Ms. Sprecher's forestry class hosted the elementary students at the Ithaca School forest for the last time of the 2023-24 school year. Students PreK through fifth grade enjoyed a hike around the forest identifying animal tracks and plants of the forest. They were given a booklet to help them identify which animal the track belonged to. It also had pictures and information about both helpful and harmful plants they can find in the forest. Before they left to return to school, the students played a few games and did the team work exercise of centipede skis.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Hot Ham & Cheese, Potato Wedges, Baby Carrots, Peaches, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention all Middle School and High School students:
If you did not receive an end of year check out sheet yesterday or if you are a high school student who does not have an English class this semester, please stop in the office to pick up your form. Every student is required to submit a completed check-out form, please be sure your name is on your form so that your family is not charged any fees that don’t belong to you.
From Mr. Herbst:
Audience: All high school students
Click here to view the semester exam schedules for Wed, May 29 and Thur, May 30, 2024.
Make-up exams for excused absences are scheduled for Fri, May 31, 2024 at a time TBA with your teacher(s).
Click the English or Spanish version to be informed regarding the expectations during semester exam dates.
From the Business Office:
Audience: All Seniors - Please remember that all dues, fines, and food service account balances must be paid in full prior to receiving your diploma. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
From Coach Lorenz:
Athletes please wash and turn in your uniforms. These athletes still need to turn theirs in by tomorrow, Thur, May 30. Conner Montes, Braysen Garcia-Boland, Randy Pichardo Flores, Kerrick Thompson, Holly King (shorts), James Timm, Jasmine Meyer, Landon Thompson, Hewsten Garcia-Boland. You can give them to Coach Lorenz or Coach Thompson.
From Ms. Durkin:
All middle and high school art students, please pick up your artwork in the art room this week. Anything left in the art room on Fri, May 31 will be recycled.
From Mrs. Stellner:
While you are cleaning out your regular locker, please make sure you also clean out your PE locker too! I had several bags of clothes/shoes/towels last year that I had to clean out. Thanks!
From the Ithaca Technology department:
The technology department will NOT be loaning out ANY Chromebooks the final week of school (May 28—May 31). We have finals that week, so make sure you bring YOUR assigned device with you as none will be available. Also, during the final week we will be turning in Chromebooks after all classes no longer have a need for students to have a device. Please remember, you were assigned a device, bag, and charger. When we run our device check-in, if any one of these are not present your family will be billed for a replacement. Seniors, we will be collecting your devices before graduation practice, so please be prepared to turn in devices at that time.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - none
Middle School - none
High School - Clayton Lee
Faculty & Staff - none
100% OSHA-30 certified! ✔️
We would like to recognize the following students who have successfully completed
the online OSHA-30 certification training:
Alyssa Mueller, Taylor Johnson-Pickel, Tristen Peterson and Emma Coy
OSHA10 certified: Allsion Durst and Nolan Waldner
🏆 Congratulations! 🏆
The Ithaca Reading Department LOVES sharing books with students! Thanks to Mrs. Andrea Newkirk and Mrs. Shawna Kitsembel for facilitating this book give-a-way! It allows students the opportunity to have new books to read over the summer, to keep those reading skills FRESH! The department would like to thank Mr. Greg Herbst and Mrs. Kathleen Schoen for providing the support needed to make this event happen.
Can't Rain on Ithaca's Parade!
Despite severe weather conditions on their field trip AND rain days, 8th Grade scientists at Ithaca managed to squeeze in the annual End-Of-Middle-School trip to Devil's Lake State Park.
It was a perfect day with a 5 mile hike (way to go, kids!), a picnic lunch, swimming, fishing, and ball games. What a great day full of memories to keep through high school and beyond!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Fish sticks, Second Choice: Sassy Chicken, Breadsticks, Mixed Vegetables, Mandarin Oranges, Salad Bar, Milk
Attention all Middle School and High School students: The end of the year check-out sheets will be given to you today, Tue May 28, 2024. Middle School students you will receive them from your teachers during class. High School students, you will receive your form in your English class. If you are a high school student who does not have an English class this semester, please stop in the office to pick up your form. Every student is required to submit a completed check-out form, please be sure your name is on your form so that your family is not charged any fees that don’t belong to you.
From Mr. Herbst:
Audience: All high school students - Semester exam schedules ad expectations during semester exams for Wed, May 29 and Thur, May 30, 2024 have been emailed. Make-up exams for excused absences are scheduled for Fri, May 31, 2024 at a time TBA with your teacher(s).
From the Kitchen:
Audience: All high school students - To ensure an accurate lunch count for food preparation, students who intend to eat lunch at school during semester exams will need to sign-up with Annette by the end of the school day on Tue, May 28. If you sign up for but do not eat school lunch, then you will still be charged, since a lunch was prepared for you.
From the Business Office:
Audience: All Seniors - Please remember that all dues, fines, and food service account balances must be paid in full prior to receiving your diploma. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
From the Sophomore Class Advisers:
Many of you have not paid your dues for the year yet. You must pay them by Tue, May 28. Check your email for a list of those with outstanding dues.
From Coach Lorenz:
Athletes please wash and turn in your uniforms by tomorrow, Wed, May 29th. You can give them to Coach Lorenz or Coach Thompson.
From Ms. Durkin:
All middle and high school art students, please pick up your artwork in the art room this week and next. Anything left in the art room on Fri, May 31 will be recycled.
From the Ithaca Technology department:
The technology department will NOT be loaning out ANY Chromebooks the final week of school (May 28—May 31). We have finals that week, so make sure you bring YOUR assigned device with you as none will be available. Also, during the final week we will be turning in Chromebooks after all classes no longer have a need for students to have a device. Please remember, you were assigned a device, bag, and charger. When we run our device check-in, if any one of these are not present your family will be billed for a replacement. Seniors, we will be collecting your devices before graduation practice, so please be prepared to turn in devices at that time.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - McKenzie Benson
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - none
7th Grade Scientists spent a day in Dubuque, IA at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. The students enjoyed learning about the ecology and physics of the Mississippi River through interactive exhibits. But the BEST part of the day? Touching LIVE starfish, sea anemone, and cow-nosed stingrays! Many thanks to the Middle School staff, parent chaperones, and Mississippi River Museum staff who made this day such an awesome experience!
Ms Sprecher’s 8th Agriculture Class grew lettuce and radishes this spring in the Ithaca greenhouse. Students started the plants in the greenhouse and nurtured them to full size and delicious. Now they are enjoying the vegetables of their labor, harvesting and cleaning.
Ithaca Softball Regional Champs online store is now open! The store will be open until Monday with delivery on Thursday! https://itchacahssbregchamp24.itemorder.com/shop/sale/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1EymhoFgUc7JAUPjWVtIJgpF_YlJJhPVlZF8s_KoCGDPHoVbSL9Yp3qrk_aem_AUleOsXV97ekAkKRQvzjtj2A8-1ylMSzroh9oFZUW4ZfdPvbM7QG2rygR5quBl2uufQbUXK36mraxnyeW6IyR_6j
Get your Ithaca/Weston Track and Field State Qualifier apparel. The store is open until Monday at midnight. No late orders are allowed. Delivery will be to school, and coaches will try to get yours to you before they leave for LaCrosse Friday morning. https://ithacawestonhstr24.itemorder.com/shop/home/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3O4FevckXM2g1OBinRYSxvIilJlxYdYKrA0HKhBGK1QbfStWUvXdEPhZM_aem_AUmyV3tbMjCNoWQN6Z0Q4bVyfTpxqAgqDkYGR3yZ1xPqyUIANwaJ0eLpYvhRzHypHxvX-SwUIqZ2N2dIbrBfppUw
Recently, Senator Howard Marklein and Representative Todd Novak welcomed students from Ithaca Elementary School to the Capitol. Representative Todd Novak said "It was great to meet them and speak about my job as their legislator!" Thanks to everyone for making this visit a memorable experience for Ithaca Elementary students.
State Bound!!!! Ithaca/Weston Track and Field athletes showed their stuff last night at the Bangor Sectional Meet. There were some stellar performances across all schools, athletes, and events. A special congratulations to our very own:
🥇Kaylee Miller, High Jump Sectional Champion
🥇Kaylee Peterson, 800m run Sectional Champion
🥉Clayton Lee, 3rd in 1600m run
Girls 4x100m Relay of Aubri Koch, Kaylee Miller, Tristen Peterson, Kaylee Peterson, and alternates Bailey Wanless and Maggie Kershner placed 4th
Aubri Koch placed 5th in the Triple Jump.
Clayton Lee placed 6th in the 3200m run.
Girls 4x400m Relay of Kaylee Miller, Aubri Koch, Tristen Peterson, Kaylee Peterson and alternates Maggie Kershner and Lia Puig placed 9th.
Girls 4x200m Relay of Jasmine Meyer, Maggie Kershner, Bailey Wanless, Lia Puig, and alternates Kaylee Miller and Aubri Koch placed 14th.
As a team, the girls tied for 9th with Cochrane/Fountain City wirh 29 points, just one point over Kickapoo/LaFarge.
Congratulations Regional Champions, Ithaca Softball! Last night, the Ithaca High School Softball team captured the Regional Championship by overtaking Seneca 4-1. Way to go, Lady Bulldogs and coaches.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Friday, May 24, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Quesadillas, Second Choice: Ham & Cheese Wrap, Garlic bread, Broccoli, Pears, Salad Bar, Milk
There is a sign up for Summer League Volleyball at River Valley outside the office. Summer League is played on Monday Nights in June and July. Any 2024 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thursday, May 23, 2024. An informational volleyball meeting will be held on Friday, May 24 in the LMC during attack. If you are planning to play volleyball next Fall, please attend this meeting.
From Mr. Herbst:
Audience: All high school students
The semester exam schedules for Wed, May 29 and Thur, May 30, 2024 have been emailed to students along with information regarding the expectations during semester exam dates. Make-up exams for excused absences are scheduled for Fri, May 31, 2024 at a time TBA with your teacher(s).
From the Kitchen:
Audience: All high school students
To ensure an accurate lunch count for food preparation, students who intend to eat lunch at school during semester exams will need to sign-up with Annette by the end of the school day on Tue, May 28. If you sign up for but do not eat school lunch, then you will still be charged, since a lunch was prepared for you.
From the Business Office:
Audience: All Seniors
Please remember that all dues, fines, and food service account balances must be paid in full prior to receiving your diploma. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
From FFA:
Thank you to everyone that has purchased flowers from the greenhouse. We still have a variety of baskets, bedding plants, geraniums, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, broccoli and cauliflower. Stop in Saturday from 9 to noon, anytime during the school day or contact Ms. Sprecher.
From Coach Lorenz:
State Bound! Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team members who qualified for the State Meet at UW-LaCrosse next Friday and Saturday! Bangor Sectional Champions are Kaylee Miller in the High Jump and Kaylee Peterson in the 800m run. Clayton Lee placed 3rd in the 1600m run. The girls 4X100m relay of Abri Koch, Kaylee Miller, Tristen Peterson, Kaylee Peterson and alternates Bailey Wanless and Maggie Kershner placed 4th. The apparel store will open soon and will close quickly, so get your order in!
From Mr. Kelly:
There will be a football meeting for those interested in playing next fall during ATTACK on Fri, May 24 in Mr. Kelly's room.
From the Sophomore Class Advisers:
Many of you have not paid your dues for the year yet. You must pay them by Tue, May 28. Check your email for a list of those with outstanding dues.
From Ms. Durkin:
All middle and high school art students, please pick up your artwork in the art room this week and next. Anything left in the art room on Fri, May 31 will be recycled.
From the Ithaca Technology department:
The technology department will NOT be loaning out ANY Chromebooks the final week of school (May 28—May 31). We have finals that week, so make sure you bring YOUR assigned device with you as none will be available. Also, during the final week we will be turning in Chromebooks after all classes no longer have a need for students to have a device. Please remember, you were assigned a device, bag, and charger. When we run our device check-in, if any one of these are not present your family will be billed for a replacement. Seniors, we will be collecting your devices before graduation practice, so please be prepared to turn in devices at that time.
BIRTHDAYS: none
Everyone goes through rough periods, so it’s important to take care of yourself and have healthy coping tools on standby to use when times get tough. This #MentalHealthMonth, start building your coping toolbox 🛠 using MHA’s #WhereToStart resources: mhanational.org/may
The dugout may be empty now, but it won't be for long. The Ithaca softball team hosts Seneca TODAY at 5 PM in playoff action. The field is ready, and so are the girls! We will see you at the diamond today at 5.
The multi-purpose room is ready! 4K graduation is being held at 2 PM today.
It's scheduling day at Ithaca, otherwise known as "organized chaos." Thanks to all the staff for making it a smooth day!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Ham and Cheese Flatbread, Second Choice: Chicken Nuggets, WG Roll, Hash Browns, Pineapple, Salad Bar, Milk
From Mr. Herbst:
Audience: All high school students
Click here to view the semester exam schedules for Wed, May 29 and Thur, May 30, 2024.
Make-up exams for excused absences are scheduled for Fri, May 31, 2024 at a time TBA with your teacher(s).
Click the English or Spanish version to be informed regarding the expectations during semester exam dates.
From the Kitchen:
Audience: All high school students
To ensure an accurate lunch count for food preparation, students who intend to eat lunch at school during semester exams will need to sign-up with Annette by the end of the school day on Tue, May 28. If you sign up for but do not eat school lunch, then you will still be charged, since a lunch was prepared for you.
From the Business Office:
Audience: All Seniors
Please remember that all dues, fines, and food service account balances must be paid in full prior to receiving your diploma. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
From Coach Lorenz:
Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team members competing at the Bangor Sectional Track Meet tonight! The top qualifiers will advance to the state meet next Friday and Saturday. Field events start at 3:30 tonight and running at 4:15. Good luck to Clayton Lee, Kaylee Miller, Tristen Peterson, Aubri Koch, Kaylee Peterson, Jasmine Meyer, Maggie Kershner, Bailey Wanless, and Lia Puig!
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
Both Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in Ms. Schmitt’s room starting at 7:30 a.m. on Fri, May 24, for our final meeting of the year.
From Mr. Kelly:
There will be a football meeting for those interested in playing next fall during ATTACK on Fri, May 24 in Mr. Kelly's room.
From the Sophomore Class Advisers:
Many of you have not paid your dues for the year yet. You must pay them by Tue, May 28. Check your email for a list of those with outstanding dues.
From Ms. Durkin:
All middle and high school art students, please pick up your artwork in the art room this week and next. Anything left in the art room on Fri, May 31 will be recycled.
From the Ithaca Technology department:
The technology department will NOT be loaning out ANY Chromebooks the final week of school (May 28—May 31). We have finals that week, so make sure you bring YOUR assigned device with you as none will be available. Also, during the final week we will be turning in Chromebooks after all classes no longer have a need for students to have a device. Please remember, you were assigned a device, bag, and charger. When we run our device check-in, if any one of these are not present your family will be billed for a replacement. Seniors, we will be collecting your devices before graduation practice, so please be prepared to turn in devices at that time.
BIRTHDAYS:
Elementary - Annalynn Webster
Middle School - none
High School - none
Faculty & Staff - none
Today's lunch of chicken parm is only out done by the wonderful staff serving our students. Thanks to Marla and Julie.
