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Announcements: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today
Choice 1: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Choice 2: Hotdog
Driver’s Education
SWTC Online Theory Course will be starting Monday, October 12th - Friday, December 11th. The course will be a 9 week period and is 100% online. If you are interested in more information on this course, please stop in the school office to get a flyer. You pay $10 for the theory course.
Sources of Strength
There is a Sources of Strength meeting today (Thursday) in the LMC during FLEX.
Art Club:
The art club will meet informally on Thursdays during FLEX instead of Wednesdays. We will start next week.
School Counselor Reminders
The FAFSA is now open for students planning to attend any post secondary school next year! You will want to apply early for financial aid! This is a FREE application - do not PAY this service.
Free FAFSA sign-up event coming to Reedsburg to help parents looking for help on October 15th from 6-8 at the Madison College - Reedsburg Campus. Register here: https://collegegoalwi.org/register/
Looking for a Spanish link? https://luma.com/vjeku8yi
Southwest Tech Opportunities:
During the second half of the Spring semester (beginning March 15, 2027), we will be offering the two courses associated with our
Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor Technical Diploma:
Phlebotomy
Basic Lab Skills
The lecture portion will be online, and the labs will meet on campus Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00–11:00 a.m.
Southwest Tech Open House Event
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Fennimore Campus from Noon - 7 PM
For more info: https://www.swtc.edu/calendar-events/open-house
Teacher Volunteers
Any high school student looking to volunteer during their study hall time in the elementary classrooms can see Mrs. Kanable.
Ithaca Game Club
Ready to race? This week Ithaca Game Club is going full throttle!
We're putting you in the driver's seat with games like Super Indie Karts, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart Wii and Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing. Drift, boost, and battle your friends to see who really is the fastest at Game Club. No license required — just show up and race!
Flu Vaccine
Richland County Health and Human Services will be coming on October 22nd to administer flu vaccines to students. Consent forms will be handed out during FLEX for middle/high school students. You only need to return the consent form if you want the vaccine. See Ms.Bingham with questions.
Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair has returned to Ithaca Schools! Titles for Bulldogs of all ages, including High School. Students may shop in person during their library class Mon, Oct 5th-9th. The fair will be open for shopping from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm, or you may shop online until Oct. 18th. Creating an eWallets can make your student’s shopping easier! Use the link below to browse before the fair, shop online (orders over $35 ship to your house for free), create eWallets, or contribute to Share the Fair. Share the Fair helps provide shopping opportunities for students who do not have the financial resources to choose their own books at the Scholastic Book Fair. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
Bulldog Athletics: Away Games This Week! 🐾
Here is the schedule for our Ithaca Bulldogs on the road for the rest of the week:
Thursday, Oct 8
Middle School Football @ Hillsboro – 5:00 PM
JV & Varsity Volleyball @ DeSoto – 6:00 PM
Friday, Oct 9
Varsity Football @ Royall – 7:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 10
Cross Country @ Riverdale Meet – 9:00 AM
Middle School Volleyball @ DeSoto Tournament – 9:00 AM
Go Bulldogs!
Shout Out
Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Mr. Dailey! Thank you for all that you do for Ithaca School District, our students, staff, and families. Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to step in and help make a difference every day. We appreciate the time and effort you put into making Ithaca a great place to learn and work. Your commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. Thank you for being a great principal and for all you do for the Bulldogs! 💜 Happy Principal Appreciation Month! 🐾