Greetings!

Meet Our School Social Worker

Hello and welcome! My name is Catherine Siggens, and I’m honored to serve as the School Social Worker at Spruce Mountain Middle School.

Middle school is a time of big transitions—socially, emotionally, and academically. My role is to support students and families during these important years by helping to navigate challenges, build strong coping skills, and foster a positive school experience.

I work closely with students, families, teachers, and staff to address issues such as peer relationships, emotional well-being, attendance, behavior, and access to community resources. Whether your child needs someone to talk to, help managing stress, or support with changes at home, I’m here to help.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any concerns or if your student could benefit from additional support. My door is always open to students and families.

Guidance Staff
    Guidance

    As the middle school social worker, I am here to help create a safe, supportive environment where every student can grow and succeed. I help students overcome barriers that affect their ability to learn and succeed in school. I work with students, families, teachers, and administrators to support students’ emotional, social, and academic well-being.

    My Key Roles:

    • Provide counseling and support for students facing challenges like anxiety, depression, bullying, family issues, or behavioral concerns
    • Help during crises, such as trauma, grief, or mental health emergencies
    • Connect families to community resources, including food, housing, healthcare, and mental health services
    • Support students with IEPs and 504 plans, working as part of a team to meet special education needs
    • Promote positive behavior and attendance through intervention and support
    • Educate students on topics like conflict resolution, mental health awareness, and social skills
    Guidance

    Why do parents contact the school counselor?

    • Concerns over student achievement
    • Social/emotional concerns
    • Sharing special needs of their child
    • Family difficulties or concerns
    • New school registration

    How does a student see the counselor?

    • Self-referral
    • Referral by friend(s)
    • Request of a counselor
    • Parent referral
    • Administrative/teacher/staff referral