Meet Springboro Intermediates School Counselor, Sarah Fox! [email protected] 
Mission Statement:
At Springboro Intermediate, our mission is to support and engage every student through a comprehensive curriculum that prepares and inspires them to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to challenging students academically and personally, fostering their social and emotional growth, and helping them regulate their emotions. By offering career exploration and guidance, we empower students to make informed choices about their futures. Our goal is to cultivate lifelong learners who are confident, resilient, and ready to learn in all aspects of their lives.
What do school counselors do?
Individual Counseling
Mrs. Fox offers individual counseling on a daily basis. Students fill out a slip to Mrs. Fox if they would like to see her. Teachers, parents, and administrators can also make a referral to Mrs. Fox if they believe the student would benefit from meeting.
Individual counseling is short- term based counseling, typically meeting for 6 weeks. Individual counseling is solution focused. If you feel as though your student needs longer term counseling, please reach out as Springboro has resources that can be recommended.
All counseling services are confidential between the student and counselor unless
The student says someone is hurting them
The student says they want to hurt someone
The student says they want to hurt themselves
The student gives permission to share with a trusted adult
Small Group Counseling
Small group counseling in 6th grade is a structured, supportive environment where students can address personal, social, or academic challenges with the guidance of Mrs. Fox. The group typically consists of 4 to 8 students who share similar concerns or experiences, fostering a sense of community and understanding among peers.
Sessions are safe, confidential, and respectful, providing a space for students to express themselves openly. Mrs. Fox’s role is to facilitate discussions, encourage self-reflection, and teach coping strategies, conflict resolution, and social skills. Activities might include guided discussions, role-playing, group problem-solving, or interactive exercises that promote emotional regulation and positive peer interactions.
The goals of small group counseling are to help students build resilience, develop emotional intelligence, improve communication skills, and strengthen their social connections.
Teachers recommend students for these groups. The below groups have been offered in the past:
Girls Group
Boys Group
Anxiety Group
Managing Emotions Group
Organization Group
Grief Group
Family Changes Group
**ASCA Rationale for Small Group Counseling**
Classroom Lessons
The focus in classroom lessons is on promoting social-emotional learning (SEL), developing life skills, career guidance, and addressing common issues that 6th graders face. Mrs. Fox goes into study hall every quarter to teach students how to navigate the Ohio Means Jobs website and gives students a chance to begin to explore career options. Fox Den lessons are presented once a month students, focusing on social- emotional learning.
Essential role of middle school counselor
Military Students
Springboro Intermediate is a Purple Star School. In Ohio, being a Purple Star School means that a school has demonstrated a commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. This recognition is part of the Ohio Department of Education's Purple Star Award program, which aims to ensure that military families feel welcomed and supported as they transition to or from a school district.
Links for military families:
Department of Education and Workforce - Military Families
Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission
Military One Source - Ways to Support your Child in School
Military Child Education Coalition
Our Military Kids- Family Resources
SAFE is Strong: Strengthening Family Health and Safety in Military Families
Resources for Families
Beech Acres Parenting Center
BOGG Ministries
Springboro Community Assistance Center
Waynesville Food Pantry