TODAY, September 4, is the last day to sign up for the Bulldog Block Challenge 6K run/1.8 mile walk race if you want to be guaranteed a T-SHIRT in your size! They are a pretty cool-looking tie-dye this year. If you miss today's deadline, you CAN still sign up to run/walk anytime between today and race day - you just won't be guaranteed a shirt in your size. 🏄♀️🏄♂️
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow -Be Your Bulldog Best!
Announcements: Friday, Sept 4, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Pepperoni Pizza
From the Ithaca Bulldogs Booster Club - The online Apparel Store is open Now until September 9th. The link is below: https://ithacahsboosterclub26.itemorder.com/shop/home//
Activity Passes - Cheer on our Athletes all season long and save on admission with an Ithaca Athletic pass! They are available to purchase in the school office. The price is $50 for families and $25 for individuals. They are good for ALL Ithaca/Weston home games, regardless of whether the event is held at Weston or Ithaca.
School Fair Horse Show - Kick off this year’s homecoming Surf’s Up this Sunday with the Ithaca Fair Horse Show. The show begins at 11 am at the Anderson/Laue farm on County B. All Ithaca students, parents, residents and alumni are welcome to compete. Concessions are available helping the WIHA team pay for their team fees.
Homecoming Dance - If any high school student is planning on bringing a guest from another school to the homecoming dance a guest permission form needs to be collected from the school office, filled out, and returned to Mr. Dailey by Monday September 14th. If not filled out and returned, they will not be allowed to attend the dance.
104th Ithaca School Fair - Surf’s Up is the theme for this year’s homecoming. Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept 18 for the Block Party starting at 5 pm. There will be a sand volleyball tournament, bags tournament, music, concessions and a Senior dunk.
Enter online for the fair using the links on the Ithaca Website, there are also paper copies in the office. We hope to see many of our students, staff and community members enter exhibits! https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/104th-annual-ithaca-school-fair-09-19-2026
Flex time - Today all High School students will have class meetings during their Flex time.
Sources of Strength - There will be a meeting for Middle and High Sources of Strength tomorrow during lunch in Ms. Ernzen room.
National Honor Society - All high school students that are eligible to join NHS received a letter over the summer. Please return your application for NHS to Mrs. Kanable by Friday, September 11.
High School FFA - Tuesday Sept. 8 high school FFA will meet during FLEX time in Ms. Sprecher room. The officer team will meet during lunch today in Ms. Sprecher room.
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLDOG!!
Announcements: Friday, Sept 4, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Pepperoni Pizza
From the Ithaca Bulldogs Booster Club - The online Apparel Store is open Now until September 9th. The link is below: https://ithacahsboosterclub26.itemorder.com/shop/home//
Activity Passes - Cheer on our Athletes all season long and save on admission with an Ithaca Athletic pass! They are available to purchase in the school office. The price is $50 for families and $25 for individuals. They are good for ALL Ithaca/Weston home games, regardless of whether the event is held at Weston or Ithaca.
School Fair Horse Show - Kick off this year’s homecoming Surf’s Up this Sunday with the Ithaca Fair Horse Show. The show begins at 11 am at the Anderson/Laue farm on County B. All Ithaca students, parents, residents and alumni are welcome to compete. Concessions are available helping the WIHA team pay for their team fees.
Homecoming Dance - If any high school student is planning on bringing a guest from another school to the homecoming dance a guest permission form needs to be collected from the school office, filled out, and returned to Mr. Dailey by Monday September 14th. If not filled out and returned, they will not be allowed to attend the dance.
104th Ithaca School Fair - Surf’s Up is the theme for this year’s homecoming. Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept 18 for the Block Party starting at 5 pm. There will be a sand volleyball tournament, bags tournament, music, concessions and a Senior dunk.
Enter online for the fair using the links on the Ithaca Website, there are also paper copies in the office. We hope to see many of our students, staff and community members enter exhibits! https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/104th-annual-ithaca-school-fair-09-19-2026
Flex time - Today all High School students will have class meetings during their Flex time.
Sources of Strength - There will be a meeting for Middle and High Sources of Strength tomorrow during lunch in Ms. Ernzen room.
National Honor Society - All high school students that are eligible to join NHS received a letter over the summer. Please return your application for NHS to Mrs. Kanable by Friday, September 11.
High School FFA - Tuesday Sept. 8 high school FFA will meet during FLEX time in Ms. Sprecher room. The officer team will meet during lunch today in Ms. Sprecher room.
IT’S A GREAT DAY TO BE A BULLDOG!!
SURF'S UP!
It's the best time of year to be a Bulldog or Bulldog-adjacent! If you live in the district, went to the district, go to the district, or want to be a Bulldog, join the fun!
Use this link to explore all the 104th Ithaca School Fair and 2026 Homecoming has to offer. AND GET READY TO RIDE! The Ithaca Horse Show is THIS SUNDAY! Meet at the Anderson/Laue Quarterhorse Farm to participate or cheer your favorite rider and horse on.
https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/104th-annual-ithaca-school-fair-09-19-2026
It's the best time of year to be a Bulldog or Bulldog-adjacent! If you live in the district, went to the district, go to the district, or want to be a Bulldog, join the fun!
Use this link to explore all the 104th Ithaca School Fair and 2026 Homecoming has to offer. AND GET READY TO RIDE! The Ithaca Horse Show is THIS SUNDAY! Meet at the Anderson/Laue Quarterhorse Farm to participate or cheer your favorite rider and horse on.
https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/104th-annual-ithaca-school-fair-09-19-2026
It is with great sadness that we share news of a tragic loss in our school community. We have learned that Briggs Maxwell was involved in a farming accident and has passed away as a result of his injuries.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the student’s family, friends, classmates, and everyone who knew and loved them during this incredibly difficult time.
This is a time for our school community to come together, support one another, and give one another grace. We ask that everyone respect the privacy of the student’s family and refrain from sharing or spreading unconfirmed information. More confirmed information will be communicated as the school district is directed.
Counselors and other trusted adults will be available today for students and staff who need support or simply need someone to talk with. The Ithaca School District gymnasium and classrooms are available to meet with school personnel and counseling services. If you are struggling with this news, please reach out to someone you trust.
Please take care of yourselves and one another. We will continue to support our school community through this difficult time.
Who's ready to say Cheese, Bulldogs? School Pictures are coming to Open House!
We can't wait to welcome all of our Ithaca Schools families back for this year's Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 26th!
Come meet our new administration, our wonderful teachers and staff, AND get your student’s school pictures taken... all in one visit! Check out the schedule below so you don't miss out. Be sure to bring your best smiles and your excitement because, it’s going to be a GREAT year to be a Bulldog! 💜
We can't wait to welcome all of our Ithaca Schools families back for this year's Back to School Open House on Wednesday, August 26th!
Come meet our new administration, our wonderful teachers and staff, AND get your student’s school pictures taken... all in one visit! Check out the schedule below so you don't miss out. Be sure to bring your best smiles and your excitement because, it’s going to be a GREAT year to be a Bulldog! 💜
We would like to welcome our new school nurse, Tiffany Bingham. Let's hear from Tiffany in her own words.
Hello, my name is Tiffany Bingham. I am a 2001 graduate of Ithaca, and I have remained in the area ever since. Last fall I came back to the school district as a substitute teacher and really enjoyed being around the students and staff. This year I am very excited to be returning as the school nurse, and I can't wait to start this new journey. I have had experience in ER, Med/Surg, urgent care, surgery, and dialysis. This will be my first school nurse position, but I am looking forward to the challenge and rewards that come with it.
When I'm not cheering on the bulldogs you will typically find me hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time with family. I share my home with 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses, 2 donkeys, and some chickens.
I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to see the students and staff this fall. Let's Go Bulldogs!!!!!
Hello, my name is Tiffany Bingham. I am a 2001 graduate of Ithaca, and I have remained in the area ever since. Last fall I came back to the school district as a substitute teacher and really enjoyed being around the students and staff. This year I am very excited to be returning as the school nurse, and I can't wait to start this new journey. I have had experience in ER, Med/Surg, urgent care, surgery, and dialysis. This will be my first school nurse position, but I am looking forward to the challenge and rewards that come with it.
When I'm not cheering on the bulldogs you will typically find me hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and spending time with family. I share my home with 2 dogs, 3 cats, 2 horses, 2 donkeys, and some chickens.
I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to see the students and staff this fall. Let's Go Bulldogs!!!!!
Thank you so much for participating in the Summer Food Program. TODAY (Wednesday August 19th 7am - 1:30pm) is the final pick-up day. The food service team needs to prepare for the upcoming school year, so we ask that everyone pick up their food bags on Wednesday. The food service team will begin cleaning the refrigerator and freezer on Thursday - food bags will not be available Thursday or Friday.
We wish all of you a happy and healthy upcoming school year.
The Ithaca Food Service Team
Thank you so much for participating in the Summer Food Program. This Wednesday August 19th (7am - 1:30pm) is the final pick-up day. The food service team needs to prepare for the upcoming school year, so we ask that everyone pick up their food bags on Wednesday. The food service team will begin cleaning the refrigerator and freezer on Thursday - food bags will not be available Thursday or Friday.
We wish all of you a happy and healthy upcoming school year.
The Ithaca Food Service Team
We wish all of you a happy and healthy upcoming school year.
The Ithaca Food Service Team
Our online registration is now open within Skyward!
Head to the Ithaca Skyward Family Access portal link and log in with your parent or guardian username and password. Once signed in, look for the Online Registration or New Student Online Enrollment tab on the left side of the screen to complete the required forms.
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduithacawi/web/fwemnu01.w
We also have backpacks available for our students - thanks to the GREAT folks at Land O' Lakes. Stop by to pick one up or call 608-585-2311 for more information.
Head to the Ithaca Skyward Family Access portal link and log in with your parent or guardian username and password. Once signed in, look for the Online Registration or New Student Online Enrollment tab on the left side of the screen to complete the required forms.
https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduithacawi/web/fwemnu01.w
We also have backpacks available for our students - thanks to the GREAT folks at Land O' Lakes. Stop by to pick one up or call 608-585-2311 for more information.
Food pickup reminder for today - It's that time of the week ALREADY! - FOOD PICK UP LOCATION REMAINS THE SAME
Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens today from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy packing up your food, and they are READY!
The location will be the same as last week. You will need to drive to the 3/5 elementary pickup area by entering at the OLD gymnasium and driving up to the school. Here is a video discussing the pickup location change (it's the same video as last week). We will see you today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_yG6z5YQ8
Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens today from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy packing up your food, and they are READY!
The location will be the same as last week. You will need to drive to the 3/5 elementary pickup area by entering at the OLD gymnasium and driving up to the school. Here is a video discussing the pickup location change (it's the same video as last week). We will see you today!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-h_yG6z5YQ8
PICKUP LOCATION CHANGE: - for today's food pickup, please use the MAIN Ithaca parking lot, and come to the MAIN BUILDING entrance - thank you!
It's that time of the week ALREADY! Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens TODAY (Wednesday) from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy in the heat and humidity, and they are READY! See you later, between 7 am to 1:30 pm
It's that time of the week ALREADY! Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens TODAY (Wednesday) from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy in the heat and humidity, and they are READY! See you later, between 7 am to 1:30 pm
It's that time of the week ALREADY! Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens TODAY (Wednesday) from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy in the heat and humidity, and they are READY! See you later, between 7 am to 1:30 pm.
It's that time of the week ALREADY!
Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy in the heat and humidity, and they are READY!
See you tomorrow between 7 am to 1:30 pm.
Food pickup for the Ithaca Summer Food Program happens tomorrow (Wednesday) from 7 am to 1:30 pm - Marla and Julie have been busy in the heat and humidity, and they are READY!
See you tomorrow between 7 am to 1:30 pm.
Help us welcome (BACK!) Paul Coenen to the team!!
Paul Coenen was recently hired as the new Ithaca School District Superintendent.
Let's hear from Paul, in his own words.
Greetings Bulldogs! My name is Paul Coenen, and I am incredibly excited about being a Bulldog again. My wife, Angie, and I have lived in the area for the past 12 years with many more to come. We have 6 German Shorthaired Pointers (Shandy, Zoe, Ricci, Ale, Hailey, and Teeter) and enjoy roaming the prairies of North Dakota in the fall with our girls in search of sharp-tail grouse and pheasants.
I was the principal here from 2014-18. I retired 4 years ago and I'm back as your superintendent to inject dedication, enthusiasm, pride, and happiness into our school climate. I will work to make every day enjoyable for all in our school community. Education should be enjoyable, challenging, and fun. Students learn better when they feel safe and happy. It is my mission to provide staff and school that will deliver both. We welcome any students in the area to attend our school and experience the small school atmosphere where everyone knows your name, and we can provide opportunities and activities for growth that are difficult to provide in larger schools.
In 2014 I coined the phrase, "It's a GREAT day to be a BULLDOG!" I still feel that way and know you will too.
Paul Coenen
Paul Coenen was recently hired as the new Ithaca School District Superintendent.
Let's hear from Paul, in his own words.
Greetings Bulldogs! My name is Paul Coenen, and I am incredibly excited about being a Bulldog again. My wife, Angie, and I have lived in the area for the past 12 years with many more to come. We have 6 German Shorthaired Pointers (Shandy, Zoe, Ricci, Ale, Hailey, and Teeter) and enjoy roaming the prairies of North Dakota in the fall with our girls in search of sharp-tail grouse and pheasants.
I was the principal here from 2014-18. I retired 4 years ago and I'm back as your superintendent to inject dedication, enthusiasm, pride, and happiness into our school climate. I will work to make every day enjoyable for all in our school community. Education should be enjoyable, challenging, and fun. Students learn better when they feel safe and happy. It is my mission to provide staff and school that will deliver both. We welcome any students in the area to attend our school and experience the small school atmosphere where everyone knows your name, and we can provide opportunities and activities for growth that are difficult to provide in larger schools.
In 2014 I coined the phrase, "It's a GREAT day to be a BULLDOG!" I still feel that way and know you will too.
Paul Coenen
We need you! The Ithaca School District has an opening for an at-large School Board position. If you would like to be considered to fill the vacancy, please send a letter of interest to:
Ithaca School District
Attention: School Board
24615 State Highway 58
Richland Center, Wisconsin 53581
If you need more information, please call The Ithaca School District Office at 608-585-2512.
*All applicants must reside within the Ithaca School District.
If you didn't pick up your SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM meals Wednesday, you have today and tomorrow to pick the up Please call 608-585-2311 to arrange a time.
Some changes will be made to the food distribution pick up times this week (July 1) in order to keep everyone safe during the excessive heat watch this week. The following change is for WEDNESDAY JULY 1st ONLY. Pick times will be as follows: 7 am to 1 pm. The location (Tech Ed garage door) will remain the same. Thanks, Ithaca Food Service Summer Food Program Team.
Algunos cambios se harán en los horarios de recogida de alimentos esta semana (1 de julio) para mantener a todos seguros durante la advertencia de calor excesivo. El siguiente cambio es SOLO PARA EL MIÉRCOLES 1 DE JULIO. Los horarios de recogida serán de 7 a.m. a 1 p.m. La ubicación (puertas del garaje de Tech Ed) seguirá siendo la misma. Gracias, Equipo del Programa de Verano de Servicios de Alimentos de Ithaca.
Algunos cambios se harán en los horarios de recogida de alimentos esta semana (1 de julio) para mantener a todos seguros durante la advertencia de calor excesivo. El siguiente cambio es SOLO PARA EL MIÉRCOLES 1 DE JULIO. Los horarios de recogida serán de 7 a.m. a 1 p.m. La ubicación (puertas del garaje de Tech Ed) seguirá siendo la misma. Gracias, Equipo del Programa de Verano de Servicios de Alimentos de Ithaca.
Amanda Alexander is going to be our new kindergarten teacher. Let's give Amanda a great big BULLDOG WELCOME!!
I’m a busy mom of two and we call Dodgeville home. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and over the years I’ve had the opportunity to work with students of many different ages. However, the younger grades have always held a special place in my heart.
When I’m not at school, you’ll usually find me golfing, camping, bowling, or cheering on my kids at their many sporting events. They keep us busy with wrestling, football, basketball, baseball, and bowling, and I love soaking up every minute of it.
I may have a lot of orange in my closet, but I’m excited to add some purple and become part of this amazing school community!
Let's welcome Bailie Wellner to the Bulldog team!
Hello all! I am super excited to have been hired as the Elementary Physical Education Teacher! I just graduated from UW Whitewater in the spring, so this will be my first teaching experience! I have subbed and coached in schools for years, but I am grateful to start my career at Ithaca.
I grew up not very far in Boscobel, WI. I have always loved this part of the state, so I’m excited to be back! Even though I have been a bulldog before, purple is definitely the better color. I am so excited for the school year to start, Go Bulldogs!
Hello all! I am super excited to have been hired as the Elementary Physical Education Teacher! I just graduated from UW Whitewater in the spring, so this will be my first teaching experience! I have subbed and coached in schools for years, but I am grateful to start my career at Ithaca.
I grew up not very far in Boscobel, WI. I have always loved this part of the state, so I’m excited to be back! Even though I have been a bulldog before, purple is definitely the better color. I am so excited for the school year to start, Go Bulldogs!
We would like to welcome Gretchen Kanable to the team!
I was born and raised on a dairy farm here in Richland County and graduated from Kickapoo High School. I earned my degrees from UW-Platteville - focusing on agriculture at first. Originally, I started out as a 4-H Extension Agent but went back for a second master's degree in School Counseling. My public-school career started at Ithaca (many moons ago), as the first Dean of Students. Then I was hired as a school counselor at Hillsboro, then went to Richland Center for twelve years, until I decided to try out being an Academic Advisor for Madison College. I was called back into school counseling last year at the Westby School District until the Ithaca position opened. I am happy to be back at Ithaca for the School Counselor role.
My husband, Corey works and Walsh's. Our daughter, Bryndalyn just graduated from Richland Center. She has been extremely involved in 4-H where she shows sheep, does photography and sewing. She was quite involved at RCHS and works at Community First Bank. She will be a Freshmen at UW-Whitewater this fall. Purple will be a good color for our family!
I was born and raised on a dairy farm here in Richland County and graduated from Kickapoo High School. I earned my degrees from UW-Platteville - focusing on agriculture at first. Originally, I started out as a 4-H Extension Agent but went back for a second master's degree in School Counseling. My public-school career started at Ithaca (many moons ago), as the first Dean of Students. Then I was hired as a school counselor at Hillsboro, then went to Richland Center for twelve years, until I decided to try out being an Academic Advisor for Madison College. I was called back into school counseling last year at the Westby School District until the Ithaca position opened. I am happy to be back at Ithaca for the School Counselor role.
My husband, Corey works and Walsh's. Our daughter, Bryndalyn just graduated from Richland Center. She has been extremely involved in 4-H where she shows sheep, does photography and sewing. She was quite involved at RCHS and works at Community First Bank. She will be a Freshmen at UW-Whitewater this fall. Purple will be a good color for our family!
