Congratulations to Marshell Self who qualified for the USA Wrestling Junior and 16U National Championships! Marshell will leave for a training camp on July 15th in Fargo, North Dakota then will wrestle at the famous FargoDome. Good luck, Marshell!
Reminder: Ithaca athletes need to have a physical or alternate year card taken care of before the August 2nd mandatory school athletic meeting. Forms can be found on the school website at www.Ithaca.k12.wi.us
Bulldog Pride! Congratulations to Caleb Marchwick who competed at the 2021 State Track and Field meet yesterday! He placed 2nd in the Shot Put with a distance of 48’ 6.25”. That distance also set a new school record previously set by Eric Michel in 2005. Congratulations, Caleb!
The Ithaca School district has a full time opening for a school nurse. The primary role of the school nurse is to support and advance the health, academic success, and life-long learning of our students. This is a limited full time position with benefits. Our package includes health, dental and life insurance; short and long term disability, Wisconsin retirement benefits, HSA as well as flex spending. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with students and staff. A Bachelor of Science is preferred, but we will consider candidates with an associates degree in nursing. Please call Brooke Hackl in HR at 585-2512 for more information. Call today to become part of our Ithaca team.
The Ithaca School district is hiring a full time or part time Americore “Farm to School” specialist. This position will serve as a liaison between schools and the community as we build up the capacity of our local community to support farm to school programming. You will help maintain a nutrition education program, assist in creating farm to school programming to improve school food environments, control the school gardens, help with menu creations involving local food sources in school meal programs, recruit community volunteers and more. Please call Brooke Hackl in HR at 585-2512 for more information. Call today to become part of our Ithaca team.
Ithaca/Weston Shot Put thrower, Caleb Marchwick, placed second at the Boscobel Sectional, barely edged out by the top thrower. Congratulations to Caleb on earning a trip to the 2021 State WIAA Track and Field Championships this Thursday! Tickets went on sale today. THERE WILL BE NO TICKET SALES AT THE DOOR. All tickets must be purchased online.
https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/PickSection.aspx?EN
Congratulations, Caleb, and GOOD LUCK at State Thursday!
Check out the front page of the program too!
https://wiaa1.app.box.com/s/q0is2yemy9kp6d9brxg005br61az4ay7
Ithaca is considering starting an after-school program. We need to have a series of discussions to make it the best fit for our families. If you are interested, please join us virtually on Tuesday, June 22. 5:00 PM. Check your email for the link.
Another school record broken! Congratulations to Kaylee Peterson who set a new school record in the 800m race at the Sectional track and field meet in Boscobel Thursday. She clocked in at 2:24.70 to break the record set by Kami (Faber) Clary in 1993.
Hello, This is a quick reminder that our lower gymnasium (community gym) parking lot will be available for our BUS DRIVER JOB FAIR ONLY today (Thursday June 17, 2021). Please refrain from parking in that location for any games, practices or other purposes. The job fair will run from 4 PM until 7 PM. Thanks!
Ithaca-Weston track and field athletes move on to the Boscobel Sectional! Congratulations to all the Ithaca-Weston athletes for such a great showing at the Lancaster Regional last night.
Those competing in Boscobel on Thursday are
GIRLS: 4x800M relay of Tierney Powell, Kaylee Miller, Saige Albaugh, Kaylee Peterson, Emma Coy, Aubrey Wiedenfeld (4th place), 100M Hurdles Emma Schoen (3rd place), 4x200M relay of Kaylee Miller, Alana Nelson, Emma Schoen, Alivia Koch, Aubri Koch, Keyara Perkins (4th place), 4x100M relay of Kaylee Miller, Alana Nelson, Kaylee Peterson, Emma Schoen, Alivia Koch (2nd place), 800M Kaylee Peterson (4th place);
BOYS: 4x800M relay of Lukeus Mueller, Calix Wheaton, Ryan Miller, Tyler Coppernoll, Ryan Lee (3rd place), 100M Jed Scallon (2nd place), 1600M Ryan Lee (2nd place), 4x100M relay of Tyler Coppernoll, Parker Hisel, Jed Scallon, Will Burnely, John Honer, Caleb Marchwick (2nd place ), 300M Hurdles Ryan Miller (3rd place), 3200 Ryan Lee (2nd place), and Shotput Caleb Marchwick (1st place).
The Ithaca School district is hosting a “Bus driver Job Fair” June 17th from 4 PM to 7 PM at the lower community gymnasium parking lot. Food and goodies will be provided. Please RSVP by June 14th at 4:30 PM. To qualify to drive for Ithaca you must be 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license – but we will help you train for your CDL. You will make $32.86 per route. To RSVP or for more information please call Brooke at 608-585-2512 before June 14. Call now to become part of the Ithaca team!
The 2021 Spring Trap season is wrapping up with the state competition this weekend. Ithaca competitors are Owen Feryance (11.9 average), Aiden Brown (12.2 average), Danny Feryance (22.2 average and 2nd in conference), Katie Fry (13.7 average), Bodie Hilleshiem (21.6 average and 7th in conference), and Matt Roh (23 average). The Weston Trap team finished 1st in their conference beating Green Bay Preble by 1172 birds, and the River Valley Trap team finished 1st in their conference beating West Salem by 6583 birds. Congratulations and good luck!
The Ithaca School district is looking to hire for 2 positions. We need an assistant HS football coach and a person to join the summer cleaning crew. The summer cleaning position pays $11.50 per hour and the hours would be approx. 6 am to 2 pm Monday thru Friday. This will include a variety of both inside and outside work, AND you can start right away. Call Brooke Hackl 608-585-2512 for more information or to access the application process for High School Assistant Football Coach or to join the summer cleaning crew. Call today to become part of the Ithaca Team!
The Ithaca Class of 2021 was recognized during the Senior Scholarship Banquet. A big thank you to the generosity of our donors who make these opportunities possible. Congratulations to all our senior recipients!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfdU5KPJ94s
Congratulations, Ryan Lee! Last night Ryan broke the school record in the 1600m race by clocking a 4:42.82. Ryan is pictured with Coach Brenda Walton and his dad, Duane Lee. The previous record had been set in 2016 by Sebastian Koch.
Good luck to the Ithaca-Weston Track and Field team tonight! They will travel to Kickapoo High School to compete at the Conference Track Meet. Field events begin at 4:30pm and running events at 5:00pm. Spectators are welcome. Come to cheer on the team!
Today is the day!
Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Class of 2021 on their graduation day! May you realize that today is the beginning of the new adventures that await you. Continue to chase your dreams. Your community is so proud of you!
Watch the LIVE STREAM from our YouTube channel. Tune in to youtube.channel@ithaca.k12.wi.us to watch the live event.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDwwmlFd2t1uT8hDct3jeA
June 4th, 2021
Today is a Day 2 Elementary Day 1
Lunch for today: Corn Dogs, Breadsticks, Baked Beans, Peaches and Milk
If you didn't get a check-out sheet yesterday, please stop in the office and pick one up.
The bus for the JV Baseball game leaves at 2:45 today.
Seniors: Remember to be here Sunday at 12:30 pm sharp. Meet in the LMC. Speakers, be here by 12:15. Please remind your family that masks are required for the ceremony in the gym.
On behalf of the seniors, Ms. Durkin would like to thank all the teachers, staff, and community for helping make graduation and this year possible in person for the Senior Class of 2021. A special thanks to Mary Jo for getting all the programs ready for graduation every year. To Mr Hess for running all the technology for the graduation ceremony. If you were not helping, it would happen. Thank you Mrs Zorea for your help in coordinating the slide show. Thank you to Mrs Behrens and Mrs. Niemeyer for the music and to the band and choir for your contribution to graduation. And thank you to Frank and his staff for helping make the gym ready for this weekend. The Seniors would like to thank all the staff and community for your support in getting us to the finish line.
Band Students: Please remember to take your instruments home. If anyone forgot to sign up for summer band lessons, please contact Mrs. Behrens to be added to the schedule.
High School students, a reminder that today is an abbreviated schedule since the Student Council has organized games and other activities for you. Please ask a teacher or refer to the schedule posted around the high school.
With Mr. Hess's amazing technology skills, the Ithaca Art Show is virtual this year. If you would like to watch it, the link is below in the announcement. A huge thank you to Mr. Hess and his help making this possible! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh0GmFMiFL
There are still a few High School yearbooks left. Stop by and see Ms. Sprecher if you are interested.
Because of away baseball games, the weight room will be closed after school today.
The Summer Band Lesson Schedule can be accessed by clicking on this link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ULGfEeemgVFaeXs4FW_-S01xs1CMjFtVDvknoDylYGY/edit?usp=sharing
Volleyball summer camp forms were emailed to 8-11 grade volleyball players and parents last week and handed out to 3-7 graders. Since not everyone was at school, Mrs. Thompson will get one to you. Camp will be August 9-11 for this year’s 5-11 grade and August 12 for this year’s 3-4 grade. Forms are also on the Ithaca Volleyball FB page.—
Please return any library books you have checked out to the LMC. Check in your lockers, family car, bedroom, and backpack for books you may have checked out, but forgotten about. If you are not sure what books you might have checked out, please stop by the library and ask Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Thompson. Thank you!
Word of the Day: Precipitous pri-sip-i-tuh adj. Done rashly: acting too quickly and without sufficient thought. “Excessive spending caused the precipitous demise of the company.”
August Birthdays:
Elementary—Everly Martyniuk, Avaya Pyfferoen, Hayes Anliker, Bailey Hinrichs, Savanah Reese, Kyle Tourdot, Emma Birkem, Lexi Brown, Matthias Twining, Ella Fargen, Grayclyn Straka, and Haven Williams
H.S./M.S.— Jacob Mueller, Wyatt Laukant, Mason Bailey, Abby Wiedenfeld, Allison Durst, Nadiah Lietz, Jadyn Boland, Kasey King, Katelynn Fry, Casey Pomering, Montanna Scott, Makenna Anderson, Martina Olson, Braysen Garcia-Boland, Kyla Pluemer, Nathan Weldon, Jaxon Louis, Brinley Wanless, Isaah Foges, Josie Laue, Meghan Miller, Dylan Colson, Xander Hilby, Logan Biermeier, Paige Nowicki, Destiney Lindner-Ruiz, Lincoln Manning, Trent Franzen, Parker, Hisel, and Isaiah Fargen
Staff—Mr. Favreau, Mrs. Pinkstaff, Ms. Jacobson, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Thome
The Ithaca School district is hosting a “bus driver job fair” June 17th from 4 to 7 pm at the lower community gymnasium parking lot. Food and goodies will be provided. Please RSVP by June 14th at 4:30 pm. To qualify to drive for Ithaca you must be 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license – but we will help you train for your CDL. You will make $32.86 per route. To RSVP or for more information please call 608-585-2512 before June 14. Call now to become part of the Ithaca team!
Congratulations to all the Ithaca High School Seniors of the Class of 2021! You've accomplished so much amidst so much.
We wish you all well in your future endeavors. Join us as we congratulate and highlight each of them! Congratulations to Jacob Mueller, Lukeus Mueller, and Audrey Newkirk.
