Newport  Mill  Middle  School

Counseling Department

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Newport Mill Counseling Team is dedicated to advocating for and ensuring ALL students receive an equitable education and opportunities for success by providing equal access to services. Our focus is to support students’ social and emotional needs, assist them in their academic success, and provide resources and opportunities to support their future goals.

Whole Student Support

We focus on three critical areas: 

  1. Academic - learning, achievement and goal setting
  2. College and Career - interest exploration and future planning
  3. Social Emotional - self awareness, relationships, coping skills and personal growth

How We Support Students and Families

School Counseling programming is developed in response to identified student, family, and school needs.  Programs and opportunities may include:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Lessons weekly in Advisory (topics include mindfulness, kindness, goal setting)
  • Mental Health Awareness Week activities
  • Restorative practices
  • Articulation from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school
    • MCPS High School Center Programs - Region 1
  • Schoolwide events and engagement opportunities
  • Connections to community resources and services

Meet Your Community School Team

The NMMS school counseling team is located in the Counseling Office.  We can be reached via phone at 240-740-7170.

Melanie Khani

6th grade counselor and Department Chair

Ms. Khani joins the Newport Mill MS (NMMS) counseling team with over 20 years of school counseling experience.  To take care of her mental health, Ms. Khani loves exercising (running and boot camp) and reading books.

Email: Melanie_A_Khani@mcpsmd.org

Cindy Garcia

7th grade counselor

Ms. Garcia has been at NMMS for several years.  To take care of her mental health, Ms. Garcia enjoys spending time in nature and spending time with her family.

Email: Cindy_G_Garcia@mcpsmd.org

 Darius Boris

8th grade counselor

Mr. Boris has been at NMMS for many years, first as an intern and then as a full-time counselor.  To take care of his mental health, Mr. Boris loves playing basketball and following NY sports teams (Go Giants!).

Email: Darius_L_Boris@mcpsmd.org

Ana Berrios

Registrar

Ms. Berrios has been at NMMS for several years. She enjoys guiding families through the registration process and showing them the various resources that the school and the county offer to students and their families. To take care of her mental health, Ms. Berrios enjoys spending time with my family and relaxing at the beach.

Email: Ana_V_Berrios@mcpsmd.org

Need Assistance?

Students and families who need assistance should reach out to their grade level counselor via email or in person.  If you are new to our community and need to enroll your child at Newport Mill MS, please reach out to our registrar, Ms. Berrios.

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