The seemingly unstoppable growth of mental health crisis in society has the public education system in a tight spot.
Because of this, schools have been working to create a more extensive support system for students struggling with mental health. Though it is a limited system, IHS and its student body have been working incredibly hard to do this.
Through the guidance office and various parts of the student body, light is being shone on the current state of mental health and many activities are taking place to show endless support. IHS’s leadership holds fundraisers and projects almost monthly for this cause.
At IHS, there is a wide range of verbal support and guidance for all students. The school guidance office offers an open ear always and helps within the school itself.
School counselor Mrs. Katie Smith states, “We make referrals to outside parties if issues go beyond our training. We also provide school-based counseling, which is when someone comes to our school to help.”
In-school therapy is an option for students that wish to speak to someone regularly–typically every Friday–within school hours. This can be a great opportunity to receive further counseling than what the school guidance can give.
Aside from the guidance center, IHS’s Leadership Seminar members, more specifically, the mental health committee, work hard to make sure all students feel heard and not alone in their struggles.
Several projects and fundraisers take place during the school year meant to shine a light on resources available to students.
Currently, the green bandana project has begun, representing those who are here to help and provide further resources to get outside help. Students may approach those wearing green bandanas around the school to get more information or help.
Sky is a senior and first-year reporter for the High Arrow. She is involved with the IHS Orchestra and has a passion for literature and arts, including journalistic and creative writing. She spends the majority of her time reading classic literature and practicing her writing skills.
By Lizzie Olsen and Katarina Medvetz The end of the year is slowly creeping up, and all of IHS is growing more and more excited. There is one grade in particular that has been anticipating this time since the first day: the seniors. Senioritis has become increasingly worse as the
By High Arrow Staff On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, four members of the IHS High Arrow reporter staff were awarded monetary prizes and recognition for their efforts in the “Newspaper in Education” contest sponsored by the Indiana Gazette. Over 25 different elementary, middle and high schools entered the contest
By Addison Mosco The IHS Mini-THON fundraising committee is raising money for the Four-Diamonds Foundation. There are many different ways they are fundraising, but all the money is going to the same place: the Four Diamonds Foundation. Senior Emma Masengale comments, “We are fundraising by reaching out to businesses, holding
By Elizabeth Olsen With the change of seasons swiftly approaching, there are many things that the IHS student body has to look forward to. One of the most anticipated events coming up would be the annual spring musical, put on by the IHS Drama Club. This year, the club is
By Gabi Isenberg It’s that time of year again. Mini-THON 2024 is rapidly approaching and IHS Leadership has prepared a fun night for the school on March 21. Mini-THON is one of the largest school-organized and student-planned events. It is a smaller version of Penn State’s THON, during which students
By Elia Dietz Students at IHS have begun to take up employment as an after-school activity. Whether it is for experience, money, or simply to keep busy with an extra benefit, almost the majority of students spend their free time after school or on weekends working. When thinking about applying
