Santa Maria Joint Union High School District (SMJUHSD) celebrated National School Counseling and Guidance Week, Feb. 1-5. The event is sponsored by the American School Counselor Association.

The week focused public attention on the unique contributions of school counselors, and guidance and support professionals within U.S. school systems; and highlights the impact they can have in helping students achieve success and plan for a career.

Each day at Santa Maria High School, a different grade-level school counseling team was featured. The recognition included pictures of school counselors and a series of answers to meaningful questions including “What inspires you?” “I’m all in for students because …?” and fun comments like, “What is your favorite food?” and “If you could have one superpower what would it be?’’

The SMJUHSD Board of Education recently passed a resolution recognizing school counselors and guidance professionals from local high schools and other educational partners.

“They are a critical asset at this time in supporting our students and parents during the pandemic,’’ said Jack Garvin, School Board president.