The guidance team at Olmsted is comprised of three school counselors. Every student at Olmsted is assigned a counselor.
Mr. Van Remmen is assigned students with the last names A through L for high school.
Mrs. Caruana is assigned students with the last names M-Z for high school
Ms. Lukasik is assigned all students Grades 5-8 and all NYSAA students gr 5-12
The guidance team offers a variety of services to students and parents. Academic and social-emotional support, academic tracking, assisting students and parents with the college admissions process and financial aid process, student scheduling, assigning Advanced Placement courses and assessments, assisting in state and nationwide testing, coordination of high school placements for 8th graders are just a few of the tasks we are responsible for. Our role on the SST Team is to provide academic support for students who need extra assistance.
Mr. Van Remmen, Mrs. Caruana, and Ms. Lukasik are available by making an appointment via email or Schoology. They have an open-door policy as well if a situation arises that needs immediate attention.
Below is the contact information for the guidance team:
Mr. Greg Van Remmen (High School Students with Last names A-L)
(716) 816-4323
Gvanremmen@adlukasikbuffaloschools-org
Mrs. Diana Caruana (High School Students with Last Names M-Z)
(716) 816-4330 (ask to be transferred) A new direct line is forthcoming.
Ms. Amy Lukasik (Grades 5-8 and all NYSAA students gr 5-12)
(716) 816-4326