Mental Health and Wellness Overview

Imagine A Setting Where.....

  • Children arrive at their school desk ready to learn and succeed

  • They have the coping skills to address their everyday worries, concerns, and stressors

  • They have social skills to establish positive relationships with their peers, teachers and parents

  • They make healthy choices that allow them to focus on their education and prepare for future success

  • And if a problem arises, they have access to early intervention and treatment

Ithaca School District has a team dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of our students.  The School Social Worker and School Counselor work in collaboration with school administration and staff to address the needs of each individual student. 

Shelly Pluemer, Ithaca School Social Worker - 608-585-2311 X111 - plueshe@ithaca.k12.wi.us

Meredith Bevan, Ithaca School Counselor - 608-585-2311 X302 - bevamer@ithaca.k12.wi.us

If you have concerns about your child’s social, emotional, and/or relational wellbeing, please reach out. Our role is to identify student and family needs and connect to the most appropriate resources, whether that be individual or small group support, advocacy, or referral to community resources (counseling, medical support, etc.).

Possible signs that your child may have a mental health challenge:

  • Sadness that lasts two or more weeks

  • Changes in being social or staying away from others

  • Hurting oneself or talking about hurting oneself

  • Talking about death or suicide

  • Having outbursts or being very moody or testy

  • Out-of-control behavior that can be harmful

  • Big changes in mood, behavior or personality

  • Changes in eating habits

  • Loss of weight

  • Trouble sleeping

  • Getting headaches or stomach aches often

  • Trouble concentrating

  • Doing poorly in school

  • Not going to school

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