Around the world in 80 trays!
Today we are visiting Norway - parsley potatoes with ham.
❤️ school lunch
#IthacaBulldogs - It's "THROWBACK THURSDAY" time once again and today we feature some timely memories from the 1986-87 Ithaca Yearbook. Enjoy!
“To dream the impossible dream, that is my quest.” Ithaca Elementary 5th graders were working very hard this morning and doing a wonderful job of partner reading The Adventures of Don Quixote, continuing in the CKLA Reading Curriculum.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu. Jan. 23, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Norwegian Parsley Potatoes with Ham; Choice 2: Bratwurst; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors:
Please take the time to stop in the office at some point this week to complete the form for how you want your name to appear on your diploma.
From the office:
A single white air-pod was found in the gym a couple weeks ago - it can be claimed in the office.
From Ms Sprecher:
Congratulations to the 17 FFA members who attended the District 10 Leadership Development Event last night. Moving on to sectionals is Alyssa Olson who won the Creed contest, Annabeth Sprecher who won Prepared Speaking and was second in Employment Skills, the Parliamentary procedure team of Bailey Wanless, Maggie Kershner, Hewsten Boland, Annabeth Sprecher, Ethan Birkrem and Alyssa Olson who took second and the quiz bowl team of Emma Birkrem, Jasmine White, Aydin Kloehn, Jaxon Elliot and Jett Elliot. Other participants are the quiz bowl team of Easton Nelson, Spencer Nelson, Briggs Maxwell and Braxton Fowell. Ms. Sprecher is very proud of all of you!
Mrs. Kershner:
The RISE mentor program will meet this Thursday, January 23. Please pick up your mentee at your designated time and meet in the library for a winter project.
FCA will gather Thursday, January 23 for breakfast and an inspiring devotion. We meet at 7am- hope you will join us. All middle school and high school students are welcome.
From Mr. Louis:
Young Investors Club will meet during HS lunch tomorrow, January 23rd in the LMC. Please bring your lunch and arrive right away.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr.Fetterly’s room during ATTACK Today, January 23rd.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 24. 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 NHS!
From Mr. Klang:
Friday, January 24th will be youth night and poster night for the girls’ basketball program when we host Seneca in a doubleheader. The Varsity boys will play at 5:45pm with the Varsity girls around 7:15pm. It will also be parents' night for the girls' high school team. Parents will be announced between the Varsity games. Youth teams will be announced during the halftime of the girls’ Varsity game. After the game, the high school girls will be signing posters in the commons.
From Mrs. Thompson:
All forensics students are expected to meet with a coach this week, if even briefly. Our first contest is Monday, February 10th. Your coaches are eager to get you prepared!
Word of the Day:
Wanderlust refers to a strong desire to travel. During their final semester at college, the two friends were both filled with an insatiable wanderlust and began planning a journey to Patagonia together.
On This Day in History:
January 23, 1849, Geneva Medical College bestowed a medical degree upon Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in the United States to receive one. Despite the near-uniform opposition of her fellow students and medical professionals, Blackwell pursued her calling with an iron will and dedicated her life to treating the sick and furthering the cause of women in medicine.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Job shadowing is an important part of education for High School Students. Recently, Ithaca Sophomore Jewel had the opportunity to shadow at WRCO Radio and the Richland County Sheriffs Department. Many thanks go out to the WRCO Staff including: Phil Nee, Beau Hinrichs, Jo Ann Krulatz, Henry Bray, and Adam Hess. Special thanks to the Richland County Sheriff's Department and Deputy Chris Schildgen, Aron (the bestest boy ever) for the ride along, Deputy Mike Czys for setup and paperwork, and Deputy Jerry Crotsenberg for guidance. If you are in a position within your business to offer local students a job shadow opportunity, please do so - and THANK YOU!
Artwork @ Ithaca. Randy spent his first semester in Ms. Durkin's Art Program creating this masterpiece! Randy's artwork will hang in the Ithaca front entrance to welcome everyone into our building. GREAT work Randy!
Around the World in 80 Trays.
This week we are celebrating the foods of different countries. The lunch menu today includes sweet and sour chicken.
❤️ school lunch
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed. Jan. 22, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Sweet & Sour Chicken; Choice 2: Hamburger; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Mrs. Kershner:
The RISE mentor program will meet this Thursday, January 23. Please pick up your mentee at your designated time and meet in the library for a winter project.
FCA will gather Thursday, January 23 for breakfast and an inspiring devotion. We meet at 7am- hope you will join us. All middle school and high school students are welcome.
From Mr. Louis:
Young Investors Club will meet during HS lunch tomorrow, January 23rd in the LMC. Please bring your lunch and arrive right away.
Attention Seniors:
Please take the time to stop in the office at some point this week to complete the form for how you want your name to appear on your diploma.
From the office:
A single white air-pod was found in the gym a couple weeks ago - it can be claimed in the office.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 24. 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 NHS!
From Mr. Klang:
Friday, January 24th will be youth night and poster night for the girls’ basketball program when we host Seneca in a doubleheader. The Varsity boys will play at 5:45pm with the Varsity girls around 7:15pm. It will also be parents' night for the girls' high school team. Parents will be announced between the Varsity games. Youth teams will be announced during the halftime of the girls’ Varsity game. After the game, the high school girls will be signing posters in the commons.
From Mrs. Thompson:
All forensics students are expected to meet with a coach this week, if even briefly. Our first contest is Monday, February 10th. Your coaches are eager to get you prepared!
Word of the Day:
Opine (oh-PYNE): To opine is to express an opinion about something. Many people opine that social media platforms should be better regulated.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
The Wauzeka-Steuben at Ithaca girls varsity basketball game scheduled for tonight has been postponed. The make up date is yet to be determined. El partido de baloncesto universitario femenino Wauzeka-Steuben en Ithaca programado para esta noche ha sido pospuesto. La fecha de recuperación aún está por determinar.
Here are cancellations for tonight and tomorrow at Ithaca. High School boys basketball at LaFarge tonight has been postponed. Middle School girls basketball, LaFarge at Ithaca tonight has been canceled. School for tomorrow, Tuesday January 21, at Ithaca is canceled. All middle and high school after school activities tomorrow are yet to be determined. Thank you.
Aquí hay cancelaciones para esta noche y mañana en Ithaca. El baloncesto masculino de secundaria en LaFarge esta noche ha sido pospuesto. El baloncesto femenino de la escuela secundaria, LaFarge en Ithaca esta noche ha sido cancelado. Se cancelan las clases para mañana martes 21 de enero en Ithaca. Todas las actividades extracurriculares de mañana de la escuela intermedia y secundaria aún no se han determinado. Gracias.
We have several cancelations and postponements to tell you about:
Due to the high volume of sickness, the Ithaca ❄️SNOWBALL❄️ Dance scheduled for Saturday, Jan 18, from 8-11, will be postponed until a later date.
Ithaca Boy's and Girl's Youth Basketball, which was scheduled for Saturday, January 18, from 8 until 9, has been canceled
The varsity boys basketball game vs. Seneca tonight, January 17, is postponed. It is rescheduled for Friday, January 24, at 5:45 pm. with girls' varsity vs. Seneca to follow. JV tonight is canceled, with no make-up date.
Sponsored by the Ithaca High School Student Council, the 2025 Snowball Dance will be held on Saturday, January 18th in the Commons. Admission is $5.
Webb Care Closet inside Webb Middle School 707 N. Webb Avenue Reedsburg will be open today only (1-16-25) without an appointment from 4-6 pm. Everyone is welcome and everything is free. This includes Ithaca families! Please keep in mind that everyone working in the Webb Care Closet is a volunteer and they are doing their best to provide these resources.
The best pancakes in the area and all for a great cause! The Ithaca Lions is serving our community once again with a January 19 Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Ithaca alum Alexys Fry. Please sign up to help the Lions help Alexys and her family with medical costs.
Passionate about sports? Why not join our team?
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu. Jan 16, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Spaghetti & Meatballs; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors:
Please take the time to stop in the office at some point this week to complete the form for how you want your name to appear on your diploma.
From the office:
A single white air-pod was found in the gym a couple weeks ago - it can be claimed in the office.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students, you must meet with a coach this week - and the finals schedule gives you a wonderful opportunity to do so. Email a coach, use their sign up, or visit with them to schedule your meeting.
From Mr. Klang:
Youth (1st -5th grade) boys' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the Community Gym this Saturday, January 18th. Youth (1st -5th grade) girls' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the High School Gym this Saturday, January 18th.
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters:
This Saturday, Jan 18th is our largest High School event, as we host the annual Ithaca/Weston Invitational at Weston High School. All families of youth and middle school wrestlers are asked to provide workers during the day so that our high school families may cheer on their wrestlers. They, in turn, will assist during your home events so you may cheer on your wrestler. Use the sign up to volunteer. If you are a high school student looking for volunteer opportunities, use the sign up or talk to a coach to volunteer. There are still items needing to be donated, if you would like to sign up, those are listed on the file, also. Thank you for your help making these opportunities free for our students! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18_Wd3jxSZJXaMF-77etD8ProPcPhyfuz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117524178565712823431&rtpof=true&sd=true
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions is serving our community once again with a January 19 Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Ithaca alum Alexys Fry. Please sign up to help the Lions help Alexys and her family with medical costs.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
For immediate release on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Dear Parents and Guardians,
After much deliberation, I have made the decision to cancel classes for students in grades PK-5 on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
The impetus for this decision is the escalating number of students who have been absent from school this week for any combination of influenza A, strep throat, norovirus, and undiagnosed flu-like symptoms. The number of absences has disproportionately affected the Elementary School, as in one class alone, ten students are absent from school for the reasons previously mentioned.
In the students’ absence, our custodial crew will conduct a thorough cleaning of all classrooms in grades PK-5 on Thursday, January 16. All classrooms in grades 6-12 will be thoroughly cleaned on Friday, January 17.
Again, the cancellation of classes is only for students in grades PK-5; grades 6-12 will have classes on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
We understand that in some cases, older school-aged kids are needed at home to watch their younger siblings when school is canceled. If that is the case and a contingency plan is unavailable, please call the school office in the morning (608) 585-2311 and communicate that fact to the school secretary; the older student’s absence will be excused under these circumstances.
School buses will run their regular routes at their normal times.
Parents/guardians who normally send their children to the daycare, please note that the daycare will be open from 7:30 AM through its normal closing time.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and flexibility while we work to ensure a healthy school environment.
Respectfully,
Greg Herbst, District Administrator
Para publicación inmediata el Miércoles 15 de Enero de 2025
Estimados Padres y Tutores:
Después de mucha deliberación, he tomado la decisión de cancelar las clases para los estudiantes en los grados PK-5 el Jueves 16 de Enero de 2025.
El motivo de esta decisión es el número creciente de estudiantes que han estado ausentes de la escuela esta semana por cualquier combinación de influenza A, faringitis estreptocócica, norovirus y síntomas similares a la gripe no diagnosticados. El número de ausencias ha afectado desproporcionadamente a la Escuela Primaria, ya que en una sola clase, diez estudiantes están ausentes de la escuela por las razones mencionadas anteriormente.
Durante la ausencia de los estudiantes, nuestro equipo de conserjes realizará una limpieza exhaustiva de todas las aulas en los grados PK-5 el Jueves 16 de Enero. Todas las aulas en los grados 6-12 serán limpiadas exhaustivamente el Viernes 17 de Enero.
Nuevamente, la cancelación de clases es solo para estudiantes en los grados PK-5; los grados 6-12 tendrán clases el Jueves 16 de Enero de 2025.
Entendemos que en algunos casos, los niños mayores en edad escolar son necesarios en casa para cuidar a sus hermanos menores cuando se cancela la escuela. Si ese es el caso y no hay un plan de contingencia disponible, por favor llame a la oficina de la escuela por la mañana al (608) 585-2311 y comunique ese hecho a la secretaria de la escuela; la ausencia del estudiante mayor será justificada bajo estas circunstancias.
Los autobuses escolares seguirán sus rutas regulares en sus horarios normales.
Padres/tutores que normalmente envían a sus hijos a la guardería, por favor tengan en cuenta que la guardería estará abierta desde las 7:30 AM hasta su hora normal de cierre.
Gracias por su comprensión, cooperación y flexibilidad mientras trabajamos para asegurar un ambiente escolar saludable.
Respetuosamente,
Greg Herbst, Administrador del Distrito
100% OSHA-30 certified! ✔️
We would like to recognize the following students who have successfully completed the online OSHA-30 certification training in general industry and/or construction industry:
🏆 Congratulations! 🏆
🔹Wyatt Hilby
🔹Wesley Nelson
🔹Cole Brownlee
🔹Derek Franzen
🔹Keegan Jones
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed. Jan 15, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chili cheese dog; Choice 2: Hot dog; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors:
Please take the time to stop in the office at some point this week to complete the form for how you want your name to appear on your diploma.
From the office:
A single white air-pod was found in the gym a couple weeks ago - it can be claimed in the office.
From Mrs. Behrens:
HS and MS Band students: This is a reminder that the band and choir days are changing. Wednesday and Thursday will be Band days from now on.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students, you must meet with a coach this week - and the finals schedule gives you a wonderful opportunity to do so. Email a coach, use their sign up, or visit with them to schedule your meeting.
From Mr. Klang:
Youth (1st -5th grade) boys' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the Community Gym this Saturday, January 18th. Youth (1st -5th grade) girls' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the High School Gym this Saturday, January 18th.
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Boosters:
This Saturday, Jan 18th is our largest High School event, as we host the annual Ithaca/Weston Invitational at Weston High School. All families of youth and middle school wrestlers are asked to provide workers during the day so that our high school families may cheer on their wrestlers. They, in turn, will assist during your home events so you may cheer on your wrestler. Use the sign up to volunteer. If you are a high school student looking for volunteer opportunities, use the sign up or talk to a coach to volunteer. There are still items needing to be donated, if you would like to sign up, those are listed on the file, also. Thank you for your help making these opportunities free for our students! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18_Wd3jxSZJXaMF-77etD8ProPcPhyfuz/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=117524178565712823431&rtpof=true&sd=true
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions is serving our community once again with a January 19 Pancake Breakfast Benefit for Ithaca alum Alexys Fry. Please sign up to help the Lions help Alexys and her family with medical costs.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
What an experience! Talented Ithaca High School senior, Ben Huebsch performed in the 75th Annual Dorian Vocal Festival, held January 12-13 at Luther College.
This two day event is open to juniors and seniors from the tri-state area who have been nominated by their directors. Ben was nominated by Sandi Johnson with the help of Mr. Herbst and Mrs. Thompson. While at the festival, students had the opportunity to sing with a 950 person choir, rehearse with the Luther College music faculty, and participate in sectionals with singers from hundreds of schools around the Midwest.
Congratulations Ben! And as one of the directors at the festival stated, thank you to all our families and staff who encourage and make music possible for our students!
Watch the Dorian Vocal Festival Grand Concert here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NqPfXwdnVj8?si=lk4NzmWyb5vdLtoe
