Each year during the third full week of October, Common Sense Media leads Digital Citizenship Week, an annual campaign to promote a healthy, balanced, and positive approach to media and tech use among young people. Ithaca Elementary students will have some extra class time this week to learn about their role in their own digital citizenship. Check out this podcast hosted by Common Sense Media. Each podcast is an exploration in the impact of digital media for and on our young people. How are you discussing digital media use at home? Use the Carpool Conversations podcast to talk to your children about their device use. Here's one about "Ever done something just because you're anonymous?" https://youtu.be/JG-dICWVkCU?si=EIdhdzExGDk1exUY
Ithaca Foundation Trivia Night is BACK!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. The cost is $10 per person for teams of up to 8 people, and there will be room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will also be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. The cost is $10 per person for teams of up to 8 people, and there will be room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will also be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, October 20, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich; Choice 2: Hot Ham & Cheese
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is middle school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Jones:
If you plan on playing middle school boys basketball, there is a sign up sheet outside of the office door. Please sign up by next Friday. Practice will begin Monday, October 27th 3:30-5:15 in the old gym.
From Mr. Klang:
Please come out to support the Ithaca Junior Class when they host a Culver’s Share Night on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culver’s.
From Mr. Nee:
A representative from Advanced Welding Institute (AWI) will be visiting this Wednesday, October 22nd, during 9th period. They will be sharing information about the welding programs offered at their Eagle River location. If you're interested in attending, please see Mr. Nee before Wednesday to make arrangements.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 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 3rd grade classes!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Announcements: Monday, October 20, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Parmesan Sandwich; Choice 2: Hot Ham & Cheese
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is middle school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Jones:
If you plan on playing middle school boys basketball, there is a sign up sheet outside of the office door. Please sign up by next Friday. Practice will begin Monday, October 27th 3:30-5:15 in the old gym.
From Mr. Klang:
Please come out to support the Ithaca Junior Class when they host a Culver’s Share Night on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culver’s.
From Mr. Nee:
A representative from Advanced Welding Institute (AWI) will be visiting this Wednesday, October 22nd, during 9th period. They will be sharing information about the welding programs offered at their Eagle River location. If you're interested in attending, please see Mr. Nee before Wednesday to make arrangements.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 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 3rd grade classes!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!
For the first time in Ithaca’s school history, and 50 years since Richland Center has done it, the Richland Center/Ithaca Boys Cross Country Team have won Conference. Their teamwork, perseverance, and commitment were on full display in Platteville last night. Ithaca High School runners this year are Clayton Lee, Sam Jones, Braysen Garcia-Boland, and Brayden Burns. Sam, Braysen, and Brayden set personal bests last night, and Clayton narrowly missed his. Clayton placed 3rd, Sam 14th, Braysen 18th, Brayden 25th in varsity but was 8th runner on a heavily loaded team, so he placed 1st in the JV scoring. The teams are coached by Eric Mindham, Connor Fieldhouse, and Brenda Walton.
Individual 1st Team All Conference awards:
🥇Owen Drier, 🥇Clayton Lee, 🥇Ryan Stadler.
2nd Team All Conference honors to:
🥈Robert Budden, 🥈Sam Jones, 🥈Pearl Fretz.
Honorable Mention All Conference to: Grace Fretz.
Congratulations to the boys team and to All Conference award winners. Best of luck next Friday at Sectionals!
For the first time in Ithaca’s school history, and 50 years since Richland Center has done it, the Richland Center/Ithaca Boys Cross Country Team have won Conference. Their teamwork, perseverance, and commitment were on full display in Platteville last night. Ithaca High School runners this year are Clayton Lee, Sam Jones, Braysen Garcia-Boland, and Brayden Burns. Sam, Braysen, and Brayden set personal bests last night, and Clayton narrowly missed his. Clayton placed 3rd, Sam 14th, Braysen 18th, Brayden 25th in varsity but was 8th runner on a heavily loaded team, so he placed 1st in the JV scoring. The teams are coached by Eric Mindham, Connor Fieldhouse, and Brenda Walton.
Individual 1st Team All Conference awards:
🥇Owen Drier, 🥇Clayton Lee, 🥇Ryan Stadler.
2nd Team All Conference honors to:
🥈Robert Budden, 🥈Sam Jones, 🥈Pearl Fretz.
Honorable Mention All Conference to: Grace Fretz.
Congratulations to the boys team and to All Conference award winners. Best of luck next Friday at Sectionals!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, October 17, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Mini Corndogs; Choice 2: Greek salad with chicken (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and chicken); Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good Luck to our varsity football players as they travel to New Lisbon tonight.
From Coaches Eric Mindham, Connor Fieldhouse, and Brenda Walton:
For the first time in Ithaca’s school history, and 50 years since Richland Center has done it, the Richland Center/Ithaca Boys Cross Country Team have won Conference. Their teamwork, perseverance, and commitment were on full display in Platteville last night. Ithaca High School runners this year are Clayton Lee, Sam Jones, Braysen Garcia-Boland, and Brayden Burns. Sam, Braysen, and Brayden set personal bests last night, and Clayton narrowly missed his. Clayton placed 3rd, Sam 14th, Braysen 18th, Brayden 25th in varsity but was 8th runner on a heavily loaded team, so he placed 1st in the JV scoring.
Individual 1st Team All Conference awards: Owen Drier, Clayton Lee, Ryan Stadler.
2nd Team All Conference honors to: Robert Budden, Sam Jones, Pearl Fretz.
Honorable Mention All Conference to: Grace Fretz.
Congratulations to the boys team and to All Conference award winners. Best of luck next Friday at Sectionals!
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting today, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on today, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Mr. Klang:
Attention middle school girls interested in playing basketball this season, there will be a meeting in Mr. Kelly’s room today, October 17th during Capstone.
From Mr. Klang:
Please come out to support the Ithaca Junior Class when they host a Culver’s Share Night on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culver’s.
Attention Parents of Students Grade 3 and up:
The first meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be this Sunday, October 19 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Ithaca Church basement. 4-H is open to all students in grades 3 and up and you do not have to go to or live in the Ithaca School district to join the Ithaca 4-H Club. All are welcome to come and see what we're all about!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Announcements: Friday, October 17, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Mini Corndogs; Choice 2: Greek salad with chicken (lettuce, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta cheese, and chicken); Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good Luck to our varsity football players as they travel to New Lisbon tonight.
From Coaches Eric Mindham, Connor Fieldhouse, and Brenda Walton:
For the first time in Ithaca’s school history, and 50 years since Richland Center has done it, the Richland Center/Ithaca Boys Cross Country Team have won Conference. Their teamwork, perseverance, and commitment were on full display in Platteville last night. Ithaca High School runners this year are Clayton Lee, Sam Jones, Braysen Garcia-Boland, and Brayden Burns. Sam, Braysen, and Brayden set personal bests last night, and Clayton narrowly missed his. Clayton placed 3rd, Sam 14th, Braysen 18th, Brayden 25th in varsity but was 8th runner on a heavily loaded team, so he placed 1st in the JV scoring.
Individual 1st Team All Conference awards: Owen Drier, Clayton Lee, Ryan Stadler.
2nd Team All Conference honors to: Robert Budden, Sam Jones, Pearl Fretz.
Honorable Mention All Conference to: Grace Fretz.
Congratulations to the boys team and to All Conference award winners. Best of luck next Friday at Sectionals!
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting today, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on today, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
From Mr. Klang:
Attention middle school girls interested in playing basketball this season, there will be a meeting in Mr. Kelly’s room today, October 17th during Capstone.
From Mr. Klang:
Please come out to support the Ithaca Junior Class when they host a Culver’s Share Night on Wednesday, October 22nd from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culver’s.
Attention Parents of Students Grade 3 and up:
The first meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be this Sunday, October 19 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Ithaca Church basement. 4-H is open to all students in grades 3 and up and you do not have to go to or live in the Ithaca School district to join the Ithaca 4-H Club. All are welcome to come and see what we're all about!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger/Cheeseburger; Choice 2: Cuban Sandwich (pulled pork, ham, pickles, mustard, and melted swiss cheese); Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk.
Good luck to our Bulldog athletes today:
Cross Country competes at the Conference race in Platteville. Please release them at 1:00 pm.
MS Football plays tonight at Brookwood.
JV & Varsity Volleyball are at home tonight vs North Crawford.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on today, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting Friday, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
Attention Parents of Students Grade 3 and up:
The first meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be this Sunday, October 19 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Ithaca Church basement. 4-H is open to all students in grades 3 and up and you do not have to go to or live in the Ithaca School district to join the Ithaca 4-H Club. All are welcome to come and see what we're all about!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Word of the Day:
Utopia: an imaginary place where social and living conditions are perfect - The town on the island was a nice place to live, but it was no utopia.
On This Day in History:
October 16, 1946 in Nuremberg, Germany, 10 high-ranking Nazi officials were executed by hanging for their crimes against humanity, crimes against peace and the multiple war crimes they committed during World War II. Their 10-month trial by an international tribunal made up of representatives from several countries was the first of its kind and they were sentenced to death just two weeks prior to their executions.
Announcements: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger/Cheeseburger; Choice 2: Cuban Sandwich (pulled pork, ham, pickles, mustard, and melted swiss cheese); Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk.
Good luck to our Bulldog athletes today:
Cross Country competes at the Conference race in Platteville. Please release them at 1:00 pm.
MS Football plays tonight at Brookwood.
JV & Varsity Volleyball are at home tonight vs North Crawford.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on today, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting Friday, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
Attention Parents of Students Grade 3 and up:
The first meeting of the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will be this Sunday, October 19 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Ithaca Church basement. 4-H is open to all students in grades 3 and up and you do not have to go to or live in the Ithaca School district to join the Ithaca 4-H Club. All are welcome to come and see what we're all about!
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Word of the Day:
Utopia: an imaginary place where social and living conditions are perfect - The town on the island was a nice place to live, but it was no utopia.
On This Day in History:
October 16, 1946 in Nuremberg, Germany, 10 high-ranking Nazi officials were executed by hanging for their crimes against humanity, crimes against peace and the multiple war crimes they committed during World War II. Their 10-month trial by an international tribunal made up of representatives from several countries was the first of its kind and they were sentenced to death just two weeks prior to their executions.
#ThrowBackThursday #IthacaWI
Let's hop in the Ithaca Time Machine and travel back to the 2001 Ithaca Yearbook. We highlight ITHACA FACULTY 2001. Some are still here, some have moved one, and some are no longer with us. Who remembers this team at Ithaca?
Let's hop in the Ithaca Time Machine and travel back to the 2001 Ithaca Yearbook. We highlight ITHACA FACULTY 2001. Some are still here, some have moved one, and some are no longer with us. Who remembers this team at Ithaca?
The Ithaca Middle School Volleyball Team recently hosted a fun night for 3rd through 5th graders. They had snacks and got to introduce volleyball to the younger group with some basic skills and fun games.
The recent Scholastic Book Fair hosted at Ithaca Schools was a huge success - putting so many books into the hands of readers of all ages. Thank you to all who shopped in person, whether it was during the Ithaca School Fair or creating opportunities for Ithaca readers to shop at school. If you missed shopping in person, don't worry, YOU CAN STILL SHOP! Use this link to shop online through October 19th, and Ithaca Schools will still receive credit for the sale. Sales over $35 ship free, and presale orders for the upcoming release of the newest Diary of A Wimpy Kid or Dog Man books are possible, also!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Alfredo Pasta; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Sprecher:
All students attending the SWTC AG Day on Thursday, Oct. 16 - Please get your permission slips into Mr. Fetterly by the end of the day today, Wednesday.
From Mrs. Thompson:
REMINDER: The deadline to order your Ithaca class ring is today - Wednesday, October 15th at midnight. Receive $50+ off your ring using promo code “GWPMETAL26”. A ring sizer is included in the packet your student received at our class meeting. Rings will ship home in approximately 4-6 weeks with payment programs available. Questions?-Please call 608-526-2100 OR EMAIL: keiler.countryman@jostens.com For ordering information and to place your ring order: https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/8e177094-6237-48e1-9d98-f9624de6ec34?pk_campaign=8e177094-6237-48e1-9d98-f9624de6ec34
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting Friday, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Word of the Day:
Coalesce: to come together to form a group or mass - The movie is full of beautifully written scenes but they never coalesce into a whole.
Announcements: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Alfredo Pasta; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
From Ms. Sprecher:
All students attending the SWTC AG Day on Thursday, Oct. 16 - Please get your permission slips into Mr. Fetterly by the end of the day today, Wednesday.
From Mrs. Thompson:
REMINDER: The deadline to order your Ithaca class ring is today - Wednesday, October 15th at midnight. Receive $50+ off your ring using promo code “GWPMETAL26”. A ring sizer is included in the packet your student received at our class meeting. Rings will ship home in approximately 4-6 weeks with payment programs available. Questions?-Please call 608-526-2100 OR EMAIL: keiler.countryman@jostens.com For ordering information and to place your ring order: https://view.vidreach.io/viewer/reach/ea528bb5-6689-4dc2-8dd0-afcd43ca5f49/8e177094-6237-48e1-9d98-f9624de6ec34?pk_campaign=8e177094-6237-48e1-9d98-f9624de6ec34
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
There will be a Student Council meeting Friday, October 17th during lunch in room 319.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 17th during CAPstone in Ms. Ernzen’s room.
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Word of the Day:
Coalesce: to come together to form a group or mass - The movie is full of beautifully written scenes but they never coalesce into a whole.
It isn't too early to look forward to the winter sports season, and the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling apparel store is open! Browse, then place your order by midnight on Wednesday, October 29th to avoid a late fee.
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestonwr25/?action=viewall
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestonwr25/?action=viewall
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: Choice 1: Quesadilla Pizza Wedge; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good Luck to our Volleyball athletes tonight as they compete at Wauzeka-Steuben.
Band/Choir Students please report to the following rooms for study hall: 2nd hour to Ms. Sprecher; 4th hour to Band Room with Mr. Fetterly; 5th hour to Mr. Andresen
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school today, October 14th from 3:30-5:30 for grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be today October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
Announcements: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today: Choice 1: Quesadilla Pizza Wedge; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good Luck to our Volleyball athletes tonight as they compete at Wauzeka-Steuben.
Band/Choir Students please report to the following rooms for study hall: 2nd hour to Ms. Sprecher; 4th hour to Band Room with Mr. Fetterly; 5th hour to Mr. Andresen
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school today, October 14th from 3:30-5:30 for grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be today October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, October 16th, during CAPstone.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week is high school band lessons. If you are unsure of your lesson time, the schedule is posted outside of the band room.
The Ithaca School Foundation is bringing Trivia Night Back!
Mark your calendars for Friday, November 7 starting at 6 PM. Cost is $10 per person. Teams of up to 8 people, and we will have room for 20 teams. Pre-register your team by contacting Ron Brisbois: brisbois1998@gmail.com or 608-732-0322. Please pay for your registration at the door. Walk-in groups will be allowed on a first-come first serve basis. There will be a silent auction - Any group or business interested in donating may contact Ron Brisbois. Concessions will be available for purchase but you may bring your own snacks as well. Proceeds will go towards the digital sign project. Hope to see you there and thank you for your support of the Ithaca Schools and Ithaca Foundation!
October is National Principals Month. It is a month-long celebration to honor and show appreciation for Ithaca principals for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to student success. During this time, Ithaca would like to recognize the vital role principals play in managing schools, supporting teachers and students, and creating positive learning environments.
Thanks to Mr. Brandon Fetterly and Mrs. Sarah Dilley for all you do!
Thanks to Mr. Brandon Fetterly and Mrs. Sarah Dilley for all you do!
You make a difference in Ithaca readers! Share the Fair is an opportunity through Scholastic Book Fairs to allow for readers who otherwise would not be able to purchase books during the book fair to pick out their own books. Thanks to the generosity of two of our community members (you know who you are 📚📖❤️), several Ithaca students were able to bring home their very own books from the book fair. Those students wanted to thank you. THANK YOU!
If you want to Share the Fair during upcoming Scholastic Book Fairs, reach out to Mrs. Thompson or look for links this spring to guide you. The next Scholastic Book Fair will be this spring.
If you want to Share the Fair during upcoming Scholastic Book Fairs, reach out to Mrs. Thompson or look for links this spring to guide you. The next Scholastic Book Fair will be this spring.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, October 10, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Drummies; Choice 2: Cheese Quesadilla; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good luck tonight as Varsity Football travels to Brookwood.
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in this morning.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Today is the last day to shop at the book fair in the LMC. Online orders can be placed until 10/19. Details can be found: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang’s room during CAPstone Today, Oct. 10th.
From Mr. Klang:
Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Monday, October 13th. All unsold tickets need to be turned in also.
From Ms. Kjellberg and Mrs. Thompson:
A reminder to those musicians and chaperones going on the Spring 2026 NYC trip that your next payment is due on Monday, October 13th to Mrs. Thompson.
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school on Tuesday October 14th from 3:30-5:30 grades 3-5. A letter will be going home with students in grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Incessantly: something that continues or repeats without interruption - The students were talking incessantly during instructional time which negatively impacted their test scores.
Announcements: Friday, October 10, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Drummies; Choice 2: Cheese Quesadilla; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good luck tonight as Varsity Football travels to Brookwood.
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in this morning.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Today is the last day to shop at the book fair in the LMC. Online orders can be placed until 10/19. Details can be found: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang’s room during CAPstone Today, Oct. 10th.
From Mr. Klang:
Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Monday, October 13th. All unsold tickets need to be turned in also.
From Ms. Kjellberg and Mrs. Thompson:
A reminder to those musicians and chaperones going on the Spring 2026 NYC trip that your next payment is due on Monday, October 13th to Mrs. Thompson.
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school on Tuesday October 14th from 3:30-5:30 grades 3-5. A letter will be going home with students in grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Incessantly: something that continues or repeats without interruption - The students were talking incessantly during instructional time which negatively impacted their test scores.
Coming SOON! The Ithaca Family Reading Night is Tuesday, October 28th starting with dinner at 5:00pm. RSVP by Tuesday, October 14th by returning the form to your child/ren's teacher or via email to Mrs. Newkirk at newkand@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Thank you Oakwood Fruit Farm for giving our students something they could REALLY sink their teeth into!
🍎 🥪 The Ithaca School District's Smart Snack Program is incredibly grateful to the following local businesses and community members for partnering with us to provide healthy snack options to our students for the month of September! Your generosity and commitment to our students and their wellness is helping us make a lasting impact. We appreciate you!🥕💜
*Circle K Hardwoods
* Wipp Plumbing LLC.
* Kwik Trip
* John and Linda Peterson
* Tyler and Shawna Kitsembel Family
*Circle K Hardwoods
* Wipp Plumbing LLC.
* Kwik Trip
* John and Linda Peterson
* Tyler and Shawna Kitsembel Family
GAME LOCATION AND TIME CHANGE FOR TONIGHT.
The location for tonight's Ithaca Middle School Volleyball match versus Richland Center has been changed. The new location is at the Campus Gymnasium (Roadrunner Building). The match will get underway at 5:15p tonight. Stop by and cheer on your Middle School Lady Bulldogs.
The location for tonight's Ithaca Middle School Volleyball match versus Richland Center has been changed. The new location is at the Campus Gymnasium (Roadrunner Building). The match will get underway at 5:15p tonight. Stop by and cheer on your Middle School Lady Bulldogs.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today -
Choice 1: Pulled Pork Sandwich; Choice 2: Cheese Quesadilla; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good luck tonight to our Bulldog athletes - MS Volleyball: Away vs. Richland Center; MS Football: Home vs. Royall; JV/Varsity Volleyball: Away vs. La Farge
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day:
October 9th is designated as Leif Erikson Day: Leif Erikson was the Norse explorer who led the first European expedition to have set foot on the continent of North America.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week will be a middle school band lesson week. If you are unsure of your lesson time, please reach out to Ms. Kjellberg for the schedule.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on today, October 9th during CAPstone in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please remember to bring $20 for your dues.
From Mr. Feryance:
Don't miss the first game club meeting of the school year this today, October 9th! Open to 8th-12th graders, we will meet right after school in the LMC. Come check it out and see what all the fun's about! Snacks will be provided today!
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in on the morning of Friday, October 10th (elementary to your classroom teachers and MS/HS to the office). Thank you for all of your help and support of the Ithaca PTSO. Any questions contact Karia Brown- joekariabrown@gmail.com
From Mrs. Thompson:
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair in person until Friday, October 10th from 7:30am until 4:00pm in the LMC. EWallets can be created now through 10/10 and online orders can be placed until 10/19. Details can be found: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
From Mr. Klang:
Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Monday, October 13th. All tickets need to be turned in.
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school on Tuesday October 14th from 3:30-5:30 grades 3-5. A letter will be going home with students in grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Duress: force or threats meant to make someone do something - The attorney maintained that his client’s confession was made under duress.
On This Day in History:
To improve the then-unsatisfactory methods of instructing midshipmen, George Bancroft—historian, educator, and secretary of the Navy—founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on this day in 1845.
Announcements: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today -
Choice 1: Pulled Pork Sandwich; Choice 2: Cheese Quesadilla; Vegetable, Fruit, Green Salad, Milk
Good luck tonight to our Bulldog athletes - MS Volleyball: Away vs. Richland Center; MS Football: Home vs. Royall; JV/Varsity Volleyball: Away vs. La Farge
Wisconsin Public School Observance Day:
October 9th is designated as Leif Erikson Day: Leif Erikson was the Norse explorer who led the first European expedition to have set foot on the continent of North America.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
This week will be a middle school band lesson week. If you are unsure of your lesson time, please reach out to Ms. Kjellberg for the schedule.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on today, October 9th during CAPstone in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please remember to bring $20 for your dues.
From Mr. Feryance:
Don't miss the first game club meeting of the school year this today, October 9th! Open to 8th-12th graders, we will meet right after school in the LMC. Come check it out and see what all the fun's about! Snacks will be provided today!
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in on the morning of Friday, October 10th (elementary to your classroom teachers and MS/HS to the office). Thank you for all of your help and support of the Ithaca PTSO. Any questions contact Karia Brown- joekariabrown@gmail.com
From Mrs. Thompson:
Shop the Scholastic Book Fair in person until Friday, October 10th from 7:30am until 4:00pm in the LMC. EWallets can be created now through 10/10 and online orders can be placed until 10/19. Details can be found: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool.
From Mr. Klang:
Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Monday, October 13th. All tickets need to be turned in.
Attention Parents of 3-5 grades:
Ithaca Middle School is hosting a fun night after school on Tuesday October 14th from 3:30-5:30 grades 3-5. A letter will be going home with students in grades 3-5.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be October 14 at 3:30 pm in the LMC (Library). We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Duress: force or threats meant to make someone do something - The attorney maintained that his client’s confession was made under duress.
On This Day in History:
To improve the then-unsatisfactory methods of instructing midshipmen, George Bancroft—historian, educator, and secretary of the Navy—founded the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, on this day in 1845.
