The School Counseling Office
December Newsletter
Resources for Managing the Holidays
Resources for Academic Success
Student Educational Groups
Winter Groups Set to Begin in January
Anger: For students to overcome anger and aggression using MBSR and DBT skills
Social Skills: For students working to improve pro-social relationships across settings
Grief and Loss: For students experiencing grief and loss
Blues Group: For students who experienced depression
Kids of Promise: For students impacted by family addiction
If you are interested in any of the aforementioned groups, please reach out to your child's school counselor.
Career Portfolio Reminders
Grade Level Requirements
- Seniors who do not pass their presentation by 1/17/2025 will NOT be eligible to participate in the Prom.
- Juniors continue to work on Job Shadow requirement due in the 4th quarter.
- Sophomores continue to work on Service Learning hours due in the 4th quarter.
- Freshmen don't have anything new but make sure all past activities are complete.
Tutoring Information
Any student in need of tutoring services, can request a pass from his/her course specific teacher. The tutoring schedule is listed below. If you or your child have concerns with a specific course, please contact that teacher directly.
Financial Aid Information
Senator Pennycuick and PHEAA Co-host Event to Aid College-bound Students
You are invited to attend a virtual event on December 10, to learn about the new financial aid application process for the 2025-26 academic year. This event, hosted by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and Senator Pennycuick, will provide essential information on the new financial aid application process for the 2025-26 academic year.
During this informative session, attendees will learn about:
- The new financial aid application process
- Available programs and resources
- Tips for college planning
We believe this event will be invaluable for students and families as they prepare for the college application process. We encourage you to share this information with students, families, and those within your network.
To register for this event, please visit here.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your participation.
The 25-26 FAFSA Form is Live!
The 2025-26 FAFSA form is live! You can now file and submit their FAFSA form.
Before you start your FAFSA form, here are some ways you can get ready:
-Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).
-Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.
-Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.
-If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.
College Information
College Visits
College Applications Reminder
Please Note - STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE for contacting Collegeboard and ACT to send official score reports to any college they wish to apply.
General Advice
Process your applications as early as possible (September, October, or
early November).Be mindful of all deadlines.
Process your application through the Counseling Office at least one week before
the deadline. Remember to allow extra time if you are mailing near a school holiday
or busy time for the postal service.If you apply on-line you must inform the Counseling Office so we can send your
transcript to the college. Request your transcript by emailing transcripts@boyertown.asd.org. There may also be a portion for the counselor to
complete. Transcripts can only be sent if a student fills out the Transcript ReleaseForm found Here.
Give teachers & counselors a minimum of 10 days to write recommendations for you. School Counselors require a Brag Sheet completed before writing a letter of recommendation. Brag sheet found HERE.
Provide envelopes and postage to teachers & counselors to mail the recommendations.
Make sure you fill out all parts of the application that pertain to you.
Make sure you sign and date your application.
School Information
Name and Address:
Boyertown Area Senior High
120 N. Monroe St.
Boyertown, PA 19512
Phone Number: (610) 473-3690
Fax Number: (610) 473-3709
CEEB or School Code: 390-390Counselor Name:
Crystal McArthur: Student Last Name A-L
Christen Mazzie: Student Last Name M-Z
BCTC Information
Completed applications are due in the counseling office no later than December 6th to be considered for first round acceptance to BCTC.
LVHN Spring EMT Program
Your Team
School Counselor Assignments
School Counselor Alphabetical Assignment:
Mrs. Lisa Oxenreider - 9th Grade (A-Ce) and 10th (A-L)
loxenreider@boyertownasd.org
Mrs. Jordan Durante - 9th Grade (G-Ko) and 11th (A-L)
jwebb@boyertownasd.org
Ms. Sandra Gallagher - 9th Grade (Kp-O) and 11th (M-Z)
sgallagher@boyertownasd.org
Ms. Christy Greener - Department Leader, 9th Grade (Cf-F) and 10th (M-Z)
cgreener@boyertownasd.org
Mrs. Christen Mazzie - 9th Grade (Sd-Z) and 12th (M-Z)
cmazzie@boyertownasd.org
Dr. Crystal McArthur - 9th Grade (P-Sc) and 12th (A-L)
cmcarthur@boyertownasd.org
Principal Assignments
Principal Alphabetical Assignment:
Mr. Jared Sparks, Building Principal
jsparks@boyertownasd.org
Dr. Matthew Bergey, Assistant Principal
9th Grade (G-O) and 11th Grade
mbergey@boyertownasd.org
Mr. Eric Houck, Assistant Principal
9th Grade (A-F) and 10th Grade
ehouck@boyertownasd.org
Mr. Ryan Venner, Assistant Principal
9th Grade (P-Z) and 12th Grade
rvenner@boyertownasd.org
Crisis Resources
Berks County
Holcomb Crisis Intervention 610.379.2007
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Mobile Crisis 1.855.634.4673