Mission, Vision & Core Value Statements

    Mission Statement
    Wisconsin Lutheran Student Services partners with students to be future focused for productive, Christ-centered lives by taking ownership in their well-being and exploration toward life goals in a diverse world.

    Vision Statement
    Every Wisconsin Lutheran student and parent receives exceptional student services that guide and support families with academic, college and career counseling, and mental health services using collaborative solutions with faculty, to prepare future generations for success to the glory of God.

    Core Value
    Wisconsin Lutheran Student Services is committed to purposeful engagement and having collaborative solutions among students, parents, and staff. Students will be empowered to create healthy habits for growth and explore potential vocations to be productive Christian citizens in a diverse world.
  • Staff

    Grey Davis
    Director of Student Services
    grey.davis@wlhs.org

    Emily Jiles
    School Counselor
    Last Name A-HA
    emily.jiles@wlhs.org

    Katie Chavez
    School Counselor
    Last Name HE-P
    katie.chavez@wlhs.org

    Pete Schumacher
    School Counselor
    Last Name Q-Z
    pete.schumacher@wlhs.org

    Randy Strutz 
    Student Success Center Director
    randall.strutz@wlhs.org

    Rachel Rebholz
    School Nurse
    rachel.rebholz@wlhs.org

    Denyse Schumacher
    Registrar
    denyse.schumacher@wlhs.org

Academic & Career Programs

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  • Dual Credit Programs

    Dual Credit Options
    Students earn high school and college credit through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, and Dual Enrollment Academies. Applications must be approved by Student Services prior to the course request deadline. 

    Youth Apprenticeship
    Youth Apprenticeship integrates school and career-based learning to students in real-world on-the-job skills. Applications must be approved by Student Services prior to the course request deadline.
  • College & Career Programs

    College Possible
    College Possible is a pre-college program that assists juniors and seniors with ACT preparation, essay writing, completing college and scholarship applications, and understanding financial aid. Students meet one-two times a week during their free period or after school. Please click here to learn more about eligibility and how to apply. 

    All In Milwaukee
    All in Milwaukee is a college completion program that provides financial aid, advising, program and career support to high potential, limited-income, diverse Milwaukee students to complete college, build meaningful careers and transform the Milwaukee community. Please click here to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
  • Career-Based Learning Experiences

    InspireWI
    InspireWI is a digital platform providing students with career-based learning experiences. Click here to access WLHS business partners and the state’s broad network of resources to be career ready.
     
    Viking-2-Viking
    Viking-2-Viking brings recent Wisco alumni to campus once a month to provide students various career pathway stories from our graduates. 

    On-Campus Events
    Families are invited to campus to hear how WLHS provides Academic and Career Planning services and counsel. Events including the Post High School Planning Night, Trades Fair, and Freshman Parent Night. 

    Off-Campus Events
    Students are invited to attend field trips through a partnership with the Waukesha County Business Alliance. Student Services coordinates visits to local businesses in various career pathways. Please click here to learn more!

Health & Wellness

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  • Health Services

    WLHS is committed to fostering a healthy and supportive school environment by offering a Health Services Program. This program is designed to provide comprehensive health care and support services to students, ensuring their physical and mental well-being is managed effectively throughout their academic journey. This program provides a structured approach to health management, emergency care, and wellness education. The school nurse is available daily to meet with students in the attendance office.
  • Mental Health Curriculum

    Hope Squad
    Hope Squad is a peer-to-peer self-harm and suicide prevention program. Students are nominated by their peers as trustworthy leaders of the student body. Members are trained on the direct and indirect signs of self-harm and suicide ideation and how to appropriately intervene and refer students to a trusted adult. 

    Critical Thinkers
    Critical Thinkers is a counseling group that focuses on identifying feelings of anxiety and depression and finding strategies to positively cope. School Counselors visit classrooms  for a series of workshops designed to grow problem solving skills, resiliency, and mindfulness.

    Refuge
    Refuge is a counseling group that meets to address the grief and loss of a family member or close friend. Members of the group focus on coping with the loss of a loved one using Christian counsel and encouragement. 

    P.E.A.C.E.
    P.E.A.C.E. (Positive Encounters And Christ-centered Encouragement) is a WLHS counseling group, that helps students who:
    1. Struggle to balance commitments with friends or family.
    2. Feel stressed in current friendships or outside relationships.
    3. Are seeking ways to manage conflicts that exist within their friend group or family members.

    Christian Family Solutions

    WLHS partners with Christian Family Solutions (CFS) in their school-based counseling program. Licensed professional therapists are on campus five days a week to meet with students and provide mental health services. Students are also able to meet with therapists over the summer months either in person or telehealth. If you feel your child could benefit from counseling services, contact your child’s School Counselor for a referral to the program.

News

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  • Caring for Communities Provides Hope for National CTE Month

    In honor of National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, WLHS is spotlighting the impact of its Education, Training, Public Ministry, and Service Pathway and Health Science Pathway which plays a pivotal role in preparing students for careers that prioritize community service, education, and support for others. The program’s focus on compassion, leadership, and service underscores the school's commitment to fostering the next generation of Christian professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in their communities.
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  • Health Science Opportunities for High School Students

    Students interested in healthcare careers now have more opportunities than ever to gain hands-on experience through career-based learning programs. With the growing demand for medical professionals, schools and industry partners are working together to offer students a head start in the field. Please click here to learn more!
  • Investing in the Future Provides Opportunity for National CTE Month

    In honor of National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, the WLHS Business, Finance, and Marketing Pathway is celebrating its commitment to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in the fast-paced world of business and beyond. The pathway, which offers hands-on courses and real-world learning opportunities, has become a cornerstone of the school’s curriculum, helping students build a strong foundation in critical areas like business operations, finance management, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to invest in the future which opens up the doors for the various career pathways and industries that support growth in the world. 
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