One-Fifth of Ithaca High School students are in forensics. 100% of our forensics students are involved in other extra-curricular activities. Despite the demands on their time, last night our high school team performed well enough to advance all members to the District contest. Congratulations! 👏
Congratulations to Ithaca-Weston wrestler, Marshell Self! Marshell qualified for the WIAA Division III State Wrestling Tournament by claiming the 220lb title. The tournament begins Thur, Feb 23rd at the Kohl Center. However, Marshell faces off Friday at 11:15.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tues, Feb 21, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cowboy Cavatini, Second Choice: Cheddarwurst/Hot Dog bun, Green Beans, Fresh Fruit, Garlic Bread, Milk
From FFA:
This week is FFA Week! We are excited to kick off the week with dress up days and games during lunch! Today during lunch we will be doing milk chugging during both the MS and HS lunch in the commons. Congratulations to the winners of Ag Olympics- Cody Byrnes with a 35 foot throw in bale throwing, Braeden Freestone and Mac Kneefe with 8 out of 10 in roping, and Micah Salsbuiry and Sammy Clary with a 13 second piggyback barrel run. Stop in and see Ms. Sprecher for your prize. Tomorrow dress up day is Anything but a Backpack Day. Please keep it appropriate for school. Your choices and behavior will determine whether we are allowed to do this again.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There is a mandatory FBLA meeting on Tuesday, February 21 during ATTACK. We have to register for the State Leadership Conference by the end of the week and some important decisions need to be made.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet on Tue, Feb 21 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher's room. Quiz bowl will meet Thursday during Attack.
From Ms. Durkin:
Student Council will meet today in the art room Tuesday, Feb 21st during ATTACK.
From Mrs Thompson:
One fifth of our high school students are in forensics! 100% of our forensics students advanced to District after competing at last night's Sub-District. Congratulations!! Keep working hard to make it to State! Stop in to talk about your scores, Sheets are in the LMC.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Concessions tonight is the FFA. Thur, Feb. 23 concessions is open. If anyone would like to take it, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Pluemer:
Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet Thursday, February 23rd, during ATTACK time.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From Mrs. Boland and Mrs. Burnley:
There will be a Junior Class meeting in Mrs. Boland's room on Friday, Feb. 24 during Attack Time.
From Mr. Crawford:
Ithaca Music is once again selling coffee! Bags are $12.50, and $5.00 from each bag goes directly back to our students. Also, new this year is our very own Bulldog Brew, made with a single origin Costa Rican bean that gives bulldogs an extra kick to start their days! To order, either contact a band member, or email josiah.crawford@ithaca.k12.wi.us by Wed, March 8. Great things sure are "brewing" here at Ithaca!
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details.
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
3rd/4th grade YOUTH BOYS/GIRLS basketball practice will resume Saturday, February 25th at 9:00.
Word of the Day: Impromptu means "made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment" or "composed or uttered without previous preparation." When we got word of Caitlin's good news, we threw an impromptu party to celebrate. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility.
This Day in History: Karl Marx publishes Communist Manifesto On February 21, 1848, with Friedrich Engels, published in London by a group of German-born revolutionary socialists known as the Communist League. Arguably the most influential in history, it proclaimed that "the history of all hitherto existing society is the history of class struggles" and that the inevitable victory of the proletariat, or working class, would put an end to class society forever.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
From Mrs. Burnley
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook. Register online http://wiclaytarget.com/2022/12/21/spring-league-athlete-registration-information-2/ Your coach will give you the code.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
The Richland Hospital and Clinics December 2022 Athlete of the Month - Congratulations, Josie! Here's what Coach David Klang is saying about you:
"Josie has worked hard and pushed herself and her teammates this season. She brings her drive to every play, whether she has the ball or if she is without the ball. She puts 100 percent effort into her position and has not only helped herself but has helped to push her teammates to be better. Josie has provided our team with excellent leadership this season. Both underclassmen and upperclassmen on the team welcome her leadership and look to her for the leadership she provides.
Josie also possesses great qualities of teamwork and unselfishness. Her positive attitude brings optimism to the game and makes her very coachable. Not only has Josie been a great team leader, but she has also come on offensively for us during December, scoring in double digits in the last two games to help us win two close games. Josie is a very motivated and determined student-athlete. I am very proud to nominate Josie Laue."
#topathlete #basketballteamleader #athleteofthemonth #100percenteffort
Don't miss it! Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
Ithaca Music is once again selling coffee! We've partnered with Brewhaha Roasters to bring you great tasting coffee. Bags are $12.50, and $5.00 from each bag goes directly back to our students. Also, new this year is our very own Bulldog Brew, made with a single origin Costa Rican bean that gives bulldogs an extra kick to start their days! To order, either contact a band member, or email josiah.crawford@ithaca.k12.wi.us. Great things sure are "brewing" here at Ithaca!
Support the Ithaca High School National Honor Society and have Papa Murphy's help you with supper! Stop in to Richland Center Papa Murphy's on March 2nd from 4-8pm, and 10% of the sales will benefit the Ithaca NHS.
Reminder! Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
Ithaca Families! A reminder that there is no school tomorrow, Friday, February 17th. This is a scheduled all-staff professional development day. See you all Monday!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thurs, Feb 16, 2023
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup, Second Choice: Ham & Cheese Sub/Sub Bun, Fresh Vegetables, Pears, Wheat Sliced Bread, Milk
MS Wrestlers should be released at 2:50 today.
From Mrs Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather this morning Thur, Feb 16 at 7:00am! Hope you will join us - our devotion will be student led by Kaylee Peterson, we will gather for breakfast together and share an inspiring message.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From FFA:
Next week is FFA Week! We are excited to kick off the week with Dress up days and games during lunch! Monday dress up day is ‘Merica - red, white and blue. No politically charged attire is allowed. During lunch we will be doing three Ag Olympics game on the patio during both the MS and HS lunch.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
Middle School FFA will meet on Tuesday, February 21 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook.
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Miss Schmitt:
Wesley Brown is collecting cans for Ben Huebsch! Cans can be dropped off in Miss Schmitt’s room, 204, and Wes will be donating all of his proceeds to the Huebsch family.
From 6th Grade Students Avaya and McKailah:
We are selling bracelets to raise money for the Huebsch family! We will be selling during Middle School breakfast and lunch. Prices vary based on style, and custom orders will be available for $4. There are NO REFUNDS.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Lyrical Something described as lyrical, adjective, has an artistically beautiful or expressive quality, often one that is reminiscent of song. The most time-honored political speeches in the nation’s history, regardless of subject, all tend to share an elegant, lyrical quality that makes them memorable across the ages.
This Day in History: 1878-Silver dollars made legal. Today, the value of American money is essentially secured by faith in the stability of the government, but during the 19th century, money was generally backed by actual deposits of silver and gold, the so-called “bimetallic standard.” The U.S. also minted both gold and silver coins. With the backing of powerful western mining interests, Bland secured passage of the Bland-Allison Act, which became law on this day in 1878. Although the act did not provide for a return to the old policy of unlimited silver coinage, it did require the U.S. Treasury to resume purchasing silver and minting silver dollars as legal tender.
Birthdays:
Elementary: Meili Dobson
MS/HS: Fri, Feb 17-Kelsea Coleman
The Ithaca Lions Club will be hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit the family of Casey and Jennifer Bartels to help with medical bills for their baby. Breakfast will be $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 to 10, kids 5 and under eat free. The event will be held Sunday February 19, 2023 in the Ithaca School District Commons.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Feb 15, 2023
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Hamburger Gravy, Second Choice: Chicken Fajitas/Soft Shell, Mashed Potatoes, Blueberries,WG Dinner Roll, Dessert, Milk
From Mr. Crawford:
There will be no band lessons today. All lessons scheduled for today will be rescheduled for next Wed, February 22nd.
From: Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors, Thank you for all the time and detail that you are putting into your scholarship applications. The local Scholarship packet is due today! Also, continue to check out the Additional Scholarship Opportunities List in the next couple of months. There are many great opportunities out there for you. Any questions please reach out to Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner, Thank you!
From Mrs. Kershner:
All Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors … please return your permission slip for the upcoming Career Exploration Day Field Trip today. An envelope is located right outside Ms. Bevan’s door for completed forms to be returned. Thank you
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will gather tomorrow morning Thur, Feb 16 at 7:00am! Hope you will join us - our devotion will be student led by Kaylee Peterson, we will gather for breakfast together and share an inspiring message.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will have a Pep/Recognition Assembly on Thur, Feb 16 beginning at 2:12 p.m. We will be flipping 8th period and ATTACK time to allow the elementary students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to participate. Students with ATTACK Release are expected to attend the assembly since 8th period class follows.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Thur, Feb 16 and Thur, Feb. 23 concessions are still open. If anyone would like to take one of these, please let Ms. Sprecher know.
From Ms. Sprecher:
The Ithaca FFA is selling strawberries again this year. Orders will be due Thur, Feb 23 and delivery is Monday, March 6. A flat of 8 quarts is $30 and half a flat is $20. Contact an FFA member to order or use the google form that is on the FFA Facebook page. The link is https://forms.gle/1CKPXKdZarJ5Uv1v8.
From Mrs. Burnley
Fri, Feb 24 is the last day to preorder an Ithaca High School Yearbook. Yearbooks are $50 and have to be paid in full before they are picked up. Very few extra yearbooks are ordered, they will be $5 more and sold on a first come basis. See Mrs. Burnley or order a yearbook online at Jostens.com to reserve your copy now.
From the PTSO:
The PTSO's FREE Bingo Night will be held Fri, Mar 10 starting at 6 PM in the commons. Lots of prizes! Concessions will be sold by the FCCLA. Visit our website www.IthacaPTSO.org for more details. Can't wait to see you there!
From Weston and River Valley Trap Club:
High School Spring Trap Club sign up started Feb. 1st and closes Mar. 20th. No late entries are accepted after the closing date. League begins March 26th. Anyone wanting to join or wants more information may contact Weston Trap coach Jerry Larrabee 608/960-7010 or River Valley Trap coach Kim Crook.
From the Ithaca School Foundation:
Due to the busy school schedule, the Ithaca Foundation has decided to POSTPONE Trivia Night to this fall. Thank you to those who have expressed interest in donating to our silent auction, we will be contacting you again when we schedule a new date for the Trivia Night.
From Mrs. Burnley:
The Ithaca High School Yearbook has a few available ads to sell. Ads start at $20 for a one line ad and go up to $200 for a full page ad. Please contact Mrs. Burnley if you are interested in purchasing an ad before they are all sold.
From Ms Schoen:
We are seeking responsible HS students to assist with summer school June 12-23. Volunteer hours will be available during this time. Please see Ms Schoen if you are interested.
Word of the Day: Divest To divest something valuable, such as property or stocks, is to sell it. Similarly, to divest yourself of something valuable is to sell it or give it away. And if you divest someone or something of something, you take that thing away from them, or otherwise cause them to lose it or give it up. I suppose it really is time to divest the Christmas tree of its ornaments, and stow it all away.
This Day in History: On February 15, 2003, millions of people across over 600 cities worldwide take to the streets to protest the impending invasion of Iraq. On February 15th, National Wisconsin Day recognizes The Badger State. Rich in copper, lead, forest and fertile farmland, Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848. In 1634, French explorer Jean Nicolet was the first European to reach Wisconsin while seeking a Northwest passage to China. A mining boom, not fur trading, led to the nickname The Badger State. The miners burrowed into the hillsides much like badgers for shelter. The first wave of settlers to the area also began the uprooting of the Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Chippewa and other indigenous people.
Birthdays:
Elementary: none
MS/HS: none
Click the following link to learn more about the Ithaca Raptor System - https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/ithaca-raptor
The road to the state tournament continues for six of our Ithaca-Weston wrestlers! Congratulations to senior Marshell Self, who placed 1st at the Mineral Point Super Regional. Seniors David Fargen and Lincoln Manning placed 3rd. Also continuing on are 4th place finishers: Senior Ryan Biermeier, Sophomore Wyatt Hilby, and Freshman Ethan Stowell. Sectionals are this Saturday at Richland Center High School. Come and cheer on our Ithaca-Weston wrestlers! Photos courtesy of Lisa Clary.
Congratulations to Alana Nelson on reaching 1,000 career points! Senior basketball player Alana Nelson reached the 1,000 career point milestone last week. Alana is pictured celebrating with her parents, coaches, and teammates. Photos courtesy of Sheley Scallon.
The second graders would like to thank Lieutenant Czys and Rambo for their recent visit. Lieutenant Czys demonstrated how Rambo obeys commands and what he is trained to do. The students learned how Lieutenant Czys and Rambo work together as a team to help keep the community safe. Their visit was a valuable extension to the important message students discussed in a second grade story called Officer Buckle and Gloria.
