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Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
In the event you were unable to attend the Ithaca Art Show on Friday, here is a look back at all of the wonderful art shared from Ms. Durkin's Art Program at Ithaca. Please enjoy our YouTube presentation! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPOpXpGZhtE
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, May 15, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish Sandwich, Second Choice: Hamburger/Bun, Cooked Carrots, Pears, Milk
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be a student council meeting today Monday, May 15th in the art room during ATTACK.
From Ms. Durkin:
Thank you to all who attended the Ithaca Art Show last Friday evening. A special thanks to Frank, Trenton, Tom and Ben for helping clean up the commons so quickly and all those students who helped decorate 7th and 8th hour. Your help was greatly appreciated!
HS Teaching Assistants:
Please turn in your weekly log to Ms Schoen today. (Mon, May 15)
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From the FFA:
Congratulations to the Section 4 Junior High FFA Essay writing competition Annabeth Sprecher. She was also chosen as one of the top 5 Finalists for the State! Best of luck as you move onto the State Competition!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather for our last morning Huddle Thursday, May 18th at 7:00am. Join us for an inspiring message, uplifting devotion and a big breakfast! All middle school & High School students are welcome!
From Ms Durkin:
Next Tuesday, May 23rd the Ithaca Student Council will be hosting the Culvers Share Night from 4-8pm. All proceeds for the share night will go directly to the Newkirk Family. Please come out and support this wonderful family!
From Mrs. Kershner:
For any potential Youth Apprenticeship students entering the healthcare pathway… Please stop in the guidance office for new information regarding summer CNA courses & job opportunities. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Brittany Penfield at brittany.penfield@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
Word of the day: To be wistful is to be full of or to inspire yearning or desire tinged with melancholy. Wistful can also mean “suggestive of sad thoughtfulness.” // As the car pulled away, Lea cast one last wistful glance at the house where she'd spent so many happy years.
This Day in History: On May 15, 1942, gasoline rationing began in 17 Eastern states as an attempt to help the American war effort during World War II. By the end of the year, President Franklin D. Roosevelt had ensured that mandatory gasoline rationing was in effect in all 48 states.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Clara Rose
MS/HS: Ethan Birkrem
Share the love (and the food)! Donate while you dine at Culvers in Richland Center Tuesday May 23rd. A percentage of sales will help the Ithaca Student Council.
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Dayton Scott and Lincoln Manning. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
TONIGHT! Enjoy the artistic talents of our Bulldogs as guided by art teacher, Ms Peg Durkin, and browse art work created by students of all ages will be on display in the Commons beginning at 3:30 until the start of the combined Band and Choir concert. Have a seat and then enjoy the musical talents of our 5th grade band, 6th grade band and choir, 7th/8th band and choir, and High School band and choirs under the direction of Mrs. Liz Niemeyer and Mr. Josiah Crawford. The combined concert will begin at 7:00pm.
Get the Ithaca FFA cook for you! The Ithaca FFA is having a pulled pork BBQ sponsored by Pine River Smoke Company Monday, May 15 from 4 to 8 pm. We will be serving Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Bun and Homemade dessert, soda, sweet tea or water. Cost is $9. We will be located by the elementary old playground and baseball field.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, May 12, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Polish Sausage/Hot Dog bun, Baked Beans, Peaches, WG Bread Sticks, Milk
From Ms. Loven and Ms. Stocks:
There will be a brief Senior Class meeting today – Friday, May 12th during breakfast in Ms. Durkin’s room.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show is TODAY Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer:
Tonight's the night! Join us Tonight, Friday May 12 at 7 pm to hear the Ithaca bands and choirs perform their spring concert. Admission is free, and you won’t want to miss this great night of music!
From Track Coches:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track team on a very successful showing at the Sparky Reynolds Memorial Invitational at Boscobel High School last night. There were many personal records and strong performances. Maggie Kershner and Abby Wiedenfeld shaved a lot of time off of their 800 times, Kaylee Miller placed 5th in the high jump, Tristen Peterson finished 4th in the long jump, 6th in the 300 hurdles, and 2nd in the 100 hurdles with a new school record, the girls 4X400 of Aubri Koch, Alivia Koch, Kaylee Miller, and Kaylee Peterson placed 7th, the girls 4X100 of Alivia Koch, Aubri Koch, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson placed 8th, Kaylee Peterson placed 1st in the 800. On the boys side, there were personal bests for Keegan Jones in the 100 and 200, Hunter Moe, Channing Wheaton and Connor Montes all had personal bests in the 800, the boys 4X400 of Landon Thompson, Keegan Jones, Tyler Steinmetz, and Hewston Garcia-Boland had a fabulous race, and Clayton Lee finished 6th in the 3200 with a fantastic personal best. Well done everyone! The Ridge and Valley Conference meet is Tuesday, May 16th at North Crawford High School. Come cheer the teams on!
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Brittany Penfield at brittany.penfield@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Sun, May 14-Parker Grassman and Ezekiel Welsh
MS/HS: May 12-Alyssa Cabay, Sat, May 13-Hallie Steinmetz and Aspen Young
Staff: May 12-Mrs Ramsden
Seniors, their families, Staff and Scholarship donors are welcome to attend the 2023 Senior Scholarship Banquet. Join us for a morning of celebrating the Class of '23 scholarship recipients on Friday, May 19th in the Ithaca High School gymnasium from 9:30-11:30am. A complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided. Guests should RSVP to the High School office by calling 608/585-2311.
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Matthew Roh and Ryan Biermeier. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
Enjoy the musical talents of our Middle and High School students tomorrow, Friday, May 12th beginning at 7pm! Featured groups are 5th grade band, 6th grade band and choir, 7th/8th band and choir, and High School band and choir. Directors Mrs. Liz Niemeyer and Mr. Josiah Crawford are pleased to invite guests to this special concert, which will include a unique musical piece. You'll have to come to catch it!
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! There are still many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants, and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. Sales are also available by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, May 11, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef Taco, Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Hamburger bun, Corn, Fresh Fruit, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting on Thur, May 11 during Attack in the LMC.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today during Attack in room 311. The purpose is to determine what, if any, competitions next year’s team wishes to attempt. Student input is greatly appreciated.
From Angie Young:
There is a sign up for Summer League Volleyball at River Valley outside the office. Summer League is played on Monday Nights in June and July. Any 2023 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thur, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Young at 608-604-9260.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be this Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Brittany Penfield at brittany.penfield@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Word of the day: Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. To reach the summit of Denali requires not only great physical strength and training but the fortitude to persevere no matter the challenge.
This Day in History: On May 10, 1869, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah, and drive a ceremonial last spike into a rail line that connects their railroads. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. No longer would western-bound travelers need to take the long and dangerous journey by wagon train.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
As a reminder our staff, community, and families are invited to celebrate with us! On Friday, May 19th beginning at 1:30pm, Ithaca High School will host its annual Awards in the High School gym.
Mark your calendars for the Ithaca Middle School Science Fair! See all the talent and creativity of our 6th through 8th grade science students as they showcase their Science Fair Projects in the Ithaca Public School Commons on Wednesday, May 31st from 3:30 until 5:00pm.
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Kyla Pluemer and Brooklyn Freestone. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, May 10, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Teriyaki Chix/rice, Second Choice: Brat/Hot Dog Bun, Green Beans, Pineapple, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Coach Larrabee:
It was another good week for the Weston Trap Team. The kids had another first place finish for week 3. Through 3 weeks of the league, they are 1st in conference standings by 396 team points. So proud of how the kids have been shooting this season. We also had 11 kids compete in the Southwest Tech Invitational on Saturday in Muscoda. Weston's top 5 shooters that went towards the team score were. Gavin Kast with a 50 straight, Lora Hinz and Abby Verthein with 49's, Sebastian Turner a 48, and Hayden Verthein a 47 for a team score of 243. This was good for 2nd place and just 2 points behind Melrose/Mindoro who took 1st with a 245.
Individual Conference Standings: Boys Top 25 - Garrett Granger - 3rd, Mason King - 4th, Sebastian Turner - 9th, Hunter Coy - 13th, Hayden Verthein - 13th, Gavin Kast - 17th, Mac Coy - 18th; Girls top 25 - Abby Verthein - 1st, Lora Hinz - 2nd, Brianna Clark - 6th, Lilyanna Kast - 11th, Katie Fry - 12th, Abby Verthein is currently 5th, and Lora Hinz is 15th on the top 25 list of girls in the state.
Congratulations on an awesome week of shooting. Coach Larrabee
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting on Thur, May 11 during Attack in the LMC.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today during Attack in room 311. The purpose is to determine what, if any, competitions next year’s team wishes to attempt. Student input is greatly appreciated.
From Angie Young:
There is a sign up for Summer League Volleyball at River Valley outside the office. Summer League is played on Monday Nights in June and July. Any 2023 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thur, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Young at 608-604-9260.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be this Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
It was another good week for the Weston Trap Team. The kids had another first place finish for week 3. Through 3 weeks of the league, they are 1st in conference standings by 396 team points. So proud of how the kids have been shooting this season. We also had 11 kids compete in the Southwest Tech Invitational on Saturday in Muscoda. Weston's top 5 shooters that went towards the team score were. Gavin Kast with a 50 straight, Lora Hinz and Abby Verthein with 49's, Sebastian Turner a 48, and Hayden Verthein a 47 for a team score of 243. This was good for 2nd place and just 2 points behind Melrose/Mindoro who took 1st with a 245.
Individual Conference Standings: Boys Top 25 - Garrett Granger - 3rd, Mason King - 4th, Sebastian Turner - 9th, Hunter Coy - 13th, Hayden Verthein - 13th, Gavin Kast - 17th, Mac Coy - 18th; Girls top 25 - Abby Verthein - 1st, Lora Hinz - 2nd, Brianna Clark - 6th, Lilyanna Kast - 11th, Katie Fry - 12th, Abby Verthein is currently 5th, and Lora Hinz is 15th on the top 25 list of girls in the state.
Congratulations on an awesome week of shooting. Coach Larrabee
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Branson Smith and Reese Ghastin. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/ or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
