All after school activities tonight have been cancelled. This includes the home Middle School, Varsity Reserve and Varsity Girls Basketball games.
All Ithaca after school activities are cancelled
The Ithaca @ Cashton boys basketball game for tonight has been called off.
Congratulations to Ithaca Senior Colton Clary who reached an athletic milestone on Saturday. Colton earned his 100th career wrestling win! (Photo courtesy of Lisa Clary)
Today is January 15. Ithaca has a 2 hour delay.
Reminder: There is a School Board meeting tonight in the LMC at 7pm. All are welcome to attend. The agenda is available on the school's website.
The January PTSO meeting will be held Wednesday, January 16 at 3:30 p.m. in the LMC. We hope to see you there!
Reminder: There is a School Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 14th at 7pm in the LMC. All are welcome to attend.
The 7th Grade worked to create cell models for Mrs. Willis' class. Here are some examples of their hard work that were presented this week.
The 7th Grade worked to create cell models for Mrs. Willis' class. Here are the remainder of the examples of their hard work that were presented this week.
The Ithaca Lions would like to thank the staff and students at Weston School, St. Mary's School and Ithaca School for their cooperation in our Eye Screening. We also did Kids Safe at Ithaca. We screened 399 students and 21 were referred for further care. We take great pride in being able to provide this service to our schools.
A great big thanks to the Ithaca Lions from the staff and students at Ithaca Elementary School!
Mrs. Sprecher's Food students recently took a field trip to the Richland Locker to see the way meats is cut up and processed as part of their unit on meat. The kids asked a lot of good questions and will have a better understanding of where cuts of meat come from and how to select and prepare meat for their dish. The kids especially enjoyed the snack sticks Craig Huth gave us at the end of the tour. A very big THANK YOU to Craig Huth and the Richland Locker for hosting!
Ithaca School District is diligent in protecting our youth. Please open the included link to read a letter regarding a viral internet game that is an anonymous cyber-bullying challenge (it includes an image that may be disturbing to some). Have a conversation with your students about internet and app safety. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact your student's teacher or administrator. Thank you, Mrs. Prouty, Mr. Lechnir, and Mrs. Schoen.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MvC6Eu04tktXoo7mAog_CI3xgOwVR8dfTgo21CN2jo/edit?usp=sharing
What a day to be a Bulldog! Congratulations to our Spelling Bee participants who showed off their spelling talent at the Bee yesterday. You all represented your classes well and I was very proud of all of you. Congratulations to our top 3 spellers: In 3rd place Alivya Young, in 2nd place Aaron Bloczynski and in 1st place Ilana Bloczynski. Ilana and Aaron will represent Ithaca at the West Sectional Spelling Bee in Prairie du Chien on January 22 with Alivya as alternate. Thank you! Mrs. Plonka
Reminder! There is a wrestling sign-up today for 4K-2nd grade boys and girls in the multi-purpose room at 7 p.m.
Today's Throwback Thursday takes us to a BADGER CLASSIC football game against Iowa Grant at Camp Randall Stadium. What year was this? (we will except the year of the game or the year the picture appeared in the yearbook). By the way, the Bulldogs WON 31-12.
Youth Wrestling! This Thursday, January 10 there is a wrestling sign-up for 4K-2nd grade boys and girls in the multi-purpose room at 7 p.m.
We are going to start our Tuesday Trivia off with a fun one today. Out of all the Senior pictures hanging in the Ithaca Hallway, there is only ONE that includes a raccoon on a leash. Which student picture are we talking about? A. Leo Stoltz-1936, B. Robin Pulvermacher-1976, C. Candi Craig-1988, D. Aaron Swenink-2005
Juniors will be taking part in a Mock ACT Test this Wednesday, January 9th. We will meet in the commons at 8:50a.m. and walk to the church together. Testing will be done by lunch time. Please bring approved calculators and #2 pencils with you that morning.
The 2019 Ithaca School Spelling bee for students in grades 4-8 will be held this Wednesday, January 9 starting at 8:30 in the gym. All are welcome to join us in watching our top spellers compete to go on to Sectionals at Prairie du Chien.
Reminder for Parents: The KidCare Photo ID provides parents with information necessary to have handy if their child were ever lost or abducted. On Wednesday, January 9, Ithaca Lions and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be providing this service again to our families. If you have and can find, please send the KidCare blue book to your child’s teacher for it to be updated on January 9. It will then be returned to you. If you have any questions about the project, please feel free to contact Meredith Bevan or Kathleen Schoen at 585-2311.
Seniors need come to the office and write your name the way you want it to appear on your diploma. Getting closer!
Our Developmental/4K Screening is at the end of January/early February this year. If you have a child who is turning 3-years-old or 4-years-old on or before September 1st, call the office at 608-585-2311 to make an appointment! For more information, reference the attached flyer.
Support our talented musicians this weekend and congratulations to our Middle and High School Band students participating in our music conference honors bands tomorrow, Saturday, January 5th, at Mineral Point HS: Hailey Boon, Brooklyn Freestone, Reese Ghastin, Alana Nelson, Darin Nelson, Micah Salisbury, Talena Sprecher, Ryan Tourdot, Elise Newkirk, Erica Steinmetz, Anna Durst, Benji Clary, Brooklyn Granger, Calix Wheaton, Emma Schoen, Jacob Mueller, Olivia Duell, and Ryan Ghastin. The students will rehearse all day with other students from 10 schools and will perform in a concert at 4:30 pm. The concert is open to the public and the cost to attend is $3
Attention Little Dribblers families! Little Dribblers is cancelled for tomorrow January 5. We will practice again on January 12.
Good morning. Be sure and join Ithaca’s Social Media feeds for a new and fun game next week. Starting this Tuesday we will offer TRIVIA TUESDAY's. We will present fun, obscure, and unique trivia questions concerning all things Ithaca. Trivia Tuesday’s and Throwback Thursday’s from Ithaca Schools!
Thanks to WRCO Radio and Ron Fruit for the opportunity to discuss all things Ithaca during the December 28th Morning Show. If you missed the show, or would like to hear it again - please click on the following link:
http://www.wrco.com/images/mp3/20181228.mp3
The sledding hill is OPEN!!!!
Aldo Leopold said, “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.”
Celebrate Aldo Leopold this Saturday at the Discovery Building at 330 N Orchard St, Madison, WI from 10am until Noon. Learn to read animal tracks, investigate species of mammals, birds, fish, and more, create a nature journal, build instruments to measure wind and weather. More information can be found on the website https://discovery.wisc.edu/programs/saturday-science
Our Lady Bulldogs take on the Weston Silver Eagles in basketball action tonight at home. Come on out and cheer them on! JV begins at 6pm, Varsity at 7:15pm.
Throwback Thursday time is here! It was an era of short basketball shorts and feathered hair. What year did this picture land in the Ithaca yearbook?
The Buildings and Grounds Committee and Policy Committee meetings originally scheduled for this evening will now be held on January 9th at their previously scheduled times. Our school calendar on the website has been updated to reflect the changes.
The Ithaca Lions Club sponsors the KidCare Photo ID Project in our school, providing parents with a free standardized, high quality instant photograph of their child in an ID booklet.
The KidCare Photo ID provides parents with information necessary to have handy if their child were ever lost or abducted. On Wednesday, January 9, Ithaca Lions and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department will be providing this service again to our families. If you have and can find, please send the KidCare blue book to your child’s teacher for it to be updated on January 9. It will then be returned to you.
If you have any questions about the project, please feel free to contact Meredith Bevan or Kathleen Schoen at 585-2311.
Good morning and welcome to our final day of Winter break. We will welcome students back to class tomorrow. Speaking of tomorrow, after taking a winter break of it's own, our Throwback Thursday photo share will happen again tomorrow - stay tuned!
Happy New Year from Ithaca Schools!
See you back on Thursday, Jan. 3rd!
Introducing....Mrs. Juli Thompson!
Juli will be our new Library Assistant, beginning January 3rd. She will be taking the place of Mrs. Ziemke, who is retiring.
Welcome, Mrs. Thompson!
The Ithaca School District has items for sale on Wisconsin Surplus. We have two buses, one aerator, and two interior wooden doors. Visit the following website for more information: www.wisconsinsurplus.com and then simply search ITHACA.
Each year, the The Ithaca High School students have collected items for Passages. This year the high school Student Council held a competition between all of the school classes. The freshman came out on top with the most items collected! A total of 979 lbs. of non-perishable food items and toiletries was given to Passages this year! Thank you to all who were involved...it is so appreciated!
One last reminder...please go to the Ridge and Valley Sports Schedules link on our website, listed under MS and HS SPORTS INFO. Download the app for all of your up to date WIAA Ithaca sports events! We will continue to post the current elementary practices on our EVENTS feed, but hope to remedy this soon, with a calendar link. Thanks for your patience!
The elementary students collected items for the Pine Valley residents, before they went caroling there today.
Thank you to all who contributed! The residents so enjoy the visit each year! You will see more pics of the visit...
There is a bag tournament going on right now at Ithaca. Great "wind down" time for teachers, students and administrators getting ready for the Christmas break.
Mrs. Zorea had each one of her elementary students help decorate a holiday shirt for her. Here she is with one of the classes, wearing the creation! :)
Thank you to the middle school student council and Mrs. Hilby for organizing the Elf Shop! Elementary students were able to shop for their parents, finding great items, and spending no more than $2.00 total!
It was a HUGE success! Check out the photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1doUxwJz23JzvUSohljQNSoziRheT6moX?usp=sharing
Mr. Braatz preparing to spread some Christmas cheer in the Multi Purpose Room this morning.
The Ithaca Basketball Apparel is in. Please get in contact with Coach Klang to make arrangements for your pick up of apparel. Coach Klang will be available all day Today (Friday) during school and after school until 4 P.M. Contact Coach Klang at school.
Check out the events at the Brewer Library for January!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NDQWapQL-CD5p2H92BzWFWJUUJFi_HFQjikaPXSgy1Q/edit?usp=sharing
Pave the Patio:
Don't forget! There's just 2 more days left during our holiday sale to purchase your brick for our school patio project. If you have any last minute holiday shopping, these would make wonderful gifts! Please order online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/i... or contact Jenna Wipperfurth by December 21 to create a unique and memorable gift to last a lifetime!
Notice!
Please come out to support the High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams when they host a Culvers share night on December 26th from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culvers.
Attention Middle and High School students doing Battle of the Books: This is a reminder to check out some books to read over Christmas break. We will meet briefly when we get back from break to discuss the contest and how to study on Moodle. Any questions, contact Mrs. Plonka.
FYI:
Wednesday's winner of $100 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Chris Gunderson, with ticket #460.
Good morning, it is 7 AM Central and time to Throw it Back! In honor of Forensics season starting, our Throwback Thursday photo takes us back to the Forensics team of years gone by. What year did this picture grace the pages of the Ithaca yearbook?
Forensics Team: If you haven't met with a coach yet, please do so Wednesday or Thursday this week. Speech writers, be sure to work on your research over the break. See Mrs. Murphey if you have any questions.
FYI:
Tuesday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Raffle was Kolby Hilleshiem, with ticket #651.
Help Ithaca Pave the Patio! Don't forget! There's just 3 more days left during our holiday sale to purchase your brick for our school patio project. If you have any last minute holiday shopping, these would make wonderful gifts! Please order online at https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi or contact Jenna Wipperfurth by December 21 to create a unique and memorable gift to last a lifetime!
🎄 FCA students! Tomorrow morning (Thursday) 7:00 am will be our Ministry morning Christmas party! We will have some fun minute to win it Christmas games AND a white-elephant exchange!! (What is a white- elephant gift you ask?...something from your home that you are done with...it can be a silly gift or a nice gift- wrap it or put in a gift bag and we will roll dice to exchange our gifts!) For breakfast we will have hot cocoa, donuts and eggs and bacon! 🍳 🥓 🍩 ☕️ See you tomorrow...this will be a fun morning filled with the fellowship of friends!! All students are welcome! 😃
Please notice! Help our schools! Nominate a school by December 31st for a $500 For Our Schools Grant to be used online at Office Depot, Inc.! It only takes a few minutes to nominate at: MaynardAgencyGroup.com/ForOurSchools Our Traditional Grant is also available for funding up to $500. Details can be found at: MaynardAgencyGroup.com/Traditional
Middle School Wrestling will start after the break on Jan. 3rd according to Coach Anderson.
FYI: Monday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Raffle was Mrs. Schoen, with ticket #338.
Throwback Thursday is now just 2 days away! We will share a picture of Ithaca past and have you guess the year of the photo. We look forward to discussing Ithaca memories this Thursday!
Choir Students who sold fruit:
Due to the poor quality of the clementines last weekend, our supplier will be replacing all of the clementine orders at no additional cost to you or your customers. If everything goes well, Tuesday, December 18th, we will be able to replace your clementines. Please take this new product and deliver it to those customers that placed orders with you. Feel free to throw out the old ones that are of poor quality. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Rest assured, however, that we will always strive for quality fruit to support your fundraising and are pleased that our supplier stands behind a quality product as well.
Ithaca Choir Boosters
Don't forget: all of our Ridge and Valley WIAA sports can be found on the link under SPORTS on the middle and high school pages on our websites.
They also have their own APP that can be downloaded to stay up to the minute!
Please come out to support the High School Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball teams when they host a Culvers share night on December 26th from 4-8 PM at the Richland Center Culvers.
Please note: Tomorrow is the second day of Christmas dress up and all in Ithaca are invited to wear Christmas colors or Christmas patterns. Show us all your fashion flare from shirts to pants and socks!
FYI: The weekend winners in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle were Becca Keller - $75, Marj Willis - $50, and Sharon Long - $75.
For the Five Days of Christmas, the Ithaca students and staff dressed up in holiday cheer.... Monday kicks off our week of holiday fun with Holiday Hat Day. Wear your favorite holiday hat, like a Santa hat, elf hat, character hat. We can't wait to see your creativity!!!
Choir students make sure to pick up your fruit from the annual fruit sale Saturday at Oakwood Fruit Farm from 8:00-10:30. Students must pick up by 10:30 Saturday morning.
Reminder! We have a way to report incidents/concerns...
SAFE ALERT
This system allows you to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365. Help us create a safer learning environment - to submit a tip, please click on the link:
https://ithaca-wi.safeschoolsalert.com/
Reminder to elementary students/parents:
Please bring your Elf Shop money for next week's holiday shopping.
FYI:
Thursday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Becky Durst, with ticket #251.
In Level II Painting, the students can pick a class and paint a ceiling tile as "a gift" to that class. Andrew Mueller chose to do a Paw Patrol tile and present it to the 4-K classroom. :)
Notice to elementary parents:
Tomorrow is the day we go to the School Forest. Please send children in appropriate attire. Hats, gloves, coats, snow pants, and boots. If you are unable to provide these items please let the teacher know ASAP. Otherwise, children that are not dressed appropriately will not be attending the school forest.
Winter Music Programs...next Tuesday!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mslkG4BC0pFk76OKzYd-DAKReQTY4g7z8FliINxGl0k/edit?usp=sharing
Here are the UNAPPROVED minutes from last night's board meeting:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-2eKXGgkCYcqLawMoOgrijRrYokfiimy7H9vCfYcRRw/edit?usp=sharing
FYI:
Wednesday's winner of $100 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Stacie Roen, with ticket #685.
Ithaca has a PLC Day today which means an early release for students. School will release at 1:10 pm this afternoon.
It's once again time for our Throwback Thursday memory. This group of seniors gathered money and food donations for Passages as part of the annual Ithaca Food Drive. What year did this group graduate?....and GO! (See it on Twitter, Facebook and on our APP and website LIVE FEED)
Notice!
Tonight's middle school basketball practice is cancelled.
Ithaca apparel orders from Iverson Designs (PTSO) will be available for pick up on Friday, Dec. 14, from 3-6 PM in the Ithaca Commons. If you are unable to pick up at this time, please contact Jill Plonka to set up another time. Thank you!
Don't forget to refer to the Ridge and Valley Schedule Site and download their app, for all of the updated WIAA Sports schedules!
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/
The Elementary Students are collecting items to take to the Pine Valley residents next week, when they go caroling. If you would like to contribute, please check out the wishlist and then please give items to an elementary student.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cLECaLUUzW9z5m9BgXnry5kp_2VzCdC2WH2iohray6o/edit?usp=sharing
FYI:
Tuesday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Hailey Boon, with ticket #17.
The Ithaca FBLA is participating in a fundraiser for Dormco.com. Click on the link below to shop for your students dorm room, or for yourself! They offer a variety of home goods. Each Senior at Ithaca will be receiving a gift card towards a purchase. Any purchase made through this link
http://www.dormco.com/?Click=333164
Will result in a 10% return to the Ithaca FBLA chapter.
Enjoy shopping!!
Notice!
There will be a Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, December 18th at 2:00 pm, or as soon as the Elementary Concert gets done. Grades 5 - 12 band students will be featured.
Throwback Thursday is just one day away. We will post a pic from Ithaca's past, and we want you to guess the year. HINT: Tomorrow, we will be traveling back in time to look at a senior class that gathered donations of food and money for Passages.
NOTICE!
Winter weather may cause issues...
Please stay tuned to our FB page, our Twitter page, our app, WRCO radio, and the Madison television stations for the latest updates and announcements!
It's T-shirt night! Come show your support at the Wrestling Dual Meet tonight against Westby and get a free wrestling T-shirt while supplies last.
Here are the UNAPPROVED minutes from last night's board meeting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FKI8vqH9qzIzUg4fzfvZWqSEI6Nqe40jj6iRg88sAVE/edit?usp=sharing
Reminder to help the residents at Pine Valley, if you can.
Here is the wishlist:
https://docs.google.com/docume...
Be sure and join us on Thursday for another round of THROWBACK THURSDAY. We post the pic and you guess the year.
January "at a glance" calendar. May not be entirely accurate, so please keep checking the Events!
Check out some of the pictures from last Friday's Gingerbread House Building Night! Lots of fun was had by all...thank you to all who participated!
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17JwbU6wF8DX99AgZ7X5klJHFLi7rtEib?usp=sharing
FYI:
Monday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Tim Ryan, with ticket #348
Notice to seniors: If you are planning to apply to UW Richland or UW Baraboo, your application fee will be waived during the month of December..
If you are planning to apply to UW Platteville, the ACT Merit Scholarship criteria has changed at this time. You will be eligible for a $1,000 Scholarship with an ACT score of 23 or higher.
So many houses were built Friday at the annual Gingerbread House Building event. Thank you to all who attended, participated, or helped judge the creations!! Tastiest Prize went to Alex Touissaint for the use of the most types of candy/food on his house. Most Creative went to Ariel, Trista, and Chelsey O for installing a pool, firepit complete with kids holding marshmallows and colorful pink siding. Most Traditional House was Candy Cane Lane by Zander, Kayden and Wesley N. Great job and looking forward to next year!!
Please note:
The FBLA is collecting gently used, laundered winter coats for both children and adults. This drive will run until Dec. 20th, when the coats will be taken to the Homeless Shelters in Richland Center. There is a collection box in the Commons
Reminder!
The Winter Choir Concert will be held tonight at 6:30 in the gym. All are welcome to attend to hear Winter and other styles of music, sung by the middle and high school choirs.
FYI:
The weekend winners in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle were Tim Willis - $75, Samantha Swenink - $50, and Amy Fry - $75.
FBLA Coat drive. Please see attached flyer.
For all of the up to date WIAA Ridge and Valley schedules, be sure to download their app when you go their page!
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/
Thank you for your patience with our website/app changes. We have received a lot of positive feedback, however we know the calendar has been an issue. Please use the link provided to get all of your WIAA sports info, located under SPORTS on the website:
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/
The annual food drive put on by Student Council and the NHS starts Monday December 10, and goes through December 21. Bring your donations to your classroom, or the Commons, and student council members will collect items during the week. This year we are making the food drive competition a school wide event. The top three classes throughout the elementary, middle, and high school who collect the highest weight of items will get a pizza party during lunch. Please note: water will not be accepted as a donation. Thank you for your support and donations to the less fortunate people in our community!
The Vegge Entrepreneurs will be selling microgreens in the commons after school today (Friday) - stock up!
FYI:
Thursday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Raffle was Amy Gander, with ticket #43.
If you are looking for something to do on Saturday, come to the State Capitol and hear some of our students playing Christmas Carols in the Tuba Christmas Concert at 2:30 pm. The following students will be performing with approximately 150 other tuba and baritone players from the Madison area: Andrew Mueller, John Honer, Taygan Ryan, Chase Keller and Ty Kershner.
We had a LOT of fun with last weeks THROWBACK Thursday photo. This week, it's all track, awesome shirts and great hair-do's! Can YOU name the year? @IthacaSchool
Today in 6th grade Science, we hosted a screening of the new National Geographic Documentary, Science Fair, What's the Big Idea? When you get the opportunity to see this movie, prepare to be inspired. Our future is brighter when our young students are science-inspired. #ScienceFair
Hailed by critics as “immensely likeable,” “brilliant and quirky” and an “ode to the teenage science geeks on who our future depends,” SCIENCE FAIR follows nine high school students from around the globe as they navigate rivalries, setbacks and, of course, hormones, on their journey to compete at The International Science and Engineering Fair.
Thank you to National Geographic for helping us to inspire our science students by providing free, early release of this movie to science teachers.
Ridge and Valley WIAA schedules-monthly view.
Check out the link, download the app!
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?cwellOnly=1&G5statusflag=view&schoolname=&school_id=2&G5button=13&G5genie=703&vw_schoolyear=1&vw_agl=18-2-16,18-2-119,18-2-15,18-3-16,18-3-119,18-3-15,28-1-119,28-1-15,&multipleSchools=1&noHeader=1&vw_month=6_2018&vw_monthCnt=12&sortColumn=activity&expandView=0&colOrd=1&dontshowlocation=
Notice!
Youth wrestling sign-up for all 3rd – 5th grade boys and girls will be tonight, at 6 p.m., in the multi-purpose room.
Youth wrestling sign-up for all 4K-2nd grade boys and girls will be Thursday, January 10th at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
FYI:
Wednesday's winner of $100 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Andy Dearborn of Muscoda, with ticket #645.
The Sports & Entertainment Marketing class toured and spoke with management at Woodside Sports Complex, Chula Vista Resort and the Palace Theater in Wisconsin Dells.
NOTICE!
Going forward, please refer to the Ridge and Valley Sports Schedule link for the Middle and High School
WIAA sports calendars.
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/
We are trying to alleviate the issue people have with the monthly "view at a glance" of the calendar. Going forward, we will not have this, due to the fact that we now are APP BASED.
Here is a link to the Ridge and Valley WIAA Sports calendar. This is for the winter sports. The link is also available on the website under SPORTS INFO.
https://www.ridgeandvalleyconference.org/public/genie/703/school/2/
The Ithaca Lions Club will be doing eye screening and Child Find booklets.
FYI:
Tuesday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Kathleen Schoen, with ticket #337.
Notice!
We are looking for substitutes for paraprofessionals and teaching staff! If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Schoen, at 585-2311 or at schokat@ithaca.k12.wi.us
FYI:
Monday's winner of $50 in the Band Parent's Calendar Raffle was Steph Mueller, of Owen, WI.
Students from 4th and 5th grade participated in CESA 3's Math 24 competition yesterday at Southwest Tech. Everyone won a round at their table and earned a "chip".
The PTSO's Gingerbread House Fun Night has been rescheduled for this Friday, December 7, starting at 5:30 in the commons. Judging will be at 6:45 and prizes will be given to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Bring candy to share! Thank you and hope to see you there!!
On Wednesday and Thursday of last week, the FBLA students helped the 4K write letters to santa and then read to them. These are some pictures from Wednesday.
REMINDER!
High School students who are interested in joining our Forensics team should meet in Mrs. Jump's room tomorrow, December 4th, during attack time. Hope to see lots of you there!
Congratulations to Elise Newkirk, second place winner of the VFW's Patriot's Pen essay contest! Elise wrote an essay about why it is important to honor the American flag. There were several entries from Ithaca, and other schools as well. Way to go, Elise!
Tonight's PTSO Gingerbread House Fun Night has been CANCELLED due to the weather. Stay tuned for the reschedule date!
We just heard from AD Dan Rice and the Kickapoo Middle School boys basketball tournament has been cancelled for today. Ithaca was to take part in the tourney.
Please note!
We have only one more week to collect items for our Salvation Army family. Please give Mrs. Wontor your donations. Everything must be in by December 6. Thank you for your generosity!
The NHS will be selling Pizza Hut pizza and pies by the slice at concessions for tonight's boys' basketball game. Come and enjoy a slice and help us buy new stoles for graduation!
We had a lot of fun today with our throwback Thursday school photo. We will do it again next Thursday. Don't forget to follow us on twitter @IthacaSchool and download our app.
BAND STUDENTS: All calendar raffle ticket stubs and money need to be turned in tomorrow (Friday, November 30)
FBLA students help 4K write letters to Santa.
It's THROWBACK Thursday at Ithaca. Can you name the year of this FBLA photo. And yes...the original is in black and white also.
Notice!
High School students who are interested in joining our Forensics team should meet in Mrs. Jump's room on Tuesday, December 4, during attack time. Hope to see lots of you there!
Good morning everyone. Did you know you can follow Ithaca School on Twitter? Thats right, simply follow us @IthacaSchool - See you on Twitter!
We are proud to announce the launch of our all new website. Visit www.Ithaca.k12.wi.us and check it out. Oh, and if you haven't downloaded our new app yet it is available at the Google Playstore and Apple App Store.
Attn Students in grades 3-12: There will be a Game Club night on Thursday, November 29 from after school until 5 PM. Meet in the commons after school for a healthy snack and then we will go to the Multi-purpose room. This is where you can be picked up at 5 PM.
Check out the happenings at the Brewer Library:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8puc_zQ4YjCSTIyWEJUYUhMZEUwT05PNDJNdEJfVGxCVm13/view?usp=sharing
Reminder!
Come one, come all! It's time for the 2nd Annual PTSO Gingerbread House building contest! It will be held Saturday, December 1, starting at 5:30 in the Commons. Frosting, graham crackers, and milk cartons to support your creation will be provided - families/groups need to bring decorations - enough to share please - and a base to build your house on like a cookie sheet or a piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil. Judging will be at 6:45 with prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place creations. Hope to see you at this FREE event!
Reminder!
Attn Students in grades 3-12: There will be a Game Club night this Thursday, November 29, from after school until 5 PM. Meet in the commons after school for a healthy snack and then we will go to the Multi-purpose room. This is where you can be picked up at 5 PM. Elementary students please fill out the permission form and get it back to your teacher by tonight, the 27th, please.
Notice!
Any 8th graders interested in participating on a Math Counts team this year, please come to the Library this Thursday at Attack time for more information. If you are unable to make the informational meeting, let Mrs. Plonka know you are interested
The NHS is hosting a Salvation Army family for Christmas. Please check out the list of needed items under the Christmas tree in the commons. Items included red and blue superhero toys, arts and crafts for a 5-year-old boy, building blocks, colored pencils, Barbies, play dishes and food, hats, gloves and scarves. Please sign up for the items your family would like to bring. The sign-up sheet will be under the tree after ATTACK time today. All items MUST be here by December 6. You can bring your donations to Mrs. Wontor's room. Let's work together to make someone's Christmas especially merry this year.
Youth wrestling sign-up for all 3rd – 5th grade boys and girls will be Thursday, December 6th at 6 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. For all 4K-2nd grade boys and girls it will be Thursday, January 10th at 7 p.m. also in the multi-purpose room.
Brick orders have been rolling in over the holiday weekend! Don't miss out on this opportunity to place yours!
Personalized bricks are a great way to recognize a team/club, commemorate a special event, or celebrate a graduate/graduation year. Attached are a couple examples of bricks that have been purchased, thus far.
To place your order online go to https://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi or pick up an order form in the office.
Our app is in the Google App (play store) and Apple App store as "Ithaca School District" and will have the following ICON to click on.
Ithaca has a new App. We will be able to send out school closings, delays, and reminders about teacher inservice. Consider placing it on your phone and then sit back and get messages.
Come one, come all! It's time for the 2nd Annual PTSO Gingerbread House building contest! It will be held Saturday, December 1 starting at 5:30 in the Commons. Frosting, graham crackers, and milk cartons to support your creation will be provided - families/groups need to bring decorations - enough to share please - and a base to build your house on like a cookie sheet or a piece of cardboard wrapped in aluminum foil. Judging will be at 6:45 with prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place creations. Hope to see you at this FREE event!
Attn Students in grades 3-12: There will be a Game Club night on Thursday, November 29 from after school until 5 PM. Meet in the commons after school for a healthy snack and then we will go to the Multi-purpose room. This is where you can be picked up at 5 PM. Elementary students please fill out the permission form and get it back to your teacher by Tuesday the 27th please.
Youth wrestling sign-up for all 4K-2nd grade boys and girls will be Thursday, January 10th at 7 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.
MS Girl's Basketball coaches needed!
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Attn students in grades 3-12: There will be a Game Night on Thursday, November 29th, from after school until 5 PM. Meet in the Commons after school for a healthy snack and then we will go to the Multi-purpose room. This is where you can be picked up at 5 PM. Elementary students please fill out the permission form and get it back to your teacher by Tuesday, the 27th, please.
Yearbook Staff is thankful to all our students. This week is your last chance to get your yearbook for $37.00. Next week the price goes up to $47.00
The annual food drive put on by your Student council and the NHS is soon to be underway. This year we are making the food drive a school wide event. The top 3 classes throughout the elementary, middle, and high school who collect the most pounds of food will get a pizza party during lunch. That’s right, high school and middle school students, can you collect more than our elementary classrooms? Along with these changes, water will not be accepted as a donation. Thank you for your support and donations to the needy people in our community!
Things happening at Ithaca.
This group attended the Improv Event for G/T at CESA 3 this past week! They enjoyed it immensely!
Reminder!
The Ithaca FFA Fall Blood Drive is this Wednesday, Nov. 21st. Please sign up with Mr. Favreau or in the office. All students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. And don't forget...Give a Pint and Get a Pint of Culver's Custard!
FBLA would like to thank all of you who purchased donuts on Friday. We sold out and made almost $200 for the March of Dimes. Again, thank you for your support!!!
Starting in 30 minutes! You still have time to join us. The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance tonight from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
Support Ithaca Wrestling and show your bulldog pride with Ithaca Wrestling performance apparel. Order forms are by the Mezzanine door All order forms are due Wednesday November 21st. Please feel free to share this post/tweet - THANKS!
@IthacaSchool - Did you know you can follow Ithaca School on Twitter? Here is our Twitter handle, please share this with your Ithaca and Ithaca alum friends - THANKS! @IthacaSchool
Band Students: Have you sold all of your calendar raffle tickets? If not, there are many students who need more to sell. Please turn them into Mrs. Moser if you are not going to sell them. Don't be the one to bring in unsold tickets at the end of the month.
Reminder! We have a Safe Reporting site!
You can call, text, or email...and you can
remain anonymous, if you choose. If you see something, say something!
https://ithaca-wi.safeschoolsalert.com/
Support Ithaca Basketball with some custom apparel! Proceeds go towards the basketball program. Pick up an order form that can be found on Mrs. Clary’s, Mr. Klang’s, and Mr. Mezera’s door. Order forms are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST.
“The Ithaca School District is happy to announce that our Four-Year-Old Kindergarten will be changing to half-day programming beginning next school year (2019-2020) to best serve our 4K students. Ithaca looks forward to working through these changes with our 4K families and appreciate your patience through the process. We are very excited to give our students this wonderful opportunity. More info will be provided during the 4-K Screening. Thank you for your support!”
Reminder!
The Ithaca FFA Fall Blood Drive is Wednesday Nov 21st. Please sign up with Mr. Favreau or in the office. All students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. And don't forget...Give a Pint and Get a Pint of Culver's Custard!
The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance tonight from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
The Ithaca FFA Fall Blood Drive is Wednesday Nov 21st. Please sign up with Mr. Favreau or in the Office. All students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. And don't forget...Give a Pint and Get a Pint of Culver's Custard!
Attention please: The yearbook staff is finalizing the senior pages. We need your Sr. pictures, baby pictures and Then and Now pictures if you have not submitted them already.
Hey everyone, join us tomorrow night! The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance on tomorrow, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
The November PTSO meeting will be next Wednesday, November 21 at 3:30 in the LMC. Free babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
The UNAPPROVED minutes from the November 12th school board meeting.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/15BkD5Fd5VT_a11PTNYlS2FKO84Dfd_QwrIEQF5XFItw/edit?usp=sharing
There will be a purple-white scrimmage for our JV and Varsity boys basketball teams tonight from 6-8 PM. Those in attendance will receive a T-Shirt (while supplies and sizes last). All are invited to cheer on the Bulldogs during this free event!
Attention NHS members: Please do not forget to bring your goodies for the NHS induction ceremony tomorrow night. You can bring them to Mrs. Wontor's room before school if you would like. Remember, attendance at the ceremony is mandatory for all NHS members. See Mrs. Wontor if you have any questions. Thank you!
Notice!
The Young Entrepreneurs will be selling micro greens to teachers and community members after school on Tuesdays, starting Nov. 13. Free samples and order form sheets areavailable on that day.
Notice to seniors:
The yearbook staff is finalizing the senior pages. We need your Sr. pictures, baby pictures and Then and Now pictures if you have not submitted them already.
Attention NHS members: Please do not forget to bring your goodies for the NHS induction ceremony tomorrow night. You can bring them to Mrs. Wontor's room before school if you would like. Remember, attendance at the ceremony is mandatory for all NHS members.
One week from today! The Ithaca FFA Fall Blood Drive is next Wednesday, Nov 21st. Please sign up with Mr. Favreau or in the Office. All students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. And don't forget...Give a Pint and Get a Pint of Culver's Custard!
Support Ithaca Basketball with some custom apparel! Proceeds go towards the basketball program. Pick up an order form that can be found on Mrs. Clary’s, Mr. Klang’s, and Mr. Mezera’s door. You can also order online at www.idoshirts.com >>> Online Stores >>> Click on Ithaca Girls’ Basketball icon to shop. Order forms are due on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST. Online orders are due by Monday, November 26th.
There will be a purple-white scrimmage for our JV and Varsity boys basketball teams this Thursday night from 6-8 PM. Those in attendance will receive a T-Shirt (while supplies and sizes last). All are invited to cheer on the Bulldogs during this free event!
The yearbook staff is finalizing the senior pages. We need your Sr. pictures, baby pictures and Then and Now pictures if you have not submitted them already.
The wrestling team is looking for anyone interested in being a manager for this season. If anyone is interested contact Coach Kelly or Coach Clary.
Reminder! We have an early release today for PLC.
Students will be released at 1:10pm.
Our safety drill went very well today. We were thankful for the law enforcement and observers who were able to give advice on how to do things better and what went very well.
Thank you to all involved!
Just a reminder that next Wednesday, November 21, there will be a PTSO meeting in the LMC at 3:30 p.m. Free babysitting will be provided.
Fresh lettuce and micro greens are here! The young entrepreneurs will be selling micro greens to teachers and community members after school on Tuesday’s. Free samples and order form sheets will be available on that day.
Juniors. You need to sign up for concessions! There is only 1 person signed up for next Tuesdays Girls basketball game. If no one signs up, we will have to give this great fundraiser to another group. SIGN UP!
The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
There will be a purple-white scrimmage for our JV and Varsity boys basketball teams this Thursday night from 6-8 PM. Those in attendance will receive a T-Shirt (while supplies and sizes last). All are invited to cheer on the Bulldogs during this free event!
The wrestling team is looking for anyone interested in being a manager for this season. If anyone is interested contact Coach Kelly or Coach Clary.
The Ithaca FFA Fall Blood Drive is Wednesday Nov 21st. Please sign up with Mr. Favreau or in the Office. All students 16 years old and older are eligible to donate. And don't forget...Give a Pint and Get a Pint of Culver's Custard!
The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
Fresh lettuce and micro greens coming soon! The young entrepreneurs will be selling micro greens to teachers and community members after school on Tuesday’s, and starting Nov. 13. Free samples and order form sheets will be available on that day.
Support Ithaca Youth Wrestling and show your Bulldog Pride with performance apparel. Check out order forms that are by the Mezzanine door on the Ithaca Campus.
6th - 12th Grade Band Students: If you are unable to sell your Calendar Raffle Tickets, please give them back to Mrs. Moser this week so that other students can sell them. Some students are in need of more tickets already. Thank you!
Fresh lettuce and micro greens coming soon! The young entrepreneurs will be selling micro greens to teachers and community members after school on Tuesday’s, and starting Nov. 13. Free samples and order form sheets will be available on that day.
Just one week away! The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
Support Ithaca Youth Wrestling and show your Bulldog Pride with performance apparel. Check out order forms that are by the Mezzanine door on the Ithaca Campus.
November 11th is Veterans Day. This observance day began in 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War 1. In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day, “a day dedicated to world peace.” The day honors all veterans of the U.S. armed services. The annual Veterans Day Program will be held today at 1:30 PM in the Ithaca gymnasium. All are welcome to attend.
The Middle School Student Council will be hosting a Middle School Dance on Friday, November 16 from 6-9 p.m. in the Old Gym. General admission is $3.00 or $2.00 if you bring a donation for the food pantry. We hope to see you there!
HS Boys Basketball players make sure all paperwork is complete and turned in. Turn in parent meeting slips to Mr. Mezera- you won't be able to practice if they are not turned in. Also if you have a practice jersey from the summer, please bring it to practice on Monday, Nov. 12 at 6 AM.
There will be a sign-up for youth basketball tonight at 6:30 in the Commons for boys and girls in grades 1st-6th interested in playing basketball this year.
Fresh lettuce and micro greens coming soon! The young entrepreneurs will be selling micro greens to teachers and community members after school on Tuesday’s starting Nov. 13. Free samples and order form sheets will be available on that day.
There will be a FCCLA organizational meeting for Middle school and High school students on Thursday, November 8 during ATTACK time in Ms. Sprecher's room. Snacks will be provided. Come see what FCCLA is all about.
The Ithaca Foundation's Trivia Night is Friday, November 9 starting at 7 PM in the school commons. $25 per team with no more than 8 people per team please. Contact Rob Richards to enter your team today at 608-585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com by today.
Just a reminder: A Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop will be held TONIGHT at UW Richland at 6:00p.m. Please RSVP to Stephanie Joyce if you are planning to attend.
Mark your calendars!
The Elementary Winter Concert date has been finalized for Tuesday, December 18th, at 1:00 PM. The make-up/ snow date is December 21st.
Get out and vote today!
The Ithaca Foundation's Trivia Night is back on Friday, November 9 starting at 7 PM in the school commons. Cost is $25 per team with no more than 8 people per team please. You may bring your own snacks - popcorn and beverages will be sold and a silent auction will take place as well. Contact Rob Richards to enter your team today at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com by November 7.
Just a reminder: A Financial Aid/FAFSA Workshop will be held this Wednesday, November 7th at UW Platteville-Richland at 6:00p.m. Please RSVP to Stephanie Joyce if you are planning to attend. stephanie.joyce@uwc.edu
Congratulations to the Ithaca WIHA team for competing at state in Madison over the weekend.
Spanish I and Spanish II students made "ofrendas" ,or altars, for Day of the Dead. Day of the Dead is celebrated in Mexico and some Central American countries on November 1st and November 2nd. The altars are a method for families to celebrate and remember the lives of family and friends that have died. The students made beautiful "ofrendas" for Dia de los Muertos!
There will be a sign-up for youth basketball on Thursday Nov. 8th at 6:30 in the Commons for boys and girls in grades 1st-6th interested in playing basketball this year.
Attention Ithaca parents and students: If you are interested in ordering a Letter Jacket the cost is $250.00. Orders will be due on November 9. Please see Mrs. Moser for an order form.
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter - @IthacaSchool
There will be a high school girls’ basketball parent/player/coach meeting on Monday, November 5th at 6:00 pm right after practice.
Tuesday, the 2nd grade classes went to the Akey School for a field trip. They got to experience a little of what it was like to be taught in a one-room school house.
It was a GREAT Halloween in Ithaca!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold their 'Huddle' this morning 7:00am. ALL MS and HS students are welcome to attend! Start the day with some encouragement & enjoy a breakfast together! We meet in the FACE room. Hope to see you and invite a friend!
Don't forget! We will be having an all school Safety Drill on November 13th. Stay tuned for more reminders!
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AED and CPR training will NOT be held as scheduled. It was to be held Thursday November 1, 2018.
Please help "Pave the Patio" by donating a brick for the new outdoor learning/recreation area. http://www.thatsmybrick.com/ithacawi or contact Jenna Wipperfurth at Ithaca School to have your special idea remembered forever! Don't delay - orders are due on November 2.
Always great to see Rambo at the school. Stop by and visit ANY TIME!
Officer Cysz and K-9 Rambo came to visit the
elementary students/staff today!
There is a boys basketball signup sheet outside of Mr. Mezera's room for any high school boys who are interested. A mandatory parent/student/coach meeting will be held on Monday, November 5th at 6:15.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes will hold their 'Huddle' this Thursday morning 7:00am November 1st! ALL MS and HS school students are welcome to attend! we share devotion, fellowship & enjoy a breakfast together! We meet in the FACE room. Hope to see you and invite a friend!
The Ithaca Foundation's Trivia Night is back on Friday, Nov 9 starting at 7 PM in the commons. Cost is $25 per team with no more than 8 people per team please. Contact Rob Richards to enter your team at 585-2137 or via email at rob@richardsinsure.com by November 7.
Jostens will be at Ithaca on Thursday, November 1st during attack time to take orders for senior caps and gowns and freshmen class rings.
There will be a High School Wrestler and parent meeting Wednesday night, Oct. 31th at 7:00 at the Loyd Community building.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter! Did you know Ithaca has an official Twitter account? Follow us today - Ithaca School @IthacaSchool
In December 1990, Ithaca School District teachers Bob Pilla and Jean Nugent organized the then Senior Class to sponsor a food drive throughout Ithaca School and Community to benefit Passages. That tradition is still carried on today, 28 years later.
We are launching soon - stay tuned for website and APP details.
It's a great day at Ithaca School District! Here is a great document outlining our training today: http://5il.co/4u3r
