Counseling Services

Welcome to the Counseling Department at Creative Arts Secondary School.  We are committed to supporting students' academic, personal/social, and college and career readiness needs.  Please contact your counselor for any support.

Licensed School Counselors

Ms. Ashley Rignell 

Grades 6 - 12,  Student Last Names:  A-L

ashley.rignell@spps.org

651-744-5541 (Office phone) OR 

651-401-5656 (Google Voice, Text Available)

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Rignell, click on the link below: 

https://www.calendly.com/rignell

Ms. Erika Huss 

Grades 6 - 12,  Student Last Names:  M - Z

erika.huss@spps.org 

651-744-3169 (Office phone) OR 

651-419-1499 (Google Voice, Text Available). 

To schedule an appointment with Ms. Huss, click link below: 

https://calendly.com/erika-huss/erika-huss  

Creative Arts Secondary School CEEB Code (College Entrance Examination Board) is 242-223.

 

For Records Requests:

Email: Megan.lee@spps.org

Most school-based Health Start Clinics are currently closed. Please visit the clinics at Gordon Parks and Harding High School for your physical and mental health needs. Telehealth services are also available: spps.org/Page/38688

Creative Arts Secondary School is partnering with West Side Community Health Services to provide onsite mental health counseling services.  Students will be able to access the following services:

• mental health assessment and care
• depression and suicide prevention
• family issues
• violence prevention
• personal and relationship problems
• school concerns
• alcohol and substance abuse
• money and housing issues
• pregnancy counseling
• immigrant/refugee experiences
• recovery from trauma

Please contact your counselor for more information about the Health Start School Based Clinic.

Do you have questions about financial aid or how to fund college?  Need help starting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Make an appointment with your counselor to learn more about financial aid options such as:

• 529 College Savings Plan
• Subsidized versus Unsubsidized loans
• Workstudy
• Scholarships
• Savings
• Free Applicaiton for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)