Ithaca School District

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Patty w/bun, Second Choice: Brat w/bun, WG Roll, Corn, Sliced apples, Salad Bar, Milk From Ms Sprecher: FFA Officer team and chairman will meet at lunch today, Tuesday, April 9. From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be today, Tuesday, April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! Culver's Share night for youth bowling, Wednesday, April 10th, 4-8 pm. Come out and support our youth bowlers scholarship program. From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. From Mrs. Kershner: Students attending the Healthcare Field trip to the Richland Hospital please have your permission slips handed in to the guidance office by Friday April 12. The field trip is scheduled for Wed, April 17. Any questions please see Mrs. Kershner. Seniors: PLEASE check your email regarding Senior Spotlight information. Submit a Senior picture and your plans after high school to Mrs. Kershner no later than Friday, April 12. 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. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! Attention Elementary/Middle School Parents: Yearbooks are now on sale for $15, this window will close at 11:59pm on April 19th. Please visit the website to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 Contact Samantha Hilby for any help with ordering. WORD OF THE DAY: Aegis: the power to protect, control, or support something or someone. It is often used in the phrase under the aegis of. The issue will be decided under the aegis of an international organization. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Prisoners of War Remembrance Day–Wisconsin Public School Observance Day commemorating the date during World War II when the largest number of Americans were captured in the Conquest of Bataan. Customarily observed through gubernatorial proclamation, the day recognizes those who suffered captivity in foreign countries while in active service with the U.S. armed forces. BIRTHDAYS: none

Great job to all of our Ithaca FFA CDE Teams! Congratulations to our FIVE STATE QUALIFYING TEAMS !!! Livestock Evaluation - Bailey Wanless, Logan Anderson, Violet Dilley, and Annabeth Sprecher Agronomy - Sam Jones, Wes Nelson, Caleb Birkrem, Darin Nelson Milk Products - Ethan Birkrem, Maylee Pluemer, Jacey Maxwell, Kerrick Thompson Ag Mechanics - Alex Evans, Landon Thompson, Isaiah Fargen,Tyler Steinmetz Poultry Evaluation - Ethan Stowell, Justin Honer, Casey Pomering, Clayton Lee Good luck at State!!!

More pics from the eclipse! Mother Nature put on a show that afforded our teachers the opportunity to move the classroom outside and the sun and moon did not disappoint. Here is Ms. Brewers 2nd grade class.

Congratulations to our most recent Ithaca High and Middle School Honor Roll students. Well done, Bulldogs!

Today is game day at Ithaca! We will see you at the school. First pitch will 5 PM.

By most standards, Ithaca is a small school district. If district size were measured by heart, dedication, and drive - Ithaca would be one of the largest districts in the state! Total enrollment at Ithaca is 344 (4k - 12) students, with 127 students calling Ithaca High School Home. Out of those 127, the Class of 2024 claims 35 students and 3 of those seniors will be competing in sports at the collegiate level. It was signing day at Ithaca High School! We are proud to announce 3 Bulldogs signed letters of acceptance at universities and will be participating in sports in which they excelled while playing for the Bulldogs! Josie Laue will be attending South Dakota State, pursuing a business degree and participating in Rodeo. Kaylee Peterson heads to UW-Stevens Point to study Environmental Education and will be a member of the Cross Country and Track and Field teams. Micah Salisbury will pursue a degree in Elementary education at UW-River Falls while playing Baseball for the Falcons. The Ithaca District could not be any prouder of these 3 student-athletes. Kaylee and Josie have both qualified for the state forensics contest for four years, and have earned a perfect score at the state contest. Micah joined forensics this season as a novice and performed very well. All three athletes are also part of the Ithaca High School band, and Josie and Kaylee are in choir. Each athlete is in three seasons of athletics, balancing academics and extracurricular activities very successfully. Josie was chosen as State All-Around Cowgirl, in Volleyball was co-setter of the year in 2022 and solo setter of the year in 2024 in our conference, and has received numerous awards through FFA, including a State FFA Degree and Sectional Winner in Equine Placement. Micah was a State Champion in baseball and all-state selection and is dual sport athlete this year in baseball and track. He was a part of this year's Ridge & Valley Conference Championship basketball team, and was honored with a 2024 Sportsmanship Award from the conference. Kaylee was a dual sport athlete in cross-country and volleyball as a sophomore and State Champion 400m and three-time state qualifier in both track and cross country. Kaylee is also the Ithaca salutatorian. Please help us celebrate sports and education by congratulating these 3 Ithaca student-athletes as they prepare for their next educational journey.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday, April 8, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Nuggets, Second Choice: Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, WG Roll, Potato Wedges, Pineapple, Salad Bar, Milk This past weekend 3 Ithaca /Weston Track athletes qualified for the State Indoor Championships @ UW-Whitewater. Congratulations to Channing Brown, Kaylee Peterson, and Tristen Peterson for competing in an all division meet with 1,484 top athletes in the state of Wisconsin. Results can be found on accuracetiming.com. From Ms Sprecher: High school FFA meeting today, April 8th during Attack. Officer team and chairman will meet at lunch Tuesday, April 9. From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! We will have a team meeting today Monday, April 8th during attack time in the LMC. From Ms. Okus: High school choir students who are going on the choir field trip on Wednesday, April 10th, must get their permission slips and money in to Ms. Okus by Monday, April 8th at the end of the day. From Mrs. Pluemer: Middle School Sources of Strength will be meeting Monday, April 8, during ATTACK, in the Commons. From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be Tuesday, April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! Culver's Share night for youth bowling, Wednesday, April 10th, 4-8 pm. Come out and support our youth bowlers scholarship program. From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. 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. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! Attention Elementary/Middle School Parents: Yearbooks are now on sale for $15, this window will close at 11:59pm on April 19th. Please visit the website to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 Contact Samantha Hilby for any help with ordering. WORD OF THE DAY: Fatuous: to describe something as foolish or silly rather than sensible or logical. Our hopes for an apology and a reasonable explanation for the error were met with fatuous platitudes. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On April 8, 1989, California Angels rookie pitcher Jim Abbott, who was born without a right hand, makes his Major League Baseball debut in a 7-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Easton Degenhardt Middle School - none High School - Liam Rowin Faculty & Staff - none

Students needed! Represent Ithaca at the WIAA level. Applications are now being accepted for the first-ever WIAA #StudentAthleteLeadership Team! This diverse group of student-athletes will serve as ambassadors for their peers & the WIAA, while learning more about the sports industry. See Mrs Kershner or Mrs Thompson for information or to apply. Students can learn more and apply at http://bit.ly/3PJrpWI.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday, April 5, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Second Choice: Chicken Fajita, WG Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Applesauce, Salad Bar, Milk From Track coaches: Congratulations to Kaylee Peterson, Tristen Peterson, and Channing Brown who qualified for and will be competing in the State Indoor Track & Field meet tomorrow, April 6th at UW-Whitewater. Competition includes athletes from all divisions from all around the state. Good luck! From Ms Sprecher: Congratulations to all the FFA Career Development contest participants. We have Four teams that qualified to compete at the state competition. Livestock placed 3rd led by 3rd place Individual Logan Anderson and includes Violet Dilley, Bailey Wanless and Annabeth Sprecher. The Agronomy team of Darin Nelson, Wesley Nelson, Caleb Birkrem and Sam Jones placed 4th. The all freshman team of Milk Products placed 4th led by the 5th place individual Kerrick Thompson and includes Jacey Maxwell, Ethan Birkrem and Maylee Pluemer. Ag Mechanics of Alex Evans, Landon Thompson, Tyler Steinmentz and Isaiah Fargen placed 6th. Middle School FFA will meet Thursday, April 11, during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on today, April 5 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this 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 the 4th grade class! From Ms. Okus: High school choir students who are going on the choir field trip on Wednesday, April 10th, must get their permission slips and money in to Ms. Okus by Monday, April 8th at the end of the day. From Mrs. Pluemer: Middle School Sources of Strength will be meeting Monday, April 8, during ATTACK, in the Commons. From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. 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. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! We will have a team meeting Monday, April 8th during attack time in the LMC. ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic Attention Elementary/Middle School Parents: Yearbooks are now on sale for $15, this window will close at 11:59pm on April 19th. Please visit the website to purchase: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 Contact Samantha Hilby for any help with ordering. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Kenneth Kypke 4/7 Middle School - none High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

POSTPONED: Baseball and Softball: Varsity @ DeSoto - No make up date scheduled as of now.

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday, April 4, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish Sticks, Second Choice: Quesadilla, WG Roll, Green Beans, Pears, Milk, Salad Bar From Mr. Herbst: Students who have earned ATTACK Release Privilege beginning today, Thu, Apr 4 should have received an email from me. From Mrs Kershner: Big Brother/Big Sister ‘RISE’ Program will meet today, April 4. Mentors please pick up your mentee and gather in the library. Thank you for making a difference in the life of a young person! Any questions please reach out to Mrs Kershner, Mrs Richards or Mrs, Wipperfurth. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer Sources of Strength will meet today today, April 4. High School will meet in the LMC and Middle School will meet in the Commons. From Mrs. Burnley: The FBLA meeting is rescheduled for today, April 4 during Attack. It is very important the you attend this meeting if you are going to the State Leadership Conference next week. From Mr. Klang: There will be a Junior Class Meeting in Mr. Klang's room during the last 10 minutes of lunch today, April 4th. From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, April 5 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class! From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. 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. If you are planning on bringing a guest to prom that is not from Ithaca, please sign them up using the form in the office. You must have your guest signed up before 3:30 pm on Friday, April 19th. See you there! From Forensics coaches: The State Contest is quickly approaching on Friday, April 19th. All performers should be working on their own daily and at least once weekly with a coach! ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic WORD OF THE DAY: lambaste: to criticize very harshly. Lambaste is also sometimes used as a synonym of beat meaning “to assault.” The coach lambasted the team for its poor play. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Just after 6 p.m. on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. is fatally shot while standing on the balcony outside his second-story room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. The civil rights leader was in Memphis to support a sanitation workers’ strike and was on his way to dinner when a bullet struck him in the jaw and severed his spinal cord. King was pronounced dead after his arrival at a Memphis hospital. He was 39 years old. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Rylan Hash 4/3, Lennon Neefe 4/4 Middle School - Alexander Welsh 4/3, Olivia Biermeier 4/4, Mason Parduhn 4/4 High School - Jeremyah Olbert 4/3, Caleb Birkrem 4/4 Faculty & Staff - none

Cherish those memories! Ithaca Elementary and Middle school yearbooks are available online. Once purchased, they should arrive before the end of the school year. The sale of yearbooks will run through April 19th, and the cost is $15/per yearbook. Please visit https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ITHACA-ELEMMIDDLE-2024 to order your yearbook before the deadline is here!

Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class!

It's National Paraprofessionals Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing Paraprofessionals for their efforts that contribute to the success of our students everyday! We appreciate all you do! Today, we recognize the following employees: Heather Dickey Sarah Harris Samantha Hilby Janelle Jones Deb Manning Juli Thompson Lindsey Carley

Ithaca Schools closed today / La escuela Ithaca estará cerrada hoy : This message is from the Ithaca School District. Due to the inclement weather in our area, the Ithaca District will be closed today. No classes will be held in the Ithaca district. Debido a las condiciones climáticas, el distrito escolar de Ithaca no tendrá clases hoy. Las clases están canceladas hoy en Ithaca.

As a result of the weather and early release, there will be no after school activities including practices and Game Club.

Ithaca Schools early release today / Salida temprana de la escuela Ithaca hoy The Ithaca district will be releasing buses and classes early today.. Time of release will be 1:30 PM l distrito de Ithaca va a cerrar temprano hoy. Los autobuses saldrán temprano también. La hora de la salida temprana ha sido enviada por correo electrónico a nuestras familias. Salida temprana de la escuela Ithaca hoy 1:30 PM

Tonight's meet at River Ridge has been postponed due to weather. A rescheduled date has not been determined, should Ithaca be able to attend. Track-sters will still practice tonight at Ithaca 3:30pm. Thursday Ithaca will travel to RC for the GRIT meet. Details soon to follow. Stay tuned!

The Richland Center Intermediate School is proud to present: The "Strengthening Families" program. Ithaca residents are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for all of the details!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Mozzarella Sticks, Second Choice: Hot dog w/WG bun, Garlic bread, baked beans, mixed fruit, Milk, Salad Bar From HS Track: Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field team tonight, Apr 2 as they travel to River Ridge to compete. Field events start at 4:15, and running events start at 4:45. Please release the athletes at 2:10 today for the meet. From Mrs. Burnley: There will be an FBLA meeting in Mrs. Burnley’s room on Tuesday, April 2 during Attack. Permission slips for SLC will be distributed and final plans will be made for next week. It is very important that you attend the meeting. From Mrs. Zorea: There is a National Honor Society meeting in the Library on Wednesday, April 3 during Attack. From Mrs Kershner: FCA Huddle will meet Thursday, April 4 at 7am. Join us for pancakes and an encouraging devotion! All are welcome! Big Brother/Big Sister ‘RISE’ Program will meet Thursday, April 4. Mentors please pick up your mentee and gather in the library. Thank you for making a difference in the life of a young person! Any questions please reach out to Mrs Kershner, Mrs Richards or Mrs, Wipperfurth. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, April 5. 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 4th grade class! From PTSO: Our next PTSO meeting will be April 9 at 3:45pm in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From Ms. Ernzen: There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, April 5th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. From FFA: Friday, April 12 is the spring blood drive. If you are over 16 please consider giving blood. We have a goal of 20 pints and currently only have 6 signed up. Staff, consider setting a great example for our students! You can sign up at Versiti at https://donate.wisconsin.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/261555 or call Ms. Sprecher at 585-2311 ext. 310 or email for an appointment. ATTENTION YOUTH BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PARENTS AND COACHES We are excited to host a FREE event specifically designed for volunteer coaches and involved parents and targeted at building knowledge and confidence to support your youth players. This clinic will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 11 AM to 1 PM in the Ithaca Gymnasium. Whether you are coaching a team, new to the sport, or looking to better support your player, this event is an opportunity to elevate your game and build memories with your child. Learn more and RSVP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IYBSclinic BIRTHDAYS: none