Guidance Department
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About the Plainedge High School Guidance Department
Director of Guidance & Support Services
Counselors & Caseloads – 2024-2025
- Ms. Lauren Henriques – Grade 9: A-Fe, Grade 10: A-DI, Grade 11: A-De, Grade 12: A-C
- Mr. Michael Cipriano – Grade 9: Fi-L, Grade 10: Do-Lic; Grade 11: Di-Le, Grade 12: D-K
- Ms. Holly Stonelli-Young – Grade 9: M-Ree, Grade 10; Liq-Pa, Grade 11: Li-Pe; Grade 12: L-Pi
- Mr. Joseph Como – Grade 9: Ref-Z; Grade 10: Pe-Z, Grade 11: Pi-Z, Grade12: Po-Z
K-12 School Counselor
Social Worker
Support Staff
- Ms. Terri Cambria, Secretary to Director
- Beth Purdy-Rinaudo
- Ms.Randi DiBenedetto
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Phone: (516) 992-7570
Fax: 516-992-7545
Additionally, counselors oversee student progress in high school by monitoring report card grades and by tracking graduation requirements. Each year, counselors also review course requests to assure that students are current with graduation requirements and that the courses are appropriate for the students’ post high school plans.
Another major function of our office is the college planning process. Starting in 9th grade we work with students to discuss everything from getting involved in school to goal setting to preparing for college. Throughout students’ high school careers we focus on different programs through workshops and night events catered to post-secondary planning.
We hope this website provides answers to some of your questions and details some of the offerings we provide to you and your children. However, we encourage both students and parents to contact us to answer any questions that may arise. As a team we are here to work towards student success.
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On behalf of the Plainedge Board of Education and Central Administration, we wish our community members, staff members, and their families who are observing Yom Kippur an easy fast.
Please note that schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2, 2025 and will reopen on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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Congratulations to Allison Younghans, Savannah Speicher, Ava Nitsch, Michela Netto, Dylan Fella, and Jaxson Torres on being recognized as part of Newsday’s Top 100 Long Island Athletes in their respective sports for 2025!
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Congratulations to Plainedge High School students Khloe Hong and Anthony Pravata on earning National Merit Commendations! This prestigious recognition is awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) to students who achieve exceptional scores on the PSAT/NMSQT. Commended Students, who rank among the top 2–3% of all test-takers nationwide, receive a Letter of Commendation in honor of their academic excellence.
Plainedge High School Principal, Lauren Iocco, PHS Guidance Counselors Michael Cipriano and Joseph Como, Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella, along with the rest of the Plainedge community, are proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement and the hard work of these remarkable students.
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We would like to wish those celebrating a Happy Rosh Hashanah. May this New Year bring you health and happiness. Please note that schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 and Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
We look forward to seeing everyone back on Thursday, September 25, 2025
Today, we welcomed back the incredible Class of 1975 for a special guided tour of Plainedge High School!
It was a heartwarming day full of memories, laughter, and stories as past met present in the halls they once called home.
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The Plainedge Adult Continuing Education fall program is open for registration! Looking to learn something new this fall? Whether you`re brushing up on skills, exploring a hobby, or just trying something fun, Plainedge Adult Education has a class for you! Visit bit.ly/FallAdultEducation2025
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Interim Superintendent Carol Muscarella spent the morning at John H. West Elementary School, visiting classrooms, speaking with students, and observing the incredible teaching and learning happening throughout the building.
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Mrs. Carol Muscarella Returns to Plainedge as Interim Superintendent:
The Board of Education is pleased to welcome Mrs. Carol Muscarella as Interim Superintendent of Plainedge Schools. As many of you know, Mrs. Muscarella is a deeply respected leader with a long history of service to the Plainedge School District. Her deep love for its students, faculty, staff, and community is why she answered the call to serve once again. We are confident that her experience and dedicated leadership will provide stability and guidance during this transitional period.
Kindly find Mrs. Muscarella`s letter reintroducing herself to the community as she temporarily pauses her well-deserved retirement to serve Plainedge.
A little dot can spark big ideas! 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣Plainedge Elementary Schools celebrated International Dot Day and its message of creativity, courage, and community through unique experiences in each grade level. #MakeYourMark #DotDay #plainedgepride #community #education #together #plainedgeproud #weareplainedge
