The WI FFA Proficiency results are in and we have some awesome winners! Congratulations to these FFA members!
🏆STATE FINALIST & Sectional Winner
Annabeth Sprecher - Swine Placement 🐷
🥇GOLD RATING
Ethan Birkrem - Beef Production Entrepreneurship
Annabeth Sprecher - Diversified Livestock Production
🥈SILVER RATING
Annabeth Sprecher - Beef Production Entreprenuership
Kaylee Manning - Beef Production Entreprenuership
Ellie Otto - Equine Science Entreprenuership 🐎
🏆STATE FINALIST & Sectional Winner
Annabeth Sprecher - Swine Placement 🐷
🥇GOLD RATING
Ethan Birkrem - Beef Production Entrepreneurship
Annabeth Sprecher - Diversified Livestock Production
🥈SILVER RATING
Annabeth Sprecher - Beef Production Entreprenuership
Kaylee Manning - Beef Production Entreprenuership
Ellie Otto - Equine Science Entreprenuership 🐎
We are so excited to announce that Ithaca FFA member Ashlyn Fowell has been selected for State FFA Choir! Congratulations Ashlynn, we can't wait to see you perform at State Convention and State Fair!🎤🎊🎉📣
This is it! Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! Shop in person Monday through Thursday 7:30 am until 3:30 pm and Friday from 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Be sure your child doesn’t suffer Book Fair FOMO - get them prepared to shop at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool #ScholasticBookFairs
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Orange Chicken; Choice 2: Grilled Cheese
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 24, $50, Kathleen Schoen.
From The Ithaca Lions:
Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped at the benefit pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 22. We had one of the largest turnouts, and we truly could not have done it without your support and hard work. Thank you for making the event such a success.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
High school choir rehearsal today will be sopranos and altos only.
From Ms Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet Tuesday, March 24 during CAPstone in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From FFA:
Congratulations to the first FFA CDE team to qualify for state competition. The Livestock team placed 6th at Janesville last week. The team consists of Annabeth Sprecher, 6th place individual and high reasons, Ethan Birkrem 22nd place, Brinley Wanless and Emma Hilby.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a middle school student council meeting today (March 24th) during middle school lunch in the band room.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Wednesday will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. 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 4th grade class!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club Meeting during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room on Wednesday, March 25th.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
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
From Ms. Kjellberg and the middle school student council:
middle schoolers mark your calendars! The middle school spring dance is coming up on Friday April 10th from 7:30-10:30pm in the commons. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kjellberg.
Announcements: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Orange Chicken; Choice 2: Grilled Cheese
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 24, $50, Kathleen Schoen.
From The Ithaca Lions:
Our sincere thanks to everyone who helped at the benefit pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 22. We had one of the largest turnouts, and we truly could not have done it without your support and hard work. Thank you for making the event such a success.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
High school choir rehearsal today will be sopranos and altos only.
From Ms Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet Tuesday, March 24 during CAPstone in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From FFA:
Congratulations to the first FFA CDE team to qualify for state competition. The Livestock team placed 6th at Janesville last week. The team consists of Annabeth Sprecher, 6th place individual and high reasons, Ethan Birkrem 22nd place, Brinley Wanless and Emma Hilby.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a middle school student council meeting today (March 24th) during middle school lunch in the band room.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Wednesday will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. 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 4th grade class!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club Meeting during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room on Wednesday, March 25th.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
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
From Ms. Kjellberg and the middle school student council:
middle schoolers mark your calendars! The middle school spring dance is coming up on Friday April 10th from 7:30-10:30pm in the commons. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kjellberg.
The Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field teams made their season debut at the annual Cashton Indoor Invitational at the UW-La Crosse Hetzel Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 21st. They had a strong showing with top results from Faith Studnicka with 19th in shot put with a personal best (PR); Sam Jones with 9th in the 400m; Clayton Lee 3rd and Braysen Garcia-Boland 14th in the 1600m; the boys 4x4 relay of Sam Jones, Deakin McDonough, Braysen Garcia-Boland, Clayton Lee with 5th; the boys 4x8 Relay of Sam Jones, Braysen Garcia -Boland, Deakin McDonough, Clayton Lee got 2nd. Out of 26 schools, the boys team finished 11th. Congratulations and well done to all athletes! The teams will next compete in their outdoor debut on Tuesday, April 7th at North Crawford.
Popcorn Wednesday will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. 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 4th grade class!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, March 23, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Grilled Cheese
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 21, $75, Sutton Neefe; March 22, $50, Joe Durst; March 23, $50, Shanna Franzen
From PTSO:
Popcorn Wednesday will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. 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 4th grade class!
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a middle school student council meeting tomorrow (March 24th) during middle school lunch in the band room.
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
From Ms. Kjellberg and the middle school student council:
Middle schoolers mark your calendars! The middle school spring dance is coming up on Friday April 10th from 7:30-10:30pm in the commons. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kjellberg.
Announcements: Monday, March 23, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Grilled Cheese
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 21, $75, Sutton Neefe; March 22, $50, Joe Durst; March 23, $50, Shanna Franzen
From PTSO:
Popcorn Wednesday will be tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25. 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 4th grade class!
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be a middle school student council meeting tomorrow (March 24th) during middle school lunch in the band room.
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
From Ms. Kjellberg and the middle school student council:
Middle schoolers mark your calendars! The middle school spring dance is coming up on Friday April 10th from 7:30-10:30pm in the commons. Snacks and drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kjellberg.
We would like to sincerely thank our friends at GoMacro for their incredible, ongoing support of Ithaca's Smart Snack Program!
Their generous donations help us provide nutritious snack options to our students every single week.
Thank you, GoMacro, for partnering with our district to help fuel the future of Ithaca!
Their generous donations help us provide nutritious snack options to our students every single week.
Thank you, GoMacro, for partnering with our district to help fuel the future of Ithaca!
Game Club went old school last night! Blasted asteroids, drove crazy, and munched pellets with Pac-Man. We play arcade classics such as: Asteroids: Recharged, Crazy Taxi, Black Widow: Recharged, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Centipede: Recharged, and Pac-Man Museum Plus. Stay tuned for next week's game club lineup!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, March 20, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Pepperoni Pizza; Choice 3 HS Only: Cobb Salad
From Mrs. Thompson:
Good luck to the Ithaca High School Forensics team as they compete tomorrow, Saturday, March 21st in Barneveld Middle/High School at the District Contest. Everyone should be at school at 6:30 am to leave. Break a leg, performers!
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 today’s winner of $50, Amber Moe.
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 Coach Lorenz:
The Ithaca/Weston Track & Field high school team debuts tomorrow in the Cashton Indoor Invitational at the UW-LaCrosse Hetzel Fieldhouse. Running and field events start at 9:00am. The meet is cashless, but tickets may be purchased at the door. A reminder the apparel store closes March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
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: Friday, March 20, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheese Pizza; Choice 2: Pepperoni Pizza; Choice 3 HS Only: Cobb Salad
From Mrs. Thompson:
Good luck to the Ithaca High School Forensics team as they compete tomorrow, Saturday, March 21st in Barneveld Middle/High School at the District Contest. Everyone should be at school at 6:30 am to leave. Break a leg, performers!
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 today’s winner of $50, Amber Moe.
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 Coach Lorenz:
The Ithaca/Weston Track & Field high school team debuts tomorrow in the Cashton Indoor Invitational at the UW-LaCrosse Hetzel Fieldhouse. Running and field events start at 9:00am. The meet is cashless, but tickets may be purchased at the door. A reminder the apparel store closes March 22nd. https://ithacawestonhstf26.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Delivery to school is free.
Coach Hackl:
Middle School Track Sign-up is on the school office window. Potential start date is Monday, April 6th.
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.
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. The book fair will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm, and on Friday the fair will be open 7:30 am until 1:30 pm. Online shopping will be available until April 5th for delivery to your home or to your reader.
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
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.
