Ithaca School District

The Ithaca School District is accepting applications for an Elementary Physical Education Teacher for the 2022-23 school year. Physical Education Teacher. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate to elementary students, build quality relationships with students, staff, and the community, and welcome the opportunity to be part of a team-orientated elementary teaching staff with an emphasis on community involvement. Ithaca School District is a progressive school district located in southwest Wisconsin amidst the beautiful ridges and valleys of Richland County. Ithaca is a community where hometown values and kids come first. Pride runs deep in the souls of our families, students, and staff. Wonderful activities abound in the fields, valleys, woods, and streams through the region. If you want to be part of something special in education and community experience, then we invite you to apply for our elementary physical education teaching position. Contact Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us call 608-585-2512 or apply through WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu

Ithaca is hiring an Elementary teacher for 1st grade. The ideal candidate will have the ability to relate to elementary students, build quality relationships with students, staff, and the community, and welcome the opportunity to be part of a team-orientated elementary teaching staff with an emphasis on community involvement. Ithaca School District is a progressive school district located in southwest Wisconsin amidst the beautiful ridges and valleys of Richland County. Ithaca is a community where hometown values and kids come first. Pride runs deep in the souls of our families, students, and staff. Wonderful activities abound in the fields, valleys, woods, and streams through the region. If you want to be part of something special in education and community experience, then we invite you to apply for our 1st grade elementary teaching position. Contact Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us call 608-585-2512 or apply through WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu

Join John Cler for a Hunter Education Class. The cost is just $10 per person and it will be held at the Richland Center High School. DATES: July 11 – 15 (M-F) TIME: 6-9 PM LOCATION: Richland Center High School Large Group Instruction Room (near auditorium) COST: $10 TO REGISTER: Call John Cler at (608) 383-4545

Ithaca is hiring a Transportation Director! Jobs Duties & Responsibilities(but not limited to) • Have or willing to get CDL and passenger endorsement • Maintains a supportive and positive relationship with students, staff, and families. • Remains current with transportation practices, laws and regulations, at state and federal levels. • Supervises job performance of bus drivers. • Performs routine maintenance and repair of the district fleet of vehicles and contract with other professionals as needed. • Works with the principals to assure good student behavior on the buses. • Organizes, administers, and supervises the pupil transportation program, including regular transportation, extra-curricular trips, and classroom field trips. Contact Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us call 608-585-2512 or apply through WECAN at https://wecan.education.wisc.edu/#/

Interested in cross country this fall? Coach Mindham invites all high schoolers who are wondering about cross country - especially incoming freshmen - to get on his email list! He has a training program for summer to help you get ready for the season. Reach out to Coach Mindham at mindham.eric@gmail.com with any questions.

Evelyn Kolman passed away Monday June 13, 2022. Evelyn advocated for many Ithaca students over the years. She donated endless school supplies for Ithaca students and classrooms throughout the years. Most of her donations and work were done "under the radar" so many may not even know her name. At Ithaca, her generosity will NEVER be forgotten. Ithaca would like to send the Collins and Kolman families our deepest sympathies. https://www.prattfuneralservice.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=25111893&source=fb1&fbclid=IwAR0VjcquG_SYkks0lJdrGaDo0uTjC6ile3jxxifXhfQPA8cwm_GgzhSfQQQ

Ithaca FFA brought home the hardware today! 🏆 State Runner-Up Prepared Speaking- Talena Sprecher 🏆Third Overall State Essay- Aliyah Swenson 🏆State P.R.I.D.E Chapter Award for growth in membership 🏆Sectional Winner Beef Production Entrepreneurship- Ty Kershner 🏆Sectional Winner Diversified Agriculture Production- Talena Sprecher CONGRATULATIONS ALL!

Why not join the Ithaca Team? Contact Brooke Hackl at 608-585-2512 for more information on this position.

There are a lot of summer projects going on at Ithaca. From a new freezer to bleacher cleanup and repair to an all-new daycare. Great things ARE happening at Ithaca!

Regional champ shirts are on their way!! If you ordered one you can pick it up between 2-4 this afternoon (Monday). If this doesn't work send a personal message via Facebook to Kami Danny Clary and we can arrange a different time. Let's Go Dogs!!!!!

Congratulations to our athletes that competed at the WIAA State Track and Field meet held at UW-LaCrosse! Caleb Marchwick placed 14th in shotput with a put of 44’9”, and he also placed 11th in discus with a toss of 138’05”. Ty Kershner competed Saturday in long jump, placing 13th with a jump of 18’10”. Kaylee Peterson placed 5th, making podium in the 800m run with a time of 2:21.06. Kaylee ran her preliminary on Friday in the 400m dash placing 1st in her heat. Saturday she ran her personal record of 58.75, making her the D3 State Champion in the 400 dash. We are extremely proud of our state participants for their outstanding efforts. Coach Lorenz would like to thank the fellow teammates, family and friends that came to cheer on the athletes.

Ithaca 5th Graders celebrated the close to the school year with a field trip to White Mound County Park. They kayaked and canoed and went for a hike in the morning with equipment and expertise from SOAC (Summer Outdoor Adventure Club) out of Reedsburg. Then spent the afternoon swimming!! Such a beautiful day! Thank you staff and families for supporting the students all year and making this happen.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 3rd, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Fruit, Vegetable, Milk Students grade 6-11: Retain your ID as they will be used the first day of school for lunch and library use. Once we receive the updated ID from Jostens, new IDs will be distributed. The Summer Slam Volleyball Camps will be at Ithaca August 2-4 (Tuesday through Thursday). There is a camp for next year’s 3rd-5th grade Small Fries, 6th-8th Middle Schoolers, and two camps for 9th-12th graders. Email Mrs Thompson at Juli.Thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us for a form or find them on the Ithaca Volleyball Facebook page. Track: Please wash and hand in your uniforms. This Day in History: First American Astronant Walks in Space On June 3, 1965, 120 miles above the Earth, Major Edward H. White II opens the hatch of the Gemini 4 and steps out of the capsule, becoming the first American astronaut to walk in space. Attached to the craft by a 25-foot tether and controlling his movements with a hand-held oxygen jet-propulsion gun, White remained outside the capsule for just over 20 minutes. Word of the Day: Perfunctory per-FUNK-tuh-ree adjective Perfunctory is used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm, as a duty or out of habit.Clearly exhausted after a long day on her feet, our server gave us only a perfunctory greeting before taking our drink orders. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.— James Fuenger

Alexis McBain, Senior at Ithaca High School, is the recipient of the Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials School Business Manager of the Year Award Scholarship, sponsored by the WASBO Foundation. This scholarship is awarded in honor of the 2022 School Business Manager of the Year Award recipient Cheryl Richards, Business Manager, Ithaca School District. Alexis plans to attend Southwest Technical College in the Human Services Pathway. Her passion is to help others (especially pediatric) with mental health issues. She would like to be a counselor and help children overcome fear, anxiety, and any other crisis. This scholarship carries with it a $1,500 award to provide financial assistance to a graduating high school senior attending an accredited college or university (public or private). The scholarship is sponsored by the WASBO Foundation. Alexis was awarded her scholarship certificate in conjunction with her district’s award recognition. WASBO encourages districts to share this news on social media and to local news outlets. The WASBO Foundation matching funds for this scholarship is made possible by donations, WASBO Service Affiliate Sponsorships, WASBO Foundation Scholarship Golf and Bike Fundraisers and other Foundation revenue-generating activities. WASBO provides professional development for school business staff, fosters a network of support, and advocates for funding that ensures outstanding educational opportunities for all children in Wisconsin.

Support your Regional Baseball Champions with your Ithaca Regional Champ tshirt! Use the link to order. The store closes tomorrow, Friday, June 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM! No exceptions. All orders will be delivered to the school. https://ithacabasregionalchamps22.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations, Bulldog Baseball on your Regional Championship! The Ithaca Bulldog Baseball team fought hard and won a 2-1 regional final game against Royal. It earned the Bulldogs their 5th trip to sectionals in the past 9 seasons and also avenged a loss to Royal in last year’s regional final. The Bulldogs were led by solid pitching from Caleb Marchwick. He totaled 14 strikeouts on the mound. The Bulldogs had some timely hitting early in the game highlighted by a two-run double by Parker Hisel with 2 out in the 2nd inning. The Bulldogs will now be playing Bangor in the Sectional semifinal held in Muscoda on Tuesday June 7th at 11am. Come on out and support these Bulldogs. They are fun to watch!!!

Congratulations to Ithaca High School senior Anthony Varela! He graduated from the Project Search program, a program that helps students learn job skills that can help them fill job openings in our communities. We’re so proud of you, Anthony!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 2nd, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Hamburger, Second Choice- Hot Dog, Chips, Carrots & Dip, Fresh Fruit, Milk If you haven’t received a check out sheet please come to the office. Students grade 6-11: Retain your ID as they will be used the first day of school for lunch and library use. Once we receive the updated ID from Jostens, new IDs will be distributed. The Summer Slam Volleyball Camps will be at Ithaca August 2-4 (Tuesday through Thursday). There is a camp for next year’s 3rd-5th grade Small Fries, 6th-8th Middle Schoolers, and two camps for 9th-12th graders. Email Mrs Thompson at Juli.Thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us for a form or find them on the Ithaca Volleyball Facebook page. Track: Please wash and hand in your uniforms. 6th graders, please grab your lunch and your Chromebook today and come down to the Ag room, room 316. During your seminar and lunch, we will play a fun Kahoot and have High School members talk with you about FFA. As an FCCLA project Katarina Weitzel is planning to refurbish used sweaters and blankets to create mittens and scarves for people in need in surrounding areas. To help her out with this project she would greatly appreciate it if you would consider donating old and unwanted sweaters and blankets. If you wish to donate any of these items, you can either give them directly to Katarina or take them to Ms. Stocks’s room. This Day in History: Babe Ruth retires On June 2, 1935, Babe Ruth, one of the greatest players in the history of baseball, ends his Major League playing career after 22 seasons, 10 World Series and 714 home runs. The following year, Ruth, a larger-than-life figure whose name became synonymous with baseball, was one of the first five players inducted into the sport’s hall of fame. Word of the Day: Meld verb Meld means "to blend or mix together." The sauce cooks slowly, allowing the flavors to meld together. Birthdays: August Birthdays Elementary— August Birthdays: Titus Marini, Everly Martyniuk, Avaya Pyfferoen, Syvannah Scott, Isabella Dilley, Nayeli Bingham, Hayes Anliker, Jackson Dilley, Bailey Hinrichs, Savanah Reese, Jakob McGlynn, Emma Birkrem, Lexi Brown, Heidrun Clary, Ella Fargen, Haven Williams H.S./M.S.— August Birthdays: Wyatt Laukant, Kianna Richards, Mason Bailey, Abby Wiedenfeld, Allison Durst, Nadiah Lietz, Jadyn Boland, Katelynn Fry, Casey Pomering, Jaci Rosenow, Martina Olson, Braysen Garcia-Boland, Kyla Pluemer, Nathan Weldon, Jaxon Louis, Brinley Wanless, Kyle Tourdot, Josie Laue, Meghan Miller, Dylan Colson, Xander Hilby, Logan Biermeier, Paige Nowicki, Destiney Lindner-Ruiz, Lincoln Manning, Trent Franzen, Parker Hisel, Isaiah Fargen, Staff—August Birthdays: Mrs. Pinkstaff, Ms. Jacobson, Mrs. Thompson, Mr. Thome

School is ALMOST out for the year! We share the enthusiasm of the 7th grade class from the 1988 Ithaconian.

The Ithaca Community is so proud of our students! As we near graduation, we are also proud to showcase our seniors. Congratulations to them and all they have achieved. Your future is so bright! We continue to shine the spotlight on the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2022 by celebrating more of our students. Well done and congratulations today to Aubrey Wiedenfeld, Brennan Wiedenfeld, and Carissa Willis. May your hard work continue to bring you wonderful things. Join the Ithaca High School Class of 2022 for their Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 5th beginning at 1:00pm in the High School Gym. Congratulations to all our Seniors!