Ithaca Public Schools

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Announcements: Monday, April 13, 2026
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Lunch for today - Choice 1: BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich; Choice 2: Hot dog

High school students: Today CAPstone is silent reading. Have a Book to read BEFORE CAPstone. Reading on electronic devices is not allowed.

Attention High School Females:
Please check out the flyers in the high school hallways for FREE Women’s Self-Defense Classes that will be held in Reedsburg in April. Information to sign up is on the flyer.

From Mr. Kelly: Please release the baseball team at 1:50 today. April 13th

Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet Tuesday, April 14 during Capstone.

From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be April 14 at 3:30 pm in the Library. We hope to see you there!

From Mrs. Kershner:
There will be a brief meeting Tues, April 14 in the LMC, for students who applied for dual credit courses through SWTC. This will be held during CAPstone and it is important that you attend.

From Mr. Thome:
Attention 1st semester civics students. County Government Day is Wednesday, April 15. If you want to go on the trip make sure to get a permission slip from Mr. Thome.

From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet Thursday, April 16th. Middle School Sources of Strength will meet in Mrs. Pluemer’s room during lunch; High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC during CAPstone.

From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
The State Forensics bus will leave promptly at 6:40 am this Saturday, April 18th. Be sure you are rehearsing and prepared. Good luck to all performers!

From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for 2013 Ithaca High School graduate Ryan Paulson on Sunday, April 19th from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: preschool and under free, students $5, adults $10. Please come and show your support for Ryan. Volunteers needed to make this another success! Please use this sign up to assist. Students in service groups, athletes, or any student and adult looking to assist are encouraged to sign up.

Attention High School Students:
If you would like to participate in the Ithaca Bulldog Booster Club cake roll fundraiser, please stop in the office to pick up an order packet. They need to be returned to the office by April 20th for your orders to be submitted.

Mrs. Boland:
Prom is April 25th. If you are bringing a guest from another school, you must get a form from the office and turn it into the office by April 22, 2026 or they cannot attend.

Mrs. Boland:
Prom is April 25, 2026 at The Willows. The dance is from 8-11 pm. Cost is $10 per person and spectators for the grand march is $3.

The Bi-Annual FFA blood drive is on Weds, April 29 in the High School gym. Donate and receive some cozy flannel pants, while supplies last. Students that are 16 years old will need a permission slip from their parent and are available from Ms. Sprecher. Appointments are highly encouraged. Secure your spot by visiting the link below or call 608-585-2311 ext. 310. https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11629607

Congratulations to all the FFA CDE teams on their regional contests: Livestock Evaluation - 6th place team - Ananbeth Sprecher, Ethan Birkrem, Brinly Wanless, Emma Hilby; Milk Quality - 3rd place team -Ashlynn Fowell, Jacey Maxwell, Maylee Pluemer, Autumn McBain; Vet Science - 5th place team - Aubri Imhoff, Ellie Otto, Aliyah Swenson, Kaylee Manning; Floriculture - 11th place team - Lylah Barry, Alyssa Olson, Kayla Fry, Kennedy Salisbury; Wildlife - 11th place team - 2nd place individual - Keegan Jones, Owen Kershner, Keegan Jones, Isaiah Fargen, Hunter Moe
Meats - Blake Straight - individual 27th; Junior Dairy -9th place team - Braxton Fowell, Briggs Maxwell, Easton Nelson, Spencer Nelson; Horse Evaluation -22nd place team - Devin Ihm, Tyler Steinmetz, Hewsten Boland. Good luck to the teams moving on to state! Livestock Evaluation, Milk Products and Vet Science.

From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Spring Turkey Contest this year. Students who successfully harvest a turkey this spring can submit a photo to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Participants may include details such as beard length, spur length, and weight if they choose, but it is not required. All submitted photos will be displayed near Mr. Klang’s door, and two winners will be randomly selected to receive a gift card.

Seeking Umpires for Youth Baseball & Softball Games! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking individuals interested in umpiring youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com. (May 8th)