It’s been discussed multiple times within the walls of Trigg County High School this year.
But during a Thursday chat with the News Edge, Superintendent Bill Thorpe noted that the student-led “Voice of the Wildcats” organization continues to push forward its efforts in mental health and well-being awareness.
Comprised of a varied mix of representatives from the TCHS student body, Thorpe said the most recent conversations from this group on this matter occurred just before school started Thursday morning.
Thorpe said the messaging has been clear. Everyone has to deal with societal pressures, deadlines, anxiety and frustrations.
Managing them doesn’t have to be a lonesome task, and Thorpe said the intent is to direct students in need toward appropriate resources.
Another part of the messaging, Thorpe added, is identifying those who might be in crisis — but aren’t ready to ask for help.
There are professionals on campus who can approach these types of scenarios.
A concern leading into Christmas break and back out of New Year’s Day has been the lagging attendance district-wide, which was south of 92% average daily just two weeks ago.
This has been an issue in the high school, as well, and Thorpe said the hope has been to continue outreach until family needs have been met.
In other district news, Thorpe said efforts on the new co-curricular building continue to move efficiently and on time.
And even though there have been a couple of small surprises not directly listed on the original plans, Thorpe said renovations on the vocational school remain well on track for a slated finish.
Meeting bi-weekly, Trigg County’s Board of Education convenes again at 6 PM Thursday.
