Ithaca Varsity and JV Football Pictures

06/22/2024

The B #4 5K Run/Walk Presented by Commercial Bank is on Saturday August 24, 2024.

02/23/2023

Come join us Friday night at Ithaca High School as we honor our seniors as well as fundraise for the B #4 foundation. We have lots of activities going on for our last night of regular season basketball.
GO JACKETS!!!!

02/18/2023

Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for su***de, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, please seek help by calling or texting the 988 Su***de & […]

02/18/2023

Braden Scott Hessbrook "Brady", age 20, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Fr… Brooklynn Blackford needs your support for In memory of Braden Scott "Brady" Hessbrook

02/12/2023

The similarities between these two young men and their families and communities are...I don't know the right word or words? Unbelievable, scary, sad, mystery, unanswered, devastating? It can be all of those words and emotions.

One word that comes to mind when I think about these families is HOPE. Hope that other families will hear about Daniel and Brady stories and talk about it. What the Olson's and Hessbrook's are doing, is talking about mental health, depression and su***de. If it can happen to these two young men...it can happen to anyone.

The medical disease of depression does not discriminate, it could be anyone you know that is fighting this disease. So please use Daniel and Brady's stories as a tool. It is a way to start a conversation about mental health. Ask the question, "do you ever feel this way, or do your friends feel this way?"

It's a starter question and a step in the right direction. They will probably say," I am fine." But, they will also know that you care, and are open to talking about mental health. If they do open up about it...believe them. And then work together to get help.
I don't know if this helps anyone, but when I saw this picture a lot of words and emotions went through my mind. But the one that is sticking out for me is... HOPE.

Mike

09/25/2021