Ithaca Public Schools

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Announcements: Monday, October 26, 2026

Today is a Day 2

Lunch for today

Choice 1: SLOPPY JOE

Choice 2: HOT DOG

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. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Criminal Justice Exploration Day

Southwest Technical College

9- 2 October 28, 2026

Scholarships

Seniors - Be sure to check the Google list that was shared with you for updated scholarships and websites.

XELLO has a very good list of scholarships that are available to students.

Don't forget to check out college websites for scholarship information 

National Scholarship Search Engines

Technical Diploma offered at SWTC- During the second half of the Spring semester (beginning March 15, 2027), we will be offering the two courses associated with our Phlebotomy and 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. Use this link for more information. Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor Technical Diploma

Ithaca School Foundation Trivia Night:

The Ithaca School Foundation will have their annual Trivia Night Fundraiser on Friday, November 6 starting at 6 PM in the Commons. Cost is $10 per person, up to 8 people per team, limit is 20 teams. There will be concessions for sale sponsored by the Ithaca High School Class of 2030. Proceeds from Trivia Night will go towards a wall-mounted Senior class photo display. Contact Ron Brisbois at brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322 to register your team today!

Halloween Dance

The Junior class will be hosting a fundraising Halloween dance from 7-10 on Saturday, October 31st in the commons. The cost is $7 if attendees are costumed, but $10 if not. Costumes must be appropriate and cannot cover one’s face. Refreshments will be provided, and guest permission forms can be found in the office. Join us to share your spooky spirit!

Theatre

Theatre is coming back to Ithaca! We will be putting on a spring play in February, and we want you to participate! There will be an informational meeting tomorrow, October 27th, in Ms. Kjellberg’s room (314) during lunch. This is open to any 6th-12th graders who want to be in the spotlight or help with the action behind the scenes.

Spanish Club

Tomorrow on October 27th will be the last day to drop off the forms and money for the Butterbraids to Mrs. Masters.

Sports Week

Congratulations to the Football Team on a win this last Friday.  We are onto the next round and it will be here on Friday, October 30th against Blackhawk/Warren at 7 PM. Let’s fill the stands!

Red Ribbon Week

This week, Ithaca observes Red Ribbon Week, with the theme of “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Red Ribbon Week encourages intentional healthy choices and reminds us that we are all empowered to make a difference through positivity, bravery, and strength.

Tuesday’s dress-up day is “My hero looks like…”...dress up like your real-life hero, mentor, trusted adult.