The Oneida Counseling Department has created a dedicated COVID-19 support site that can be used for parents, student and staff.  Please see below link.

Oneida Counseling COVID-19 _____________________________________ Welcome to the Otto Shortell Middle School 

Counseling Office


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School Counselors:


Mrs. Stephanie Burke (last names beginning with A-K)

[email protected]


Mrs. Molly Malgieri (last names beginning with L-Z)

[email protected]



Counseling Secretary/Attendance:


Mrs. Megan Hjort 

[email protected]



Phone: 315-363-1050  ext. 2

Fax: 315-366-0622

Markell Drive

P.O. Box 716

Wampsville, NY 13163



Foster Care/Homeless Contact:

Mrs. Jessica Poyer, Admin for Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment

315-363-2550 option 2 [email protected]

The Counseling Office is here to support both students and their parents/guardians.  Parents/guardians are encouraged to contact our office if there are concerns about the child's academic progress or emotional/mental/physical well-being.  Parent/teacher conferences are also set up through our office.

Students are encouraged to see their counselors if they have school concerns such as scheduling, academic achievement, or classroom related problems.  Also, the counselors see students for a host of personal issues, including peer pressure, relationships, self-esteem, grief, and transitions. If you sense your child is having trouble, call or email the counselor.