Weather challenges bring changes. Tomorrow for breakfast, students will enjoy Cereal, Mandarin Oranges, Graham Crackers, Juice, and milk. Lunch menu stays the same for Thursday.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Jan 10 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today:
First Choice: Chicken Smackers
Second Choice: Brat/WG Bun
Green Beans, Pineapple, WG roll, Milk
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Snowball dance will be held Saturday, January 20th in the Ithaca Commons from 8-11 pm. Cost for tickets are $5 per person and if you are bringing a friend that is not an Ithaca student, you need to fill out a permission slip and you can get it from the office.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Wednesday for today, Wed, Jan 10, is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date.
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
Catch the Ithaca-Weston girls and boys High School wrestlers tomorrow in action as they compete at Royall in a quad competition against Sparta and New Lisbon. First faceoff is at 6pm. Good luck!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Due to the weather, HS FFA will meet this Thursday, January 11 in Ms Sprecher’s room.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer
Sources of Strength will meet this Thursday, Jan. 11th…High School in the LMC, Middle School in Mr. Kelly’s room.
From PTSO:
PRICE REDUCTION…We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $8 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Word of the Day: envisage is to picture something in your mind, or to view or regard something in a particular way. She envisages many positive changes and opportunities in the New Year.
This day in history: On January 10, 1901, a drilling derrick at Spindletop Hill near Beaumont, Texas, produces an enormous gusher of crude oil, coating the landscape for hundreds of feet and signaling the advent of the American oil industry. The geyser was discovered at a depth of over 1,000 feet, flowed at an initial rate of approximately 100,000 barrels a day and took nine days to cap. Following the discovery, petroleum, which until that time had been used in the U.S. primarily as a lubricant and in kerosene for lamps, would become the main fuel source for new inventions such as cars and airplanes; coal-powered forms of transportation including ships and trains would also convert to the liquid fuel.
Birthdays
Elementary: Paislee Sims (from the weekend, January 6th) (sorry, we missed this on Monday)
MS/HS: Ethan Fry
Staff: none
Catch the Ithaca-Weston girls and boys High School wrestlers tomorrow in action as they compete at Royall in a quad competition against Sparta and New Lisbon. First faceoff is at 6pm. Good luck!
Due to the weather related late start tomorrow, Wednesday, January 10th, there are some changes to our menu. There will NOT be breakfast, and the lunch menu will include Chicken Smackers or Brat/WG Bun, Green Beans, Pineapple, WG Roll, and Milk. Also note that Popcorn "Wednesday" featuring the 4K class will be rescheduled for a future date.
Ithaca will have a 2-hour delay tomorrow. There will be no AM 4K or early morning weight room on Wed, Jan 10, 2024.
Ithaca tendrá un retraso de 2 horas mañana.
Don't forget the change for this week - it's POPCORN WEDNESDAY! Popcorn Friday will be Wed, Jan 10. 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!
This message is from the Ithaca School District. Due to the forecasted inclement weather in our area, the Ithaca District will be closed tomorrow January 9, 2023. No classes will be held in the Ithaca district. All afterschool activities will be cancelled and made up at a later date.
Debido al mal tiempo pronosticado en nuestra área, el Distrito de Ithaca estará cerrado mañana 9 de enero de 2023. Todas las actividades extraescolares se cancelarán y se recuperarán en una fecha posterior.
This past Friday and Saturday, 9 middle school band band students and 6 high school students participated in the Conference Honors Band Festival, held at Riverdale High School. The students had two days of rehearsals with other band students from 9 other schools, and then a concert on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to the following students on their wonderful performances that day: Garrett Barlow, Maisy Tauaalo, Hallie Steinmetz, Aspen Young, Alyssa Olson, Savannah Reese, Emma Birkrem, Roman Riley, Peyton Brown, Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Xander Sorensen, Alivya Young, Izzie Ortiz, and Owen Feryance. A special thank you to Mrs Mary Beth Behrens for making this experience possible!
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) recognizes January as School Board Appreciation month. Ithaca School District is grateful to our citizens who step up to fulfill this challenging and necessary role for our students and community. They devote countless hours of their time and attention to the furthering of Ithaca Schools and the success of our students. Ithaca School Board of Education members Joe Brown, Bob Buscher, Kelly Feryance, Becca Keller, Randy Manning, Linda Peterson, and Marty Richards. Thank you!
The Ithaca-Weston High School Boys and Girls wrestlers saw action Friday and Saturday. Friday, Jewel Grosskopf placed 5th and Kaylee Manning placed 2nd at the Mauston Golden Eagle Girls Invite. On Saturday, they traveled to Kickapoo for the Girls Lee Griffin Invite, where Jewel placed 5th and Kaylee placed 1st. The boys team competed Saturday at the Sauk Prairie Eagle Invite. Blake Bingham and Ethan Stowell placed 5th, Derek Franzen placed 6th, Ashtin Bennet placed 7th, Logan Anderson and Kayden Coleman placed 4th, Caleb Birkrem and Mac Neefe placed 3rd. As a team, Ithaca-Weston placed 5th. Congratulations to all our wrestlers! Catch them next on Thursday at Royall.
A time change for tonight's boys basketball game, we rocked the WRCO Morning Show, Winter weather heading our way, and MORE. See what's happening at Ithaca!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=caMmHm6wQOM
Due to the forecasted weather, tonight's boys basketball start time has changed. JV boys will start at 5pm with varsity to follow at approximately 6:30pm.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Jan 8, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham and Cheese Sub, Second Choice: Chicken Parmesan, Cooked Carrots, Apples and Oranges, WG Roll, Milk
From Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
The Ithaca-Weston High School Boys and Girls wrestlers saw action Friday and Saturday. Friday, Jewel Grosskopf placed 5th and Kaylee Manning placed 2nd at the Mauston Golden Eagle Girls Invite. On Saturday, they traveled to Kickapoo for the Girls Lee Griffin Invite, where Jewel placed 5th and Kaylee placed 1st. The boys team competed Saturday at the Sauk Prairie Eagle Invite. Blake Bingham and Ethan Stowell placed 5th, Derek Franzen placed 6th, Ashtin Bennet placed 7th, Logan Anderson and Kayden Coleman placed 4th, Caleb Birkrem and Mac Neefe placed 3rd. As a team, Ithaca-Weston placed 5th. Congratulations to all our wrestlers! Catch them next on Thursday at Royall.
From Forensics Coaches:
We will have a meeting during ATTACK time today, Monday, in the LMC. Anyone who is interested in participating this season must attend. If you are unable to attend, you must check in with Ms Schmitt, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Zorea, or email Mrs Murphey.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Snowball dance will be held Saturday, January 20th in the Ithaca Commons from 8-11 pm. Cost for tickets are $5 per person and if you are bringing a friend that is not an Ithaca student, you need to fill out a permission slip and you can get it from the office.
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your final payment for the Florida trip is due today.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be Tue, Jan 9 at 3:45 pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Deitelhoff:
There will be an FCCLA Meeting on Wednesday Jan, 10 during attack in Mrs. Deitelhoff’s room.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Wed, Jan 10. 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 PTSO:
PRICE REDUCTION…We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $8 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Mrs. Behrens:
This past Friday and Saturday, 9 middle school band band students and 6 high school students participated in the Conference Honors Band Festival, held at Riverdale High School. The students had 2 days of rehearsals with other band students from 9 other schools, and then a concert on Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to the following students on their wonderful performances that day: Garrett Barlow, Maisy Tauaalo, Hallie Steinmetz, Aspen Young, Alyssa Olson, Savannah Reese, Emma Birkrem, Roman Riley, Peyton Brown, Abby Plonka, Ally Plonka, Xander Sorensen, Alivya Young, Izzie Ortiz, and Owen Feryance.
Word of the Day: A luminaria is a lantern—traditionally used in Christmas celebrations in the southwestern U.S. that typically consists of a candle (or its electric analogue) set in sand inside a paper bag. Luminaria is also broadly used to refer to a similar lantern lit for other occasions, such as memorials or weddings. One of Anna’s favorite Christmas Eve traditions is lighting luminaria with her family to line their driveway in a festive display.
This day in history: On January 8, 1867, African American men gain the right to vote in the District of Columbia despite the veto of its most powerful resident, President Andrew Johnson. The Republican-controlled senate overrode Johnson by a vote of 29-10 three years before a constitutional amendment granted the right to vote to all men regardless of race.
Birthdays
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Staff: Mrs. Olivia Preuss
Something new is POPPIN' next week!
Popcorn Friday will be next Wednesday, January 10. 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!
Join the Ithaca crew on THE MORNING SHOW today at 9 AM on WRCO FM 100.9, at WRCO.com and on the Civic Media App!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Jan 5, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish sticks, Second Choice: Cheeseburger, Corn, mandarin oranges, WG roll, milk
From Mr.Klang:
There will be a Junior Class meeting today, Jan. 5 during ATTACK in Mr. Klang’s room.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs.Pluemer:
Sources of Strength students, remember to wear your Sources of Strength t-shirts this first Friday of the month, Jan. 5th.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA Quiz Bowl will meet this Friday, Jan. 5, during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
Concessions this Friday is the Music Boosters.
From Forensics Coaches:
We will have a meeting during ATTACK time on Monday, Jan 8th in the LMC. Students should have selections made or drafts started by then. If you would still like to join, see Ms Schmitt, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Zorea, or email Mrs Murphey.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be January 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be next Wednesday, January 10. 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 Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Club:
A reminder to youth, middle, and high school wrestling families that volunteers as well as donations are needed for our annual High School tournament on Saturday, January 13th at Weston. To sign up, use the link to view, then contact Jessi Brandt via TeamReach or message the Ithaca-Weston Wrestling Facebook page.
From PTSO:
PRICE REDUCTION……We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $8 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Mrs. Behrens:
High School Band Students - Your final payment for the Florida trip is due on Monday, January 8.
Word of the Day: Nobby is a synonym of chic and typically describes people and things that are cleverly stylish. The word is sometimes disapproving in modern use. The restaurant was a bit too nobby for my tastes, but I did enjoy the food.
This day in history: On January 5, 1933, construction begins on the Golden Gate Bridge, as workers began excavating 3.25 million cubic feet of dirt for the structure’s huge anchorages. Following the Gold Rush boom that began in 1849, speculators realized the land north of San Francisco Bay would increase in value in direct proportion to its accessibility to the city. Soon, a plan was hatched to build a bridge that would span the Golden Gate, a narrow, 400-foot deep strait that serves as the mouth of the San Francisco Bay, connecting the San Francisco Peninsula with the southern end of Marin County.
Birthdays
Elementary: none
MS/HS: Arianna Louis
Staff: Heather Dietelhoff
Ithaca has a new “LOCAL” food display board. Julie Severance, Ithaca’s Farm to School Specialist, will change this DAILY to reflect what’s LOCAL! - Ithaca tiene un nuevo tablero de exhibición de comida. ¡Cambiará diariamente para reflejar lo que es local!
Calling all wrestling fans! If you are heading to Sauk Prairie High School this Saturday to catch our Ithaca-Weston High School wrestlers compete, tickets are available online using this link or by purchasing tickets at the door with debit or credit card only. Good luck, wrestlers!
https://gofan.co/event/1140009
📷credit: Lisa Clary
For the past three decades, the Ithaca high school kids have hosted the Passage Food Drive every Christmas. Passages is a non profit facility in Richland County that helps women in domestic abuse situations. In the beginning, the senior class hosted the food drive and over time the Ithaca Student Council took over the duties of organizing the fund raiser. This year, the Ithaca Student Council paired up council members with elementary and middle school classes in the spirit of competition and for a goal in the end, a Pizza Hut party for the winning class. This year, the 4th grade group with their partners, Kailey Newkirk, Tristen Peterson, and Maggie Kershner won the contest by collecting 22 boxes for their grade. A total of 75 boxes were collected and donated to Passage on December 22nd.
* Pictured left to right. Izzie Ortiz, Tristen Peterson, Kailey Newkirk, Maggie Kershner, Kaylee Peterson, Emma Coy, Alyvia Young, Sammy Clary, Isaiah Fargen, Kerrick Thompson, Keegan Jones, Devin Ihm, Ethan Birkrem, Clayton Lee
Catch your Ithaca-Weston High School girls wrestlers in action this Friday and Saturday. Friday the girls head to Mauston for their girls invitational - wrestling starts at 4:30. On Saturday, the girls travel to Kickapoo for their girls invitational and some of our area's best wrestlers. Action starts at 9:30, and admission is free.
📷 credit: Lisa Clary
