Get the Ithaca FFA cook for you! The Ithaca FFA is having a pulled pork BBQ sponsored by Pine River Smoke Company Monday, May 15 from 4 to 8 pm. We will be serving Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Bun and Homemade dessert, soda, sweet tea or water. Cost is $9. We will be located by the elementary old playground and baseball field.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, May 12, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Polish Sausage/Hot Dog bun, Baked Beans, Peaches, WG Bread Sticks, Milk
From Ms. Loven and Ms. Stocks:
There will be a brief Senior Class meeting today – Friday, May 12th during breakfast in Ms. Durkin’s room.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show is TODAY Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From Mr. Crawford and Mrs. Niemeyer:
Tonight's the night! Join us Tonight, Friday May 12 at 7 pm to hear the Ithaca bands and choirs perform their spring concert. Admission is free, and you won’t want to miss this great night of music!
From Track Coches:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track team on a very successful showing at the Sparky Reynolds Memorial Invitational at Boscobel High School last night. There were many personal records and strong performances. Maggie Kershner and Abby Wiedenfeld shaved a lot of time off of their 800 times, Kaylee Miller placed 5th in the high jump, Tristen Peterson finished 4th in the long jump, 6th in the 300 hurdles, and 2nd in the 100 hurdles with a new school record, the girls 4X400 of Aubri Koch, Alivia Koch, Kaylee Miller, and Kaylee Peterson placed 7th, the girls 4X100 of Alivia Koch, Aubri Koch, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson placed 8th, Kaylee Peterson placed 1st in the 800. On the boys side, there were personal bests for Keegan Jones in the 100 and 200, Hunter Moe, Channing Wheaton and Connor Montes all had personal bests in the 800, the boys 4X400 of Landon Thompson, Keegan Jones, Tyler Steinmetz, and Hewston Garcia-Boland had a fabulous race, and Clayton Lee finished 6th in the 3200 with a fantastic personal best. Well done everyone! The Ridge and Valley Conference meet is Tuesday, May 16th at North Crawford High School. Come cheer the teams on!
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Brittany Penfield at brittany.penfield@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Sun, May 14-Parker Grassman and Ezekiel Welsh
MS/HS: May 12-Alyssa Cabay, Sat, May 13-Hallie Steinmetz and Aspen Young
Staff: May 12-Mrs Ramsden
Seniors, their families, Staff and Scholarship donors are welcome to attend the 2023 Senior Scholarship Banquet. Join us for a morning of celebrating the Class of '23 scholarship recipients on Friday, May 19th in the Ithaca High School gymnasium from 9:30-11:30am. A complimentary breakfast buffet will be provided. Guests should RSVP to the High School office by calling 608/585-2311.
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Matthew Roh and Ryan Biermeier. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
Enjoy the musical talents of our Middle and High School students tomorrow, Friday, May 12th beginning at 7pm! Featured groups are 5th grade band, 6th grade band and choir, 7th/8th band and choir, and High School band and choir. Directors Mrs. Liz Niemeyer and Mr. Josiah Crawford are pleased to invite guests to this special concert, which will include a unique musical piece. You'll have to come to catch it!
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! There are still many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants, and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. Sales are also available by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, May 11, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef Taco, Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Hamburger bun, Corn, Fresh Fruit, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting on Thur, May 11 during Attack in the LMC.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today during Attack in room 311. The purpose is to determine what, if any, competitions next year’s team wishes to attempt. Student input is greatly appreciated.
From Angie Young:
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 2023 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thur, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Young at 608-604-9260.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be this Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Brittany Penfield at brittany.penfield@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Word of the day: Fortitude is a formal word that refers to the strength of mind that enables someone to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage. Less formal words with similar meanings include grit, fiber, and pluck. To reach the summit of Denali requires not only great physical strength and training but the fortitude to persevere no matter the challenge.
This Day in History: On May 10, 1869, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah, and drive a ceremonial last spike into a rail line that connects their railroads. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. No longer would western-bound travelers need to take the long and dangerous journey by wagon train.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
As a reminder our staff, community, and families are invited to celebrate with us! On Friday, May 19th beginning at 1:30pm, Ithaca High School will host its annual Awards in the High School gym.
Mark your calendars for the Ithaca Middle School Science Fair! See all the talent and creativity of our 6th through 8th grade science students as they showcase their Science Fair Projects in the Ithaca Public School Commons on Wednesday, May 31st from 3:30 until 5:00pm.
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Kyla Pluemer and Brooklyn Freestone. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, May 10, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Teriyaki Chix/rice, Second Choice: Brat/Hot Dog Bun, Green Beans, Pineapple, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Coach Larrabee:
It was another good week for the Weston Trap Team. The kids had another first place finish for week 3. Through 3 weeks of the league, they are 1st in conference standings by 396 team points. So proud of how the kids have been shooting this season. We also had 11 kids compete in the Southwest Tech Invitational on Saturday in Muscoda. Weston's top 5 shooters that went towards the team score were. Gavin Kast with a 50 straight, Lora Hinz and Abby Verthein with 49's, Sebastian Turner a 48, and Hayden Verthein a 47 for a team score of 243. This was good for 2nd place and just 2 points behind Melrose/Mindoro who took 1st with a 245.
Individual Conference Standings: Boys Top 25 - Garrett Granger - 3rd, Mason King - 4th, Sebastian Turner - 9th, Hunter Coy - 13th, Hayden Verthein - 13th, Gavin Kast - 17th, Mac Coy - 18th; Girls top 25 - Abby Verthein - 1st, Lora Hinz - 2nd, Brianna Clark - 6th, Lilyanna Kast - 11th, Katie Fry - 12th, Abby Verthein is currently 5th, and Lora Hinz is 15th on the top 25 list of girls in the state.
Congratulations on an awesome week of shooting. Coach Larrabee
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting on Thur, May 11 during Attack in the LMC.
From Mr. Andresen:
There is a Math Team meeting today during Attack in room 311. The purpose is to determine what, if any, competitions next year’s team wishes to attempt. Student input is greatly appreciated.
From Angie Young:
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 2023 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thur, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Young at 608-604-9260.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be this Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From Mrs. Wipperfurth:
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed behind the school near the patio prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
It was another good week for the Weston Trap Team. The kids had another first place finish for week 3. Through 3 weeks of the league, they are 1st in conference standings by 396 team points. So proud of how the kids have been shooting this season. We also had 11 kids compete in the Southwest Tech Invitational on Saturday in Muscoda. Weston's top 5 shooters that went towards the team score were. Gavin Kast with a 50 straight, Lora Hinz and Abby Verthein with 49's, Sebastian Turner a 48, and Hayden Verthein a 47 for a team score of 243. This was good for 2nd place and just 2 points behind Melrose/Mindoro who took 1st with a 245.
Individual Conference Standings: Boys Top 25 - Garrett Granger - 3rd, Mason King - 4th, Sebastian Turner - 9th, Hunter Coy - 13th, Hayden Verthein - 13th, Gavin Kast - 17th, Mac Coy - 18th; Girls top 25 - Abby Verthein - 1st, Lora Hinz - 2nd, Brianna Clark - 6th, Lilyanna Kast - 11th, Katie Fry - 12th, Abby Verthein is currently 5th, and Lora Hinz is 15th on the top 25 list of girls in the state.
Congratulations on an awesome week of shooting. Coach Larrabee
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Branson Smith and Reese Ghastin. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
On behalf of the Ithaca Playground Committee, we would like to thank everyone for helping make our brick fundraiser a success over the past couple years. This will be our final call for brick sales! Please take this opportunity to commemorate your child’s upcoming graduation, represent your graduating class from years past, honor a loved one, represent your business, and/ or leave your legacy in any way you choose. Orders can be placed online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi. The order deadline is Friday, June 2nd. If you have questions, please reach out to Jenna Wipperfurth at jenna.wipperfurth@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Bricks will be ordered this summer and will be placed prior to the 2023-2024 school year. Thanks again for your support!
Remember when we shared the early stages of the 7th grade science unit on food webs, food chains, biodiversity, and symbiosis? They planted mini gardens containing, lettuce, radishes, and peas. Look at all the growth!
Mark your calendars for the Ithaca Art Show! The annual Ithaca Art Show will be held on May 12th in the Ithaca Commons from 3:30 until 7:00pm. Artwork from all Ithaca students will be on display. Click on our YouTube Channel link to preview this wonderful upcoming event! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8OQMA_lwU4
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, May 9, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hamburger Gravy, Second Choice: Chicken Parmesan, Mashed Potatoes, Applesauce, WG Dinner Roll, Milk
From Track Coaches:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Girls Track team! With just nine competitors, the Ithaca/Weston Girls Track team took 2nd place at the Ginger Morrey Invitation at Riverdale High School on Saturday. Aubri Koch and Alivia Koch took 5th and 8th in the 100m, Tristen Peterson and Kaylee Miller took 5th and 7th in the 200m, Emma Coy took 3rd in the 800m, Martina Olson took 6th in the 1600m, Kaylee Peterson took 1st in the 3200m, Tristen Peterson took 1st in the 100m hurdles (and a new school record), and 2nd in the 300m hurdles, the 4X100m relay of Alivia and Aubri Koch, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson took 1st, the 4X200m relay of Alivia and Aubri Koch, Maggie Kershner, and Marie Dunow took 2nd, the 4X800m relay of Kaylee Miller, Martina Olson, Maggie Kershner, and Kaylee Peterson took 2nd, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson took 2nd and 6th in the high jump, Emma Coy placed 3rd in the pole vault, Tristen Peterson placed 1st in the long jump, and Aubri Koch and Marie Dunow placed 2nd and 6th in the triple jump. The team scored 110.33 points behind winner Riverdale with 201 points. Highlights for the boys were Keegan Jones with 5th in the 100m and 8th in the 200m, Landon Thompson with 8th in the 400m, Clayton Lee and Channing Wheaton with 4th and 7th in the 800m, Clayton Lee with 4th in the 1600m and 5th in the 3200m, Hewsten Boland with 6th in the 300m hurdles, and the 4X400m relay of Keegan Jones, Tyler Steinmetz, Hewsten Boland, and Landon Thompson placed 2nd. Congratulations to all athletes on a strong showing despite having a smaller team than most of the competing schools! The teams compete tonight (May 9th) at Kickapoo. Field events start at 4:30pm, running events at 5:00pm.
From PTSO:
Our final PTSO meeting for the school year will be held Today, May 9 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. We will be holding officer elections for open positions at this meeting. Our current open positions are: President, Treasurer, Yearbook Coordinator, and 1 year term Secretary. If you are interested in a position please reach out to Jill Plonka. We hope to see you there!
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting today, Tuesday, May 9th in Mrs. Burnley's room during ATTACK.
From Mrs. Zorea:
There is a National Honor Society meeting on Thur, May 11 during Attack in the LMC.
From Angie Young:
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 2023 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thur, May 11. If you have any questions, please contact Angie Young at 608-604-9260.
From Ms Durkin:
The annual Ithaca Art Show will be this Fri, May 12 in the Ithaca Commons from 3:00 until the time of the choir and band concert at 7 pm.
From the FFA:
Please join us for a BBQ Pork dinner sponsored by Pine River Smokehouse on Monday, May 15. We will be serving from 4- 8 pm on the old elementary parking lot by the baseball diamond. Cost is $9 for BBQ Pork, coleslaw, baked beans, homemade dessert and drink. Thank you for your support!
From Mrs. Newkirk:
On Mon, May 15, Helga Moser, a local author, will be visiting K-5th grade students at Ithaca. If you would like to order autographed copies of her books, please fill out the order form that your elementary teacher gave you, or pick up an order form from the office.
From the PTSO:
Did you miss the deadline to order an Elementary/MS yearbook? We ordered extra so don't pay for the price increase/shipping. Email us at IthacaPTSO@gmail.com to reserve a copy today. First come, first serve basis - right now we have about 20 extra. Yearbooks will be handed out May 31/June 1. Thank you!
From the FFA:
Thank you to all who came out and supported the FFA greenhouse! We still have many beautiful 12 inch baskets, bedding plants and planters. We will be open Sat. May 13 from 9 to 1 pm and Saturday May 20 from 9 am - 1 pm. We will also sell by appointment. Support Ithaca FFA by purchasing your hanging flower baskets and bedding plants from our greenhouse.
Word of the day: Undergird, verb, means “to strengthen or support (something) from below” or “to form the basis or foundation of.” Their way of life is undergirded by religious faith.
This Day in History: On May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson issues a presidential proclamation that officially establishes the first national Mother’s Day holiday to celebrate America’s mothers.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Staff: Mrs. Penfield
Update to the lunch menu for tomorrow and Wednesday:
Tuesday, May 9th is Choice 1 of Hamburger Gravy or Choice 2 of Chicken Parmesan, Applesauce, Mashed Potatoes, WG Dinner Roll, Milk, Dessert
Wednesday, May 10th is Choice 1 of Teriyaki Chix/rice or Choice 2 of Brat, Pineapple, Green Beans, WG Dinner Roll, Hot Dog Bun, Milk
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Girls Track team! With just nine competitors, the Ithaca/Weston Girls Track team took 2nd place at the Ginger Morrey Invitation at Riverdale High School on Saturday. Aubri Koch and Alivia Koch took 5th and 8th in the 100m, Tristen Peterson and Kaylee Miller took 5th and 7th in the 200m, Emma Coy took 3rd in the 800m, Martina Olson took 6th in the 1600m, Kaylee Peterson took 1st in the 3200m, Tristen Peterson took 1st in the 100m hurdles (and a new school record), and 2nd in the 300m hurdles, the 4X100m relay of Alivia and Aubri Koch, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson took 1st, the 4X200m relay of Alivia and Aubri Koch, Maggie Kershner, and Marie Dunow took 2nd, the 4X800m relay of Kaylee Miller, Martina Olson, Maggie Kershner, and Kaylee Peterson took 2nd, Kaylee Miller and Kaylee Peterson took 2nd and 6th in the high jump, Emma Coy placed 3rd in the pole vault, Tristen Peterson placed 1st in the long jump, and Aubri Koch and Marie Dunow placed 2nd and 6th in the triple jump. The team scored 110.33 points behind winner Riverdale with 201 points.
Highlights for the boys were Keegan Jones with 5th in the 100m and 8th in the 200m, Landon Thompson with 8th in the 400m, Clayton Lee and Channing Wheaton with 4th and 7th in the 800m, Clayton Lee with 4th in the 1600m and 5th in the 3200m, Hewsten Boland with 6th in the 300m hurdles, and the 4X400m relay of Keegan Jones, Tyler Steinmetz, Hewsten Boland, and Landon Thompson placed 2nd.
Congratulations to all athletes on a strong showing despite having a smaller team than most of the competing schools!
As we near the end of the school year, Ithaca Public Schools wishes to congratulate the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2023. Today's spotlight shines bright on seniors Ethan Cockroft and Bodie Hilleshiem. Congratulations to them and to all their classmates. Your community is so proud of you, and we wish you well in all you seek to accomplish. #ClassOf2023 #LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs
