School Counseling

School Counseling Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools High/Middle/Elementary School Guidance Program is to partner with parents, community, faculty and staff to provide a comprehensive, developmental counseling program addressing the academic, career, and personal/social development of all students thus preparing them with the knowledge and skills to be productive members of society.

Larkspur Middle School Counseling Department

Phone: 757.648.4811
FAX: 757.474.8686
Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30 pm


School Counseling Department

Stephanie N. Filio
 Dept. Chair - AVID & ESL, All Grades 648-4810
Stacy Hassler Counselor - Grade 6, A-Ri 648-4813
Chris Novakoski Counselor - Grade 7, A-Ri 648-4814
Karla Galloway Counselor - Grade 8, A-Ri 648-4812
Dana Marchand Counselor - All Grades, Ro-Z 648-4815
Kasey Strawhand Registrar 648-4811
Mark Hall Student Support Specialist  
Donna Paris Military Counselor  

Requirements for Enrollment in Virginia Beach City Public Schools

For information on how to register your child and for a list of needed documents, please visit 
the Virginia Beach Public Schools Registration page.


High School Programs

Academy Information Video (must log into your vbstudents Google account)