Elementary Guidance


Please call 716-557-2227 extension 418, to reach Travis Brand, Guidance/CSE secretary for any elementary guidance needs.

  • Individual counseling with students as needed.

  • Weekly visits with the Kindergarten classes teaching and reinforcing social and coping skills. Plans for additional grade levels to come!

  • Classroom guidance lessons on a variety of topics including conflict resolution, making choices, bullying, study skills, stress management, character education and others.

  • Consultation with parents and teachers to meet the individual needs of students.

  • Coordinate referrals to school and community agencies.

  • Crisis counseling and intervention for all students as needed

  • Individual or group counseling for students as mandated by their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan

Crisis and Hotline Numbers

New Student Registration Forms

If you have just moved into the district, then welcome!  If you have a student who you wish to enroll in Hinsdale School, please give us a call at 716-557-2227, ext. 418 so that we can set up an appointment to go over the required paperwork and documentation. 

If you would like to get a head start on completing the registration forms, you may print them yourself by clicking on the following links:

The following forms are necessary to fill out in order to register your student in HCS.

Military Information Release Form (If your student is a Junior or Senior):

You will also need to provide the following documentation 

  • Copy of Birth Certificate

  • Proof of Parent/Guardian Residency in the Hinsdale Central School District

  • Proof of Custody (if child is not residing with both biological parents)

  • Certificate of Immunization

Parent Portal Link & User Guide

Dear Parents,

We are at the point where we can provide access to your student’s current grades and attendance through the internet. You will need to follow the instructions on how to set up your individual account that will now allow you to view all of your students (grades 3-12) in one location.

You will need the following information for each of your students:

The website location : http://powerschool.hinsdale.wnyric.org/public/

Your Confidential ID for each student

Your password for each student

Passwords and logins are case sensitive.

You may request this information at any time, however, it will be mailed to you at each request. We are unable to give this information via any other means so that confidentiality is maintained as best as possible.

If you have internet access at home or at work you can view the information on your student at any time. If you do not have internet access, you can visit the Guidance Office to receive your student’s report. Please keep your passwords confidential so only you, the parent, can access the information.

If you have any questions you may contact Travis Brand in the Guidance Office via email at tbrand@hcsbobcats.org or by phone at (716) 557-2227 ext. 418.

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