School Counseling
Lisbon’s counseling department is committed to delivering a comprehensive program that impacts all students, producing measurable results in students' achievement and well-being. We strive to foster a positive school climate that encourages growth. My counseling approach is solution-focused, using students’ strengths to help them overcome challenges and reach goals. I aim to be a kind, trusted resource for students, staff, and families.
-Casey Dunn
-Casey Dunn
Senior InformationSenior Parents/Guardians: Senior year is an exciting time, but it also can be tricky to navigate. As the high school counselor, I am here to help. Please contact me with any questions about the college application process, graduation requirements, financial aid, or anything pertinent to your child's senior year. If I don’t know the answer, I will help you find it. Additionally, I will email senior announcements regularly starting in September. These will provide relevant information and update you and the students about important events or deadlines. I will also assist students with scheduling, transcripts, grade-related issues related to PowerSchool, the college application process, scholarships, career exploration, and meeting with students for counseling purposes. If students are entering the workforce, I am happy to help them prepare for that transition, whether it’s searching for jobs, finding training, writing resumes, or practicing for an interview. For college applications, deadlines vary from school to school. We encourage students to submit applications as early as possible. One of the critical pieces to this process is knowing all deadlines. Having your applications completed 2-4 weeks before the deadline is generally a good idea. If your child is applying to a two or four-year college, they will likely need two to three letters of recommendation. I will write the school counselor letter highlighting your child’s high school accomplishments. Beforehand, I will email a “Parent/Guardian Brag Sheet”; it is also attached in a link below. This sheet is a way for you to highlight your child's strengths so that the school can include an honest, in-depth letter with your child’s college applications. Please send completed questionnaires to cadunn@lisbon.k12.nh.us. If your child is asking a teacher for a letter of recommendation, please have them ask in advance and give the teacher ample time to write the letter. There are many college application websites; however, two beneficial sites provide extensive information. I encourage you to visit https://graniteedvance.org/ for more guidance on the college application process. This site is designed for New Hampshire students, parents, and schools. They offer many free services, including individual FAFSA assistance. For financial aid information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Lastly, if your child needs a transcript sent to a school, they should send me the request at cadunn@lisbon.k12.nh.us. When your child applies to a college, this request is often sent through the Common Application or SENDedu websites. I look forward to working with you and the students. Thank you. Sincerely, Casey Dunn High School Counselor cadunn@lisbon.k12.nh.us (603) 838-6672 |
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Important Dates 2023-2024
October 23: University of New England, college visit, 10 a.m.
October 24: NHHEAF Financial Aid Night, LRS Library, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
October 27: University of Maine - Farmington, college visit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
October 31: Plymouth State University campus tour, full day, leaving at 7:45 a.m.
November 13: ApprenticeshipNH Presentation, 10-11 a.m., room 102
November 16: ApplyNH Application Day (formerly I Am College Bound), 8 a.m.
November 17: White Mountains Community College Open House field trip, leaving at 7:15 a.m.
December 4: PACE Workshop in Senior Seminar, Goal Setting, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
December 11: PACE Workshop in Senior Seminar, Game Plan for College, 9:30-10:30 a.m
January: Updated FAFSA available
January 22: Semester 2 begins
January 24: Army National Guard recruiter visit during high school lunch
Feb 14: FAFSA Open House, hosted by Granite Edvance, 2-8 p.m., Berlin WMCC campus
Feb 15: FAFSA Open House, hosted by Granite Edvance, 2-8 p.m., Littleton WMCC campus
February 21: Instant Admissions Day with area colleges and high schools, LRS gymnasium
March 21: White Mountains Community College presentation, 3rd block, room 102
March 22: University of Maine Fort Kent presentation, 12:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m., room 102
April 17: ASVAB, 8 a.m., LRS Library
April 30: Application deadline for local scholarships using the LRS common application
June 10: Graduation, 2 p.m.
October 23: University of New England, college visit, 10 a.m.
October 24: NHHEAF Financial Aid Night, LRS Library, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
October 27: University of Maine - Farmington, college visit, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
October 31: Plymouth State University campus tour, full day, leaving at 7:45 a.m.
November 13: ApprenticeshipNH Presentation, 10-11 a.m., room 102
November 16: ApplyNH Application Day (formerly I Am College Bound), 8 a.m.
November 17: White Mountains Community College Open House field trip, leaving at 7:15 a.m.
December 4: PACE Workshop in Senior Seminar, Goal Setting, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
December 11: PACE Workshop in Senior Seminar, Game Plan for College, 9:30-10:30 a.m
January: Updated FAFSA available
January 22: Semester 2 begins
January 24: Army National Guard recruiter visit during high school lunch
Feb 14: FAFSA Open House, hosted by Granite Edvance, 2-8 p.m., Berlin WMCC campus
Feb 15: FAFSA Open House, hosted by Granite Edvance, 2-8 p.m., Littleton WMCC campus
February 21: Instant Admissions Day with area colleges and high schools, LRS gymnasium
March 21: White Mountains Community College presentation, 3rd block, room 102
March 22: University of Maine Fort Kent presentation, 12:30 p.m.-12:55 p.m., room 102
April 17: ASVAB, 8 a.m., LRS Library
April 30: Application deadline for local scholarships using the LRS common application
June 10: Graduation, 2 p.m.
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