Ithaca School District

El Comité de Seguridad de las Escuelas Públicas de Ithaca se esfuerza continuamente por mejorar la seguridad de nuestra escuela para nuestros estudiantes, personal y comunidad. Algunas de nuestras iniciativas son organizar clases de certificación de RCP para el personal, evaluar y mejorar los simulacros y ejercicios de emergencia, y colaborar con organizaciones de manejo de emergencias del área. El grupo se reúne una vez al mes, generalmente el tercer martes de cada mes, después de la escuela. Si usted es un padre/madre/tutor o miembro de la comunidad interesado en ser un miembro activo del comité, comuníquese con Paula Boland paula.boland@ithaca.k12.wi.us, Juli Thompson Juli.Thompson@ithaca.k12.wi.us con el administrador de su hijo. Puede llamar a la oficina de la escuela para dejar un mensaje durante el horario normal al 608-585-2311. La primera reunión del año será el próximo miércoles 31 de julio a las 15:00 horas en la biblioteca.

Hola! The School District of Ithaca is seeking a full-time Spanish Teacher for Middle School/High School for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates should possess a Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certification (#1365) or equivalent certification that allows them to teach Spanish. The successful candidate will develop and implement a variety of interesting and motivational activities, display strong leadership skills, utilize exemplary classroom management skills, demonstrate excellent oral and written communication abilities, have experience and knowledge of best practices and strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, this person must be able to maintain a safe, respectful classroom and school environment and make a positive and substantial contribution to the school and district. You can apply at WECAN or contact brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us for more information. https://wecan.waspa.org/

Our students continue their journey through the greater Washington DC area. Today's multiple posts will look back at their experiences visiting The Declaration of Independence, Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, and Mount Vernon. A few of the pictures in Mount Vernon include: the bed George Washington passed away in and his dining room along with the desk that he had built and corresponded with everyone in our young nation and abroad.

Our students continue their journey through the greater Washington DC area. Today's multiple posts will look back at their experiences visiting The Declaration of Independence, Capitol Hill, Supreme Court, and Mount Vernon. A few of the pictures in Mount Vernon include: the bed George Washington passed away in and his dining room along with the desk that he had built and corresponded with everyone in our young nation and abroad.

Congratulations to Ithaca's graduated senior Josie Laue and Richland Center's incoming senior Keegan Cooley as both will be competing this week in the 2024 National High School Rodeo Finals in Wyoming. It will be a busy week for Josie, as she will be competing in the following events: Barrel Racing: Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon Girls Cutting: Monday afternoon and Friday morning Breakaway Roping : Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon Goat Tying: Wednesday morning and afternoon Keegan will be competing in the following events: Boys Cutting: Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon Tie-down Roping: Monday morning and Friday afternoon Steer Wrestling: Wednesday morning and afternoon Congratulations to both Josie and Keegan, as they represent Southwest Wisconsin in Wyoming! The 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR) will take place from July 14th to July 20th at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The event will feature over 1,700 competitors from various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico​ (NHSRA)​​ (Sweetwater Events Complex)​. Key events include 13 rodeo performances, four competition arenas, a large vendor trade show, the Queen Contest, and shooting competitions. Additionally, there will be various family-friendly activities and opportunities for community involvement​.

Congratulations to the Weston Trap Team. The Weston Trap Team has 8 kids that will be competing in the national tournament. Coming off a 4th place finish at the state tournament and winning the spring conference. The team had just an outstanding season and they plan to keeping it going. 2 members of the team are /were Ithaca students. Danny Feryance is a graduated senior and making his 4th trip to nationals carrying a 23.8 season avg. He will be in the team and individual events. Owen Feryance is an incoming junior and will be making his 2nd trip to nationals. He has a season average of 23.1 and will be competing in the individual event. Weston team members include: Brianna Clark, Lilyanna Kast, Gavin Kast, Mason King, and Hayden Verthein.

Ithaca students are currently touring Washington D.C. Memories (and GREAT photo ops) are being made. Our students learned about MLK , visited the Gettysburg National Military Park, and more! Special thanks to Peg Durkin and Chay Schmitt for the pictures.

Ithaca students are currently touring Washington D.C. Memories (and GREAT photo ops) are being made. Our students learned about MLK , visited the Gettysburg National Military Park, and more! Special thanks to Peg Durkin and Chay Schmitt for the pictures.

Ithaca students are currently touring Washington D.C. Memories (and GREAT photo ops) are being made. Ithaca graduate, Laurel Richards talked with the students in an impromptu break and told them about her work at the White House. Special thanks to Peg Durkin and Chay Schmitt for the pictures.

Ithaca students are currently touring Washington D.C. Memories (and GREAT photo ops) are being made. Ithaca graduate, Laurel Richards talked with the students in an impromptu break and told them about her work at the White House. Special thanks to Peg Durkin and Chay Schmitt for the pictures.

Are you enjoying your summer? Why not share the fun? Email summer fun pictures, with description to adam.hess@ithaca.k12.wi.us and we will share those stories on our social media!

SUMMER FUN! Here is the Ithaca Bulldog grades 3/4 softball team. 9 girls from Ithaca plus 1 girl from Weston. The team is coached by Colleen Neefe and Cody Pulvermacher. HOW are you spending the summer?

Are you enjoying your summer? Why not share the fun? Email summer fun pictures, with description to adam.hess@ithaca.k12.wi.us and we will share those stories on our social media!

The WBCA ALL STAR CLASSIC is this weekend, June 28-29. Micah Salisbury will be representing the South All-Stars. Game times are today 4:00pm- South vs. North Saturday June 29 10:00 am - South vs. East - 2:30 pm- South vs. West Games will be played at the EJ Schneider Field at Oshkosh North High School. **Games are subject to change and may start earlier. Congratulations Micah!!

Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher? CESA 3 has you covered. CESA 3 will offer a training session this summer and 2 more during the school year. Thursday, August 8 - https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/substitute-teacher-training/ Tuesday, December 3 - https://events.ringcentral.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-12-3-24-fea0b87b-54ab-4b32-b944-27d4c0587edf/registration Tuesday, March 4 - https://events.ringcentral.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-3-4-24-310e6215-d424-405a-a5ad-71587375130b/registration

Friday summer school students completed their time travel while exploring the 70s, 80s and 90s. Pet rocks, Orange Julius, Bagel Bites pizza, playing Simon, and so much more. What a fun 2 weeks we have had.

Summer School Friday - Our final day of Pioneers was a lot of fun! Mrs. Zorea played her fiddle; we learned how to square dance; we played marbles!

Ms Pope and her crew in Costa Rica. Riding a “lancha” in the rainforest. Where they saw sloths, crocodiles, toucans, monkeys, and several types of birds.

First day in Costa Rica for the Ithaca crew!

More Summer School fun! Photos by Aaron Feryance! In Pioneer Class Mrs. Zorea played her fiddle, and we learned to square dance!