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Announcements: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Sub Sandwiches; Choice 2: Hot Ham & Cheese
Good luck to the Ithaca/Richland Center WIHA horse team as they compete at state this weekend. Team members Annabeth Sprecher. Ellie Otto and Bristol Neilson will be showing at the Alliant Energy Center Friday through Sunday.
Attention Parents: The PTSO is making a meal for our staff on Parent Teacher’s conference night, Nov. 5. We are asking any family that would like to donate desserts to contact Ms. Sprecher and let her know. Thank you!
From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23rd in Mrs. Burnley’s room during CAPStone. It’s not too late to join FBLA. If you're interested in learning about FBLA, please attend. Current members, remember to bring $20 for dues.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff: There will be an FCCLA meeting on Friday October 24th in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room during CAPstone.
From Coach Jones and Ihm: If you plan on playing middle school boys basketball, there is a sign up sheet outside of the office door. Please sign up by tomorrow (10/24). Practice will begin Monday, October 27th 3:30-5:15 in the old gym.
From Ms. Bevan: Juniors and Seniors: Please return your permission slips for the Richland County Career Fair by this Friday, October 24th. Sophomores: Please return your permission slips for the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Field Trip by this Friday, October 24th. There are envelopes on my door to put them in. Thank you!
From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 24. 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 3rd grade classes!
From Mrs. Burnley: SENIORS: An email was sent to you on Monday, Oct. 20 by Mrs. Burnley titled Yearbook Senior Superlative Survey and Important Yearbook Deadlines. The Senior Superlative Survey needs to be completed by Monday, Oct. 27. Required submissions due by Wednesday, Nov. 26 are your Senior Portrait, Baby Picture, and Senior Quote. Optional, but strongly encouraged submissions due by Wednesday, Nov. 26 are the Then and Now Pictures, Senior Legacy, Through the Years Pictures, and Senior Candids. Also, your required Senior Superlative Picture is due by Friday, Dec. 19. Please get these submissions in as soon as possible.
From Mrs. Pluemer: Ithaca will be observing Red Ribbon Week October 27th-31st. Middle and High school will have announcements, dress up days, and trivia (with prizes for the first correct class answer).
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Word of the Day: Forage: to wander around looking for food - When it’s cold and snowy outside, animals may forage for food by digging through the snow for foliage or seeds.
On This Day in History: October 23, 2015, Adele released her single "Hello." It became the first song to have more than one million downloads in its first week.