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Announcements: Thursday May 14, 2025 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese Sub (cold); Vegetable, Fruit, Milk
ATTENTION: Ithaca has a 2 pm early release today.
From Mr. Herbst: Seniors: Tomorrow morning we will have the Senior Scholarship Program beginning at 9:00 AM. You are expected to be in classes before and after the program.
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 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 (Thursday, May 15th) trivia question is: What percent of Americans have experienced some form of mental illness? ( 20%... or one in five Americans)
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 supo are invited to attend.
From Ithaca Music Boosters: Musicians in this year’s 8-11th grade who are wanting to attend the Spring 2026 New York City trip should hand in their contract and non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Thompson (check made out to “Ithaca Music Boosters”) by Monday, May 19th.
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 FFA: 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!
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 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.