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"All Marsh Junior High School students have the right to receive a quality education in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that celebrates cultural diversity."


Sheila Snyder Counselor A - G (530) 895 - 4110 x 42114 // ssnyder@chicousd.org	Gabby Buckham Counselor H - O (530) 895 - 4110 x 42115 // gbuckham@chicousd.org

Jorge Salazar Counselor P - Z (530)895 - 4110 x 42116 // jsalazar@chicousd.org	Caitlin Dugan Wellness Counselor (530)895-4110 x 42122 // cdugan@chicousd.org

Edgar Sandoval Targeted Case Manager (530)895 - 4110 x 42101 // ESandoval@chicousd.org

Useful Links and Information

A Banner with a new york life Grief Sensitive schools initiative banner

This New York Life’s Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative decal recognizes that our school, Marsh Junior High School has committed to better support grieving students and build a more robust culture of grief support and resiliency.

For more information about the Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative, please visit: https://www.newyorklife.com/foundation/grief-sensitive-schools-initiative

For resources to support grieving students and their families, please visit: www.grievingstudents.org

Check out our Wellness center website! Click here or the image down below!

Upward bound applications open!

Upward Bound Projects applications are open and being accepted, students currently in 8th grade are welcome to apply. Upward Bound is a year-round program for students with academic potential who are interested in pursuing postsecondary education. The program provides fundamental support in their preparation for college entrance through individual tutoring, workshops and a mandatory six-week summer residential program at California State University, Chico. Applications are provided in the main office and the deadline to submit applications is November 30, 2025.

Mental Health

Marsh Counseling Requests

Coping Resources

Services Available

Student Scheduling	Crisis Team
Student Record Maintenance	Conflict Resolution
Conferencing	Standardized Testing Programs
Parent Education	Personal/Crisis Counseling
Referral to Community Resources	Parent/Student Orientation
Classroom Presentations	Honors Education
Transition to Senior High School	Student Health and Safety
Student Recognition Awards	Liaison with Outside Agencies
PBIS - Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports	504 Management
Chico Police School Resource Officer (SRO)	California Junior Scholarship Federation (CJSF)

EachMind MATTERS

California State University, Chico

Educational Talent Search

ETS (Educational Talent Search) is a program through Chico State that is committed to preparing and motivating low-income, first generation junior high students for success in postsecondary education. Click here for more info.

Disaster Relief - Click Here

Helpful Resource Links

Click on any of the titles to visit their webpages*.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress or having a crisis, in addition to providing non-emergency resources for you or your loved ones.

You Matter
You Matter blog posts are written by a rotating Blogger Council of individuals between the ages of 13-24 who are passionate about suicide prevention and mental health.

Butte County Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health provides services for individuals in crisis, for youth, for adults and for alcohol and drug treatment. Services are provided in Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley and rural communities.


Stop Bullying Gov	CA Dept. of Education	Making Caring Common
Government page for anti-bullying resources.	Frequently Asked Questions	Harvard page to cultivate caring.


Teaching Tolerance	Bullying Prevention	Understanding Anxiety
Understanding differences	Recognizing bullying	Mental wellness


Teen Dating	National Suicide Prevention	SAFE Alternatives
Domestic violence	Talkline for those who are considering taking their own lives.	Self-harm prevention


Chico State STOP	High Tech Dad	Common Sense Media
Human trafficking awareness	Web and social media safety	Managing online safety


Net Smartz	Net Family News	Stonewall Alliance
Texting and online issues	Internet-related issues	LGBTQ+


	Keep Children Safe Online

*Disclaimer for External Links: These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Chico Unified School District of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Chico Unified School District bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.