Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week. And a special recognition to our school bus drivers who place our children's safety as their top priority!
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Oct 21, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Cheddarwust/Hot Dog, Vegetable, Fruit, and Milk
From Mr. Herbst:
The next eligibility check for ATTACK Release will be completed by the end of the day today; those eligible will receive an email from me on Tuesday, October 22 and will go into effect on Wednesday, October 23. To earn eligibility for ATTACK Release, the following conditions apply: The student must have an executed PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM on file in the School Office. The student must not have any grade lower than a C-, as verified by a Skyward grade report. The student cannot have any missing assignments, as verified by teachers. A student taking courses through Acellus, an accredited online school used for credit recovery, must be at or beyond their lesson benchmarks, as verified by the school counselor.
From Coach Ihm and Coach Jones:
Middle school boy’s basketball sign up for grades 6, 7 and 8 is on the office window. Please sign up if interested in playing. Practice will start Monday, October 28th after school until 5:30 PM.
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on Wednesday, October 23 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From Mrs. Ramsden:
Attention all middle school students, there will be a Middle School Student Council meeting on Oct. 23rd during attack time in room 114, Mrs. Pruess’ 5th grade room. This will be a quick 10 min informational meeting. We will discuss Student Council activities, fundraisers, and school volunteer opportunities. I encourage 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to come and explore the fun in Student Council.
From Mrs. Burnley:
Monday, October 21 will be the last day you can purchase a 2023-2024 Ithaca High School Yearbook for $50. Contact Mrs. Burnley to pick up your yearbook before they are gone.
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
From Mr. Kelly:
Congratulations to the Ithaca Football team for winning the Scenic Bluffs Conference title; they will play Randolph this Friday at 7 PM; and good luck to all fall sport athletes as you embark on the postseason portion of the year.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
It's a beautiful day for a horse show! Come out to watch or even participate in the 2024 Ithaca Horse Show. Located on the Anderson y Quarter Horse Farm at 27727 County BA Richland Center just north of Sextonville, action will get underway at 10:30.
Physical Education students in 5th grade got in a workout! Their class cleaned up the playground, moved black mats, fixed rocks under the bridge, picked up all garbage on both playgrounds and along the baseball fence line. Using teamwork, proper body mechanics, and Bulldog Pride, these Bulldogs targeted all the physical education standards.
Last week was National Fire Prevention Week, and Ithaca Elementary was treated again with the expertise of the Richland Center Fire Department. First graders were even able to experience the fire house! Thank you to the RCFD for coming and bringing training equipment for our Bulldogs as well as explaining the important facets of fire safety and prevention.
Last week, our younger Bulldogs were able to enjoy the Spookley the Square Pumpkin performance. Spookley and students learned that we all have important qualities and gifts to bring to each other. What a great time our Bulldogs had!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Oct 18, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pulled pork sliders, Vegetable, Fruit, and Milk
From Ms. Bevan:
Today, October 18th is a Full Choir Day.
From Mr. Herbst;
The next eligibility check for ATTACK Release will be completed by the end of the day today; those eligible will receive an email from me on Tuesday, October 22 and will go into effect on Wednesday, October 23. To earn eligibility for ATTACK Release, the following conditions apply:
~The student must have an executed PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION FORM on file in the School Office.
~The student must not have any grade lower than a C-, as verified by a Skyward grade report.
~The student cannot have any missing assignments, as verified by teachers.
~A student taking courses through Acellus, an accredited online school used for credit recovery, must be at or beyond their lesson benchmarks, as verified by the school counselor.
From Coach Young:
Last Night history was made on the Ithaca Volleyball Court with the Varsity team being crowned 2024 Ridge and Valley Conference Champions for the first time. Thank you to all of our fans who have cheered us on in every step of this journey! You can catch the team in action again next Thursday, October 24th at Ithaca when they begin postseason Regional play.
From Coach Ihm and Coach Jones:
Middle school boy’s basketball sign up for grades 6, 7 and 8 is on the office window. Please sign up if interested in playing. Practice will start Monday, October 28th after school until 5:30 PM.
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in today, October 18 (elementary to your classroom teachers and MS/HS to the office) right away in the morning. Thank you for all of your help and support of the Ithaca PTSO.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be today, October 18. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 4th grade class!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting today, October 18 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Even if you missed our first meeting, you can still join! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ernzen.
From Mr. Klang:
Ithaca Football Scenic Bluffs Conference Champions shirts are available to order with the following link - https://ithacahsfbcchamps24.itemorder.com/ They have extended the deadline to Sunday, October 20th at 11:59pm.
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will have their first meeting of the 4-H year on Sunday, October 20 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. All students 3rd grade and up are welcome to join – you do not have to go to Ithaca schools to join the Ithaca club. Current members remember to turn in your record books at that meeting.
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on Wednesday, October 23 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From Mrs. Burnley:
Monday, October 21 will be the last day you can purchase a 2023-2024 Ithaca High School Yearbook for $50. Contact Mrs. Burnley to pick up your yearbook before they are gone.
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on Monday, October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Zest: an enjoyable or exciting quality His humor added zest to the presentation's admittedly dry material.
This Day in History:
In 1867 the United States of America took possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million dollars.
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Congrats to the Ithaca Volleyball team, making school history!
https://civicmedia.us/news/2024/10/18/ithaca-ladies-make-school-history
Winter athletic seasons are quickly approaching! The Ithaca/Weston Wrestling online apparel store is open now until Thursday, October 31st. the SAME store will open again closer to the middle school/youth seasons.
https://sportsworld.chipply.com/ithacawestwr24/
The following high school students traveled to Fennimore to attend the SWTC- Ag Day: Wesley Nelson, Tyler Steinmetz, Dax Neefe, Clayton Lee, Hunter Moe, James Spinhirne, Maggie Kershner & Abby Wiedenfeld.
This field trip offered students to learn about the technology used within the Ag industry, discover Ag-related job opportunities and explore more about livestock/crops. They also were able to meet with current SWTC students and hear what it is like to be a student on campus. Our students were also introduced to all the wonderful Ag programs offered at SWTC and toured the campus.
Coming up TONIGHT!
Parents of current 6th & 7th graders
Don't forget about tonight's parent info meeting for the Washington D.C. school trip! We'd love to have you join us online at 6:30pm if you're interested!
If you haven't already, please RSVP here now to let us know if you're coming: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/14664736160?rsvp_id=14664736160
To join the meeting tonight, click here: https://schooltrip.us/IthacaWI26
Don't miss out!
https://schooltrip.us/HypeDC
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese Quesadilla; Hot Lunch Includes: Chef’s Choice Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, and Milk
Please release Cross Country athletes at 1:10 pm today, Thursday, Oct 17th
From Coach Ihm and Coach Jones:
Middle school basketball sign up is on the office window. Please sign up if interested in playing. This is for grades 6th, 7th and 8th. Practice will start Monday Night October 28th after school until 5:30
From Mr. Klang:
Ithaca Football Scenic Bluffs Conference Champions shirts are available to order with the following link - https://ithacahsfbcchamps24.itemorder.com/ Please place any orders by Thursday, October 17th at 11:59pm.
From Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors- you will meet with your little buddy Thursday, October 17th. Please read your email regarding your mentoring time. Looking forward to another fun fall activity together.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, Oct. 17th, during ATTACK.
From the PTSO:
All Rural Route 1 Popcorn order forms and money need to be turned in this Friday, October 18 (elementary to your classroom teachers and MS/HS to the office) right away in the morning. Thank you for all of your help and support of the Ithaca PTSO.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 18. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 4th grade class!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 18 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Even if you missed our first meeting, you can still join! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ernzen.
From PTSO:
The PTSO's annual Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is now underway! Find an elementary student and order from them! Middle & High school students interested in selling can grab an order form from the office. Sale runs through October 18. Any questions contact Karia Brown- joekariabrown@gmail.com
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will have their first meeting of the 4-H year on Sunday, October 20 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. All students 3rd grade and up are welcome to join – you do not have to go to Ithaca schools to join the Ithaca club. Current members remember to turn in your record books at that meeting.
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on Wednesday, October 23 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From Mrs. Burnley:
Monday, October 21 will be the last day you can purchase a 2023-2024 Ithaca High School Yearbook for $50. Contact Mrs. Burnley to pick up your yearbook before they are gone.
Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
From Mr. Herbst:
We will continue to announce birthdays at the beginning of the school day; however, they will no longer be listed on the announcements that are sent to the general public.
From Mr. Herbst:
Parents/guardians are informed of field trips via permission slips. Unlike an athletic event or music concert, field trips are not open invitations for the general public to attend. Therefore, as a safety precaution, field trips will no longer be listed on the calendar on the District's website.
Mr Andresen's AP Statistics class made their way into the halfway to "play" with pull back cars. Lessons can be learned in almost any setting.
Ms. Sprecher's Floral Design class spent a week making beautiful flower arrangements with silk flowers for a wedding of two Ithaca alumni. A great hands on project, not only did students apply the skills that they have been taught in class, but also critiqued each other's work and offered useful feedback. The class made arrangements for whiskey barrels, center pieces and flowers to decorate lanterns that lined the aisle for the wedding. Mr. Nee's wood working class made the hexagon holders for the mason jar center pieces.
Show your support for your Ithaca Bulldogs Football team with your Scenic Bluffs Conference Champions gear. Place your orders by Thursday, October 17th at midnight. Items will be delivered to school when ready for distribution. Congratulations, Bulldogs!
https://ithacahsfbcchamps24.itemorder.com/
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 18. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 4th grade class!
The Ithaca Spanish Club is raising money for a future trip! Please consider purchasing a butter braid. They will be delivered on November 4th, perfect timing for Thanksgiving gatherings. If you would like to purchase, direct message the Ithaca Spanish Club Facebook page. Thank you for considering!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566956920129&sk=about
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed, Oct 16, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Creamy Chicken and Vegetables over WG biscuit; Second Choice: Polish Sausage; Hot Lunch Includes: Chef’s Choice Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk
Float Winners from Saturday:
4th place: Freshman, 3rd Place: Sophomores, 2nd Place: Seniors, 1st place: Juniors
From Mr. Andresen:
The organizational meeting of Math Team will be Wednesday, October 16th during ATTACK time.
From Mr. Klang:
Ithaca Football Scenic Bluffs Conference Champions shirts are available to order with the following link - https://ithacahsfbcchamps24.itemorder.com/ Please place any orders by Thursday, October 17th at 11:59pm.
From Mrs. Kershner:
RISE mentors- you will meet with your little buddy Thursday, October 17th. Please read your email regarding your mentoring time. Looking forward to another fun fall activity together.
From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer:
Middle and High School Sources of Strength will meet in the LMC on Thursday, Oct. 17th, during ATTACK.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, October 18. Elementary students, your classroom teacher will take your order and money. Middle School and High School students you will be able to purchase yours during breakfast, at the end of your hallways. Cost is $0.50 per bag, limit 2 bags per person. Help support the 4th grade class!
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Friday, October 18 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Even if you missed our first meeting, you can still join! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ernzen.
From PTSO:
The PTSO's annual Rural Route 1 popcorn sale is now underway! Find an elementary student and order from them! Middle & High school students interested in selling can grab an order form from the office. Sale runs through October 18. Any questions contact Karia Brown- joekariabrown@gmail.com
The Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Club will have their first meeting of the 4-H year on Sunday, October 20 at 6 PM in the Willow Valley Church basement. All students 3rd grade and up are welcome to join – you do not have to go to Ithaca schools to join the Ithaca club. Current members remember to turn in your record books at that meeting.
Parents of students in grades Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd: the Ithaca Happy Hour 4-H Cloverbud after school Club’s next meeting will be after school on Wednesday, October 23 until 5 PM. Notes are going home with your children. Contact IHH club leader Jill Plonka at japlonka@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Wear some clothes you can get dirty and come and have some fun and check out 4-H!
From Mrs. Burnley and the Yearbook Staff:
Seniors, share the important yearbook due dates that were emailed to you with your families. The Yearbook Staff is looking forward to receiving your senior portrait, baby picture, senior quote, then and now pictures, through the years pictures, senior superlative picture, and your senior legacy. Don’t forget to complete the Senior Superlative Survey by Wednesday, Oct. 16. Monday, October 21 will be the last day you can purchase a 2023-2024 Ithaca High School Yearbook for $50. Contact Mrs. Burnley to pick up your yearbook before they are gone. Order a 2024-2025 Ithaca High School Yearbook by Friday, October 25 to purchase it at the lowest price of $43. Yearbooks can be purchased online at Jostens.com or you can get an order form in room 318 from Mrs. Burnley.
From PTSO:
The PTSO will hold their annual Trunk-or-Treat on October 28. Trunk decorating will be from 4:30-5 pm and trunk-or-treating will be from 5-6:30 pm. This will be held in the North parking lot of the high school. PTSO will not be supplying the candy, so trunkers please bring your own treats to pass out. Prizes will be awarded for the top three voted trunks. We hope to see you there!
Word of the Day:
Rendition: an interpretation, a depiction, or a translation Their signature meat loaf is a fine rendition of a classic recipe.
This Day in History:
In 1846 William Thomas Green Morton first demonstrated the use of ether as a general anesthetic before a gathering of physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
