Good luck to Ithaca's CDE teams competing at State FFA today!
Prom is nearly here! Here is Ithaca's Holly King painting the backdrop for prom. Thanks to Ms. Peg Durkin, Head of the Ithaca Art Department, for providing the photos AND the space to complete this task!
GREAT things happen at the Ithaca School District – EVERY DAY! Why not become part of the greatness at Ithaca. If open enrollment is right for you and your family, please read on! Call us right away at 608-585-2512, as the open enrollment window closes SOON.
What is Open Enrollment?
The inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they reside.
Who can apply?
Any Wisconsin resident in 4K to grade 12 may apply to attend a nonresident school district under the open enrollment program. However, a child may transfer to a nonresident school district for early childhood education or 4K only if the child’s resident school district offers the same type of program and only if the child is eligible for that program in the resident school district.
When can parents apply?
The regular open enrollment application period for the 2024-25 school year is open NOW and ends at 4:00 pm on April 30, 2024.
How do we apply for open enrollment?
Call Ithaca right away at 608-585-2512, as the open enrollment window closes SOON.
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be held this spring, on May 13th, in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Artwork from ALL Ithaca Students will be on display. Recently, we visited a High School art class, mentored by Ms. Peg Durkin, to catch a preview of some of the art you may see on May 13th.
April is Stress Awareness month. Concerned about your child's stress level? Here are some signs to look for...
There will be no classes at Ithaca tomorrow, Friday.
No hay clases - mañana - viernes
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be held this spring, on May 13th, in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Artwork from ALL Ithaca Students will be on display.
The Bulldog Boutique is running STRONG - thanks to our students, community, and staff. The Director, Tina Ramsden, would like to give special thanks to Ithaca Student Mason Bailey. Mason volunteers to help with the boutique and has helped with washing, drying and folding several large bags of donated clothing, cleaning up shoes that were donated, and organizing donations for the freshen up area - such as combs, brushes, lotions, and deodorants.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken teriyaki bowl, Second Choice: Brat w/bun, Broccoli, peaches, salad bar, milk
From Mr Clary:
The weight room will be open normal hours on Friday April 26th.
From Mr. Klang:
The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. Prom's Grand March will be held at 9:15 PM. Spectators will be allowed to enter the dance at 9:00 PM and will be charged $3. Spectators will be required to leave immediately after the Grand March. Students: Please remember that once you leave the prom dance, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Middle School Sources of Strength will meet on Tuesday, April 30th, in the Commons.
From Ms. Okus and Mr. Tobin:
If you have not turned in your permission slip for Festival (Wednesday, May 1st), get it in to Ms. Okus or Mr. Tobin as soon as possible.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library on May 2nd during Attack.
From Forensics Coaches:
Please mark your calendars for Sunday, May 12th at 5:00 p.m. for our end of the season awards program. Invite families to join you as we celebrate our successes and growth from the season.
From PTSO:
PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the May 14th PTSO Meeting.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Luke Fargen
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - none
Time for this months "Farm to School" newsletter, courtesy of Julie Severance, Ithaca's Farm to School Specialist.
Administrative Professionals Day is TODAY and is a day to highlight the important role of secretaries, assistants, receptionists, and other administrative support. Ithaca has 2 of the BEST Administrative Professionals in the business! Thank you to Sheila and Christine for your dedication, hard work, and willingness to go ABOVE and BEYOND every single day!
Ithaca will be well represented today on WRCO FM 100.9 and on wrco.com - Mr. Herbst, Mrs. Kershner, Mr. Keller, and 3 Ithaca seniors will be on the Morning Show TODAY at 9:05 AM talking all things Ithaca - If you miss the show, you can always listen on demand, later at https://wrco.com/
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Soft shell taco, Second Choice: Cheeseburger w/bun, WG roll, carrots, apple slices, salad bar, milk
From Coach Lorenz:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track and Field team that competed at the rescheduled Lee Griffin Invitational last night at Kickapoo. Top finishers for the boys included Landon Thompson 9th in the 100m dash, Channing Brown 3rd in the 400m dash and 7th in the 800m run, Clayton Lee 1st in the 1600m run with a personal best of 4:50.35 and 2nd in the 3200m run, the boys 4X8 of Channing Brown, Sam Jones, Conner Montes, Clayton Lee placed 6th, 4x2 of Makai Tauaalo, Kerrick Thompson, Randy Pichardo Flores, Sam Jones placed 8th, 4x4 of Landon Thompson, Makai Tauaalo, Breyson Garcia-Boland, Sam Jones placed 8th, and in pole vault Kerrick Thompson placed 5th and Breyson Garcia-Boland placed 7th. Top finishers for the girls included Kaylee MIller with 6th in the 100m dash and 4th in the high jump, Abri Koch with 4th in the 400m dash and 2nd in the triple jump with a big personal best of 34'2.5", Tristen Peterson with 2nd in the 100m hurdles and 3rd in the 300m hurdles, Kaylee Peterson with 1st in the 800m run and 7th in the pole vault, Lia Puig with 6th in the pole vault, Holly King with 9th in the shot put, the 4X1 relay of Aubri Koch, Kaylee Peterson, Maggie Kershner, Kaylee Miller placed 4th, the 4X2 relay of Jadyn Boland, Bailey Wanless, Lia Puig, and Maggie Kershner paced 7th, and the 4X4 relay of Kaylee Miller, Aubri Koch, Tristen Peterson, and Kaylee Peterson placed 4th. The girls team finished 5th just 1 and a half points behind team power house Bangor with 64 points. The next meet will be the Royall Invitational tomorrow.
From Ms. Okus and Mr. Tobin:
7th/8th Grade and High School Band and Choir students need to get their lunch slips in to Ms. Okus before the end of the day today (Wednesday, April 24th). Lunch Slips will NOT be accepted after this time. Also, if you have not turned in your permission slip for Festival, get it in to Ms. Okus or Mr. Tobin as soon as possible.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during the last 10 minutes of lunch Today, April 24th.
From Mr Clary:
The weight room will be open normal hours on Friday April 26th.
From Mr. Klang:
The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. Prom's Grand March will be held at 9:15 PM. Spectators will be allowed to enter the dance at 9:00 PM and will be charged $3. Spectators will be required to leave immediately after the Grand March. Students: Please remember that once you leave the prom dance, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library on May 2nd during Attack.
From PTSO:
PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the May 14th PTSO Meeting.
BIRTHDAYS: none
Aubri Imhoff is an Ithaca High School Freshman who recently competed in a gymnastics meet in Milwaukee a couple weekends ago. There she qualified to compete at the regional meet in Cedar Rapids held this past weekend. Aubri competed in the Region 4 Xcel Regionals in Cedar Rapids made up of 7 states. Congratulations to Aubri, as she was the Region 4 Xcel Diamond Ch E Champion in bars and the all around category. WAY TO GO AUBRI!
April is Financial Literacy Month. To improve the financial literacy learning for Ithaca students, local banks present important, child-friendly, information. This year, the Richland County Bank and the Royal Bank stopped by for a visit with our 4K-8 students.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef stroganoff w/biscuits, Second Choice: Mini corn dogs, WG roll, peaches and pears,, salad bar, milk
Attn Middle School:
Middle school track athletes will be released by 2pm today for their track meet at New Lisbon.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during ATTACK Today, April 23rd.
From Mrs Kershner:
Hey Seniors, yes SENIORS…this is your last call for Senior Spotlight! Please send a Senior pic and your plans after graduation to Mrs. Kershner. This is your final call…please send your info ASAP! Thank you!
From Mr. Klang:
The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10. Prom's Grand March will be held at 9:15 PM. Spectators will be allowed to enter the dance at 9:00 PM and will be charged $3. Spectators will be required to leave immediately after the Grand March. Students: Please remember that once you leave the prom dance, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
From Mr Clary:
The weight room will be open normal hours on Friday April 26th.
From Mrs. Zorea: There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library on May 2nd during Attack.
From PTSO:
PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the May 14th PTSO Meeting.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Owen Swenson
Middle School - none
High School - Devin Ihm
Faculty & Staff - none
Ithaca Board of Education meeting tonight at 7:00 PM will be livestreamed on Facebook. Here is the link for Ithaca's FACEBOOK page. The livestream will start at 7 PM.
https://www.facebook.com/IthacaPublicSchoolsWI
April 22, 2024
Today
Track: Boys MS vs. Viroqua (Away)
Viroqua High School
Apr 22
04:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Baseball: Varsity vs. Seneca (Home)
Ithaca High School
Apr 22
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Softball: Varsity vs. Seneca (Home)
Ithaca High School
Apr 22
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Board of Education Curriculum Committee Meeting
LMC within Ithaca Schools
Apr 22
06:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Special Meeting of the Board of Education
LMC of Ithaca Schools
Apr 22
07:00 PM - 07:00 PM
April 23, 2024
Ithaca Game Club
24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA
Apr 23
03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Track: Boys MS vs. New Lisbon (Away)
New Lisbon School District
Apr 23
04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Track: Varsity vs. Ithaca-Weston vs. Kickapoo/La Farge, DeSoto, North Crawford, Seneca, Wauzeka-Steuben (Away)
Kickapoo High School
Apr 23
04:30 PM - 04:30 PM
April 25, 2024
State CDE Competition - UW Madison Campus
UW Madison Campus
Apr 25
05:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Track: Boys Varsity vs. Royall (Away)
Royall High School
Apr 25
04:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Baseball: Varsity vs. La Farge (Home)
Ithaca High School
Apr 25
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Softball: Varsity vs. La Farge (Home)
Ithaca High School
Apr 25
05:00 PM - 05:00 PM
April 26, 2024
No School - Professional Development
Apr 26
07:55 AM - 07:55 AM
JV Baseball vs Dodgeville
Ithaca, WI 53581, USA
Apr 26
05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
April 27, 2024
State Solo and Ensemble Contest
1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI 53818, USA
Apr 27
All Day
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, April 22, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken wings, Second Choice: Ham & cheese roll-up, Breadstick, sweet potato fries, mixed fruit, salad bar, milk
From forensics coaches:
Congratulations to the Ithaca High School Forensics students who competed at the State Festival on Friday. Maggie Gschwind, Holly King, and Izzie Ortiz each received perfect scores of 25. Josie Laue, Kaylee Peterson, Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Annabeth Sprecher, and groups Jadyn Boland, Maggie Kershner, Ari Louis, Alyssa Mueller and Kailey Newkirk, Tristen Peterson, Trista Pluemer, Bailey Wanless all received Silver, and Allison Durst, Isaiah Fargen, Callie Muckler, and Aliyah Swenson each received Bronze. Congratulations on a fantastic showing!
Middle School Track:
We had a first good meet on Friday at Riverdale with the boys placing 3rd overall and the girls placing 7th.
Please release middle school track at 2:20 today as we head to Viroqua to compete this afternoon.
From Coach Lorenz:
The Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field team had another successful showing as they competed at the Cashton Invite on Saturday. Top boys finishers included Landon Thompson 4th in the 100m dash, Clayton Lee 1st in the 1600m run and 3200m run, and the 4x8 relay of Braysen Garcia-Boland, Conner Montes, Kerrick Thompson, Sam Jones placed 3rd. The boys finished 7th as a team. Top girls finishes were Kaylee Peterson 1st in the 100m dash and 1st in the 800m run, Kaylee Miller 4th in the 100m dash and 2nd in the high jump, Aubri Koch 3rd in the 200m dash, 2nd in the 400m dash, 1st in the triple jump, Tristen Peterson 2nd in the 100m hurdles, 3rd in the 300m hurdles, and 1st in the long jump, Jadyn Boland 4th in the 400m dash, Jasmine Meyer 8th in the 400m dash, the 4x1 relay of Kaylee Miller, Aubri, Maggie Kershner, Kaylee Peterson placed 1st, the 4x2 relay of Kaylee Miller, Lia Puig, Bailey Wanless, Maggie placed 4th. The girls placed 3rd as a team. Results are on accuracetiming.com. The next meet will be Tuesday, Lee Griffin Invitational at Kickapoo.
From Mr. Klang:
The Junior class is excited to bring you a "Night Under the Lanterns" themed prom held on April 27th from 8-11pm at the White House in Richland Center. Admission is $10.
From Mr Clary:
The weight room will be open normal hours on Friday April 26th.
From PTSO:
PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the May 14th PTSO Meeting.
WORD OF THE DAY: Furlongs: unit of distance equal to 220 yards (about 201 meters), and is used chiefly in horse racing. To win the Kentucky Derby, a Thoroughbred must run 10 furlongs, or one and 1/4 miles.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Wisconsin Day of Observance: April 22 - Environmental Awareness Day
April 22: Earth Day, an event to increase public awareness of the world’s environmental problems, is celebrated in the United States for the first time on April 22, 1970. Earth Day was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, a staunch environmentalist who hoped to provide unity to the grassroots environmental movement and increase ecological awareness.
BIRTHDAYS: none
A big round of applause to the Ithaca High School Forensics team members who qualified for and competed at the State Festival on Friday. Maggie Gschwind, Holly King, and Izzie Ortiz each received perfect scores of 25 and a Gold medal. Josie Laue, Kaylee Peterson, Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Annabeth Sprecher, and groups Jadyn Boland, Maggie Kershner, Ari Louis, Alyssa Mueller and Kailey Newkirk, Tristen Peterson, Trista Pluemer, Bailey Wanless all received Silver, and Allison Durst, Isaiah Fargen, Callie Muckler, and Aliyah Swenson each received Bronze. Congratulations on a fantastic showing!
