Ithaca Music is once again selling coffee! We've partnered with Brewhaha Roasters to bring you great tasting coffee. Bags are $12.50, and $5.00 from each bag goes directly back to our students. Also, new this year is our very own Bulldog Brew, made with a single origin Costa Rican bean that gives bulldogs an extra kick to start their days! To order, either contact a band member, or email josiah.crawford@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Great things sure are "brewing" here at Ithaca!
Support the Ithaca High School National Honor Society and have Papa Murphy's help you with supper! Stop in to Richland Center Papa Murphy's on March 2nd from 4-8pm, and 10% of the sales will benefit the Ithaca NHS.
Reminder! Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
Ithaca Families! A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, February 17th. This is a scheduled all-staff professional development day. See you all Monday!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Feb 16, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup, Second Choice: Ham & Cheese Sub/Sub Bun, Fresh Vegetables, Pears, Wheat Sliced Bread, Milk
MS Wrestlers should be released at 2:50 today.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather this morning Thur, Feb 16 at 7:00am! Hope you will join us - our devotion will be student led by Kaylee Peterson, we will gather for breakfast together and share an inspiring message.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From FFA:
Next week is FFA Week! We are excited to kick off the week with Dress up days and games during lunch! Monday dress up day is ‘Merica - red, white and blue. No politically charged attire is allowed. During lunch we will be doing three Ag Olympics game on the patio during both the MS and HS lunch.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
Middle School FFA will meet on Tuesday, February 21 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook.
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt’s room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Huebsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Lyrical Something described as lyrical, adjective, has an artistically beautiful or expressive quality, often one that is reminiscent of song. The most time-honored political speeches in the nation’s history, regardless of subject, all tend to share an elegant, lyrical quality that makes them memorable across the ages.
This Day in History: 1878-Silver dollars made legal. Today, the value of American money is essentially secured by faith in the stability of the government, but during the 19th century, money was generally backed by actual deposits of silver and gold, the so-called “bimetallic standard.” The U.S. also minted both gold and silver coins. With the backing of powerful western mining interests, Bland secured passage of the Bland-Allison Act, which became law on this day in 1878. Although the act did not provide for a return to the old policy of unlimited silver coinage, it did require the U.S. Treasury to resume purchasing silver and minting silver dollars as legal tender.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Meili Dobson
MS/HS: Fri, Feb 17-Kelsea Coleman
The Ithaca Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Casey and Jennifer Bartels to help with medical bills for their baby. Breakfast will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 10, kids 5 and under eat free. The event will be held Sunday February 19, 2023 in the Ithaca School District Commons.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hamburger Gravy, Second Choice: Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell, Mashed Potatoes, Blueberries,WG Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk
From Mr. Crawford:
There will be no band lessons today. All lessons scheduled for today will be rescheduled for next Wed, February 22nd.
From: Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, Thank you for all the time and detail that you are putting into your scholarship applications. The local Scholarship packet is due today! Also, continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities List in the next couple of months. There are many great opportunities out there for you. Any questions please reach out to Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner, Thank you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors … please return your permission slip for the upcoming Career Exploration Day Field Trip today. An envelope is located right outside Ms. Bevan’s door for completed forms to be returned. Thank you
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather tomorrow morning Thur, Feb 16 at 7:00am! Hope you will join us - our devotion will be student led by Kaylee Peterson, we will gather for breakfast together and share an inspiring message.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook.
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Divest To divest something valuable, such as property or stocks, is to sell it. Similarly, to divest yourself of something valuable is to sell it or give it away. And if you divest someone or something of something, you take that thing away from them, or otherwise cause them to lose it or give it up. I suppose it really is time to divest the Christmas tree of its ornaments, and stow it all away.
This Day in History: On February 15, 2003, millions of people across over 600 cities worldwide take to the streets to protest the impending invasion of Iraq. On February 15th, National Wisconsin Day recognizes The Badger State. Rich in copper, lead, forest and fertile farmland, Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848. In 1634, French explorer Jean Nicolet was the first European to reach Wisconsin while seeking a Northwest passage to China. A mining boom, not fur trading, led to the nickname The Badger State. The miners burrowed into the hillsides much like badgers for shelter. The first wave of settlers to the area also began the uprooting of the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Chippewa and other indigenous people.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Click the following link to learn more about the Ithaca Raptor System - https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/ithaca-raptor
The road to the state tournament continues for six of our Ithaca-Weston wrestlers! Congratulations to senior Marshell Self, who placed 1st at the Mineral Point Super Regional. Seniors David Fargen and Lincoln Manning placed 3rd. Also continuing on are 4th place finishers: Senior Ryan Biermeier, Sophomore Wyatt Hilby, and Freshman Ethan Stowell. Sectionals are this Saturday at Richland Center High School. Come and cheer on our Ithaca-Weston wrestlers! Photos courtesy of Lisa Clary.
Congratulations to Alana Nelson on reaching 1,000 career points! Senior basketball player Alana Nelson reached the 1,000 career point milestone last week. Alana is pictured celebrating with her parents, coaches, and teammates. Photos courtesy of Sheley Scallon.
The second graders would like to thank Lieutenant Czys and Rambo for their recent visit. Lieutenant Czys demonstrated how Rambo obeys commands and what he is trained to do. The students learned how Lieutenant Czys and Rambo work together as a team to help keep the community safe. Their visit was a valuable extension to the important message students discussed in a second grade story called Officer Buckle and Gloria.
Announcements: Tues, Feb 14, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: BBQ/Hamburger bun, Second Choice: Corn Dog, Baked Beans, Pineapple, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA meets on Tuesday, Feb 14 in Ms. Sprecher's room during ATTACK.
From Mrs. Niemeyer:
Today is the last day to turn in your papers!! Butterbraid order forms and Fireside permission slips are due today, Tues, Feb 14.
From PTSO:
Our February PTSO meeting is coming up. It will be held Tue, Feb 14, at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
From: Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, Thank you for all the time and detail that you are putting into your scholarship packets. Due to changed school schedules, the deadline for the Local Community Packet Scholarships has been changed to Wed, Feb 15. Continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities List in the next couple of months. Any questions please reach out to Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner, Thank you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors...please return your permission slip for the upcoming Career Exploration Day Field Trip by Wed, Feb 15. An envelope is located right outside Ms. Bevan's door for completed forms to be returned. Thank you.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders due Thur, Feb 23, delivery is Mon, Mar 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30, half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Besotted, adjective, means "loving someone or something so much that you cannot think clearly." // He was so besotted with his classmate that he began to make errors in his work.
This Day in History: On February 14, around the year 270 A.D., Valentine, a holy priest in Rome in the days of Emperor Claudius II, is said to have been executed. Claudius banned all marriages and engagements in Rome. Valentine defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages in secret. Claudius ordered that he be put to death. Valentine was arrested and dragged before the Prefect of Rome, who condemned him to be beaten to death with clubs and to have his head cut off. The sentence was carried out on February 14, on or about the year 270. Legend also has it that while in jail, St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer's daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it "From Your Valentine." For his great service, Valentine was named a saint after his death.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Kindness - It matters!! Elementary Students are invited to participate in this week's dress up days.
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
La noche de bingo GRATUITA de PTSO se llevará a cabo el viernes 10 de marzo a partir de las 6 p. m. en los espacios comunes. ¡Muchos premios! Las concesiones serán vendidas por la FCCLA. Visite nuestro sitio web www.IthacaPTSO.org para obtener más detalles. ¡No puedo esperar a verte allí!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Spaghetti Meatballs, Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Bun, Applesauce, Steam Carrots, Breadstick, Dessert, Milk
From Mrs. Zorea:
National Honor Society members will meet briefly in the LMC during ATTACK on Mon, Feb 13.
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting today, Feb. 13, during Attack in Mrs. Boland's room.
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Mrs. Niemeyer:
Today and tomorrow are the last days to turn in your papers!! Butterbraid order forms and Fireside permission slips are due on Tues, Feb 14.
From PTSO:
Our February PTSO meeting is coming up. It will be held Tue, Feb 14, at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
From: Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, Thank you for all the time and detail that you are putting into your scholarship packets. Due to changed school schedules, the deadline for the Local Community Packet Scholarships has been changed to Wed, Feb 15. You will have a few extra days to make sure all of your rating sheets have been turned in, recommendation letters are received and to put your packet together to hand in. Looking forward to seeing your work. Also, continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities List in the next couple of months. There are many great opportunities out there for you. Any questions please reach out to Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner, Thank you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors...please return your permission slip for the upcoming Career Exploration Day Field Trip by Wed, Feb 15. An envelope is located right outside Ms. Bevan's door for completed forms to be returned. Thank you
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclavtarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt's room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Heubsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Open enrollment runs from now until April 28th, 2023.
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
It's time for another quarterly training of substitute teachers! CESA 3 is providing the state-required training on March 7 from 9AM-2PM at CESA 3 in Fennimore.
The minimum requirement to be eligible for a Wisconsin Short-Term Substitute license is an associate degree. Registrants at the training could conceivably apply for the license on the day of the training and be ready to sub in your districts on March 8!
Interested individuals can register using the link below.
https://login.myquickreg.com/register/event/event.cfm?eventid=32121
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.