Rafael A. Tatis

proud school counselor @ PSCMS | personal opinions 🇩🇴 | 2026 MS Counselor of the Year

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

The countdown is over and what a way to finish the year! We celebrated our 8th graders, enjoyed an amazing Level Up Field Day & wrapped up the school year with smiles, lots of hugs & unforgettable memories💙💛 Congratulations, Stingrays! ✨ @palmspringsms @pbcsd @pamelamac1908

[Dr. Pamela McDonnough @pamelamac1908]

5 years…but 1 unexpected, unforgettable journey as a Stingray.
They say “leadership can be lonely” but not with this crew! My people forever 💙 #LastDayOfSchool
#CultureKeepers

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

The AP Spanish Exam has NOTHING on our 8th grade ISA Scholars 🔥🔥🔥 They CRUSHED it‼️ Unbelievable proud of our Stingrays! Shoutout to @JILHSOFFICIAL for our 3-year (and counting) partnership!

[Dr. Pamela McDonnough @pamelamac1908]

@palmspringsms Testing Rangers...reporting for duty!🦸
If this isn't the energy you're bringing to proctoring, I don't want it! The wait is over & prep is done.
Now, it's time to sit back & watch our Stingrays SHINE.💫📈 @kjmartinez__ @_LoBurk @kgwhetsell

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

Today was the final day of Saturday Success Academy! @RTatis8 and I are so proud of these students for dedicating the last 4 Saturdays to preparing for FAST PM3 ELA. We believe in all of you and know Level 5 is coming! 📚💙💛 @palmspringsms @pbcsd @pamelamac1908

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

AP Spanish 🤝🏼 8th Grade ISA Scholar
Keeping the opportunities alive @palmspringsms with the help of @JILHSOFFICIAL!! Cohort 4 is ready for the adventure!

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

There’s so much to explore @ @palmspringsms! Your ONLY choice ‼️

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Course Selection Information Night. Course selection marks the beginning of something new. I can’t wait to meet the new Stingrays in August 2026 💙💛 @palmspringsms @pbcsd @pamelamac1908 @_LoBurk @kjmartinez__ @RTatis8 @PSMSChoice

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Super proud of my 7th Grade Scholars!! Keeeeeep on swimming! Keep aiming high! 🔥🤩

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

Big cheers for our Quarter 2 Honor Roll Stingrays! 🎉 Last week we celebrated their incredible achievement and commitment to excellence. Keep shining! 💙💛 #StingrayPride @palmspringsms

[Dr. Pamela McDonnough @pamelamac1908]

Spotted: a very important meeting between the principal & @PBSchoolsPD
therapy dog, Leo!!!
We’re so happy he could be with us today. 💙

[Lauren Burk Wells @_LoBurk]

When your school counselor wins MS School Counselor of the Year, you have the kids line up at lunches to get his autograph on a black + white copy of his senior photo 🎉🫢

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

Incredibly proud of this señorito 🥲 like I said previously, there are not enough words to express how proud I am of Y😊U! Congrats on this achievement 👏🏻 @RTatis8

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Couldn’t have done it with the amazing support of my counseling squad and admin!!! ♥️🔥 Only up from here!! @palmspringsms @pbcsd

[Dr. Pamela McDonnough @pamelamac1908]

The rest of @pbcsd knows what we’ve known all along @palmspringsms- Mr. @RTatis8 is the BEST!!!
Congratulations on winning School Counselor of the Year.
So well-deserved..& an amazing way to finish #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek!!! #CultureKeepers 🎉🤩

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Anything for our Stingray Scholars 🤩🔥

[Palm Springs Middle @palmspringsms]

It’s #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek & we can’t stop celebrating the best team!!!
A little goofy, a lot of fun, & 💯 dedicated to our Stingrays!!! 💙

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Course Selection time for our INCOMING 6th graders from @COTaylor_PBC !! They just learned what it means to be a Scholarly Stingray 🔥📚

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

@palmspringsms School Counselors Week Recognition 💖✨

[Palm Springs Middle @palmspringsms]

Big thanks to Commissioner Flores for honoring our amazing school counselors this morning.
Our team was so honored to accept this proclamation during #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek!

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

The BEST Counseling Squad in @pbcsd !!

[Palm Springs Middle @palmspringsms]

It’s #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek & we’re soooo incredibly lucky to have the best school counselors in @pbcsd!
Follow us to check out how we celebrate them this week!!!

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Thank you for having us @MountsBotanical !!

[Frances Gaibi Aponte @InsightfulGaibi]

Today we brought our 7th graders to Mounts Botanical Garden 🌸🌱 A great day of outdoor learning! #StingrayPride 💙💛

[Rafael A. Tatis @RTatis8]

Just 3 cool kidz 💥

[Lauren Burk Wells @_LoBurk]

Oh you already know 7th grade had the best time making doing well in school look cool 😎

[Lauren Burk Wells @_LoBurk]

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year & all the happy things from the PSMS 7th Grade Office! 🌲