Support Services
Welcome to the NKSD Middle School support personnel page!
This site offers useful tools and links on a broad range of topics that can be helpful for middle school students, teachers and families. Please check back regularly for updated resources and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Crisis Intervention/Suicide Awareness
- KidsLink
- This free hotline number (1-855-543-5465) connects parents and caregivers to children’s counseling and support services in Rhode Island.
Dating Violence
- This site is a national teen dating violence abuse helpline. Facts and resources are available to download and use.
- The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence is an agency that provides comprehensive emergency and support services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence and stalking. They are available 24/7 by phone.
- Day One Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center
- A good website for both parents and teens on facts and resources regarding dating violence and unhealthy relationships
Mental Health
Social Media
Teaching and Learning
Sherrie Monaco, MA/CAGS
School Psychologist
WMS-Monday and Thursday
DMS-Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Marissa Palana, LCSW
School Social Worker
WMS- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (11-2)
DMS- Monday, Tuesday, Friday (8-11 am)