Welcome to High School Guidance
10 Route 209, Port Jervis, NY 12771
Phone: (845) 858-3100 ext. 11601/16602 • Fax: (845) 858-3239
Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
We're Here to Help!
Port Jervis High School counselors foster each student's social, emotional, and academic development to maximize his/her educational potential. We bring together people, information, and resources to effect positive growth in students' lives.
Guidance Staff
Clerk Typist
Nancy Costello
Clerk Typist
ncostello@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1601
Denise Lefberg
Clerk Typist
dlefberg@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1602
School Counselors
Five guidance counselors are available to assist our students. Each student is assigned a counselor who follows him/her through four years of high school. Assignments are made alphabetically by last name.
Kate Oldham
Guidance Department Coordinator
Grades K - 12
koldham@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1610
Laurie Kahmar
Grades 9-11: Last names (A - E)
Grade 12: Last names (A - E)
lkahmar@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1613
Julie Balogh
Grades 9-11: Last names (F-MAM)
Grade 12: Last names (F-L)
jbalogh@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1611
Catherine Lane
Grades 9-11: Last names (MAN-ROD)
Grade 12: Last names (M-RIT)
clane@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1614
Chris Stellato
Grades 9-11: Last names (ROFF-Z)
Grade 12: Last names (RIV-Z)
cstellato@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1612
School Psychologist
Noell Bushey
School Psychologist
nbushey@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1640
School Social Worker
Jennifer Grismer
School Social Worker
jgrismer@pjschools.org
(845) 858-3100 ext.1645
PJHS CEEB CODE: 334590 (2023-2024 PJHS Profile)
College Planning
Resources
- How Do I Compare Colleges? There's no magic formula for choosing a college, but there are steps you can take to find a good fit. The College Board Web Site offers a step-by-step College Search Guide.
- Junior Planning Guide
- Naviance
- Parent Portal Form
- Scholarships
- Senior Planning Guide
Child Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-342-3720
Reports of suspected child abuse or maltreatment should be made immediately -- at any time of the day and on any day of the week -- by telephone to the New York Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (sometimes referred to as the State Central Register or SCR).