Welcome to the Ithaca School District! If you have a child who will be 3- or 4-years-old prior to September 1, 2026 and are interested in having them attend Ithaca Public Schools, please first complete the form at the following link–2026 4K and Child Find Registration–to register your child for our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Child Find Screening event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceHlMPSrnq9S8WS_R9h0ucjpziaXHg6oNIq2iJTGiOKTI7CQ/viewform?usp=header
Once you have registered, do not forget to also sign-up for a screening appointment at the following link–2026 4K Screening and Child Find Appointment Sign-Up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BAFAE29A4F58-60941386-ithaca
Screening allows us to get to know your 3-year-old or 4-year-old child better in a play-based screening scenario. It will also allow you to receive information for and about your young child, whether there may be any developmental concerns that need to be addressed in preparation for their future school experience, and to register your 4-year-old child for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child has already been screened at 3-years-old in the past, please register and sign-up for them to be screened again.
Please have your registration completed and screening appointment secured by Friday, January 9, 2026 Once these tasks are completed, you will be sent a packet with more information to complete and return at your child’s screening appointment.
Please call Ithaca Schools at (608) 585-2311 for assistance.
Thank you! We cannot wait to meet you and your child!
¡Bienvenidos al Distrito Escolar de Ithaca! Si tiene un hijo que cumplirá 3 o 4 años antes del 1 de Septiembre de 2026 y está interesado en que asista a las Escuelas Públicas de Ithaca, por favor primero complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace–
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceHlMPSrnq9S8WS_R9h0ucjpziaXHg6oNIq2iJTGiOKTI7CQ/viewform?usp=header
para inscribir a su hijo en nuestro evento de Evaluación de Kindergarten para Niños de Cuatro Años y Child Find. Una vez que se haya registrado, no olvide también inscribirse para una cita de evaluación en el siguiente enlace
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BAFAE29A4F58-60941386-ithaca
La evaluación nos permite conocer mejor a su hijo de 3 o 4 años en un escenario de evaluación basado en el juego. También le permitirá recibir información para y sobre su hijo pequeño, si puede haber alguna preocupación sobre el desarrollo que deba abordarse en preparación para su futura experiencia escolar, y registrar a su hijo de 4 años en el Kindergarten para Niños de 4 Años para el año escolar 2026-2027. Si su hijo ya fue evaluado a los 3 años en el pasado, por favor regístrelo y programe una cita para que sea evaluado nuevamente.
Por favor, complete su registro y asegure su cita de evaluación antes del viernes 9 de enero de 2026. Una vez que estas tareas estén completadas, se le enviará un paquete con más información para completar y devolver en la cita de evaluación de su hijo.
Llame a Ithaca Schools a la (608) 585-2311 para obtener ayuda.
¡Gracias! ¡Estamos ansiosos por conocerlos a usted y a su hijo!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceHlMPSrnq9S8WS_R9h0ucjpziaXHg6oNIq2iJTGiOKTI7CQ/viewform?usp=header
Once you have registered, do not forget to also sign-up for a screening appointment at the following link–2026 4K Screening and Child Find Appointment Sign-Up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BAFAE29A4F58-60941386-ithaca
Screening allows us to get to know your 3-year-old or 4-year-old child better in a play-based screening scenario. It will also allow you to receive information for and about your young child, whether there may be any developmental concerns that need to be addressed in preparation for their future school experience, and to register your 4-year-old child for 4-Year-Old Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. If your child has already been screened at 3-years-old in the past, please register and sign-up for them to be screened again.
Please have your registration completed and screening appointment secured by Friday, January 9, 2026 Once these tasks are completed, you will be sent a packet with more information to complete and return at your child’s screening appointment.
Please call Ithaca Schools at (608) 585-2311 for assistance.
Thank you! We cannot wait to meet you and your child!
¡Bienvenidos al Distrito Escolar de Ithaca! Si tiene un hijo que cumplirá 3 o 4 años antes del 1 de Septiembre de 2026 y está interesado en que asista a las Escuelas Públicas de Ithaca, por favor primero complete el formulario en el siguiente enlace–
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceHlMPSrnq9S8WS_R9h0ucjpziaXHg6oNIq2iJTGiOKTI7CQ/viewform?usp=header
para inscribir a su hijo en nuestro evento de Evaluación de Kindergarten para Niños de Cuatro Años y Child Find. Una vez que se haya registrado, no olvide también inscribirse para una cita de evaluación en el siguiente enlace
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BAFAE29A4F58-60941386-ithaca
La evaluación nos permite conocer mejor a su hijo de 3 o 4 años en un escenario de evaluación basado en el juego. También le permitirá recibir información para y sobre su hijo pequeño, si puede haber alguna preocupación sobre el desarrollo que deba abordarse en preparación para su futura experiencia escolar, y registrar a su hijo de 4 años en el Kindergarten para Niños de 4 Años para el año escolar 2026-2027. Si su hijo ya fue evaluado a los 3 años en el pasado, por favor regístrelo y programe una cita para que sea evaluado nuevamente.
Por favor, complete su registro y asegure su cita de evaluación antes del viernes 9 de enero de 2026. Una vez que estas tareas estén completadas, se le enviará un paquete con más información para completar y devolver en la cita de evaluación de su hijo.
Llame a Ithaca Schools a la (608) 585-2311 para obtener ayuda.
¡Gracias! ¡Estamos ansiosos por conocerlos a usted y a su hijo!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, December 15, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Beef Taco Bites; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
Reminder to Parents/Guardians that the Early Release (previously scheduled for 12/18/25) has been moved to Tuesday December 23, 2025. December 18th will now be a regular, full day of school, and students will now be released early on 12/23/25 (12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools).
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 12th: Kelly Feryance, December 13th: Jeff Schell, December 14th: Holly Nelson, December 15th: Joe Durst
From Sources of Strength:
Middle and High School students: Sources of Strength wants to give a gift for the holidays to each staff member in middle and high school. We ask that you fill out the Google form sent to your email with the positive attributes you see when you interact with staff or see in their actions! These traits will be put into a word cloud in a shape that best represents them. We would like the survey completed by today, December 15th. Thank you in advance!
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will be a senior class meeting today, December 15th, during lunch in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will also be an FCCLA meeting today, December 15th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From Ms. Bevan:
Juniors and Seniors: Please check your email for a survey from me and complete it by Tuesday, December 16th. Thank you!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Monday, December 15, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Beef Taco Bites; Choice 2: Cheese stick, WG crackers, Yogurt; High School Entree Salad: Caesar Salad w/chicken (Wed, Thu, Fri only)
Reminder to Parents/Guardians that the Early Release (previously scheduled for 12/18/25) has been moved to Tuesday December 23, 2025. December 18th will now be a regular, full day of school, and students will now be released early on 12/23/25 (12:15 for Elementary and 12:34 for Middle and High Schools).
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 12th: Kelly Feryance, December 13th: Jeff Schell, December 14th: Holly Nelson, December 15th: Joe Durst
From Sources of Strength:
Middle and High School students: Sources of Strength wants to give a gift for the holidays to each staff member in middle and high school. We ask that you fill out the Google form sent to your email with the positive attributes you see when you interact with staff or see in their actions! These traits will be put into a word cloud in a shape that best represents them. We would like the survey completed by today, December 15th. Thank you in advance!
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will be a senior class meeting today, December 15th, during lunch in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will also be an FCCLA meeting today, December 15th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From Ms. Bevan:
Juniors and Seniors: Please check your email for a survey from me and complete it by Tuesday, December 16th. Thank you!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 19th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you are taking part in the Holiday Book Swap, you MUST bring the book you are gifting to the meeting. If you would like to sign up to bring snacks or read the December Book of the Month, please see Ms. Ernzen.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Hello all,
REMINDER: The early release for December is moved from the 18th to the 23rd.
December 23rd: elementary releases at 12:15 p.m. and Middle / High School will release at 12:34 p.m.
Hola a todos,
RECORDATORIO: La salida anticipada de diciembre se ha movido del 18 al 23.
23 de diciembre: la primaria saldrá a las 12:15 p.m. y la escuela secundaria / preparatoria saldrá a las 12:34 p.m.
REMINDER: The early release for December is moved from the 18th to the 23rd.
December 23rd: elementary releases at 12:15 p.m. and Middle / High School will release at 12:34 p.m.
Hola a todos,
RECORDATORIO: La salida anticipada de diciembre se ha movido del 18 al 23.
23 de diciembre: la primaria saldrá a las 12:15 p.m. y la escuela secundaria / preparatoria saldrá a las 12:34 p.m.
Parents and guardians, send food and clothing donations to school with your student(s) thru December 19th and help their class win.
The Ithaca FBLA continued one of our favorite holiday traditions this year by writing Letters to Santa with the 4K students. Thanks to Mrs. Katie Burnley, the classroom teachers and helpers, FBLA Members, volunteer friends, and the 4K students!
The Ithaca FBLA continued one of our favorite holiday traditions this year by writing Letters to Santa with the 4K students. Thanks to Mrs. Katie Burnley, the classroom teachers and helpers, FBLA Members, volunteer friends, and the 4K students!
The Ithaca FBLA continued one of our favorite holiday traditions this year by writing Letters to Santa with the 4K students. Thanks to Mrs. Katie Burnley, the classroom teachers and helpers, FBLA Members, volunteer friends, and the 4K students!
The Ithaca FBLA continued one of our favorite holiday traditions this year by writing Letters to Santa with the 4K students. Thanks to Mrs. Katie Burnley, the classroom teachers and helpers, FBLA Members, volunteer friends, and the 4K students!
The Ithaca FBLA continued one of our favorite holiday traditions this year by writing Letters to Santa with the 4K students. Thanks to Mrs. Katie Burnley, the classroom teachers and helpers, FBLA Members, volunteer friends, and the 4K students!
It's #CSEdWeek! Established by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Computer Science Week offers a platform to make sure every student learns to create, not just consume, tech. Ithaca Elementary students celebrated CS Ed Week with an "Hour of Code" by exploring coding! Students immersed themselves in the creative process of more complex coding by breaking down the steps into the fundamentals of programming, using Bee-Bots or their Chromebook to write, program, and "debug" through their projects. All students learned perseverance, which was one of our vocabulary words - because Bulldogs can DO HARD THINGS!
Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week) began in 2009 as a nationwide effort to spotlight the importance of computer science. It is celebrated annually during the week of Grace Hopper’s birthday (December 9, 1906). Hopper, a computing pioneer, invented the first compiler and coined the term “bug” after removing a moth from a computer in 1947. In 2013, CS Ed Week introduced the first Hour of Code, engaging millions of students worldwide.
Computer Science Education Week (CS Ed Week) began in 2009 as a nationwide effort to spotlight the importance of computer science. It is celebrated annually during the week of Grace Hopper’s birthday (December 9, 1906). Hopper, a computing pioneer, invented the first compiler and coined the term “bug” after removing a moth from a computer in 1947. In 2013, CS Ed Week introduced the first Hour of Code, engaging millions of students worldwide.
Tis the season to be jolly, and the Bulldogs are never short on spirit! Announcing our district dress up days! All students and staff are encouraged to take part in the festivities leading up to Winter Break. Which day are you most excited for?
Ithaca 5th graders completed 2 Days of Kindness yesterday because of the snow day on Wednesday. The 3rd day of kindness was to smile at everyone you see… It’s contagious! The 4th day of kindness was to make a card for their neighbor or their mail delivery person. Hopefully their wonderful cards make it to their destination!
Have you ever thanked your mail delivery person for delivering your packages and mail through rain, sleet, and snow?
Have you ever thanked your mail delivery person for delivering your packages and mail through rain, sleet, and snow?
Door and wall decorating festivities are now underway at Ithaca. Enjoy the views.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, December 12, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Hot Dog; High School Entree Salad: Chef Salad Wed, Thu, & Fri Only
JV Boys Wrestlers and Varsity Girls Wrestlers travel to Adams-Friendship to compete this evening and HS Girls and Boys Basketball are at home tonight versus DeSoto. Good Luck Bulldogs!
Attention Seniors - if you have not already filled out the form for your diploma in the office, you must do so before Friday December 19th to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 11th: Robin Anderson, December 12th: Kelly Feryance
The Ithaca Music Boosters wish to thank the following for their help yesterday with the Alsum Farms fundraiser pick up: Rick Manning, Frank Wastlick, Karia Brown, Jill Plonka, Paula Boland (and her students), Kennedi Kjellberg. It was a very successful sale for our musicians!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting today, December 12th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons this evening, December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From Sources of Strength:
Middle and High School students: Sources of Strength wants to give a gift for the holidays to each staff member in middle and high school. We ask that you fill out the Google form sent to your email with the positive attributes you see when you interact with staff or see in their actions! These traits will be put into a word cloud in a shape that best represents them. We would like the survey completed by Monday Dec. 15th. Thank you in advance!
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will be a senior class meeting on Monday, December 15th, during lunch in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
There will also be an FCCLA meeting on Monday, December 15th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Friday, December 12, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Hot Dog; High School Entree Salad: Chef Salad Wed, Thu, & Fri Only
JV Boys Wrestlers and Varsity Girls Wrestlers travel to Adams-Friendship to compete this evening and HS Girls and Boys Basketball are at home tonight versus DeSoto. Good Luck Bulldogs!
Attention Seniors - if you have not already filled out the form for your diploma in the office, you must do so before Friday December 19th to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 11th: Robin Anderson, December 12th: Kelly Feryance
The Ithaca Music Boosters wish to thank the following for their help yesterday with the Alsum Farms fundraiser pick up: Rick Manning, Frank Wastlick, Karia Brown, Jill Plonka, Paula Boland (and her students), Kennedi Kjellberg. It was a very successful sale for our musicians!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting today, December 12th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons this evening, December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From Sources of Strength:
Middle and High School students: Sources of Strength wants to give a gift for the holidays to each staff member in middle and high school. We ask that you fill out the Google form sent to your email with the positive attributes you see when you interact with staff or see in their actions! These traits will be put into a word cloud in a shape that best represents them. We would like the survey completed by Monday Dec. 15th. Thank you in advance!
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will be a senior class meeting on Monday, December 15th, during lunch in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
There will also be an FCCLA meeting on Monday, December 15th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Macaroni and Cheese; Choice 2: Hot Dog; High School Entree Salad: Chef Salad (Wed, Thu, & Fri only)
Attention Seniors - if you have not already filled out the form for your diploma in the office, you must do so before Friday December 19th to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 9th: Nancy Greenheck, December 10th: “Nick & Rita” (ticket #266), December 11th: Robin Anderson
From Sources of Strength:
There is a Sources of Strength meeting today, December 11th, during CAPstone in the LMC.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fundraiser pick up will be today, December 11th, after school until 6:00pm. If you are unable to pick it up yourself, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up on your behalf. Storage accommodations are not available.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 12th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Announcements: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Macaroni and Cheese; Choice 2: Hot Dog; High School Entree Salad: Chef Salad (Wed, Thu, & Fri only)
Attention Seniors - if you have not already filled out the form for your diploma in the office, you must do so before Friday December 19th to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winners for December 9th: Nancy Greenheck, December 10th: “Nick & Rita” (ticket #266), December 11th: Robin Anderson
From Sources of Strength:
There is a Sources of Strength meeting today, December 11th, during CAPstone in the LMC.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fundraiser pick up will be today, December 11th, after school until 6:00pm. If you are unable to pick it up yourself, you must make arrangements for someone to pick up on your behalf. Storage accommodations are not available.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, December 12th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
The 5th Grade 12 Days of Kindness Challenge continues. On the 2nd Day of Kindness, 5th graders wrote inspiring quotes to hang around the school! Some students had fun putting their quotes on their siblings cubbies and lockers!
Due to weather conditions in our area, school at Ithaca will be cancelled for today. This will include all after school activities.
Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas en nuestra zona, las clases en Ithaca quedan suspendidas hoy. Esto incluye todas las actividades extraescolares.
Debido a las condiciones meteorológicas en nuestra zona, las clases en Ithaca quedan suspendidas hoy. Esto incluye todas las actividades extraescolares.
5th graders are completing the 12 Days of Kindness Challenge leading up to Winter Break!
Day 1 is to make a card for a military member.
If you would like to also send some cards a military member over seas, look up Holiday Card Challenge and all the guidelines are there for you!
How can you spread kindness this season?
Day 1 is to make a card for a military member.
If you would like to also send some cards a military member over seas, look up Holiday Card Challenge and all the guidelines are there for you!
How can you spread kindness this season?
When Mother Nature gives you snow, Mr Huebsch takes you sledding. What a fun way to spend a Phy Ed class on a Tuesday.
Before our Thanksgiving break, Mrs. Huffar's 4th grade Bulldogs brought fun and energy to the elementary through their Thanksgiving mini plays! From reading fluency and expressive speaking, to teamwork and problem solving, these students combined creativity with core learning skills, and we're here for it! We are so proud of their confidence, collaboration, and enthusiasm as they practiced, prepared, and performed for their peers. Great job, Bulldogs!
