While we strive to meet the academic needs of our students, we recognize the need to also provide support for emotional and mental health needs. In an effort to best support our students and families, we are inviting caregivers to complete this form if they have a need or concern. If you need support in any of these areas, please let us know by filling out this form, or reaching out to your trusted contact person at school. Thank you!
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It's May 12th, and we have some birthday wishes to go out. Happy Birthday to Brennan Wiedenfeld!
We honor our Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2020 by shining the spotlight on them. Today we showcase Erin Louis, Jonah Marchwick, and Erin Miller. Good luck in all your future endeavors!
This week, our school’s virtual Scholastic Book Fair opens! You are able to order books online. Orders that are $25 or more ship FREE to your home! Shop at home to find great summer reading options. When you do, our school receives resources to enhance our classrooms and library!
Use this link to access our school’s book fair: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ithacaelementaryschool
Mrs. Prouty's geometry students were tasked with creating their own origami forms. Here are examples from Addison, Alana, Brooklyn, and Elise.
Little surprises brighten up dark days. Thanks to senior Mckenna Muckler for the beautiful bulletin board reminding us that we can make a difference each and every day.
As we shine the spotlight on our Ithaca High School Seniors, today we honor Alexis Kast, Kayde Koch, and Raelyn Lasse. We wish you all the best for you in your future.
It's a very special day for Keegan Gerbig! Today, May 10th, we wish him Happy Birthday!
The spotlight today for the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2020 is on Gunner Honer, Melissa Hutchison, and Charlie Jones. Congratulations, Graduates!
Today, May 9th, we wish Preschool teacher Mrs. Brittany Penfield a very Happy Birthday!
Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2020 spotlight today is on Aaron Feryance, Shelby Funk, and Keegan Gerbig. Dream big and go after those dreams!
Ms. Durkin's been receiving more art pictures! 4th Graders worked on asymmetrical art, and Alyssa, Addison, and Memphis sent her photos of their work. Senior JoAnn sent a picture of her finished Snail project.
Don't forget to sign up for next week's food program (link below)! This week, a generous donation of 50 pounds of Carr Valley cheese curds from Sue Ripp (great aunt of an Ithaca student) were distributed to each family that participated in the program. Don't miss out on this great resource to help your family and our food program! And a big thank you to Sue for all you do for our students and families.
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Today begins our spotlight on the Ithaca High School Senior Class of 2020. Congratulations to you all! Featured Seniors today are Jim Clary, Logan Clary, Ellie Crook, and Noelle Crook.
Today is Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. We see the child first, the struggle second, but the struggle is real. We support our children, whatever challenges they face!
Mr. Mani, Ms. Durkin, and the senior class would like to thank Susan Bloczynski for making the senior banners, Mrs. Prouty and Mr. Lechnir for helping provide the resources to make this happen, and Steve Louis, Jody Louis, Greg Olson, and Aaron Nelson for hanging these banners for the seniors. In honor of the seniors, we will light up the scoreboard every Friday night this month at sunset. Thank you all during this difficult time.
Logan Clary celebrates his birthday today, May 7th. A very special Happy Birthday to you!
Time for a Throwback Thursday picture. We travel back to the 1999 Ithaconian for some Track and Field memories. Tag team members from 1999. This is from 21 years ago. How is this possible?
Fourth Graders work on creating their own Coat of Arms in art class. Here are some completed projects from Rhiya and Dalton.
The Food Service Survey for next week is now open! Be sure to sign up for this FREE meal option that provides anyone 18 years of age and younger with breakfast and lunch. All students and residents of the Ithaca School District qualify regardless of financial situation. See our website and app under the "News" tab for the "Food Service Survey" article. Complete the survey listed there by Friday, May 8th.