Reminder: We will be doing the 9th/10th grade state required ACT Aspire Testing on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th. Students will be returning to classes if they are done early with tests. Thank you for your flexibility.
Congratulations to our High School and Middle School Honor Roll students. Well done!
Congratulations to the 6th grade Destination Imagination Improv team - Ilana, Sammy, Maggie G., Holly, Tristen, Trista, and Xander S. - on a fantastic season! Though it ended at state on Saturday, I am proud of the improvement, grit, and teamwork you've shown over the past few months. It was an honor to be your manager and I'm looking forward to next year- Mrs. Plonka.
Congratulations to Ithaca speakers who participated in the state forensics meet this past weekend. Students are judged on a 25 point scale, with 25 points earning a gold medal, 23-24 silver, and 20-22 bronze. Categories and results are as follows:
Bronze: Carissa Willis, Informative Speech; Therese Honer, Moments in History; Hannah Durst, Prose Reading.
Silver: Olivia Duell, Farrago; Annabelle Durst, Cortney Crook, Ellie Crook, and Raelyn Lasse, Group Interpretation; Erin Louis, Erin Miller, Bethany Weldon, and Maddie Roh, Group Interpretation; Megan Burnley, Poetry Reading; Audrey Newkirk, Public Address.
Gold: Mallory Kershner, Demonstration; Diego Ortiz, Farrago; Brooklyn Granger, Informative Speech; Delaney Brown, Poetry Reading; Emma Schoen, Prose Reading; Megan Brisbois, Solo Acting; Julia Schoen, Special Occasion Speech
Attention all NHS members: There will be a meeting in Mrs. Wontor's room during ATTACK time on Tuesday, April 16. Please attend.
-A student patio
-A student ampitheater
-Additions and improvements to the playground
All ideas for upcoming outdoor improvements!! Please come and support the Ithaca School Grounds Improvement Committee at Culver's Share Night on Wednesday, April 17 from 4-8:00pm. A portion of the night's profits will go to fund these great projects.
Reminder to Band Students and Parents: There will be an informational meeting about the 2020 Band Trip to Florida on Sunday, April 14th at 2:00 pm in the Commons. All band students going on the trip, including parents, should plan to attend.
The April PTSO meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Calling all crafters! And those who have rummage items to sell. Ithaca Horse Club is having a "Rent-A-Table" Event on Saturday, May 4, from 8am-1pm in the Community Gym. For $25, you can display your wares. Concessions by the Horse Club will be available. Set up will be Friday, May 3, from 6-8pm or Saturday beginning at 7AM.
Saturday Track Change! "Due to the current conditions at our track and the forecast for tonight/tomorrow, we will have to cancel our meet. We will not be able to reschedule due to how full the rest of our schedule is."
Due to wet grounds and cold conditions, the Ithaca baseball tournament has been cancelled. This tournament was scheduled for this Saturday April 13, 2019.
Melanie Lendosky is an area mom whose daughter found a great outlet that builds confidence and enhances strengths. Read her story, and watch their group tomorrow!
My daughter started playing wheelchair basketball this last fall/winter. She was born with Spina Bifida. The program has made such a difference in her self-confidence and also physically. Because of this, I am trying to get the word out to other families with disabled children and also to special ed directors/teachers etc. I hope it is ok that I went to the contacts that I have made at school districts because you know kids or at least special ed directors/teachers or maybe even families affected.
The team she is playing for is the Mad City Badgers. They put on demonstration by scrimmaging the varsity teams of school districts. As part of the demonstration, the coach also includes disability awareness. We are putting on a demonstration this Saturday from 4-8 pm at Hillsboro high school. You can also find out more information on their facebook page, Mad City Wheelchair sports.
Good luck to Ilana Bloczynski, Maggie Gschwind, Holly King, Tristen Peterson, Trista Pluemer, and Xander Sorenson who will be participating at the state Destination Imagination competition tomorrow at UW-Green Bay.
Good luck to John Clary, Anna Dahlke, Lincoln Manning, and Kyla Pluemer who will be participating in the state "You Be the Chemist" competition tomorrow at UW-Madison.
April 7-13 is National Volunteer Week. At this time, we would like to take the opportunity to thank the many dedicated volunteers within the Ithaca Community who have served others, especially our children. We value the ideas, time, and effort you have put forth to make our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. You are valued and we are glad we can depend on you to answer the call to help whenever needed. Thank you all for your enthusiasm, your generosity, and for being an inspiration to the youth in our community. Sincerely, the Ithaca PTSO
Forensics Students: Good Luck at State tomorrow! Meet in the commons at 8:00 a.m. Dress for chilly weather and bring money for lunch on the way back. We will return at 2:30 or 3:00.
Our JV game with Royall tomorrow has been postponed. We will try to reschedule the game.
Middle school track parents,
With the extra time added to the end of school we have determined that having practice from 3:40 – 5:00 does not allow us enough time to condition nor properly coach the athletes in their specific event(s). Starting Monday, April 15th, we are asking to extend practice an additional half hour. We will be done such that you may pick up your athlete at 5:30. Naturally, if this creates a conflict we will adjust for the individual family’s situation. If you have any questions you may either call me at 608-585-2512 or email me at tripdav@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Thank you for your support
Coach Triphan
TONIGHT's baseball and softball games have been postponed. A makeup date has not been planned as of now.
Tomorrow's scheduled softball game at Seneca is postponed to May 7th at Seneca starting at 5:00pm.