Counselors and Social Worker

CONTACT OUR COUNSELORS:

Mrs. Barton (for student with last names A-F)
Email: nbarton@nsd131.org
For students to request to meet with Mrs. Barton: Please click link here.

Miss Vanessa (for student with last names G-O)
Email: vventresco@nsd131.org
For students to request to meet with Miss Vanessa: Please click link here.

Ms. Gillespie (for students with last names P-Z)
Email: sgillespie@nsd131.org
For students to request to meet with Ms. Gillespie: Please click link here.

Mrs. Palfreyman - Social Worker
Email: cpalfreyman@nsd131.org

Dror/Root & Rise Counseling

Nampa School District is collaborating with Dror/Root & Rise Counseling to offer counseling services during the day at Lone Star Middle School. The clinician, Ryan Emry, can see children for concerns such as anger, anxiety, depression, ADHD, social skills, trauma, and other concerns. Ryan accepts most insurances but does not accept Medicaid at this time. 

If you believe your student would benefit from counseling support, simply complete this form and you will be contacted to begin the process of starting services: Counseling Services: Lone Star Middle School 2026-2027  – Fill out form

If you would prefer to contact Ryan directly, you can call 208-991-0009 or email at ryan@rootandrisecounselingllc.com.

For the NSD Suicide Prevention Page, please click link here.