Ithaca School District

Hi there, 6th & 7th Grade Parents!! Don't forget to join us this Thurs, Oct. 17th at 6:30pm for the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip meeting. If you haven't already, please RSVP now with this link: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/14664736160?rsvp_id=14664736160 Join meeting here: https://schooltrip.us/IthacaWI26 Don't miss out!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tue, Oct 15, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Smackers, Second Choice: Ham & Swiss on WG bun (cold sandwich); Hot Lunch Includes: Chef’s Choice Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk From Mr. Andresen: The organizational meeting of Math Team will be Wednesday, October 16th during ATTACK time. From Ms. Durkin: Anyone interested in joining the Art Club there will be a meeting Wednesday, October 16th during ATTACK. Those who want to join but need to go to the Math Team meeting, please let me know. 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 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 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.

Pulling right along at the Kindschi pedal pull!

Ithaca Public Schools is soliciting photos of generations of Ithaca graduates. Please submit your photo to generations@ithaca.k12.wi.us Please submit in the next two weeks if you are interested. A submission authorizes Ithaca Public Schools to use the images.

Show YOUR family's Ithaca pride! Email your multi generational Ithaca pictures to "generations@ithaca.k12.wi.us" and show your family's Ithaca history . *All pictures emailed are done so with the expressed consent to allow Ithaca to use those pictures in social media pushes, advertising, an d other media to showcase the district.

The parade is on!! Ken Solis Teacher of the Year, Jenna Wipperfurth takes the lead.

Breakfast is almost ready! Support the Ithaca Music Boosters and get some sausage, egg, and cheese sandwiches or biscuits and gravy with your coffee to start the fair day off!

Enjoy the Ithaca Music Boosters' food stands tomorrow morning and for lunch, and be sure to get your bids in for the pie/dessert/baked goods silent auction! The auction will be in the High School Commons with the pork sandwich meal. Breakfast and baked potato bar will be served in the Community Gym. Thank you for supporting music in our school while you curb your hunger and sweet tooth!

Ithaca Bulldogs celebrated the Great Apple Crunch yesterday! From small to big, Bulldogs enjoyed Gala apples courtesy of the generosity of Oakwood Fruit Farm. Students discussed their favorite varieties ( caramel apples make the cut, too) and talked about how they like to eat them. Thank you, Oakwood!

The Student Council would like to thank all those who attended and participated in last night’s homecoming games. It was a great success and a lot of fun! A big thank you to Mr. Klang, Mr. Kelly, and Mr Andresen for reffing and running the clock for the football game. To Aspen Young and Lyvia Pickel for keeping score of the volleyball games. Thank you to the advisors who helped greatly and made things run smoothly. The point totals for the games are as follows: 4th place with 12 points was the Freshmen Class. Tied for 2nd, the Sophomores and Juniors with 25 points. The winners were the senior class with 27 points total. Congratulations also to this year’s Homecoming Queen Bailey Wanless and King Sammy Clary! 📷: Heather Muckler Thank you to all the folks taking pictures! If you got some candids, let us know!

Today, October 11: Bring in your gym exhibits (NOT animals) and pick up your tags from 2-7 PM (please wait until 2 for the fair committee to get set up and for the commons to be cleaned). Alumni Volleyball TONIGHT in the old gym starting at 5 PM. If you have Music Booster food donations you can drop them off at the kitchen after school and anytime until 7 PM. Thank you!

Show us your Ithaca Pride! Your staff members are showing theirs. Happy Homecoming! Welcome to the Jungle 💜

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday, Oct 11, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheese pizza, Second Choice: Hotdog, Hot Lunch Includes: Chef’s Choice Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk From Ms. Durkin: The Student Council would like to thank all those who attended and participated in last night’s homecoming games. It was a great success and a lot of fun! A big thank you to Mr. Klang, Mr. Kelly, and Mr Andresen for reffing and running the clock for the football game. To Aspen Young and Lyvia Pickel for keeping score of the volleyball games. Thank you to the advisors who helped greatly and made things run smoothly. The point totals for the games are as follows: 4th place with 12 points was the Freshmen Class. Tied for 2nd, the Sophomores and Juniors with 25 points. The winners were the senior class with 27 points total. Congratulations also to this year’s Homecoming Queen Bailey Wanless and King Sammy Clary! From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is back! You can shop at the book fair in the Library during school hours from Mon, Oct 7—Fri, Oct 11. The Book Fair is also open during the Ithaca School Fair after the parade until 1:00pm. You can also shop the book fair online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool From Mr. Klang: Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Friday, October 11. All tickets need to be turned in. From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner: High schoolers- the homecoming dance is coming up soon. If you plan to bring a guest that does not attend our school, you have to get a Guest Permission Request form from the office. This needs to be turned in to Mr. Herbst by Friday October 11. 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 From Ithaca Music Boosters: Like other activities throughout the year, music families are asked to volunteer. If you are a band or choir student, your families are expected to volunteer for at least one shift during Homecoming to help make it the best experience our community and visitors can have. Letters have gone home with 6th-12th grade music students regarding the upcoming Homecoming meal and Spring 2026 music trip. This is our one big fundraiser for the year. All can pitch in! Check the Ithaca Choir or Ithaca Bands FB pages for info. Donations sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62AA3FFC61-51566036-2024 Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62AA3FFC61-51566037-homecoming From the Ithaca Fair Committee: The Bulldog Block Challenge 6K Run/3K Walk will begin at 7 AM on Saturday, October 12. Meet in the Ithaca Town Hall Garage. The Ithaca School Foundation’s Hall of Fame Ceremony for Athletics and Community Service will be held just BEFORE the game starts at around 1:15. Mascot races will be held at halftime instead. All information related to the Ithaca School Fair can be found on the Ithaca Fair Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/IthacaFairWI 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. Word of the Day: Scapegoat: A person is unfairly blamed for something others have done. The CEO was made the scapegoat for the company's failures. This Day in History: On this day in 1968 Apollo 7, the first manned Apollo mission, was launched with astronauts Walter M. Schirra, Jr.; Donn F. Eisele; and Walter Cunningham aboard. Under the command of Schirra, the crew of Apollo 7 conducted an 11-day orbit of Earth, during which the crew transmitted the first live television broadcasts from orbit. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Erik Trejo-Marcos, Ellyn Brown (Sun) Middle School - Allison Perez-Lopez High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

SO MUCH TO DO!! Enjoy the 102nd Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming with all the exciting activities to see and do. Tonight the class games begin at 5:00 in the High School gym and transitions to the football field for the crowning of royalty and other games. Friday is another full day with fair entry drop off and Alumni Volleyball games. AND SATURDAY!! Wow! Do it all! Sunday is the fall tractor ride, and next Sunday is the Ithaca Horse Show.

Today is the observance of World Mental Health Day. But every day is a day to be aware of our and other's mental health. Self-care is not selfish...care for self and others is a service to all. You matter!

Welcome to the Ithaca Jungle! Students and staff celebrated our School Fair and Homecoming theme yesterday with jungle-inspired outfits as part of our Dress-Up Days this week.

Let the games begin! Homecoming class games are this evening. Kick it off with boys volleyball in the gym and we'll finish off with the royalty on the football field. Thanks to the Football Boosters for providing some concessions!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thur, Oct 10, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Enchilada Casserole, Second Choice: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hot Lunch Includes: Chef’s Choice Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Salad Bar, and Milk From Ms Durkin: There will be a student council meeting in the art room at lunch today. From Ms Durkin: Tonight is the night!! Class games start at 5:00pm in the gym with boys volleyball. Girls football will follow at 6pm on the football field. The class games will be after approximately 7:15-7:30 on the football field. King and queen will be announced after the games and before the tug of war. We will end the evening with class cheers! Student Council members, you are expected to attend, participate and help clean up. 🙂 From Mrs. Zorea: The Scholastic Book Fair is back! You can shop at the book fair in the Library during school hours from Mon, Oct 7—Fri, Oct 11. The Book Fair is also open during the Ithaca School Fair after the parade until 1:00pm. You can also shop the book fair online at:https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool From Mr. Klang: Middle and high school football players, please get your raffle tickets sold and turned in to your coaches by Friday, October 11. All tickets need to be turned in. From Mrs. Deitelhoff and Mrs. Stellner: High schoolers- the homecoming dance is coming up soon. If you plan to bring a guest that does not attend our school, you have to get a Guest Permission Request form from the office. This needs to be turned in to Mr. Herbst by Friday October 11. 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 From Ithaca Music Boosters: Like other activities throughout the year, music families are asked to volunteer. If you are a band or choir student, your families are expected to volunteer for at least one shift during Homecoming to help make it the best experience our community and visitors can have. Letters have gone home with 6th-12th grade music students regarding the upcoming Homecoming meal and Spring 2026 music trip. This is our one big fundraiser for the year. All can pitch in! Check the Ithaca Choir or Ithaca Bands FB pages for info. Donations sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62AA3FFC61-51566036-2024 Volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49AFA62AA3FFC61-51566037-homecoming The Bulldog Block Challenge 6K Run/3K Walk will begin at 7 AM on Saturday, October 12. Meet in the Ithaca Town Hall Garage. You can still enter up until the day of the race, but shirts will not be guaranteed. For more information, pick up a registration form outside the office or download a form at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12gf-LBtCaMsTJsPubGLs9Y4HXhliugKM/view?usp=sharing Who doesn’t love a parade?!? Sign up to participate in the Ithaca School Fair Parade by Wed, Oct 9. Line up will be at 10 AM with the parade heading North through downtown Ithaca at 10:30. Parade entry form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h1mi_6xCUSAM2CWO9qEU6XsIaKQbNq8Q/view?usp=sharing The Ithaca Volleyball Alumni will be hosting the 3rd annual Volleyball tournament on Fri, Oct 11 at the community gym starting at 5 PM. The Ithaca School Fair Horse Show will be held Sun, Oct 20 starting at 10:30 AM at the Anderson/Laue family Quarter Horse Farm on county road BA between Ithaca and Sextonville. No entry form required, just show up at the farm the morning of the show. Horse Show Bill: https://drive.google.com/file/d/114lLf006RW2vnL8BvgjnVu26XMMSCE2u/view?usp=sharing Mascot races are back again for the 2024 Ithaca School Fair! Races will take place at 1 PM on the Football field before the Homecoming game. Registration form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wFZT7uOch-79zKpTE3WaZ6o5goUXG-uH/view?usp=sharing All information related to the Ithaca School Fair can be found on the Ithaca Fair Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/IthacaFairWI 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.

Outstanding Ithaca Alumni have been selected for the Hall of Fame! Ithaca Hall of Fame honorees for Athletics and Community Service are Deidra (Faber) Schumacher from the Ithaca High School Class of 2002 and Brady Nelson, Class of 2005 (respectively)! Come and congratulate them in person next Saturday, October 12th at the 102nd Ithaca School Fair and Homecoming. They will be in the parade and honored prior to the start of the football game.

Bulldog parents of 6th & 7th Graders!! Join Ms Durkin and Ms Schmitt Thurs, Oct. 17th - 6:30pm for a quick digital meeting about the 2026 Washington, D.C. trip. Learn how each traveler can receive the Early Bird Scholarship of $500! Click to RSVP now: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/rsvp/14664736160?rsvp_id=14664736160 Click to join here: https://schooltrip.us/IthacaWI26 Don't miss out! https://schooltrip.us/HypeDC