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Announcements: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today
Choice 1: ORANGE CHICKEN
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
Location: Southwest Technical College Campus
9 am- 2 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2026
RISE Mentor Meeting
The RISE Program is back! This Thursday, Oct 29th during FLEX we will have a RISE kick off meeting for all high school students who signed up to be a mentor. If you did not sign up but are still interested, please join us! We will meet in Mrs. Burnley’s room. We hope to see you!
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 today, 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
Today, October 27th, is the last day to drop off the forms and money for the Butterbraids to Mrs. Masters.
From Coach Miller and Coach Stellner:
There will be a Girls Basketball Parent/Coach Meeting on Tuesday, November 3rd at 5:30 pm in the Commons. If you cannot make the meeting at Ithaca, there will be one at Weston on Wednesday, November 4th at 6 pm. You do not need to attend both meetings, but please attend one of the meetings.
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 is Red Ribbon Week. Want to make a difference? Encourage a friend. Ask for help when you need it. Choose healthy ways to handle stress. Small steps make a big impact. “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Wednesday’s dress up day is “Red Ribbon awareness”...wear red clothing.