At Washington High School of Information Technology, we are focused on our students’ personal and social well-being along with their academic success. We work with our community partners to support our students in the classroom and beyond.
Student Support Team
Our student support team is here to help you!
Alyssa Sanchez
School Psychologist
sancheaj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 875-6068
Kelsey Smith
School Counselor (Grades 9 & 10)
smith58@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 875-5930
Patrick Volkert
School Counselor (Grades 11 & 12)
(414) 875-6146
Megan Haug
School Social Worker
haugmx1@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 875-5943
Cheri Hegwood
School Social Worker
hegwoocd@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 875-5989
School Psychologists can help you:
- Talk about any way that you are feeling during difficult times
- Find ways to cope or deal with any emotions
- Help set goals and figure out how to do your best learning
School Counselors can help you with:
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Individual or Group Counseling
- Academic and Career Planning
- Community Resource Referrals
School Social Workers can help you with:
- Find ways to deal with emotions you may have during difficult times
- Provide resources to other people/places that can help you or your family if you need anything
Self Supports
For emergencies, please click here and contact one of the following resources for immediate assistance:
- Milwaukee Police Department
911 (Emergency) | 414-933-4444 (Non-emergency) - IMPACT 2-1-1
Call 211 or text your area code to TXT-211 [414-211] - Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741741 and a live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from the secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. - Milwaukee County Crisis Hotline
- 414-257-7222
- Individuals seeking assistance can talk with a professional who is able to provide counseling, information and referrals to community resources. Also assists agencies and individuals working with suicidal individuals and/or people in crisis.
- Children’s Mobile Treatment Team (previously called MUTT) 24-hour crisis intervention services in Milwaukee
- 414-257-7621
- A telephone and mobile crisis service for children and adolescents (to age 18). Will answer questions and concerns about your child by phone or by meeting with you and your child in the community or at home.
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) - Suicide Prevention Hopeline
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
Mindfulness
Regulation
Connecting with ourselves and others/Restorative Practices
Internet Safety
Self-care/Compassion
Getting along/Making Friends/Social Skills
College & Career Guidance
Located on the 4th floor, James Place can assist you with tutoring, job applications, life skills, and college prep.
Youth Apprenticeships
Spend half your day in school and half your day at a job. Get paid for working — about 15 hours a week — while you train for a career!
Student Job Board
Check out the MPS Student Job Board! Click the “Students” link to create a new account. Check daily for new positions!