The guidance and counseling program is a planned and comprehensive, developmental program designed to meet the needs of each student. Each grade level counselor follows a class through to graduation.
The Guidance Department believes that counseling is a vital and continuous part of the total development of every student. Our guidance program plan provides sequential activities by grade level which are conducted through class visits as well as individually with every student. These services are also adaptable to the varied and changing needs of students with different goals. We make every effort to provide the services needed for the individual student in an appropriate and meaningful way. Our goal is to provide counseling services that facilitate the unique growth and development of every student.
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS
Class of 2027
Mr. David Herncane
Mr. Herncane has been a guidance counselor at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School since 2009. His goal is to establish positive relationships with and to be an advocate for all students. He received his bachelor’s degree from Penn State University and master’s degree in school counseling from Frostburg State University. Mr. Herncane lives in the area with his wife the three children. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and spending time with family and friends.
Class of 2026
Mrs. Kimberly Hutsky
Hello, I am Kimberly Hutsky and I am one of the Senior High Guidance Counselors. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Education in School Counseling. I have been with the Hollidaysburg Area School District since 2015. I graduated from Portage Area High School and live there with my husband, son, and our Pomeranian.
Class of 2028
Mr. Kyle Brown
Hello, my name is Mr. Brown, and I am one of the Senior High Guidance Counselors. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling. This year marks my fifteenth year in education and my first year at the secondary level. I feel very fortunate to be part of the Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School community, especially as a Hollidaysburg graduate myself. I look forward to working with you and your child this year helping to support their growth as they prepare for success beyond high school.
Guidance Secretary
Ms. Tisha Ray
Hello, my name is Ms. Ray and I am the Senior High Guidance Secretary. I have been with Hollidaysburg Area School District since 2023. I live in the area with my 2 daughters and my dachshund Ernie. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, watching sports and attending concerts. I look forward to helping support the students and the staff of Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School.