Before winter break, Ithaca Elementary students expressed ways they feel better giving rather than receiving. In an act of kindness and generosity, our students were gifted books by an anonymous donor. Staff collaborated to identify the best reading group for this thoughtful gift, and due to the size of the donation, three Ithaca Elementary grade level readers made their own selections from the donation. The gift of reading is one that lasts far beyond the words on the page. Bulldog readers want to say thank you to the donor and the community member who made this possible. Such a gift brings joy to reading for our students, helping them connect enthusiasm and reading, and broadening their libraries at home.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Patty
FROM STUDENT COUNCIL:
We will have a Student Council Meeting today during lunch in Room #319.
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting in the art room this Wednesday during CAPstone. All high school students interested in coming are welcome to join us!
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet Thursday in the LMC during CAPstone.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a forensics team meeting on Friday, January 9th during CAPStone in the LMC. If you haven’t joined yet and would still like to, there is still time!
From Ms. Kjellberg and Mrs. Thompson:
A reminder to those musicians and chaperones going on the Spring 2026 NYC trip that your next payment is due on Monday, January 12th to Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! January 18 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
Snowball 2026 will be Saturday, January 17th from 8-11PM. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, please pick up a permission slip in the school office.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be Tuesday Jan 13 at 3:30 pm in LMC. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Patty
FROM STUDENT COUNCIL:
We will have a Student Council Meeting today during lunch in Room #319.
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting in the art room this Wednesday during CAPstone. All high school students interested in coming are welcome to join us!
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet Thursday in the LMC during CAPstone.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a forensics team meeting on Friday, January 9th during CAPStone in the LMC. If you haven’t joined yet and would still like to, there is still time!
From Ms. Kjellberg and Mrs. Thompson:
A reminder to those musicians and chaperones going on the Spring 2026 NYC trip that your next payment is due on Monday, January 12th to Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! January 18 from 1:30-3:55 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
Snowball 2026 will be Saturday, January 17th from 8-11PM. If you plan on bringing a guest from another school, please pick up a permission slip in the school office.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be Tuesday Jan 13 at 3:30 pm in LMC. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! On Sunday, January 18th from 1:30-3:45 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
Prom and Snowball season is here, and these dances should be about the memories, not the price tag. Any high school student of the Ithaca District is invited to visit the Bulldog Boutique to explore our formal attire, and dress selection before purchasing elsewhere. We have a variety of dresses and formal wear for both our ladies and gents, with different sizes available, giving many of our students the opportunity to find something that makes them feel confident and special on dance night. All at no cost to students.
Any student interested in taking a look at our inventory is encouraged to contact Heather Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us or 608-585-2311 ext. 515.
Any student interested in taking a look at our inventory is encouraged to contact Heather Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us or 608-585-2311 ext. 515.
A sincere thank you to our December Smart Snack Program Donors. We are truly grateful for your continued support and commitment to caring for our students.
* John and Linda Peterson
* Robin's Nest Blooms and More
* Schreiber Foods
* GoMacro
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, January 5, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Bratwurst; Cheese Quesadilla
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting in the art room this Wednesday during CAPstone. All high school students interested in coming are welcome to join us!
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! January 18 from 1:30-3:45 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Monday, January 5, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Bratwurst; Cheese Quesadilla
From Ms Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting in the art room this Wednesday during CAPstone. All high school students interested in coming are welcome to join us!
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! January 18 from 1:30-3:45 p.m. the PTSO will be holding their Swim for Free Family Day. All you have to do is come to Symons and let them know at the counter that you are for the Ithaca PTSO Swim Day. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Happy Holidays to the Ithaca Community!
Our brand-new propane bus (partially funded with a grant) has arrived!
You will see this AWESOME bus on our roads from now on.
Our brand-new propane bus (partially funded with a grant) has arrived!
You will see this AWESOME bus on our roads from now on.
The Ithaca/Weston Boys Wrestling team took to the mats at the RC invite last weekend. As a team we finished 9th out of the 20 teams that were in attendance.
Our top finishers were:
Kerrick Thompson - 113 - 2nd
Derek Franzen - 144 - 5th
Ashtin Bennett - 150 - 5th
Braxton Fowell - 165 - 5th
The Boys and Girls will next see action as they participate at the 43rd annual Bi-State Classic on December 29th and 30th in La Crosse.
Our top finishers were:
Kerrick Thompson - 113 - 2nd
Derek Franzen - 144 - 5th
Ashtin Bennett - 150 - 5th
Braxton Fowell - 165 - 5th
The Boys and Girls will next see action as they participate at the 43rd annual Bi-State Classic on December 29th and 30th in La Crosse.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Lunch for today - Chicken Smackers
Reminder to Parents/Guardians there will be an Early Release today December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 20th Jacki Heideman, December 21st Shelly Schmidt, December 22nd Joe Block, December 23rd
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Thank you to everyone who brought food and winter gear for the FBLA & NHS Food and Coat Drive! We’re proud of the donations collected from the community and look forward to spreading holiday cheer with your generous donations. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Bultman’s 1st grade class, Mr. Sieber & Mr. Urban’s 3rd grade classes, Mrs. Pruess’ 5th grade class, and Ms. Amos’ 6th grade class for the large amounts of food they collected. Congratulations to Mrs. Huffar’s 4th grade class for collecting the most food and earning a pizza party after winter break.
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
The office staff wishes everyone a peaceful and relaxing winter break. Enjoy time with your family and friends. See you next year!
Lunch for today - Chicken Smackers
Reminder to Parents/Guardians there will be an Early Release today December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 20th Jacki Heideman, December 21st Shelly Schmidt, December 22nd Joe Block, December 23rd
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Thank you to everyone who brought food and winter gear for the FBLA & NHS Food and Coat Drive! We’re proud of the donations collected from the community and look forward to spreading holiday cheer with your generous donations. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Bultman’s 1st grade class, Mr. Sieber & Mr. Urban’s 3rd grade classes, Mrs. Pruess’ 5th grade class, and Ms. Amos’ 6th grade class for the large amounts of food they collected. Congratulations to Mrs. Huffar’s 4th grade class for collecting the most food and earning a pizza party after winter break.
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
The office staff wishes everyone a peaceful and relaxing winter break. Enjoy time with your family and friends. See you next year!
REMINDER: Ithaca has an early release today (Tuesday December 23, 2025) for Faculty & Staff Professional Development.
Elementary will release at 12:15p and Middle and High School at 12:34p.
Elementary will release at 12:15p and Middle and High School at 12:34p.
We LOVE ugly sweater day. This is a handmade masterpiece from Betsy.
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Ithaca lunch ladies and Mrs. Claus (Annette).
TRUTH on that Christmas sweatshirt worn by Mrs. Kauffman.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, December 22, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Holiday meal: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, maple sweet potatoes, stuffing, dinner rolls with butter, fresh fruit, and dessert.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians There will be an Early Release tomorrow December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 20th Jacki Heideman, December 21st Shelly Schmidt, December 22nd Joe Block
From Ms. Kjellberg:
The middle and high school band concert will be Monday (December 22nd) at 7pm in the high school gym. If you are able, please come support your Ithaca musicians!
From Jacob Manning:
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Thank you to everyone who brought food and winter gear for the FBLA & NHS Food and Coat Drive! We’re proud of the donations collected from the community and look forward to spreading holiday cheer with your generous donations. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Bultman’s 1st grade class, Mr. Sieber & Mr. Urban’s 3rd grade classes, Mrs. Pruess’ 5th grade class, and Ms. Amos’ 6th grade class for the large amounts of food they collected. Congratulations to Mrs. Huffar’s 4th grade class for collecting the most food and earning a pizza party after winter break.
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Monday, December 22, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Holiday meal: Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, maple sweet potatoes, stuffing, dinner rolls with butter, fresh fruit, and dessert.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians There will be an Early Release tomorrow December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 20th Jacki Heideman, December 21st Shelly Schmidt, December 22nd Joe Block
From Ms. Kjellberg:
The middle and high school band concert will be Monday (December 22nd) at 7pm in the high school gym. If you are able, please come support your Ithaca musicians!
From Jacob Manning:
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Thank you to everyone who brought food and winter gear for the FBLA & NHS Food and Coat Drive! We’re proud of the donations collected from the community and look forward to spreading holiday cheer with your generous donations. We want to give a special shout out to Ms. Bultman’s 1st grade class, Mr. Sieber & Mr. Urban’s 3rd grade classes, Mrs. Pruess’ 5th grade class, and Ms. Amos’ 6th grade class for the large amounts of food they collected. Congratulations to Mrs. Huffar’s 4th grade class for collecting the most food and earning a pizza party after winter break.
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
It is Festive Friday today at Ithaca, and our staff not disappoint. Here is round two of our fun pics.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, December 19, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hot Ham & Cheese; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
Are you missing a key? A key was found in Ms. Ernzen’s room last week. Please stop in the office to describe and claim.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians There will be an Early Release on Tuesday December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 18th Nicole Bushley, December 19th Isabella & Aaron Faber
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Please donate to the FBLA & NHS Food & Coat Drive! Donations are being collected until Friday December 19. Take donations to your classroom. Points will be given for food donations and the classroom with the most points at the end of the week will receive a pizza party after Winter Break. 4K- 12th grade is competing for the pizza party. Currently, Mrs. Huffar’s class is in the lead with 322 points! High-Priority Items (e.g., canned meat, peanut butter): 3 points per standard sized item; Medium-Priority Items (e.g., canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, soup): 2 points per standard sized item; Standard Items (e.g., ramen, miscellaneous): 1 point per standard sized item; Bottles of water: .5 point per bottle
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a Forensics team meeting during CAPStone in the LMC on Friday, December 19th.
From Jacob Manning:
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
The middle and high school band concert will be this upcoming Monday (December 22nd) at 7pm in the high school gym. If you are able, please come support your Ithaca musicians!
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Friday, December 19, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hot Ham & Cheese; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
Are you missing a key? A key was found in Ms. Ernzen’s room last week. Please stop in the office to describe and claim.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians There will be an Early Release on Tuesday December 23, 2025. Release at 12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 18th Nicole Bushley, December 19th Isabella & Aaron Faber
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Please donate to the FBLA & NHS Food & Coat Drive! Donations are being collected until Friday December 19. Take donations to your classroom. Points will be given for food donations and the classroom with the most points at the end of the week will receive a pizza party after Winter Break. 4K- 12th grade is competing for the pizza party. Currently, Mrs. Huffar’s class is in the lead with 322 points! High-Priority Items (e.g., canned meat, peanut butter): 3 points per standard sized item; Medium-Priority Items (e.g., canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, soup): 2 points per standard sized item; Standard Items (e.g., ramen, miscellaneous): 1 point per standard sized item; Bottles of water: .5 point per bottle
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a Forensics team meeting during CAPStone in the LMC on Friday, December 19th.
From Jacob Manning:
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
The middle and high school band concert will be this upcoming Monday (December 22nd) at 7pm in the high school gym. If you are able, please come support your Ithaca musicians!
From Coach Hackl:
Middle School Girls basketball sign up is now on the school office window, please sign up before Tuesday December 23rd. Practice will start Monday January 5th after school. Watch for open gym opportunities over the Holiday break.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
It is Festive Friday today at Ithaca, and our staff not disappoint. Here is round one of our fun pics.
December 18, 2025 - ITHACA, WIS. - The Second Harvest food distribution at Ithaca is cancelled for today. This will not be made up. The next food distribution will be held on the regularly scheduled date.
Due to todays weather, classes will release at Ithaca at 2 pm. All after school activities are also cancelled, including all games, matches, practices, and meetings. Thank you.
Debido al clima de hoy, las clases en Ithaca terminarán a las 2 p.m. También se cancelan todas las actividades extracurriculares, incluidos todos los juegos, partidos, prácticas y reuniones. Gracias.
Debido al clima de hoy, las clases en Ithaca terminarán a las 2 p.m. También se cancelan todas las actividades extracurriculares, incluidos todos los juegos, partidos, prácticas y reuniones. Gracias.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Fishsticks; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
High School Boys Basketball hosts Wauzeka-Steuben and Varsity Boys Wrestling travels to Poynette today. Good luck Bulldogs!
Are you missing a key? A key was found in Ms. Ernzen’s room last week. Please stop in the office to describe and claim.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians that the Early Release (previously scheduled for 12/18/25) has been moved to Tuesday December 23, 2025. Today will now be a regular, full day of school, and students will now be released early on 12/23/25 (12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools).
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 17th: Lauren Rosemeyer, December 18th Nicole Bushley
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on today, December 18th during CAPstone in Mrs. Burnley’s room.
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Please donate to the FBLA & NHS Food & Coat Drive! Donations are being collected until Friday December 19. Take donations to your classroom. Points will be given for food donations and the classroom with the most points at the end of the week will receive a pizza party after Winter Break. 4K- 12th grade is competing for the pizza party. Currently, Mrs. Huffar’s class is in the lead with 322 points! High-Priority Items (e.g., canned meat, peanut butter): 3 points per standard sized item; Medium-Priority Items (e.g., canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, soup): 2 points per standard sized item; Standard Items (e.g., ramen, miscellaneous): 1 point per standard sized item; Bottles of water: .5 point per bottle
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a Forensics team meeting during CAPStone in the LMC on Friday, December 19th.
From Jacob Manning: There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Thursday, December 18, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Fishsticks; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
High School Boys Basketball hosts Wauzeka-Steuben and Varsity Boys Wrestling travels to Poynette today. Good luck Bulldogs!
Are you missing a key? A key was found in Ms. Ernzen’s room last week. Please stop in the office to describe and claim.
Reminder to Parents/Guardians that the Early Release (previously scheduled for 12/18/25) has been moved to Tuesday December 23, 2025. Today will now be a regular, full day of school, and students will now be released early on 12/23/25 (12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools).
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 17th: Lauren Rosemeyer, December 18th Nicole Bushley
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on today, December 18th during CAPstone in Mrs. Burnley’s room.
From Mrs. Burnley and Mr. Andresen:
Please donate to the FBLA & NHS Food & Coat Drive! Donations are being collected until Friday December 19. Take donations to your classroom. Points will be given for food donations and the classroom with the most points at the end of the week will receive a pizza party after Winter Break. 4K- 12th grade is competing for the pizza party. Currently, Mrs. Huffar’s class is in the lead with 322 points! High-Priority Items (e.g., canned meat, peanut butter): 3 points per standard sized item; Medium-Priority Items (e.g., canned vegetables, canned fruit, pasta, soup): 2 points per standard sized item; Standard Items (e.g., ramen, miscellaneous): 1 point per standard sized item; Bottles of water: .5 point per bottle
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a Forensics team meeting during CAPStone in the LMC on Friday, December 19th.
From Jacob Manning: There will be a meeting for all boys interested in joining middle school wrestling on Monday, December 22nd, in Mr Kelly’s room during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
