Carlisle Counseling Program

10/24/2025

The holiday season is around the corner. We are so lucky to be in a community with many that want to support families and students through the holiday season. If you are wanting to donate or help adopt a family please reach out to Kayla Price, CCA Chairman, at 515-989-0625 or Kprice325@hotmail.com by Friday, October 31st to adopt a family or with questions. It helps to reach out to her soon so the organization can plan accordingly.

Here is a flyer with more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PhnPtLjZIdmDCOXeOUhE1O82v2ShzwO-/view?usp=sharing

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10/21/2025

10/13/2025

There is no food pantry at Carlisle Schools this week due to the parent teacher conferences. We will be open on November 6th.

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10/05/2025

Remember to wear blue on Monday, October 6th.

10/03/2025

We are inviting the students, staff, families, and community to join Carlisle Schools in wearing BLUE on Monday, October 6th, to bring awareness to bully prevention.

10/02/2025

10/02/2025

If you have wanted to find a way to be involved and support the school, teachers, and students- now is the time. The Carlisle PTO supports K-12 buildings and they are needing and wanting participation. I hope you consider joining on Thursday, October 2nd. The one hour of your time will be appreciated.

10/01/2025

I am working on a project at Hartford Elementary and we are in need of acrylic paint. If you have any at home that needs a new home or put to use let me know. It is needed by Monday, October 6th. You can send it to school with your child, drop it off at the Hartford Elementary office, or let me know and I would be happy to arrange a pick up.

Rhonda Ray
4/5 Hartford Elementary School Counselor
rhonda.ray@carlislecsd.org

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09/30/2025

Do you know somebody that had been through a recent loss that would benefit from a "Cheer Box"? Read the directions below to spread some joy.

Cheer Box season is almost here!

For many who have lost a loved one, the holiday season can be especially difficult. Cheer Boxes are filled with family-friendly gifts and delivered to individuals and families who are grieving, as a way to remind them that they are not alone. EveryStep Grief & Loss Services hopes to share Cheer Boxes with hundreds of families this holiday season.

Nominations remain anonymous and are hand delivered by Amanda the Panda volunteers across the state. The nomination process is simple! Click on the link below to nominate a student, staff member, friend, or family member.

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RODg4ZcPaEGUlGZp1oRCs6jtmhue0XxDuTOKJzjBMelUMEhUSVE3SVkyQjRUWkVKN0hRRTJBQ0xYTy4u

Nominations close October 15th for the 2025 Cheer Box season.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Amanda The Panda | EveryStep Care & Support Services

Rachel Dolan
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Program Manager ‑ Grief & Loss ‑ Schools
1821 Grand Avenue
West Des Moines , IA 50265
Office: 515-223-4847
Email: RDolan@everystep.org
Website: www.everystep.org

Thank you for your interest in nominating! Cheer Box is an annual event that EveryStep Grief & Loss Services, home of Amanda the Panda, holds to wrap and deliver gifts to grieving families during the holiday season. The holidays can be an especially difficult time after the death of a loved one....

09/19/2025

Here is an area resource that we want to share with our students, community, and families. If anybody is interested in getting involved or giving to this event call Emily Nordyke at
515-864-1133.