Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese cold sandwich
Choice 3: HS only: Taco Salad (W-F only)
Weight room closed Wednesday morning.
From Mrs. Boland:
Junior Class Meeting Today Feb. 3rd during CAPstone. Prom decisions will be made. You need to show up.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There is a forensics team meeting today, February 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC. Juniors should stay at their class meeting. All forensics performers should be rehearsing this week with a coach. Each of you must meet with Mrs. Thompson this week by Friday, also.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be tomorrow, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet Thursday, February 5th, in the LMC during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Announcements: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese cold sandwich
Choice 3: HS only: Taco Salad (W-F only)
Weight room closed Wednesday morning.
From Mrs. Boland:
Junior Class Meeting Today Feb. 3rd during CAPstone. Prom decisions will be made. You need to show up.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There is a forensics team meeting today, February 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC. Juniors should stay at their class meeting. All forensics performers should be rehearsing this week with a coach. Each of you must meet with Mrs. Thompson this week by Friday, also.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be tomorrow, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Sources of Strength:
Sources of Strength will meet Thursday, February 5th, in the LMC during CAPstone.
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to GoMacro and Schreiber Foods, the two largest donors to our district's Smart Snack Program. Their generous support helps ensure our students have access to nutritious, high quality snacks that fuel learning and support student well being each and every day.
We are incredibly grateful for our partners that invest in our students and our school community. Your generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping nourish our Bulldogs!
https://gomacro.com/
https://www.schreiberfoods.com/
We are incredibly grateful for our partners that invest in our students and our school community. Your generosity truly makes a difference. Thank you for helping nourish our Bulldogs!
https://gomacro.com/
https://www.schreiberfoods.com/
National School Counseling Week 2026 is Feb. 2-6. This event helps focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. School Counselors Amplify Student Success. This week Ithaca celebrates Meredith J. Bevan, Ithaca School Counselor and Monica Kershner, Youth Apprenticeship Career Coach .
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, February 2, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Polish Sausage; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese cold sandwich; Choice 3: HS only: Taco Salad (W-F only)
From Mrs. Boland
Junior Class Meeting Tuesday Feb. 3rd during CAPstone. Prom decisions will be made. You need to show up.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Announcements: Monday, February 2, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Polish Sausage; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese cold sandwich; Choice 3: HS only: Taco Salad (W-F only)
From Mrs. Boland
Junior Class Meeting Tuesday Feb. 3rd during CAPstone. Prom decisions will be made. You need to show up.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Congratulations to Ethan Birkrem on being Top Individual in Livestock Evaluation in the National Midwestern Virtual CDE! His team of Annabeth Sprecher, Brinley Wanless and Emma Hilby placed 9th as a team.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, January 30, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Smackers; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
Early Release today: Middle and High School release at 12:34 and Elementary at 12:15
From Ms. Sprecher:
Congratulations to the FFA members who will be advancing to the Sectional Leadership Development Event! Annabeth Sprecher was first place in Prepared Speaking and the Parliamentary Procedure team was second! The team consisted of Hewsten Boland, Ethan Birkrem, Annabeth Sprecher, Kaylee Manning, Alyssa Olson and Keegan Jones. Other participants in the District event were Davin Ihm and Maisy Tauauulo. Great job team, Ms. Sprecher is very proud of you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, please be sure to check your school email for details on completing your Senior Spotlight!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting today, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Announcements: Friday, January 30, 2026
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Chicken Smackers; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
Early Release today: Middle and High School release at 12:34 and Elementary at 12:15
From Ms. Sprecher:
Congratulations to the FFA members who will be advancing to the Sectional Leadership Development Event! Annabeth Sprecher was first place in Prepared Speaking and the Parliamentary Procedure team was second! The team consisted of Hewsten Boland, Ethan Birkrem, Annabeth Sprecher, Kaylee Manning, Alyssa Olson and Keegan Jones. Other participants in the District event were Davin Ihm and Maisy Tauauulo. Great job team, Ms. Sprecher is very proud of you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, please be sure to check your school email for details on completing your Senior Spotlight!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting today, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston High School Wrestling team as they travel to Blanchardville at Pecatonica High School this evening to compete for the Ridge & Valley Dual Conference Championship. The first whistle is at 4:45 pm. Participating teams include: De Soto, Kickapoo/LaFarge, River Ridge, Pecatonica/Argyle, North Crawford/Seneca, and Blackhawk/Shullsburg.
The Ithaca/Weston High School Boys Wrestling team recently hosted their own tournament held at Weston. As a team, they finished 5th out of 10 teams which included: Holmen, Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights, Verona Area, Riverdale, Oostburg, Parkview/Albany, Rhinelander, River Ridge, and Blair Taylor.
Blake Bingham - 138 - 1st place
Derek Franzen - 144 - 2nd place
Braxton Fowell - 157 - 3rd place
Spencer Nelson - 175 - 4th place
Kerrick Thompson - 113 - 5th place
Ashtin Bennett - 150 - 5th place
Brycen Brandt - 138 - 6th place
Ben Otto - 215 - 6th place
Deakin McDonough - 165 - 8th place
The Ithaca/Weston High School Boys Wrestling team recently hosted their own tournament held at Weston. As a team, they finished 5th out of 10 teams which included: Holmen, Sauk Prairie/Wisconsin Heights, Verona Area, Riverdale, Oostburg, Parkview/Albany, Rhinelander, River Ridge, and Blair Taylor.
Blake Bingham - 138 - 1st place
Derek Franzen - 144 - 2nd place
Braxton Fowell - 157 - 3rd place
Spencer Nelson - 175 - 4th place
Kerrick Thompson - 113 - 5th place
Ashtin Bennett - 150 - 5th place
Brycen Brandt - 138 - 6th place
Ben Otto - 215 - 6th place
Deakin McDonough - 165 - 8th place
Don't forget we have an early release tomorrow (Friday January 30). High School and Middle School will release at 12:34 pm. Elementary at 12:15 pm.
It may be too cold to go outside, but it’s just right for indoor recess fun!
Our K–2 Bulldogs got their wiggles out in the hallways while stretching their brains, too. Board games like Monopoly and Sorry helped students practice turn taking, problem solving, and being good sports. Puzzles sparked teamwork, while blocks, magnetic tiles, and connecting pieces turned into some pretty impressive creations! What better way to stay warm than with fun, friendship and sweet smiles?
Our K–2 Bulldogs got their wiggles out in the hallways while stretching their brains, too. Board games like Monopoly and Sorry helped students practice turn taking, problem solving, and being good sports. Puzzles sparked teamwork, while blocks, magnetic tiles, and connecting pieces turned into some pretty impressive creations! What better way to stay warm than with fun, friendship and sweet smiles?
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers ; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
Please release wrestling athletes at 2:15 as they travel to Pecatonica/Argyle - Good Luck Bulldogs!
The Ithaca/Weston wrestling team travels to Blanchardville at Pecatonica High School this evening to compete for the Ridge & Valley Dual Conference Championship. The first whistle is at 4:45 pm. Participating teams include: De Soto, Kickapoo/LaFarge, River Ridge, Pecatonica/Argyle, North Crawford/Seneca, and Blackhawk/Shullsburg.
From Ms. Bevan:
The Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jadyn Boland and Salutatorian is Izabela Ortiz. Congratulations!
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA will be taking a picture in Mrs. Burnley’s room at 9:40 (last 2 minutes of breakfast) TODAY, Thursday Jan. 29.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
High school choir rehearsal will be tenors and basses only today.
From Ms. Bevan:
Seniors: There will be a scholarship update and check-in today, Thursday, January 29th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room if you are interested. Hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, please be sure to check your school email for details on completing your Senior Spotlight!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Announcements: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers ; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
Please release wrestling athletes at 2:15 as they travel to Pecatonica/Argyle - Good Luck Bulldogs!
The Ithaca/Weston wrestling team travels to Blanchardville at Pecatonica High School this evening to compete for the Ridge & Valley Dual Conference Championship. The first whistle is at 4:45 pm. Participating teams include: De Soto, Kickapoo/LaFarge, River Ridge, Pecatonica/Argyle, North Crawford/Seneca, and Blackhawk/Shullsburg.
From Ms. Bevan:
The Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jadyn Boland and Salutatorian is Izabela Ortiz. Congratulations!
From Mrs. Burnley:
FBLA will be taking a picture in Mrs. Burnley’s room at 9:40 (last 2 minutes of breakfast) TODAY, Thursday Jan. 29.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
High school choir rehearsal will be tenors and basses only today.
From Ms. Bevan:
Seniors: There will be a scholarship update and check-in today, Thursday, January 29th during CAPstone in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room if you are interested. Hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, please be sure to check your school email for details on completing your Senior Spotlight!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Get ready to rev up your engines! At this Game Club session, we're strapping in and going full throttle with a high-octane lineup of racing games! We'll be speeding through Forza Horizon 4, Ford Racing 3, Crazy Taxi, Buckle Up and Drive!, Mario Kart Tour, and Kirby Air Ride. Can we shift into overdrive and take the checkered flag?
Join us and let's find out who'll cross the finish line in first place! Game Club at Ithaca is held every Thursday that school is in session. If your student is interested in joining Game Club, please contact the Ithaca District.
Join us and let's find out who'll cross the finish line in first place! Game Club at Ithaca is held every Thursday that school is in session. If your student is interested in joining Game Club, please contact the Ithaca District.
It's time to go a little medieval in Ms Durkin's art class. Mason created this piece using ceramics in Independent Art.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Middle and High School students who earned places on the honor roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2025-2026 school year!
Ms. Durkin's Art Program is really something to ROAR about. Here is Aydin with his very colorful Dino.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling page sponsorships for the 2025-2026 yearbook for $40 a page. If you are interested in sponsoring a page, please contact Mrs. Burnley.
From Ms. Bevan:
The Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jadyn Boland and Salutatorian is Izabela Ortiz. Congratulations!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
Announcements: Thursday, January 29, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling page sponsorships for the 2025-2026 yearbook for $40 a page. If you are interested in sponsoring a page, please contact Mrs. Burnley.
From Ms. Bevan:
The Class of 2026 Valedictorian is Jadyn Boland and Salutatorian is Izabela Ortiz. Congratulations!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Wednesday, Feb 4th. 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 4k class!
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
At the recent Ithaca/Weston High School Wrestling Tournament held at Weston, the schools welcomed new inductees into the Wrestling Hall of Fame as recognized by the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club. Inductees are chosen for their commitment to and success within the Weston and Ithaca wrestling programs. This year's inductees represent the humble beginnings of each school's stories as well as those that found pride and success representing their school and community on the mat. Congratulations and thank you!
🏆Richard Waldsmith - Started the Ithaca wrestling program in 1963. He coached in 1963 and 1964. He coached Ithaca’s very first state qualifier and was widely known for his aggressive coaching style at the time. Richard himself was a conference champ for Richland Center High School in 1961.
🏆Jim Chappell - Jim coached at Weston from 1964-1969. In 1964 and 1967 Weston finished 2nd in conference. Coach Chappell coached Weston to conference championships in 1966, 1968, and 1969. In 1969 for the first time in Weston history they had 2 state qualifiers in Bob Louis and Donald Koenig (6th). Also in his time at Weston Coach Chappell was a Science teacher, class advisor, and coached football.
🏆Gary Anderson - Gary wrestled for Ithaca from 1970 - 1974 and UW - Richland from 1974-1975. While competing for Ithaca he had a Career Record of 60-20-1. He was a Conference Champion in 1972 and Conference Runner-up in 1974. Gary was also a sectional qualifier in 1973.
🏆Wayne Osborn - Wayne is known as the “Father of Weston Wrestling.” In the 1959 - 1960 school year Wayne had asked the principal if they could start a wrestling program. He was told if he could get 10 boys to sign up they could start a team. By lunch that day Wayne had 12 boys signed up and by the end of the school day someone to coach them. By the time the season rolled around they had 18 boys on the team. The team went on to win all of their duals in 1960 and 1961 even though they were not allowed to compete in tournaments. Wayne won a conference championship in 1963.
🏆Mike Drea - Mike had a career record of 72-14 while wrestling for Weston. He was a 3 time conference and regional champion 1988, 1989, and 1990. Mike was also a 2 time sectional champion in 1989 and 1990. Mike also became the first Weston wrestler to make the state finals in both 1989 and 1990 losing to the same opponent both years. Mike’s senior year he was 16-0 with 16 pins leading into the state tournament. Mike was coached by Larry Villiard and Rod Mueller.
🏆Richard Waldsmith - Started the Ithaca wrestling program in 1963. He coached in 1963 and 1964. He coached Ithaca’s very first state qualifier and was widely known for his aggressive coaching style at the time. Richard himself was a conference champ for Richland Center High School in 1961.
🏆Jim Chappell - Jim coached at Weston from 1964-1969. In 1964 and 1967 Weston finished 2nd in conference. Coach Chappell coached Weston to conference championships in 1966, 1968, and 1969. In 1969 for the first time in Weston history they had 2 state qualifiers in Bob Louis and Donald Koenig (6th). Also in his time at Weston Coach Chappell was a Science teacher, class advisor, and coached football.
🏆Gary Anderson - Gary wrestled for Ithaca from 1970 - 1974 and UW - Richland from 1974-1975. While competing for Ithaca he had a Career Record of 60-20-1. He was a Conference Champion in 1972 and Conference Runner-up in 1974. Gary was also a sectional qualifier in 1973.
🏆Wayne Osborn - Wayne is known as the “Father of Weston Wrestling.” In the 1959 - 1960 school year Wayne had asked the principal if they could start a wrestling program. He was told if he could get 10 boys to sign up they could start a team. By lunch that day Wayne had 12 boys signed up and by the end of the school day someone to coach them. By the time the season rolled around they had 18 boys on the team. The team went on to win all of their duals in 1960 and 1961 even though they were not allowed to compete in tournaments. Wayne won a conference championship in 1963.
🏆Mike Drea - Mike had a career record of 72-14 while wrestling for Weston. He was a 3 time conference and regional champion 1988, 1989, and 1990. Mike was also a 2 time sectional champion in 1989 and 1990. Mike also became the first Weston wrestler to make the state finals in both 1989 and 1990 losing to the same opponent both years. Mike’s senior year he was 16-0 with 16 pins leading into the state tournament. Mike was coached by Larry Villiard and Rod Mueller.
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on the link below. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are especially encouraged to sign up.
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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Meatballs in Gravy over Mashed Potatoes; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling page sponsorships for the 2025-2026 yearbook for $40 a page. If you are interested in sponsoring a page, please contact Mrs. Burnley.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
Today’s choir rehearsal will be sopranos and altos ONLY.
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet on Tuesday, January 27 during capstone in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
Announcements: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Meatballs in Gravy over Mashed Potatoes; Choice 2: Sunbutter and Jelly Uncrustable; Choice 3: HS only: Chef Salad
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook is selling page sponsorships for the 2025-2026 yearbook for $40 a page. If you are interested in sponsoring a page, please contact Mrs. Burnley.
From Ms. Kjellberg:
Today’s choir rehearsal will be sopranos and altos ONLY.
From Ms. Jones:
The rescheduled date for snowball will be February 21st, from 8:00-11:00 in The high school commons. If you plan to bring a plus one from another school please get a permission slip in the office.
From Ms. Sprecher:
High School FFA will meet on Tuesday, January 27 during capstone in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, January 30th during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. If you have copies of previous Book of the Month reads (Horrorstor, The Summer I Turned Pretty, etc), please bring them to the meeting or talk to Ms. Ernzen.
From the Ithaca Lions:
The Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser for the Ithaca Schools Weekend Food Packs program on Sunday, February 1st from 7 AM - 12:30 PM in the Ithaca School Commons. Costs are: Kids preschool and under free, students will be $5, and adults will be $10. The menu will consist of pancakes (gluten free on request), ham, scrambled eggs, cheese, coffee, and white and chocolate milk. Sugar free syrup will also be available. Please come show your support for the Lions and our student needs! If you are able to assist with volunteering, please sign up on this link. Students looking to offer volunteer hours are encouraged.
🎉👏Ithaca/Weston High School wrestler, Derek Franzen, earned his 100th career win in the semi-finals at the Ithaca/Weston invitational held at Weston. 🎉👏Derek is a senior at Ithaca High School and has been wrestling since elementary school. Congratulations to on this accomplishment!
Catch all the I/W wrestlers in action tomorrow night at Ithaca as they host Hillsboro, Richland Center, and Riverdale in a quad dual. It is also T-shirt and Parents Night!
