Ithaca School District

Congratulations to the Middle and High School Band students on their great performances yesterday at the Large Group Contest held at Boscobel High School. The Middle School performed for Comments-Only, with no rating from the judges. The High School Band received firsts from all 3 judges. A very impressive fact is that Ithaca was the only band to receive a first all day! You may be a smaller group, but you have talent! Great job everyone! Mrs. Behrens is so proud of you!

Children's Mental Health Awareness Day is today. #ChildrensMentalHealthAwarenessDay: It can be tough to tell if troubling behavior in a child is just a part of growing up or a problem that should be discussed with a health professional. Be aware of the warning signs of distress: samhsa.gov/mental-health/how-to-talk/parents-and-caregivers #AwarenessDay

It's National School Nurse Day. We at Ithaca would like to thank Nurse Wilson for keeping us safe and healthy!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wednesday May 7, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Cheddarwurst; Choice 2: Hotdog; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk Attention Seniors: Please be aware that all food services balances and school fees must be paid prior to receiving your diploma. Students in the Class of 2025: Please stop by the office by today to let us know how many of your family members will be attending the Awards Program on Friday, May 16th. We hope you will all join us to help celebrate each other. From Mr. Klang: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during ATTACK today. The Act of Kindness challenge for today is: Smile (real/genuine smile) at 5 people you don’t usually talk to. From Mr. Herbst: The final ATTACK Release will begin Thursday, May 8. If you satisfied the conditions, then you should have received an email from me on Tuesday afternoon. From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer: There will be a Sources of Strength meeting Thursday, May 8, during ATTACK. High School will meet in the LMC and the Middle School will meet in Mrs. Pluemer’s room (room 111). From FFA: Mother's day is this Sunday! Get her some flowers from the Ithaca FFA greenhouse. We have a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter while giving your mother a beautiful gift she will love! From PTSO: Our last PTSO meeting of the school year will be Tuesday, May 13 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. There will also be officer elections at this meeting. We hope to see you there! Attention Ithaca Community: The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Tuesday, May 13 in the Ithaca Commons from 3pm until the time of the band concert. All the art students worked really hard on their artwork so please do not touch or jump up to touch any pieces of artwork while the art is being displayed in the commons. Thank you! Ms Durkin Attention 8-11th grade students: If you are interested in earning volunteer hours during summer school, June 9-20, please see Ms Schoen. From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 4th-10th is Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Middle School Students will have an opportunity to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a daily Act of Kindness challenge. Look for a list of the challenges for each day of the week, May 5th through the 9th. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club pizza party for members during lunch on Friday, May 9 in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. 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.

Starks Music Studio Spring Recital celebrated 20 years of making music on Sunday, May 4th. These Ithaca Bulldogs are proud to be a part of making a joyful noise in the community! Liam Starks, Olivia Starks, Emelia Dickey, Luke Fargen, Paislee Sims, Ellyn Brown, Emmalyn Honer, Callie Muckler, Molly Geraths, Juana Gomez

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day 2025. Ithaca would like to thank all of it's teachers and we are grateful for the positive impact they have on our district and the lives of our students. This day, part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, is a time to recognize the impact teachers have on students' lives, fostering both knowledge and personal growth. The theme for 2025 is "Empowering Educators: Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability". THANK YOU teachers!

🎓✨Senior Spotlight | Class of 2025✨🎓 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Help us celebrate our Ithaca High School graduates! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Ithaca Schools is proud of the work and contributions of our graduates. Help us celebrate them in our Senior Spotlight feature. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts" • Winston Churchill ✨Today we celebrate Mac Neefe and Balthasar Kaiser.✨

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday May 6, 2025 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pork soft taco; Choice 2: Chicken soft taco; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk Attention Seniors: Please be aware that all food services balances and school fees must be paid prior to receiving your diploma. Students in the Class of ‘25: Please stop by the office by Wednesday, May 7th to let us know how many of your family members will be attending the Awards Program on Friday, May 16th. We hope you will all join us to help celebrate each other. From Mrs. Behrens: 7th - 12th Grade Band Students: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th, is Large Group Contest at Boscobel High School. Please remember to wear white shirts and black pants or skirts. Please come to the band room right after you arrive at school. The bus leaves at 8:00 am and will return at approximately 1:30 pm. Please bring money for lunch. From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer: There will be a Sources of Strength meeting Thursday, May 8th, during ATTACK. High School will meet in the LMC and the Middle School will meet in Mrs. Pluemer’s room (room 111). From FFA: Mother's day is this Sunday! Get her some flowers from the Ithaca FFA greenhouse. We have a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter while giving your mother a beautiful gift she will love! From PTSO: Our last PTSO meeting of the school year will be May 13 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. There will also be officer elections at this meeting. We hope to see you there! Attention Ithaca Community: The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Tuesday May 13th in the Ithaca Commons from 3pm until the time of the band concert. All the art students worked really hard on their artwork so please do not touch or jump up to touch any pieces of artwork while the art is being displayed in the commons. Thank you! Ms Durkin Attention 8-11th grade students: If you are interested in earning volunteer hours during summer school, June 9-20, please see Ms Schoen. From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 4th-10th is Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Middle School Students will have an opportunity to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a daily Act of Kindness challenge. Look for a list of the challenges for each day of the week, May 5th through the 9th. The Act of Kindness challenge for today, May 6th, is: Say please and thank you when you ask for things. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club pizza party for members during lunch on Friday, May 9th in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. 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.

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Several Ithaca students danced in the RC Dance "Level Up" recital last weekend. They showed dedication, commitment, strength, and poise within their dances, and we are proud of them. Way to shine, Bulldogs!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday May 5, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger; Choice 2: Cheeseburger; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk High School Track athletes release at 1:45 High School Softball and Baseball release at 3:00 There will be no Middle School Track practice today Attention Middle School and High School Students: Effective immediately, there should only be backpacks or duffel bags on top of the lockers; you should remove and throw away all garbage; any other items will be removed. Attention Seniors: Please be aware that all food services balances and school fees must be paid prior to receiving your diploma. Students in the Class of ‘25: Please stop by the office by Wednesday, May 7th to let us know how many of your family members will be attending the Awards Program on Friday, May 16th. We hope you will all join us to help celebrate each other. From PTSO: Our last PTSO meeting of the school year will be May 13 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. There will also be officer elections at this meeting. We hope to see you there! Attention Ithaca Community: The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Tuesday May 13th in the Ithaca Commons from 3pm until the time of the band concert. All the art students worked really hard on their artwork so please do not touch or jump up to touch any pieces of artwork while the art is being displayed in the commons. Thank you! Ms Durkin From FFA: The greenhouse is full of beautiful flowers and is now open. Stop in anytime during the school day Wednesday through Friday and after school until 4:30 each day! Attention 8-11th grade students: If you are interested in earning volunteer hours during summer school, June 9-20, please see Ms Schoen. From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 4th-10th is Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Middle School Students will have an opportunity to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a daily Act of Kindness challenge. Look for a list of the challenges for each day of the week, May 5th through the 9th. The Act of Kindness challenge for today, May 5th, is Say “hi” to 5 people you don’t usually talk to. Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. 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.

🎓✨Senior Spotlight | Class of 2025✨🎓 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Help us celebrate our Ithaca High School graduates! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Ithaca Schools is proud of the work and contributions of our graduates. Help us celebrate them in our Senior Spotlight feature. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts" • Winston Churchill ✨Today we celebrate Chelsey Offerdahl and Holly King.✨

Enjoy our middle and high school vocalists tomorrow night! Featuring the Ithaca Middle and High School choirs, join us on Tuesday, May 6th beginning at 7:00 pm in the High School gym.

Ithaca students had the opportunity to take part in the Wisconsin Operating Engineer Spring Externship day. Students were educated on operating engineer apprenticeships, they toured the 400 acre facility, and had the opportunity to use simulators and mini excavators! The students enjoyed this experience and were grateful to have participated in this exploration day. Thanks to Mr. James Nee for facilitating this opportunity for our students.

The Ithaca School District is looking for you! We need an Administrative Assistant and School Secretary. If you have integrity, confidentiality, a collaborative nature, and emotional intelligence we want to talk to you. If you thrive in a technology and interaction rich office environment, please call or email today to discuss this position. Call 608.585-2512 and ask for Brooke, or email Brooke directly at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us and start the process to become a Bulldog today!

May is Mental Health Awareness month! Mental health is just as important as physical health. Take care of both (and help those around you) every day. This weekend, spend some time in nature: take a walk, smell a flower, listen to water. Calming activities boost our mental health!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday May 2, 2025 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - One option only: Sloppy Joe; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk High School Track athletes release at 2:30. High School Baseball and Softball athletes release at 1:45 Attention Middle School and High School Students: Effective immediately, there should only be backpacks or duffel bags on top of the lockers; you should remove and throw away all garbage; any other items will be removed. From Mrs. Thompson: Seniors will have a class meeting today in the LMC during lunch to discuss baccalaureate and a few other graduation items from your advisors. All are needed to attend. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday is today. 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 Sources of Strength! The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Tuesday May 13th in the Ithaca Commons from 3pm until the time of the band concert. All the art students worked really hard on their artwork so please do not touch or jump up to touch any pieces of artwork while the art is being displayed in the commons. Thank you Ms Durkin Attention 8-11th grade students: If you are interested in earning volunteer hours during summer school, June 9-20, please see Ms Schoen. From FFA: The greenhouse is full of beautiful flowers and is now open. Stop in anytime during the school day Wednesday through Friday and after school until 4:30 each day! From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and May 4th-10th is Youth Mental Health Awareness Week. Middle School Students will have an opportunity to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a daily act of kindness challenge. Look for a list of the challenges for each day of the week, May 5th through the 9th. Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. 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 Ithaca Baseball and Softball games @ De Soto tonight are postponed until tomorrow (Friday). Start time is 4:30p.

Happy May Day! The Ithaca Middle School Student Council wished Teachers a Happy May Day with May Day baskets filled with treats. Special deliveries were this morning before school.

🎓✨Senior Spotlight | Class of 2025✨🎓 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Help us celebrate our Ithaca High School graduates! 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Ithaca Schools is proud of the work and contributions of our graduates. Help us celebrate them in our Senior Spotlight feature. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts" • Winston Churchill ✨Today we celebrate Tristen Peterson and Kennedy Gander.✨