Welcome to Mountaineer Elementary School! My name is Mr. Retton and I am the School Counselor. I am excited to work with you and your child(ren) this school year. Our School Counseling program aims to identify and meet the needs of ALL students through a variety of services.
The School Counselor provides services for:
- Short-term individual counseling.
- Small group counseling.
- Classroom guidance lessons (Second Steps).
- Community resource referrals.
- …and much, much more!
Classroom Guidance Lessons
Each week, I visit classrooms and teach on different social/emotional topics. At Mountaineer Elementary School, we utilize Second Steps curriculum, which helps address issues such as respect, responsibility, friendship skills, managing feelings, and much more. Lessons will also address academic and career topics, and are aligned with state and national standards.
Small Groups
Over the course of the 2025-26 school year, I will teach and implement skills in small group settings. These smaller groups allow for students to share ideas and offer support through discussion and activities. Groups include skill-based and social/emotional support.
Contact Information: Please do not hesitate to reach out of there is anything I can do to help your student! If you have a concern and would like to refer your child for counseling services, please reach out to me on Class Dojo or call into the school. I am always happy to help!
Tommy Retton
School Counselor
Mountaineer Elementary School
304-326-7650
thomas.retton@k12.wv.us