Staff
Ms. Megan Erway
Counselor
Students with Last Names A to F
merway@smhlancers.org
Ms. Saima Horab
Counselor
Students with Last Names G to M
shorab@smhlancers.org
Mrs. Wendy Kimpel
Counselor
Students with Last Names N to Z
wkimpel@smhlancers.org
Mr. Keith Kidder
Assistant
kkidder@smhlancers.org
CEEB Code
For SAT/ACT/AP:
332770
Links
SAT
ACT
FAFSA
NCAA
Fastweb.com
Selective Service
SMHS Course Catalog
SMHS Graduation Requirements
Transcript Requests
To request your transcript, email Mr. Kidder at kkidder@smhlancers.org. Include your name when attending St. Mary's, year of graduation, and where the transcript is to be sent. There is no charge for your transcript.
Contact Information
Phone: (716) 683-2349
Fax: (716) 683-4958
Welcome to the
Counseling Center
The members of the St. Mary's Counseling Center work closely with students throughout their four years to help them with selecting courses, career planning, the college search and application process, and scholarships and financial aid.
Counselors will be working with students to:
- Assess strengths and weaknesses
- Develop good decision-making skills, positive attitudes, and good study habits
- Solve personal problems with family, friends, or teachers
- Plan high school and post-high school education
Events
The Counseling Center coordinates the following events to assist students in their college search process:
- College Representative Visits (one-on-one visits) - throughout the Fall and Spring
- College Consortium (area colleges send representatives whom students may visit) - Every October
- Bus to Bona (trip to St. Bonaventure University) - Every October
- College 101 (recent graduates share their college experience) - Every January
- National College Fair (Juniors go to Convention Center to meet with college representatives) - Every March
- College Tour (student and counselors visit out-of-town colleges) - Every Fall/Spring
For more information on any of these events, contact Mr. Kidder at kkidder@smhlancers.org.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Counseling Center has received information regarding the following scholarships:
- Williams Mills Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
- $150 for Local Award; eligible for $500 State Award, $1,000 Regional Award, and $10,000 National Award
- Requires essay (to be written on a "secret" topic)
- Deadline - November 14th
- Application available in the Counseling Center
- Barbara DeVaney Memorial Scholarship
- For any female woman of color, first-generation college student, or survivor of abuse. Students pursuing careers in the medical field, trades or STEM are strongly preferred.
- Five $10,000 awards and seven $5,000 awards
- Deadline - Septmeber 21st
- Scholarship Link - https://bold.org/
scholarships/barbara-j- devaney-memorial-scholarship- fund/
- Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline - October 2nd
- Scholarship Link - https://www.coca-
colascholarsfoundation.org/ apply/
- Erie County Fire District Officers Association Scholarship
- Three $1,000 awards
- Deadline - May 17, 2024
- Contact the Counseling Center for an application
- Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarships
- Deadline - November 13th
- Scholarship Link - https://enf.elks.org/MVS
School-Specific Scholarships
- Canisius University - https://www.canisius.edu/admissions/scholarships-tuition-aid/scholarships-financial-aid
- Daemen University - https://www.daemen.edu/admissions/financing-your-education/scholarships-grants
- D'Youville University - http://www.dyc.edu/admissions/financial-aid-scholarships/types-of-aid/scholarships/
- Hilbert College - https://www.hilbert.edu/admissions-financial-aid/financial-aid/scholarships-grants
- Niagara University - https://www.niagara.edu/scholarships-financialaid/
- St. Bonaventure University - https://www.sbu.edu/affordability/freshman-transfer-scholarships
- SUNY Brockport - https://www.brockport.edu/scholarships_aid/scholarships/index.html
- SUNY University at Buffalo - https://admissions.buffalo.edu/costs/scholarships.php
- University of Virginia Jefferson Scholarship - Contact the Counseling Center if interested
Even More Scholarships
- WNY Counselors Association - http://www.wnyschoolcounselor.org/content.100051.scholarships
- www.collegeboard.com
- www.fastweb.com
- www.finaid.com
- www.goodcall.com
- www.guidancedirect.com
- www.meritaid.com
- www.nextstepu.com
- www.petersons.com
- www.salliemae.com
- www.scholarshipexperts.com
- www.scholarships.com
- www.studentscholarships.org
- www.wnycollegeconnection.com
Please check back for more scholarship opportunities!
Important Phone Numbers for Urgent Matters
Crisis Services - (716) 834-3131
Kids Helpline - (716) 834-1144
National Parent Hotline - 1(800) 427-2736 (M-F 1-10pm)
Spectrum Cares - (716) 882-4357
Miscellaneous Service Needs - 211