Ithaca School District

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!

Join us in the fall! There is and will continue to be a great need for substitute teachers in the classrooms. Get your substitute teaching license by completing a course offered by CESA. CESA 3 will be holding a substitute teacher training in Fennimore on Tuesday, June 7 at 9 AM.

After July 16, 2022, anyone in mental health distress can call or text 988 or use the chat function via www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org to connect with a counselor through what will be known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Wisconsinites who use 988 will connect with Wisconsin Lifeline, an in-state call center where trained counselors answer calls, chats, and texts.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: June 1st, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Patty Sandwich, Second Choice- Pizza Burger, Hamburger Bun, Green Beans, Pineapple, Milk If you are planning to go on the Senior Field Trip on Thursday, June 2nd, there are permission forms in the office. Check out sheets will be handed out at Attack time today. There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing football next year during the attack after the last final tomorrow in Mr. Thome's room. 6th graders, on Thursday, June 2nd please grab your lunch and your Chromebook 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. Tracksters please wash your uniform and hand in this week. Please put in a bag labeled with your name. There will be an Ithaca Player Development Camp for Boys Basketball in Grades 4-8. Camp will be held July 12-14, 2022 in Ithaca High School Gym from 9am-11am. Cost is $25.00. Forms can be picked up in the office. Please return forms by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions please contact Michael Benson at michaelbenson23@yahoo.com 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: Writer and lecturer Helen Keller dies On June 1, 1968, Helen Keller dies in Easton, Connecticut, at the age of 87. Blind and deaf from infancy, Keller became a world-renowned writer and lecturer. Word of the Day: behest bih-HEST noun A behest is an authoritative order or an urgent prompting. The committee met again at the behest of the senator. Birthdays: July Birthdays Elementary— July Birthdays: Liam Starks, Olivia Starks, Alejandro Abarca, Lydia Rosolowski, Wesley Brown, Eli Starr, Donald Wunnicke, Braylen Logue, Molly Geraths, Deegan Ihm, Madison Hackl, Kaila Layton, Brielle Kennedy, Koen Pyfferoen, Kolton Kalish, Kyan Kalish, Kapri Kalland, Leah Tourdot, Finley Fowell H.S./M.S.— July Birthdays: Alexis McBain, Sam Geraths, Ellie Otto, Autumn McBain, Sam Jones, Nick King, Michael Self, Max Koch, Zachary Jacobson, Bailey Wanless, Ember Hollands, Braeden Freestone, Cortez Kleinsasser, Ben Huebsch, Keegan Jones Staff—July Birthdays: Mrs. Prouty, Ms. Durkin, Tammie Fry, Mrs. Kershner, Mrs. Bailey, Janelle Jones, Sue Rynes, Mr. Mezra, Mrs. Mindham, Mrs. Kitsembel

The Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2022 is excitedly looking toward the last days of high school. We congratulate them for all they have done and all they seek to accomplish. Today we are happy to shine our spotlight on seniors Jed Scallon, Sawyer Simpson, Trevor Templin, and Lucas Weitzel. Congratulations to you and all our seniors!

Stacy Pilla from Brewer Public Library visited our elementary students and promoted their summer reading program! Kids who sign up and read can earn prizes from the public library. There are also great programs happening all throughout the summer. To learn more, please visit Brewer Public Library, or check out their website at: https://brewerpubliclibrary.org/youthservices/

It's the last week of school for Ithaca Students! A reminder that Friday, June 3rd is an Early Release, so elementary students will begin releasing at 12:15pm and the Middle and High School final bell is at 12:35pm. There will NOT be after school care on that day. Enjoy your summer!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 31st, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Pizza, Second Choice- Cook’s Choice, Vegetable, Fruit, Milk Congratulations Hallie Steinmetz on passing 100 Iready lessons this year in math 6th graders, on Thursday, June 2nd please grab your lunch and your Chromebook 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. Tracksters please wash your uniform and hand in this week Please put in a bag labeled with your name There will be an Ithaca Player Development Camp for Boys Basketball in Grades 4-8. Camp will be held July 12-14, 2022 in Ithaca High School Gym from 9am-11am. Cost is $25.00. Forms can be picked up in the office. Please return forms by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions please contact Michael Benson at michaelbenson23@yahoo.com 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: May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became a state. Word of the Day: Ephemeral ih-FEM-uh-rul adjective Ephemeral means "lasting a very short time." The performance was not recorded, a fact that made its ephemeral nature all the more poignant. June Birthdays Elementary— June Birthdays, Kylea Hilby, Spencer Nelson, Abdias Abarca, Kilynn Brown, Addyson Jurgensen, Kayla Fry, James Kypke, Gabriel Fauver, Remington Fowell, Scout Mezera, Logan Rutherford, Hadley Czys, Cameron Brown, Pearl Ledbury, Roman Riley, Deegan Mezera, and Desiree Buscher H.S./M.S.— June Birthdays: Alivia Burdick, Anthony Prouty, Branden DeBeukelar, Samantha DeBeukelar, James Fuenger, Miranda Franzen, Chase Keller, August Ringelstetter, Caden Keller, Kaylee Miller, Carissa Willis, Cole Brownlee, Emma Hilby, Devon Hisel, Alyssa Mueller, Brock Nelson, Memphis Phillips, Ruthie Weitzel, Dalton Ihm, Landon Thompson, Tristan Logue, and Rhiya Waterman Staff—June Birthdays: Ms. Schmitt, Ms. Brewer, Mr. Andresen, Mrs. Boland, Mrs. Zorea

A treasured member of the Ithaca Community and the greater area has passed away. Ruth Anderson was an eternal example of love, selflessness, humility, grace, and especially an example of sharing those gifts to all around her. Ithaca Public Schools extends deepest sympathies to Ruth’s husband, Neal, who has fulfilled many roles at Ithaca. The loss of Ruth is felt deeply by the many students, staff, and community who call her family. Our sentiments extend to them as well. To all our Ithaca and surrounding communities who are hurting by the loss of such a remarkable woman, we also send you our sympathies. A life as well-lived as Ruth Anderson’s touches so many. Some of whom will never know the value she brought to their lives. Details for services honoring Ruth Anderson as well as an option to offer online condolences may be found by clicking this link: https://www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Ruth-Anderson-47/Memories?fbclid=IwAR2vmdBiImyRMAQBrw9UoB9AYZFtoyfHvqKnsNgXCYSwJHxGrV0jaco8QG4&fs=e&s=cl

If you’d like to get a shirt showing your pride for our WIAA 2022 State Track and Field qualifiers, shop this link by Sunday, May 29th by 9am. No late orders accepted. Shirts will be ready for the state meet! https://ithacawestontrstate22.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Our seniors are nearing the end of their time at Ithaca High School. We are so proud of the hard work they have shown to achieve their successes. Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2022! The spotlight shines today on seniors Lucas Pluemer, Jaci Rosenow, Taygan Ryan, and Emma Schoen. Good luck to them and all our seniors as they take the memories and learning from Ithaca with them into their future!

Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team on their outstanding efforts at sectionals! We certainly have a lot to be proud of! Complete results are on the WIAA site. Ty Kershner placed 4th in the Long Jump with a distance of 19’10". Kaylee Peterson is the Sectional Champion in the 400m race with a winning time of 59.36s. Kaylee Peterson is also the Sectional Champion in the 800m race with a winning time of 2:19.49 (and a new school record). Caleb Marchwick placed 2nd in the Shotput with a distance of 47’6.75". Caleb Marchwick also placed 2nd in the Discus with a throw of 155’06" (and a new school record). Thank you to Bill for driving us to and from Mondovi! The top four competitors move on to State at UW-LaCrosse on Friday and Saturday, June 3rd and 4th. Good luck athletes! Tickets are only available online and will not be sold at the gate.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 27th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Cook’s Choice, Second Choice- Cook’s Choice, Vegetable, Fruit, Milk Please release the Baseball team at 3:15 today. Bus leaves at 3:30. HS Band students should go to band first today and then will go to choir after rehearsal. Any 8th -11th grade girls interested in playing basketball this summer there will be a meeting during ATTACK today in Mr. Klang's room. Seniors: Please check your email for the google form to fill out your Senior Post Graduation Survey. This should be completed by all seniors this week. If you do not see it, please let Ms. Bevan know as soon as possible. Thank you! 7th and 8th grade art students, please pick up your art work this week. I will begin recycling any art work left if it is not picked up by Tuesday next week. There will be an Ithaca Player Development Camp for Boys Basketball in Grades 4-8. Camp will be held July 12-14, 2022 in Ithaca High School Gym from 9am-11am. Cost is $25.00. Forms can be picked up in the office. Please return forms by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions please contact Michael Benson at michaelbenson23@yahoo.com Hanging baskets and deck pots still available in the greenhouse for $25. The pots are big and beautiful and in a wide variety of colors and flowers. Help support the Ithaca FFA and get mom and grandma a plant she will enjoy all summer. Or get one for yourself! 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. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2022 will occur on Monday, May 30. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season. This Day in History: Ship carrying 937 Jewish refugees, fleeing Nazi Germany, is turned away in Cuba A boat carrying 937 Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi persecution is turned away from Havana, Cuba, on May 27, 1939. Only 28 immigrants are admitted into the country. After appeals to the United States and Canada for entry are denied, the rest are forced to sail back to Europe, where they’re distributed among several countries including Great Britain and France. Word of the Day: Uncanny un-KAN-ee adjective Uncanny is typically used to describe something that is strange or unusual in a way that is surprising or difficult to understand. It can also describe something that seems to have a supernatural character or origin. The child has an uncanny ability to recognize streets and locations she's seen only once or twice before. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—on Sunday: Clayton Lee, on Monday: Jorge Dermas, and Channing Wheaton

Today we continue to congratulate our Ithaca High School Seniors as they near their graduation ceremony. Your families and community are proud of your accomplishments as Bulldogs and are excited to see what adventures lie in your futures. Our senior spotlight today is on Jayden Moran, Brock Nelson, Addison Parduhn, and Ashton Sieckman. We wish you well in whatever your futures hold!

Congratulations to Ty Kershner on being selected as a 2022 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award winner! This is a national award presented to students who exemplify achievement in scholarship, commitment and work ethic.

In Library Class, 5th grade students completed citizenship or government research projects. Working in teams of two, students selected their topic, read a book and online source, took notes, and created presentations. Over the past two weeks, each student group presented their research to high school students, and answered questions about their presentation topic from the audience. Well done, 5th grade!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 26th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Popcorn Shrimp, Second Choice- Cheddarwurst, Corn, Applesauce, Dinner Roll, Milk   Please release the Track team at 10:45 today. Bus leaves at 11:00. Please release the Softball team at 1:15 today. Bus leaves at 1:30.   Congratulations to Ty Kershner on being selected as a 2022 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award winner.  This is a national award presented to students who exemplify achievement in scholarship, commitment and work ethic.    Seniors:  Please check your email for the google form to fill out your Senior Post Graduation Survey.   This should be completed by all seniors this week.   If you do not see it, please let Ms. Bevan know as soon as possible.  Thank you!    7th and 8th grade art students, please pick up your art work this week.  I will begin recycling any art work left if it is not picked up by Tuesday next week.   Any 8-11 grade students interested in playing football please come to Mr. Thome's room for a meeting today during Attack.    Congratulations to this year's seniors on the excellent baccalaureate service you planned.  All aspects of the program were well thought out, well planned and very meaningful. Mr Herbst, your speech was excellent!  Best wishes to all seniors as they embark on their adult life.     Teaching assistants for 4K-2--today is our 4K-2 play day and your help is wanted.  Please come to the MPR door to see the schedule and location at the time you are scheduled in the 4K-2 classrooms.  If there are other HS students in good academic and behavioral standing who would like a pass during their study hall, see Ms Schoen by 830 for a pass.   There will be an Ithaca Player Development Camp for Boys Basketball in Grades 4-8.  Camp will be held July 12-14, 2022 in Ithaca High School Gym from 9am-11am.  Cost is $25.00. Forms can be picked up in the office.  Please return forms by Wednesday, June 1st. If you have any questions please contact Michael Benson at michaelbenson23@yahoo.com Hanging baskets and deck pots still available in the greenhouse for $25.  The pots are big and beautiful and in a wide variety of colors and flowers. Help support the Ithaca FFA and get mom and grandma a plant she will enjoy all summer.  Or get one for yourself!   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: President Coolidge signs Immigration Act of 1924 President Calvin Coolidge signs into law the Immigration Act of 1924, the most stringent U.S. immigration policy up to that time in the nation’s history. Word of the Day: Fetter FET-er noun  A fetter is a chain or shackle for the feet. Fetter is also used figuratively to refer to something that confines or restrains someone in some way.John keeps his smartphone with him when he goes hiking, but Linda leaves hers at home, preferring to free herself temporarily of the fetters of technology.   Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—none

As an academic and entertaining field trip, Ithaca Middle School 8th Graders travelled to Devil's Lake State Park. Students explored the park and enjoyed a day together. This has been a trip students and staff alike look forward to each year. Thank you, staff and chaperones for making this possible.

Wonderful things await our graduating Bulldogs! To all our Ithaca High School Class of 2022, we congratulate you and wish you well. We are excited to see the great things your future holds. Today we shine our spotlight on Seniors Alexis McBain, Malorie Miller, and Ryan Miller. Congratulations, Bulldogs!

The school year is drawing to a close, and the stellar careers of three Ithaca School District staff members are wrapping up as well. Collectively, these long-time staff members have been influencing our students for almost 100 years! Mary Beth Behrens, band director and instrumental music teacher is retiring after yielding her baton for 34 years. Barb Michel has served many roles in our building over her 28 years, most recently as an administrative assistant. Kris Willis has guided students in the middle school classroom for 34 years. We wish all our retirees a very happy future, and we thank them for all they have provided our students, staff, and community.