Ithaca School District

Over the next couple of weeks, we will be sharing details about new Ithaca Team members. Today, we welcome Mary Larsen!

Middle School Volleyball has started! You can still join.

Get your Ithaca Spiritwear and spirit items tonight at Open House from the Ithaca PTSO! https://www.facebook.com/100057561815412/posts/pfbid062FqfoEd4TVnssUukgLzhpBSb3qV9iyPXZWdrTNBe5Kf7hnHPx6oTFoegKauvX42l/?mibextid=cr9u03

Congratulations to the following Ithaca students who participated in the WIHA-(Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association) District Show this past weekend in Deerfield, WI. Senior-Josie Laue Juniors-Maggie Kershner & Arianna Louis Freshman- Annabeth Sprecher 8th grade- Ellie Otto. Our team participated in the following classes: Showmanship, Horsemanship, Western/English pleasure riding, Hunter Hack, Trail, Ranch Riding & Speed events. The Ithaca Horse team earned Reserve Champion and will advance onto Sate Competition Oct 27-29 @ the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. Well done, ladies! Good Luck at State to the riders and coach, Jenny Laue!

Don't forget! Ithaca Students and Families are invited to attend our Open House kicking off the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, August 30, from 4-6 PM! Registration Materials can be picked up prior to the open house at the School Office from 8am-3pm week days August 16-30. Updated packets can be mailed or dropped off at school now through August 30 at Open House. Families can also deposit money into your children's meal account. *School pictures will be taken during the day on Sept 21.

The Ithaca Community lost a great supporter Wednesday August 23, 2023. Francis “Sonny” Huebsch, age 87, of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Wednesday at Pine Valley Community Village following a short bout with Bile Duct Cancer. Sonny was an avid truck hauler for 50-plus years, which he enjoyed and met many people during that time. Sonny was a HUGE supporter of the greater Ithaca Community. He supported the Ithaca School fair in so many ways, including hauling for, bidding during, and helping with the annual animal sale during the school fair. You would then find Sonny with a horse or two pulling a wagon in the Ithaca fair parade, usually with a kid or grand kid (or several) riding along and throwing some of the BEST candy to young parade goers! Sonny supported, played for, and coached MANY softball teams through the years under the support of SONNY’s TRUCKING TEAM. Sonny and Jan’s children and grandchildren attended the Ithaca School district throughout the years. This summer Sonny, a HUGE Brewer and Packer fan, attended what would be his final Brewer game with his family and friends, including his great granddaughter Ila, who was attending her very first game. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Keyesville, with Fr. Nathan Thainase officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Keyesville. Friends may call on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Friends may also call on Thursday at church from 10:00 AM until the time of services at 11:00 AM where a Rosary will also be held at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family. Casual attire is preferred. Here is a link to Sonny’s full obituary: https://www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Francis-Sonny-Huebsch/?fbclid=IwAR2VKgnZk4BIumfOPNkx-dtnyBzvEu6lSFCJaf_l6KOIm4iKXIxWUy2_b5Q#!/Obituary

We are hiring! Position: School Secretary/Administrative Assistant Starting Date: Immediately Hours: 7:30—11:30 AM Work Days: Monday—Friday, consistent with the school calendar Work Year: Mid-August through Mid-June Contact Brooke Hackl at brooke.hackl@ithaca.k12.wi.us for an employment application

On Friday, August 18, 2023 , the Ithaca Community lost a life long resident and school supporter. Jerry Durst, age 104, of Keyesville passed away. Jerry graduated as an Ithaca Bulldog in 1936. Jerry was a farmer, husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, devoted parish member at St Marys in Keyesville, musician, friend, reliable community member, but most of all Jerry was an outstanding human being! It was stated by a member of the parish, Amy Lins, that “None of us have ever known a St Mary’s Keyesville without him.” It can truly be said that “None of us have ever known Ithaca Schools or our community without him.” We would like to share a few pictures of Jerry through the years, to help celebrate a lifelong resident in our district that impacted the lives of SEVERAL generations. Jerry will be missed by the entire Richland County Community, including the Ithaca School District. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Keyesville, with Fr. Eric Berns, Monsignor Roger J. Scheckel, Fr. Gary Wankerl, and Fr. Nathan Thainase officiating. Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Keyesville. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center, WI. Visitation will also be held at church in Keyesville on Friday, August 25, 2023, from 10:00 AM until 11 AM with a Rosary being held at 9:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Keyesville. Here is a link to Jerry Durst’s full obituary: https://www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jerry-Durst/?fbclid=IwAR2yWwyUBH0AKj_Xxw3YJIM827VPEYB6X54JfHfl_iFsrFC6-uJd4M5p5vo#!/Obituary

Middle School 6th - 8th-grade girls interested in joining Volleyball this year practice will start Monday, August 28, 2023, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. There will be a brief parent/player meeting held at the end of practice. Practices will be held in the community (old) gym. Forms need to be turned in before the first practice. If you missed the co-curricular meeting held on July 31, 2023, forms can be found on the school website under documents - forms. The sign-up link is below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OG08nrzIrtRFWWxgMWNy-uWrBuhLLt9ICemz50wWyEs/edit?usp=sharing

Join the Richland Chorus for their second annual summer concert on Saturday, August 19th at 4pm on the Coppertop Theater! Conducted by Ms. Pam Kintz and Mrs. Liz Niemeyer, there will be a wide array of music for all tastes - from contemporary to gospel to musical theatre! You'll enjoy the talents of some of our very own Ithaca staff and community members! Light refreshments will be served after the concert in the Wallace Student Center. Then, on Sunday, August 20th at 2:30pm at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Niemeyer and soprano Chay Austyn Schmitt will be performing a vocal recital of selected works, accompanied by Dr. Dale Sinnett and Logan T. Willis. Selections will include opera, art song, and musical theatre; with a few special duets. Why perform a recital this summer? Just BECAUSE! :)

Coming soon: Fairbook and Fairentry link. Here are links if you would like to nominate someone for the Ithaca School Foundation's Athletic or Community Service Hall of Fame: https://bit.ly/HOFAthletics https://bit.ly/HOFCommunity https://www.facebook.com/100057277637244/posts/pfbid0C7Kqt2RHCrrJCo9GE4dX4ehTXk4aBGNHPApqngiZP8DnrfJx3ZwCn76QzD77zmmql/?mibextid=cr9u03

Ithaca Students and Families are invited to attend our Open House kicking off the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, August 30, from 4-6 PM! Registration Materials can be picked up prior to the open house at the School Office from 8am-3pm week days August 16-30. Updated packets can be mailed or dropped off at school now through August 30 at Open House. Families can also deposit money into your children's meal account. *School pictures will be taken during the day on Sept 21.

The Ithaca Lions is hosting Stuff the Bus School supplies and financial resources for students in need in the Ithaca School District on Wednesday, August 16, from 12 until 6pm in the Bus on Bulldog Lane (entry to school grounds). #WhereTheresANeedTheresALion

Upcoming Ithaca Meetings (agendas) - Monday August 14, 2023 - 2023.08.14 Regular Meeting Agenda - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CEKN8cpZBRK4nJ-H1oNg4dbNzH5rBMO0VgrVNWTepKw/edit

Upcoming Ithaca Meetings (agendas) - Monday August 14, 2023 - 2023.08.14 Finance and Personnel Committee Agenda - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jUDNhz8Nsgm-EWEzrSs4n68SPlWILWy5C9EEiqdrCuA/edit

Upcoming Ithaca Meetings (agendas) - Monday August 14, 2023 - 2023.08.14 Policy Committee Agenda - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1whYyutr9hDfpGhfrtGgDLEQHc9FQwm0j2B_S5KUch74/edit?pli=1

The curtain goes up tomorrow! Come see Mr. Crawford show his acting, singing, and dancing chops in Sauk Prairie Theatre Guild's production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a retelling of the Old Testament story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, as he is sold into slavery, and ends up becoming one of the most powerful men in the world. Told entirely through song, the show features every musical style under the sun from country to calypso! The show is rated PG, and is suitable for children. Bring the family, share the fun, and sing along! Tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=sptg&fbclid=IwAR3JYgu2Fx_EURHwGzIOpoi3iL3V0eDmtGnXHvzZc12bcdw3RVbtYhqXfVY

Join the Richland Chorus for their second annual summer concert on Saturday, August 19th at 4pm on the Coppertop Theater! Conducted by Ms. Pam Kintz and Mrs. Liz Niemeyer, there will be a wide array of music for all tastes - from contemporary to gospel to musical theatre! You'll enjoy the talents of some of our very own Ithaca staff and community members! Light refreshments will be served after the concert in the Wallace Student Center. Then, on Sunday, August 20th at 2:30pm in the Coppertop Theater, Mezzo-soprano Elisabeth Niemeyer and soprano Chay Austyn Schmitt will be performing a vocal recital of selected works, accompanied by Dr. Dale Sinnett and Logan T. Willis. Selections will include opera, art song, and musical theatre; with a few special duets. Why perform a recital this summer? Just because! :)

The new conference banners are up in the Ithaca Gym. Please enjoy this YouTube video of the transformation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viQpQWq-eDY We would like to thank the following: Jim Simpson – Simpson Tractor Frank Wastlick Ben Murphy Sue Meyer Hewston Garcia-Boland And of course: Peg Durkin for the artwork!

On Monday July 31, 2023 Ithaca held the 2023-24 co-curricular code meeting. If you were unable to attend, here is a YouTube broadcast of the event. Required paperwork to participate in a sport can be found on our school website. If there are any questions please email Mr. Thome at thomzac@ithaca.k12.wi.us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq0pyYAgaww