
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue. Jan. 28, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken bacon ranch melt; Choice 2: Chicken and cheese melt; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors:
You must stop in the office to complete the form for your diploma. The deadline is Wednesday, January 29th.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Freshmen, you will have a class meeting Tuesday, January 28th during lunch in Mrs. Burnley’s classroom. Go to the front of the lunch line and come straight to her classroom. This is mandatory for all class members.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during Attack on Tuesday, January 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that the last day to request a schedule change for your 2nd Semester classes is Wednesday, January 29th.
From Mrs. Pluemer, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Stellner:
There is a Sources of Strength Meeting in the Library on Thursday, January 30th during Attack. We hope to see you there to continue our campaign.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 31st during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From High School Student Council:
Life is better when you dance! We have rescheduled the date for SNOWBALL! Get your dancing shoes on and join us Saturday, February 15th from 8:00-11:00 pm. Great music with great friends…let’s make some memories! Reminder: If you are bringing a guest from another school- you must fill out a form in the office. Thank you!
From the Class of 2026:
This year's Prom will be Saturday, April 26th.
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.


📣 Did you forget to schedule an appointment for 4K screening?
The Ithaca School District’s 4K Screening Team, including Brittany Penfield (4K Teacher), Jenna Wipperfurth (Special Education Teacher), Andrea Newkirk (Reading Specialist), and Deb Manning (4K Paraprofessional), had an amazing time over two days playing with 3- and 4-year-olds to identify their strengths and any areas for growth! 🌟
If you have a child that will be 3- or 4-years-old on or before September 1, 2025, we’d love for you to join us and experience what Ithaca School District has to offer!
📞 Call Sheila Kitsembel or Christine Schmitt at 608-585-2311 to schedule your child’s screening today!
Let’s get your Future Bulldog started on a fantastic learning journey! 🚀


A large round of applause to these Ithaca High School students who recently performed at the SWAL Honors Choir concert held recently. Under the direction of guest conductor, Ray Calderon (and Middle School was directed by guest conductor Dan Krunnfusz), the groups rehearsed Thursday and Saturday, giving their concert on Saturday night. The concert was filled with lively, emotional, and beautiful music. Thank you to all the directors in our SWAL music conference who make these opportunities available to all our musicians! Our area holds a lot of talented young people!



Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon. Jan. 27, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Mini Corn Dogs; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese Sandwich; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention Seniors:
You must stop in the office to complete the form for your diploma. The deadline is Wednesday, January 29th.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There is an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room during Attack on Monday, January 27th. Please read the email Mrs. Burnley sent to you on Friday before the meeting. Friendly reminder: the Regional Leadership Conference is this Saturday in Fennimore. Good luck to everyone competing at RLC and don’t forget to turn your permission slips into Mrs. Burnley.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Freshmen, you will have a class meeting Tuesday, January 28th during lunch in Mrs. Burnley’s classroom. Go to the front of the lunch line and come straight to her classroom. This is mandatory for all class members.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that the last day to request a schedule change for your 2nd Semester classes is Wednesday, January 29th.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during Attack on Tuesday, January 28th.
From High School Student Council:
Life is better when you dance! We have rescheduled the date for SNOWBALL! Get your dancing shoes on and join us Saturday, February 15th from 8:00-11:00 pm. Great music with great friends…let’s make some memories! Reminder: If you are bringing a guest from another school- you must fill out a form in the office. Thank you!
From the Class of 2026:
This year's Prom will be Saturday, April 26th.
Word of the Day:
Edify: to teach in a way that improves the mind and/or character The commencement speaker hoped that her words would edify the graduates, and give them hope and encouragement.
On This Day in History:
1880 Thomas Edison patented the electric incandescent lamp (what you know as a light bulb).
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.


Ithaca FFA had a great night at the District 10 Leadership Development Event. Thank you to North Crawford for hosting!
Congratulations to our Sectional Qualifiers! We are so proud of you!
💥2nd place Parli pro team
Members are Bailey Wanless, Hewsten Boland, Maggie Kershner, Annabeth Sprecher Ethan Birkrem and Alyssa Olson
💥First place Prepared Speaking- Annabeth Sprecher
💥First place Creed - Alyssa Olson
💥2nd place Employment Skills - Annabeth Sprecher
💥2nd place Quiz Bowl- Emma Birkrem, Jasmine White, Aydin Kloehn, Jaxson Elliot and Jett Elliot.





🎶 Congratulations and good luck to the Ithaca High School vocalists participating in the SWAL Conference Honors Choir this Saturday, January 25th at Iowa-Grant High School! The concert will begin at 4:00 pm and all are welcome to attend. Admission to the concert is $5.


Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri. Jan. 24, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cuban Sandwich (ham, pulled pork, pickles, melted cheese); Choice 2: Pizza Dippers; 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 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 Mr. Klang:
There will be no youth (1st -5th grade) boys' and girls’ basketball practice this Saturday, January 25th.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library during Attack on Tuesday, January 28th.
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!
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.


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.




