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Mrs. Arlene Sims
Hello, my name is Arlene Sims, and I am the 6th grade counselor at WGMS.
I have been a part of Tiger Nation since 2018. Before coming to Western Guilford Middle School, I worked in both a Day Treatment and Intensive In-Home programs providing therapeutic services to children and their families. I received a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy in 2014 from Liberty University. I completed the Add-on Licensure School Counseling Program at UNC-Pembroke in 2021, and am a Licensed Professional School Counselor. I enjoy helping people through the difficult moments in their lives. I enjoy working with young people and am looking forward to the new school year.
Responsibilities & Service
As a school counselor, my primary responsibility is to provide support to our students. I work with students through: individual/group counseling, classroom guidance lessons (such as: bullying, communication skills, career/college readiness, and conflict resolution); and facilitating restorative circles. I support students and their families through collaboration with other stakeholders and by providing references to outside services, when necessary. My additional responsibilities include: Chair for our Academically Gifted students, and Home/Hospital Lead. Students are encouraged to participate in the WGMS Counseling Corner on Canvas. Please be sure to accept the invitation to join the Canvas page.
My Schedule & Contact Information
If you have scheduling questions or concerns about your child's academic or social-emotional well-being, you may reach me at 336-316-5833 (office), 336-543-0453 (Google voice), or via email at simsa@gcsnc.com. My office hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Please be sure to visit my virtual office: https://tinyurl.com/4sjjx9aw
Greetings Parents/Guardians: The 2025-2026 Online Course Registration window will be open until Sunday, February 23. Please click below for instructions to access Class Registration on Power School. Please also note this year, WGMS is using paper registration forms. All students received a paper registration form (with instructions) from Mrs. Sims. Parents/Guardians must sign and return to your student's home room teacher by Feb. 28.
Rising 7th Grade Registration form
