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Announcements: Wednesday May 14, 2025 Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Fajita Soft Taco; Choice 2: Hot Dog; Salsa w/scoops, Fruit, Milk
ATTENTION: Ithaca has an early release at 2 PM on Thursday May 15. This was originally scheduled for a different day this week, however due to extenuating circumstances our 2 PM early release will be Thursday May 15. Thank you.
From FFA: The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter!
From Ms Durkin: A big thank you to the custodial staff, students, Mrs. Thompson and community members who helped make the annual Ithaca Art Show a success. A special thank you to Mr. Hess with all of his help on social media.
The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team!
From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Middle School Students have the opportunity to continue to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a week-long Act of Kindness challenge this week (May 12-16th). Post-it notes will be available to write a positive message or affirmation for a fellow student. If you receive a positive message, pay it forward by writing a message and giving it to someone else (not the person who gave one to you). Our goal is to get a MINIMUM of one positive message to each middle school student by the end of the week, and boost mental health for all of middle school!
From Sources of Strength: In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sources of Strength will be hosting a mental health trivia contest all this week, (May 12th-16th.) Prizes will be awarded to the first class to call into the office with the correct answer each day. Today’s (Wednesday, May 14th) trivia question is: True or False: Therapy, yoga, meditation and holistic treatments can all help to ease mental health symptoms. True
From Mrs. Burnley: The last FBLA meeting of the school year will be Wednesday, May 14th during Attack in Mrs. Burnley’s room. We will be installing next year’s officers and having snacks.
From Willow Valley UMC and St Marys - Keyesville: Are invited to celebrate our Senior Class of 2025 at Baccalaureate tonight, Wednesday, May 14th beginning at 7:00 pm sponsored by Willow Valley UMC and St Marys - Keyesville. Refreshments will follow in the church basement provided by Willow Valley UMC.
From Mrs. Kershner: FCA will gather for their end of the year HUDDLE Thursday, May 15th. Join us as we close the year with an encouraging devotion and big breakfast. Hope you’ll join us! All middle school and high school students are welcome!
The RISE program will NOT meet this week- mentors, please check your email and listen for future announcements about our last gathering.
From Mrs. Zorea: Congratulations to our bookmark design winners! We had many outstanding entries, and were able to print a variety of bookmarks from each age category, thanks to support from PTSO. Congratulations to Randy, Abby, Ethan, Desiree, Bri, Ben, Lexi, Hayes, Ella, and Willow! The bookmarks are available in the Library now. Please stop in and see the winning designs, and choose your favorites to keep, by Friday, May 16th.
From PTSO: Our last Popcorn Friday of the year will be this Friday, May 16. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 2nd grade class!
From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students! A reminder of our awards program this Sunday, May 18th at 4:30 pm in the LMC. Families and friends are invited to attend.
Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information.
From Ms. Ernzen: The final Book Club meeting for the year will take place on Monday, May 19th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. We will be reflecting on this year and begin planning for next year.
From Mr. Herbst: We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst: Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.