Ithaca School District

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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/

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

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!

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.

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

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 25th, 2022 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today: First Choice- Chicken Salad Sandwich, Second Choice- Club Sub, Veggies & Dip, Fresh Fruit, Dessert, Milk The FBLA final meeting for the year and Officer Elections has been rescheduled for today during Attack. 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! Please come out and support the Ithaca Archery Club when we host a Culvers share night in Richland Center this evening from 4 pm to 8pm. 7th and 8th grade art students, please pick up your artwork this week. I will begin recycling any artwork 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 during Attack on Thursday. The 2021-2022 Ithaca High School Yearbooks have arrived! The Yearbooks can be picked up in Mrs. Burnley's room during Breakfast, Seminar, 7th period and Attack. Seniors and Juniors, you can start picking up your yearbooks on Wednesday, May 25. Sophomores and Freshmen, your yearbooks will be available to pick up starting on Thursday. There are a FEW yearbooks available to purchase and will be sold to the first students to bring $50 to Mrs. Burnley. HS Band and Choir Students: Mrs. Niemeyer would like to meet with the Choir first and then you will go to Band. 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 Not sure what to do this summer? Ithaca students of all ages are invited to come to auditions for Gilligan's Island. The show will include commercials acted out on stage for local businesses. Many parts are available. Auditions will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday May 24 and Wednesday May 25 in the City Auditorium, 182 North Central Avenue in Richland Center. Everyone is welcome. For those interested: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will have an informational gathering this Wednesday during Seminar for 9th-11th grade students who are interested in attending Summer Sports Camp. We will meet in Ms. Sprecher's room. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner...Thank you! FFA chapter officer applications are due June 3rd, no exceptions. Applications can be found in the Ag room. Attention Middle & High School students: The PTSO is asking for your help in designing the new logo for our shirt design for next school year! Please submit your ideas by May 31 in either the PTSO mailbox in the office or by email to IthacaPTSO@gmail.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! The Ithaca PTSO has Bulldog trucker caps and ponytail trucker caps back in stock for $17 each. We also have beanie stocking caps in black and gray for $12. Check out the Ithaca PTSO website at www.IthacaPTSO.org under Spirit Sales to see pictures of the caps. Email the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to arrange to buy one today! 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 hits last home run On May 25, 1935, at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Babe Ruth hits his 714th home run, a record for career home runs that would stand for almost 40 years. This was one of Ruth’s last games, and the last home run of his career. Ruth went four for four on the day, hitting three home runs and driving in six runs. Word of the Day: Benevolent buh-NEV-uh-lunt adjective Benevolent means "kind and generous," or less commonly, "organized for the purpose of doing good."The event's reception was courtesy of a benevolent anonymous donor. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.—Lucas Pluemer

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.

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!

Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2022! As the school year draws to a close, we and they reflect on all they have accomplished. We are excited to see what the future holds for them all in their endeavors. Good luck! The spotlight is shining bright today on seniors Wyatt Laukant, Jacob Manning, and Caleb Marchwick. Congratulations to all our senior students!

ANNOUNCEMENTS: May 24th, 2022 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today: First Choice- Lasagna, Second Choice- Ham Wrap, Tossed Salad, Steamed Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Garlic Bread, Milk Please release the Softball team at 1:15 today. The bus will leave at 1:30. Please release the JV Baseball team at 3:15 today. The bus will leave at 3:30. HS Band and Choir Students: Band and Choir days will be switched on Tuesday and Wednesday. Today will be a Choir day. On Wednesday, Mrs. Niemeyer would like to meet with the Choir first and then you will go to Band. The last FBLA meeting for the school year will be today during Attack in Mrs. Burnley's room. We will be electing next year's officers so attendance is extremely important. Seniors who are participating in Baccalaureate, we ask that you please join us in Mrs. Niemeyer's choir room today during Seminar and ATTACK. Please try to make one if not both times! Thank you! Attention FFA members, if you borrowed any Official Dress, please return it before the end of the school year. Thank you. Please come out and support the Ithaca Archery Club when we host a Culvers share night in Richland Center on Wednesday, May 25th from 4 pm to 8pm. There will be an Ithaca Player Development Camp for Boys in Grades 4-8. Camp will be held July 12-14, 2022 in Ithaca High School Gym from 9am-11am. Cost is $25, forms can be picked up in the office. Please return forms by Wednesday, June 1st. Not sure what to do this summer? Ithaca students of all ages are invited to come to auditions for Gilligan's Island. The show will include commercials acted out on stage for local businesses. Many parts are available. Auditions will be held at 6:30 pm on Tuesday May 24 and Wednesday May 25 in the City Auditorium, 182 North Central Avenue in Richland Center. Everyone is welcome. For those interested: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will have an informational gathering this Wednesday during Seminar for 9th-11th grade students who are interested in attending Summer Sports Camp. We will meet in Ms. Sprecher's room. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner...Thank you! FFA chapter officer applications are due June 3rd, no exceptions. Applications can be found in the Ag room. Attention Middle & High School students: The PTSO is asking for your help in designing the new logo for our shirt design for next school year! Please submit your ideas by May 31 in either the PTSO mailbox in the office or by email to IthacaPTSO@gmail.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! The Ithaca PTSO has Bulldog trucker caps and ponytail trucker caps back in stock for $17 each. We also have beanie stocking caps in black and gray for $12. Check out the Ithaca PTSO website at www.IthacaPTSO.org under Spirit Sales to see pictures of the caps. Email the PTSO at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to arrange to buy one today! 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: Brooklyn Bridge opens After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens, connecting the great cities of New York and Brooklyn for the first time in history. Thousands of residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan Island turned out to witness the dedication ceremony. Designed by the late John A. Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date. Word of the Day: Dander DAN-der noun Dander is a synonym of dandruff and is also used to refer to anger or temper, especially in the phrase "get someone's dander up." Some people are allergic to pet dander. Birthdays: Elementary—none H.S./M.S.--none

Congratulations, Brooklynn Granger, LPN! Ithaca High School Senior, Brooklynn Granger recently graduated from Southwest Technical College and was pinned as a licensed practical nurse. As part of the partnership between CESA and SWTC, Brooklynn participated in the CollEDGE Up program to reach this achievement. We wish her well as she completes the requirements toward becoming a registered nurse. Hard work paying off. Well done, Brooklynn!

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 Cortez Kleinsasser, Kyannah Koch, and Max Koch. May your hard work continue to bring you wonderful things.