This past weekend, several Ithaca musicians competed at the district level solo and ensemble contest in Richland Center. They have spent months preparing their pieces to showcase them to judges and they all did an outstanding job! We had a large variety of events that represented Ithaca music very well.
Alyssa Olson- Class B Snare Drum Solo
Peyton Brown- Class A Alto Saxophone Solo
Abby Plonka- Class A Tenor Saxophone Solo, Class A Vocal Solo, Musical Theatre Solo
Ally Plonka- Class A Baritone Saxophone Solo, Class A Vocal Solo, Musical Theatre Solo
Ashlynn Fowell- Class A Vocal Solo
August Ringelstetter- Class A Vocal Solo
Congratulations to all of these wonderful students; your Ithaca community is very proud of you!
Alyssa Olson- Class B Snare Drum Solo
Peyton Brown- Class A Alto Saxophone Solo
Abby Plonka- Class A Tenor Saxophone Solo, Class A Vocal Solo, Musical Theatre Solo
Ally Plonka- Class A Baritone Saxophone Solo, Class A Vocal Solo, Musical Theatre Solo
Ashlynn Fowell- Class A Vocal Solo
August Ringelstetter- Class A Vocal Solo
Congratulations to all of these wonderful students; your Ithaca community is very proud of you!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pasta with Meat Sauce; Choice 2: Hot Dog; Choice 3 HS Only: Cobb Salad
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Each day in March, a new winner will be announced. Congratulations to: March 18, $50, Jason McDonough; March 19, $50, Taylor Dee.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, March 19th, during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, March 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a meeting tomorrow (March 20th) during capstone in the library for all students attending the New York City trip. This meeting is mandatory.
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sunday, March 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sunday, March 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd grades and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca March 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through March 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
Youth Apparel Store Open Until April 1st. Get your youth softball and baseball gear and show your game-day pride. Shop and place your order here: https://ithacahsbsandsb26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - April 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
Announcements: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pasta with Meat Sauce; Choice 2: Hot Dog; Choice 3 HS Only: Cobb Salad
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Each day in March, a new winner will be announced. Congratulations to: March 18, $50, Jason McDonough; March 19, $50, Taylor Dee.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, March 19th, during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, March 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a meeting tomorrow (March 20th) during capstone in the library for all students attending the New York City trip. This meeting is mandatory.
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sunday, March 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sunday, March 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd grades and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca March 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through March 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
Youth Apparel Store Open Until April 1st. Get your youth softball and baseball gear and show your game-day pride. Shop and place your order here: https://ithacahsbsandsb26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - April 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
A reminder: The date for early dismissal next week for Faculty & Staff Professional Development has been moved. Early dismissal next week for Faculty & Staff Professional Development will be Friday, March 27. The elementary will release students at 12:15 PM and the Middle and High School will release at 12:34 PM.
Un recordatorio: La fecha para la salida temprana la próxima semana por Desarrollo Profesional del Personal y Profesores ha sido cambiada. La salida temprana la próxima semana por Desarrollo Profesional del Personal y Profesores será el viernes 27 de marzo. La escuela primaria liberará a los estudiantes a las 12:15 PM y la escuela media y secundaria los liberará a las 12:34 PM.
Un recordatorio: La fecha para la salida temprana la próxima semana por Desarrollo Profesional del Personal y Profesores ha sido cambiada. La salida temprana la próxima semana por Desarrollo Profesional del Personal y Profesores será el viernes 27 de marzo. La escuela primaria liberará a los estudiantes a las 12:15 PM y la escuela media y secundaria los liberará a las 12:34 PM.
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, March 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
Three of Ithaca's Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Members competed at Regionals recently. We are proud to announce that all three earned GOLD and are officially headed to State this April!
Abby Plonka – Culinary Creations
Ally Plonka – Baking & Pastries
Izzie Ortiz – Children's Literature
Join us in celebrating their hard work and wishing them luck as they prepare for the next level!
Abby Plonka – Culinary Creations
Ally Plonka – Baking & Pastries
Izzie Ortiz – Children's Literature
Join us in celebrating their hard work and wishing them luck as they prepare for the next level!
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
A reminder there will be no classes held at Ithaca Schools tomorrow, Wednesday March 18. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 11 am to 7 pm. The school office will be open from 11 am to 7 pm. Un recordatorio: no habrá clases en las escuelas de Ithaca mañana, miércoles 18 de marzo. Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. La oficina de la escuela estará abierta de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m.
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Apprenticeship Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
A reminder there will be no classes held at Ithaca Schools tomorrow, Wednesday March 18. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held from 11 am to 7 pm. The school office will be open from 11 am to 7 pm. Un recordatorio: no habrá clases en las escuelas de Ithaca mañana, miércoles 18 de marzo. Las conferencias de padres y maestros se llevarán a cabo de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m. La oficina de la escuela estará abierta de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m.
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Appreciation Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sunday, March 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use the link below to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-yDMDfgVVACFr3Fuv_eOnU_44NjLolrh6oTrl4CoykI/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-yDMDfgVVACFr3Fuv_eOnU_44NjLolrh6oTrl4CoykI/edit?usp=sharing
What are a few benefits of being a part of the Youth Appreciation Program? We asked the Ithaca YA Students.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger; Choice 2: Cheeseburger
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Each day in March, a new winner will be announced. Congratulations to: March 14, $75, Patty Swenink; March 15, $50, Logan Bingham; March 16, $50, Cathy Pulvermacher; March 17, $100, Dale Hagenston
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade Lit Wars teams who competed against other CESA 3 schools on Friday. Individual Expert awards were earned in their book titles by Emmalyn Honer with 3rd, Liam Starks with 3rd, and Avah Fargen with 2nd. The 5th grade team of Hadly Czys, Avah Fargen, and Liam Starks placed 1st! The 4th grade team was made of Annabelle Barlow, Emmalyn Honer, and Donnie Wunnicke. Well done, Bulldogs!
From Mr. Andresen:
Congratulations to the students who will represent Ithaca in the WMC State Math contest last Friday. While their combined score of 95 was not enough to be in the top 3 for Class C schools, the Team portion of the score was one of the highest in Class C. Congratulations to all the students who competed this year!
From Kyle Kelly:
The baseball apparel store is up and running through Wednesday, March 18th. Please use this link https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sUWX5uX2ZT. Items will be shipped to the school
From Coach Louis:
The Ithaca-Weston Softball apparel store is up and running through Wednesday, March 18th at Midnight. Please use this link https://iwsoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, March 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sunday, March 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sunday, March 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd grades and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca March 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through March 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - April 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
From PTSO:
Get them while they last!!! New this year are Ithaca PTSO Discount Cards. They are good for one year, running from February 1, 2026-January 31, 2027. You can use the deals multiple times through the year unless they are limited. The cost per card is only $10. Quantity is limited, so get them while they last! If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) or Jaleesa Bee (ithacaptso@gmail.com).
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger; Choice 2: Cheeseburger
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Each day in March, a new winner will be announced. Congratulations to: March 14, $75, Patty Swenink; March 15, $50, Logan Bingham; March 16, $50, Cathy Pulvermacher; March 17, $100, Dale Hagenston
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Congratulations to the 4th and 5th grade Lit Wars teams who competed against other CESA 3 schools on Friday. Individual Expert awards were earned in their book titles by Emmalyn Honer with 3rd, Liam Starks with 3rd, and Avah Fargen with 2nd. The 5th grade team of Hadly Czys, Avah Fargen, and Liam Starks placed 1st! The 4th grade team was made of Annabelle Barlow, Emmalyn Honer, and Donnie Wunnicke. Well done, Bulldogs!
From Mr. Andresen:
Congratulations to the students who will represent Ithaca in the WMC State Math contest last Friday. While their combined score of 95 was not enough to be in the top 3 for Class C schools, the Team portion of the score was one of the highest in Class C. Congratulations to all the students who competed this year!
From Kyle Kelly:
The baseball apparel store is up and running through Wednesday, March 18th. Please use this link https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sUWX5uX2ZT. Items will be shipped to the school
From Coach Louis:
The Ithaca-Weston Softball apparel store is up and running through Wednesday, March 18th at Midnight. Please use this link https://iwsoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, March 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sunday, March 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sunday, March 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd grades and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca March 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through March 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - April 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
From PTSO:
Get them while they last!!! New this year are Ithaca PTSO Discount Cards. They are good for one year, running from February 1, 2026-January 31, 2027. You can use the deals multiple times through the year unless they are limited. The cost per card is only $10. Quantity is limited, so get them while they last! If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) or Jaleesa Bee (ithacaptso@gmail.com).
Ms Sprecher's 8th grade ag class is busy testing the rate of Nitrate depletion in different types of soil and using different types of fertilizer.
All extracurriculars are cancelled for tomorrow, March 16. The blizzard warning and governor declared state of emergency instruct us to keep people off the roads. Please stay safe. Todas las actividades extracurriculares están canceladas para mañana, 16 de marzo. La advertencia de tormenta de nieve y el estado de emergencia declarado por el gobernador nos indican que debemos mantener a las personas fuera de las carreteras. Por favor, manténganse a salvo.
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus have a chance to win some cool prizes!!! Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be tonight, Friday, March 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. There will be tons of cool prizes, door prizes, spirit items, and concessions for sale provided by the Middle School Student Council. See the fliers or the PTSO Facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, March 13, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza; Choice 3 HS only: Mandarin Chicken Salad
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Congratulations to today’s winner of $50, Eva Kjos.
Due to the incoming snow storm, the Cloverbud and 4-H meetings will be postponed to Sunday, March 22, same times and places. Thank you!
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Mon, Apr 6th.
From PTSO:
Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be tonight, Fri, Mar 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Tons of cool prizes, spirit items, and concessions for sale provided by the Middle School Student Council. PTSO Facebook page has more information.
From Mr. Andresen:
Congratulations to the students who will represent Ithaca in the WMC State Math contest today. The team consists of Devin Ihm, Ally Plonka, Ben Otto, Peyton Brown, Reid Wobschall, Kerrick Thompson, Sam Jones, Sam Geraths, and Hayden Byrnes. The Team Contest will be completed in Mr. Andresen’s room today, Mar 13th.
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! Mar 15 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.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Mon, Mar 16th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Kyle Kelly:
The baseball apparel store is up and running through Wed, Mar 18th. Use this link https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sUWX5uX2ZT. Items will be shipped to the school.
From Coach Louis:
The Ithaca-Weston Softball apparel store is up and running through Wed, Mar 18th at Midnight. Please use this link https://iwsoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Fri, Mar 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sun, Mar 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by Mar 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sun, Mar 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd gr and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca Mar 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through Mar 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - Apr 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
From PTSO:
New this year are Ithaca PTSO Discount Cards. They are good for one year, running from Feb 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. You can use the deals multiple times through the year unless they are limited. The cost per card is only $10. Quantity is limited, so get them while they last! If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) or Jaleesa Bee (ithacaptso@gmail.com).
Announcements: Friday, March 13, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza; Choice 3 HS only: Mandarin Chicken Salad
The Ithaca-Weston Wrestling club would like to thank everyone who purchased and sold calendar raffle tickets to support our K-12 program’s fundraising efforts. Congratulations to today’s winner of $50, Eva Kjos.
Due to the incoming snow storm, the Cloverbud and 4-H meetings will be postponed to Sunday, March 22, same times and places. Thank you!
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Mon, Apr 6th.
From PTSO:
Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be tonight, Fri, Mar 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. Tons of cool prizes, spirit items, and concessions for sale provided by the Middle School Student Council. PTSO Facebook page has more information.
From Mr. Andresen:
Congratulations to the students who will represent Ithaca in the WMC State Math contest today. The team consists of Devin Ihm, Ally Plonka, Ben Otto, Peyton Brown, Reid Wobschall, Kerrick Thompson, Sam Jones, Sam Geraths, and Hayden Byrnes. The Team Contest will be completed in Mr. Andresen’s room today, Mar 13th.
From PTSO:
Enjoy an afternoon with your family and friends at Symons Recreation Complex for FREE!!! Mar 15 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.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Mon, Mar 16th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Kyle Kelly:
The baseball apparel store is up and running through Wed, Mar 18th. Use this link https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/sUWX5uX2ZT. Items will be shipped to the school.
From Coach Louis:
The Ithaca-Weston Softball apparel store is up and running through Wed, Mar 18th at Midnight. Please use this link https://iwsoftball26.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Fri, Mar 20th. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 1st grade class!
From the Ithaca Lions Club:
The Ithaca Lions will be hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the Miller family as they pursue replacing an AED. Stop for the area's best pancakes on Sun, Mar 22nd from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca Commons. Kids preschool and under are free, students are $5, adults are $10. If you are able to assist with volunteering, use this link to sign up. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Coach Lorenz:
Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field - The apparel store is open! Use this link to shop by Mar 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club Cloverbud group will meet Sun, Mar 22 in the Willow Valley church basement from 4:30-5:30. Cloverbuds is for students in 5K, 1st and 2nd gr and membership is free. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions.
From Mrs. Thompson:
The Scholastic Book Fair is returning to Ithaca Mar 23-27! Get your reader ready by using a cashless way to shop. Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Titles for readers of all ages and levels! Shop, order online, set up your eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
Play Ball! Registration is Now Open for Youth Baseball and Softball! Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families! Registration is open through Mar 31 for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Ithaca-Weston Youth Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/IYBS2026. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com.
From PTSO:
Elementary/Middle School Yearbooks are officially for sale. The sale runs Now - Apr 6 @ 11:59 p.m. Cost per yearbook is $15 and will be delivered to the school. Any yearbooks ordered after the deadline will cost $25 plus shipping and handling and be delivered to your house. You may use the link or QR code to access the website to place your order. https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/view_account.asp?l=76B33984-7FDF-4CBA-9D9C-1057DB15075E
From PTSO:
New this year are Ithaca PTSO Discount Cards. They are good for one year, running from Feb 1, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. You can use the deals multiple times through the year unless they are limited. The cost per card is only $10. Quantity is limited, so get them while they last! If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) or Jaleesa Bee (ithacaptso@gmail.com).
