Welcome to the H-W
School Counseling Office
The mission of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Pre K-12 Counseling Department is to guide students to become compassionate, responsible, and resilient individuals who are able to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse and changing society.
The vision of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Pre K-12 Counseling Department is to create an environment in which students will feel safe and supported in an effort to maximize their individual potential.
As counselors, we work collaboratively to teach, model, and advocate for students.
News and Events
Career & Education Discovery Fair - February 2024:
Thank you to those who attended and participated in our annual Career & Education Discovery Fair. Students had the opportunity to meet and learn about various careers and trades from over (20) representatives from local businesses and organizations.
College Admissions Panel:
A recording of our recent College Admissions Panel Webinar is available here. We are grateful to the college representatives for sharing valuable information and insight on the college admissions process.
The new 2024-2025 FAFSA:
The new 2024-25 FAFSA is open, but some families have experienced difficulty navigating the application process. MEFA is offering a webinar on Thursday, February 15th at 8:30a.m., during which they will review known issues, technical bugs, and workarounds (when available) of the new FAFSA.
They will also discuss the impact of the delayed FAFSA launch on financial aid deadlines and the release of financial aid offers, as well as the process of updating and correcting FAFSA data.
Register HERE to reserve your spot.
Just the Facts
School Population - 450 students (22'-23')
School Hours (M,T,Th,F) - 7:40—2:20
Wednesdays 7:40—1:30
School Colors - Blue & White
School Mascot - Gerry General
Nickname: The Generals
Faculty - 46.9 (21'-22')
School Sponsored Clubs/Activities - 33
Number of Athletic Programs - 27
Average Class Size - 14.2 (21'-22')
Student/Teacher Ratio - 10.5:1 (2021)
Schedule - 5 day/7 Block rotating schedule
College Placement - 92% (Class of 2023)
4 Year College - 86%
2 Year College - 6%
Common Requests
Transcript Requests
Alumni Transcript Request Form
Work Permits
All minors under the age of 18 must complete an employment permit application and obtain the permit before starting a new job.
Applications for employment permits are available at: http://www.mass.gov/lwd/docs/dos/youth-employment/youth-application.pdf
Completed applications along with required documentations must be brought by the student to the main office at the high school.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Mrs. Miller at c.miller@hwschools.net
Contact Us
School Counseling Secretary:
Sandy Williams 978.468.0480
School Counselors:
Dr. Kristen Lazzaro -
Director of School Counseling
PreK-12
978.468.0430
Julia Cahill-O'Shea
978.468.0431
Matt Fitzgibbons
978.468.0412
Erin Donovan
978.468.0435
School Adjustment Counselors:
Sue Howland
978.468.0432
Ali Trimby 978.468.0483
RISE Academic Coordinator:
Stefanie Rogal 978.468.0432
School Counseling Intern:
Gabriella Barbuto 978.468.0479