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Counseling

Lakeville South School Counselors collaborate with students, families, community members, and school staff to provide the support and resources for students to achieve at high levels and succeed in the future. We support students with their academic goals and concerns, social emotional development, and college and career planning. 

Crisis Phone Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255

Dakota County Crisis Response Unit

952-891-7171

Emergency Line

911 - Please call 911 if you or someone you know is in immediate danger of harming themselves or someone else.

Meet the Counselor Team!

Stephen Uphus, School Counselor (A-Fk)

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Kayla Hinrichs, School Counselor (Fl-Lie)

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Rachael Norton, School Counselor (Lif-Ri)

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Ryan Turnquist, School Counselor (Rj-Z)

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Shelby Nutting-Veliz,
Social Worker 

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Terra Prust,
Student Services Assistant 

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