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Guidance Office Homepage

updated 10/28/25   *Please check back often for updates.

Upcoming Happenings:

Apply to SUNY for FREE Oct. 20 - Nov. 3 

Juniors and Seniors can sign up in the Guidance Office to meet with the College/University/Military Representative coming to RHS: 

   

Wed 10/29 @ 9:55a Clarkson University

Thu 10/30 @ 11:50a SUNY Oneonta

Thu 10/30 @ 12:45p Iona University

Fri 10/31 @ 9:55a University of Vermont

Mon 11/3 @ 12:45p Savannah School of Art and Design

Tue 11/18 @ 12:45p Post University

Wed 11/19 @ 12:45p United States Air Force

 

Dear Parents/Guardians: Guidance Word Collage

Rhinebeck High School's Guidance Department is here to help students thrive with encouragement and support. We are dedicated to assisting each individual student in their development of a plan to help them achieve their academics in school and goals in life.

 

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Please contact us with any of your concerns

 

 

Jeff Palazzolo, School Counselor - [email protected]

Cara Stropoli, School Counselor - [email protected]

Megan Rodier, School Social Worker - [email protected]

Cassi Wintermantel, School Psychologist - [email protected]

 

Link to faculty webpages

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Local Resources

Astor Services in Hyde Park & Rhinebeck continue to offer services via telemental health services and are accepting new clients. Please contact their main number at 845-233-2935

Dutchess County Helpline: A 24 hour helpline, available seven days a week to assist in a mental health crisis: 877-485-9700

 
Rhinebeck High School Guidance Staff  

School Counselors
Mr. Jeffrey Palazzolo 845-871-5500 x5504

[email protected]

Mrs. Cara Stropoli 845-871-5500 x5506 

[email protected]

Counselor Assistants
Ms. Stacey van den Thoorn 845-871-5500 x5505

Ms. Lisa Gillman 845-871-5500 x5507

(High School CEEB Code - 334715)

45 North Park Road, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Telephone: 845-871-5500 Fax: 845-871-5562

Students can access their Naviance accounts to explore careers, do a college search, build a resume, etc. Please contact your student's School Counselor or our College & Career Advisor for help accessing your Naviance account. Naviance Parent/Student Portal

Our school counselors are here to School assist students in developing their academic, personal, social and career/college skills. Students, parents and/or guardians are encouraged to meet with your child's school counselor on an ongoing basis.

The Rhinebeck High School Program of Studies 2024-2025 is an invaluable tool for high school and post-high school planning. It provides an overview of the guidance program, graduation requirements as well as course descriptions.