Talking to your children about drugs can be nerve-wracking. But it's necessary! In the spirit of Red Ribbon Week, here is a link with suggestions on having those difficult conversations with varying aged young people. https://drugfree.org/article/prevention-tips-for-every-age/
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
On Wednesday, Jon Kleba from UW Stevens Point will be in the school library from 8:05-8:35am. Please stop down and visit with him if you have questions about opportunities available at UW Stevens Point.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Mrs. Newkirk and Mr. Lange would like to thank all of the families that supported our Mike McNair Literacy Event last night. We would like to send out a big thank you to Annette Louis for making the spaghetti supper for the evening and Mrs. Plonka and the PTSO for donating their time and food for the event. Finally, we would like to thank Mrs. Wipperfurth, Erica and Tyler Steinmetz, and Audrey, Elise, and Kailey Newkirk for their assistance before, during, and after the event.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. According to the 2018-2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 50% of Ithaca High School students reported they “ever had an alcoholic beverage”; and of these 50%, 46% reported to have had their first alcoholic beverage before the age of 13.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Congratulations to the 2019 Ithaca WIHA team on placing 4th in Division A (11-15 riders) at the state WIHA show this past weekend. Great job to all riders!!
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Attention kindergarten through 6th grade youth basketball players: There will be an informative meeting and registration sign up on Monday, November 4th at 6:30 pm in the commons area. Please attend if you plan to play youth basketball this winter. Thank you.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. According to the 2018-2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 31% of Ithaca High School students reported “ever tried vaping/juul/e-cigarettes.”
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
HS Band Students: Please be in the band room by 6:25 pm or meet at the football field by 6:35 pm tonight.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Southwest Technical College will be hosting a Program Southwest Tech's Program Visit Day is Tuesday, October 29th from 10am-2pm! New this year: ALL industries are on one day! Who should attend? Juniors and seniors (or adult learners too!) who want to learn about their top interests would find Program Visit Day helpful. Visit Days include: *Campus Welcome/Overview *Two classroom shadows (spend time with current students!) Free lunch *A student/faculty panel *Distinguished Alumni speaker Please register before the event by using this link https://www.swtc.edu/admissions/visit-registration.aspx?visitType=PROGRAM
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Ned's coming!! Who is Ned you ask?? Well... Ned uses storytelling, puppetry, illusions and yoyo tricks to take you on an entertaining journey. He follows clues, meets memorable characters and learns valuable lessons. You will have the opportunity to purchase yo-yos! The Ned Show is Wednesday, Oct. 30th!
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles. Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don't, yet only a quarter of teens report having these conversations.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Red Ribbon
If you would have any interest in being a host family for an International Student for the remainder of this school year, please contact Meredith Bevan at bevamer@ithaca.k12.wi.us or (608) 585-2311. Thanks for considering this opportunity.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Richland County nurses will be here on Nov. 7th from 9:00-12:00 in the multi-purpose room to give flu vaccines to students that returned permission slips. The permission slips will be sent home soon. If you want your child to be vaccinated, please fill out the permission slip and return to the school. High School students should stop in the office for permission slips.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Wear red TOMORROW, to support Red Ribbon Week and a healthy, drug free life!
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
10-24-19 Red Ribbon Week is observed from October 23rd-October 31st. It is a celebration of healthy, drug-free choices and lifestyles.“Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age. These IQ points do not come back, even after quitting marijuana.” SAMHSA
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
This just in! FAFSA competion help is in the Science Building on the UW-Platteville Richland campus tonight!
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Extended! You can still register until this Friday to attend the Family Literacy Night featuring Mike McNair. The event is Monday, October 28th beginning at 6pm.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Family Literacy Night with Mike McNair
Don't forget! Get help completing a FAFSA TONIGHT! Come to Melvill Hall on the UW-Platteville Richland campus to receive your free assistance at 6pm. Attendees are entered to win a scholarship. Details are available at www.CollegeGoalWI.org.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
The first Game Club night will be tomorrow, Oct 24 from after school until 5 PM. Meet in the Commons for a healthy snack and then we will go to the Multi Purpose Room. See you then!
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools
Good luck to the Ithaca WIHA team as they compete at state competition this Friday thru Sunday. Trail and Ranch riding are Friday beginning at 3pm. Sat and Sunday shows start at 8AM in the New Holland Pavilion by the Alliant Energy Center. Hope to see you there.
over 5 years ago, Ithaca Schools