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.
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.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue. Jan 14, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Beef chili with cornbread; Choice 2: Turkey and cheese sub sandwich; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From Mr. Herbst:
High school students who intend to eat school lunch on Semester Exam days, Wednesday and Thursday, MUST sign up no later than 1:30 today on the forms that are available in the school office.
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 Mrs. Behrens:
HS and MS Band students: This is a reminder that the band and choir days are changing starting today, January 14. Today is now a Choir day. Wednesday and Thursday will be Band days from now on.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 14 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Tuesday, January 14th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Our January Book of the Month is Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan.
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 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 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.
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
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon. Jan 13, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Nuggets; Choice 2: Chicken Caesar Wrap; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From Mrs. Behrens:
Congratulations to the MS and HS Honors Band students who participated this past weekend in the Conference Honors Band Festival, held in Mineral Point. Your performances were amazing and one of the best I have heard! Thank you for representing our school with your great talent!
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting Monday, Jan 13 during Attack.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 14 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Tuesday, January 14th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Our January Book of the Month is Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan.
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 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 the Class of 2026:
This year's Prom will be Saturday, April 26th.
Word of the Day:
Secular (SEK-yuh-ler) attitudes, activities, or things that have no religious or spiritual basis Each year, Ian directed his charitable giving toward secular concerns like affordable housing and arts programming for teens.
This Day in History:
On January 13, 1995, America3 (pronounced "America Cubed"), an all-female sailing team, won the first race of the America’s Cup defender trials by more than a minute. This was the first all-women team to compete in the 144-year history of the America’s Cup.
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.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Middle School and Ithaca High School Honors Band students who participated this past weekend in the Conference Honors Band Festival, held in Mineral Point. Your performances were amazing and one of the best Mrs. Behrens has heard! Thank you for representing our school with your great talent! A special thanks to Mrs. Behrens for making these opportunities possible for our musicians.
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
We are so very lucky to be a part of a community that takes care of their own. Recently, Mrs. Wipperfurth reached out to The Ithaca Lions Club for a student in need of glasses. Not only did the Lions Club cover the cost, but they also picked up the glasses in Hillsboro once they came in. This is just one small way in which this organization gives back to our community. We thank you for your generosity and giving our students what they need to be successful!
Pictured are Carey Lehman, from the Ithaca Lions Club and Mrs. Wipperfurth, Ithaca Elementary Special Education teacher.
Ithaca has 16 Middle and High School Band students participating in the Conference Honors Band on Friday and Saturday, January 10 & 11, at Mineral Point High School. The students will rehearse with other students from 10 schools and will be directed by guest conductors. They will perform in a concert on Saturday at 4:00 pm. The community is invited to attend the concert. Admission is $5.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri. Jan 10, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger; Choice 2: Cheeseburger; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From the Bus Garage:
Please remember that all students, regardless of grade level, need a parent note to ride a bus home with another student. The note needs to be brought to the school office and the student needs to get a bus permission slip to give to the bus driver. No exceptions will be made for this.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 10. 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 Freshman class!
From Mrs. Behrens:
Ithaca has 16 Middle and High School Band students participating in the Conference Honors Band on Friday and Saturday, January 10 & 11, at Mineral Point High school. The students will rehearse with other students from 10 schools and will be directed by guest conductors. They will perform in a concert on Saturday at 4:00 pm. The community is invited to attend the concert. Admission is $5.
From Mr. Klang:
Youth (1st -5th grade) boys' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the Community Gym this Saturday, January 11th. Youth (1st -5th grade) girls' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the High School Gym this Saturday, January 11th.
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting Monday, Jan 13 during Attack
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 14 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Tuesday, January 14th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Our January Book of the Month is Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students, you must meet with a coach this and next 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.
Word of the Day:
Cacophony: loud, confusing, or disagreeable sounds The teacher heard a cacophony of protests when he announced the pop quiz.
This Day in History:
January 10, 1920 The Treaty of Versailles went into effect. Although a ceasefire had been in place since November 11, 1918, World War I officially ended with this treaty.
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-Weston High School Wrestling recently honored their seniors at the home triangular. Seniors Kayden Coleman, Mac Neefe, and Nolen Waldner were recognized for their commitment to the wrestling program. Coach Troy Clary thanked them for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to their wrestling careers and teammates.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu. Jan 9, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pork Burrito Bowl, Choice 2: Chicken Burrito Bowl, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From the Bus Garage:
Please remember that all students, regardless of grade level, need a parent note to ride a bus home with another student. The note needs to be brought to the school office and the student needs to get a bus permission slip to give to the bus driver. No exceptions will be made for this.
Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Jan 9. Please pick up your little mentee at your scheduled time and report to the library for a January project. We'll get back to the 1st and 3rd Thursday in February. FCA will gather Thursday, Jan 9. We will meet at 7 am for breakfast and an encouraging devotion.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 10. 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 Freshman class!
From Mr. Klang:
Youth (1st -5th grade) boys' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the Community Gym this Saturday, January 11th. Youth (1st -5th grade) girls' basketball practice will be 8AM – 9AM in the High School Gym this Saturday, January 11th. There will be a middle school girls' basketball open gym this Saturday, January 11th from 9:00AM to 10:30AM in the High School Gym.
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting Monday, Jan 13 during Attack
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 14 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Tuesday, January 14th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Our January Book of the Month is Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensics students, you must meet with a coach this and next 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.
Word of the Day:
Excursion: a trip, especially to a short one, made for pleasure. Some of Maya’s most cherished childhood memories are of fishing excursions with her grandpa.
This Day in History:
On January 9, 2007, Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, a touchscreen mobile phone with an iPod, camera and Web-browsing capabilities.
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 weather is cold! Each day, we consider the wind chill, and if safe to do so, we go outside. Students need fresh air and to run around. Please be sure to always send winter gear: Snow pants, Winter coat, Stocking hat, Gloves, Winter boots.
To make sure your child has the items you send, take a minute and write their first or last name on each item. Then when we find items, we can get them to the right student. We know how expensive these things are.
If you are in need of these items for your child, please call me directly at 608-585-2311. There are many generous community members who help us provide needed items for any child regardless of financial situation.
Ms. Schoen, Ithaca Elementary Principal
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed. Jan 8, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Grilled Cheese, Choice 2: Grilled Cheese w/tomato, Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
There will be a student council meeting Wednesday, Jan 8 during lunch.
Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Jan 9. Please pick up your little mentee at your scheduled time and report to the library for a January project. We'll get back to the 1st and 3rd Thursday in February.
FCA will gather Thursday, Jan 9. We will meet at 7 am for breakfast and an encouraging devotion.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 10. 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 Freshman class!
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club meeting Monday, Jan 13 during Attack.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 14 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Fuselage (fjusəˌlɑʤ): the central, tube-shaped part of an airplane, where you sit as a passenger; your luggage also rides in the fuselage. The fuselage of the aircraft was cold during the flight.
This Day in History:
January 8, 1963 at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, the Mona Lisa, was exhibited for the first time in America.
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.
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 10. 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 Freshman class!
Our Elementary Bulldogs have been working at learning the National Anthem during music class as inspired by senior Mr. Ben Huebsch. Students see and hear him sing at various athletic events, and they asked him to help them learn it. Last night at the High School wrestling triangular, these Bulldogs joined Mr. Huebsch in their debut singing the National Anthem. They did a fantastic job and are looking forward to performing for you again soon!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue. Jan 7, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Choice 2: Polish Sausage, Vegetable, Fruit (no salad bar available)
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet Tuesday, January 7th during ATTACK.
Attention Middle School Student Council: There will be a Student Council meeting during attack, TODAY, Tuesday Jan. 7. In room 104. See you TODAY at 3pm.
From Ms. Jones & Mrs. Kershner:
There will be a student council meeting Wednesday, Jan 8 during lunch hour.
Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Jan 9. Please pick up your little mentee at your scheduled time and report to the library for a January project. We'll get back to the 1st and 3rd Thursday in February.
FCA will gather Thursday, Jan 9. We will meet at 7 am for breakfast and an encouraging devotion.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, January 10. 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 Freshman class!
Word of the Day:
Beleaguer (bih-LEE-gur) to cause constant or repeated trouble for a person or entity. The coach, beleaguered by the media and fans for his poor decision-making during games, has been fired.
This Day in History:
January 7, 1714 the typewriter was patented by Englishman Henry Mill
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 mentoring R.I.S.E program has been underway at Ithaca. Our very own high school students have volunteered to mentor our young bulldogs through the year. One of our big highlights in December was the students gathered and had an eventful and creative baking session together. This was a huge success! There was a lot of excitement, laughter, and delicious banana bread was made. Most students were able to take their homemade bread home to enjoy over the holiday break. This kind of hands-on, enjoyable experience is sure to have made a positive impact on everyone involved!
