Richland Two High School counseling program wins national recognition

The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) announced that the Richland Northeast High School counseling program has been named a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP).

The RAMP designation recognizes schools committed to delivering an exemplary school counseling program. The school will be honored at a recognition ceremony at ASCA’s Annual Conference in Long Beach, Calif., on July 14, 2025.

Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National Model, a framework for a data-informed school counseling program. Research findings indicate fully implemented school counseling programs are associated with a range of positive student educational and behavioral outcomes.

“This prestigious designation highlights the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our counselors to providing high-quality support for our students,” said Principal Dr. Marlon L. Thomas. “Our counseling program focuses on fostering academic, social, and emotional growth, and this recognition is a testament to the positive impact it has on our school community. We are proud of this achievement and will continue to strive for excellence in supporting every student’s success.”

Richland Northeast High School is committed to delivering an exemplary and comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program that will assist our students in achieving their academic, personal/social and career goals that will enable them to pursue their pathway to purpose by being Enrolled, Enlisted or Employed.

ASCA promotes student success by expanding the image and influence of school counseling through leadership, advocacy, collaboration and systemic change. ASCA helps school counselors guide their students toward academic achievement, career planning and social/emotional development to help today’s students become tomorrow’s productive, contributing members of society.