Some great news among all the cancellations! Congratulations, JoAnn Pretsch!!
Congratulations to the following for Best of Show at Richland Area High School Art Exhibit:
Misunderstood by Beth Bohringer, Boscobel;
Love Yours by Elizabeth Kenudson, RV;
Glitter Girl by McKenzie Bell, Hillsboro;
Identity by Emerson Harmon, Dodgeville;
London, JoAnn Pretsch, Ithaca;
Captain America by McKenzie Bell, Hillsboro.
Kids College on the UW-La Crosse campus on April 3rd has been cancelled.
The Lit Wars competition scheduled for next Thursday will be done by students at their own schools. Ithaca students will compete at Ithaca. 3rd Grade Lit Wars has not been changed at this time.
Ms. Durkin has been notified that the student art showcase held in the Student Center on the UW-P/Richland campus has been cancelled. Select Ithaca students were to have their talent on display at this event.
With regard to student and community health and safety the winter sports banquet for Monday has been cancelled.
Due to the cancellation, the gear turn in for boys basketball will be Monday after school.
Forensics students: Although your season has been cut short, your coaches are very proud of you for working so hard and performing so well.
From the Executive Director of the Wisconsin High School Forensic Association: It is with a heavy heart we must announce cancellation of ALL speech festivals – district and State – for the remainder of the season. Today, Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency, and in accordance, State Statute Ch. 250 requires we cancel our events. With uncertainty and limited time between now and the end of the school year, there are no reasonable means to plan and execute an alternate timeline for festival dates or locations. Several other states have cancelled their State Speech contests, so this is, indeed, an extraordinary situation.
Today’s $50 winner of the Ithaca Wrestling Calendar Raffle is Jim Bailey.
Forensics Students and Parents: The district meet is currently scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at UW Platteville. Students should be at school to board the bus at 6:10 that morning; return time will be approximately 2:00 p.m.
Important information related to the Covid 19 virus:
From the Forensics Association: Effective immediately, all WHSFA District festivals are closed to outside guests (i.e., family, friends, etc.). Only contestants and adjudicators will be allowed in contest rooms. This will be strictly enforced. Rounds cannot begin if any additional people beyond adjudicator, contestants, or a school-sanctioned aide for a student with special needs is in the room.
With that in mind, students should plan to ride the bus both to and from Platteville.
In the event that UW Platteville becomes unavailable due to the virus, the location of the district meet may change. Cancellation is a possibility if there is no alternative.
Please email Coach Louise Murphey with questions or concerns: murplou@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
We will be hosting our Conference Solo/Ensemble Contest here this Saturday, May 14th. A reminder to Choir families: we need your help with concessions for Solo and Ensemble for Saturday March 14. Please go to Sign-Up Genius to see what you can do. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4eaeab2fa5fb6-concessions
Please read Superintendent Julie Prouty's message concerning topics involving COVID-19 concerns.
The March PTSO meeting will be held next Wednesday, March 18 at 3:45 in the LMC. Babysitting will be provided. We hope to see you there!
There will be an informational meeting for all interested in High School Volleyball for next year on Thursday, March 12 during ATTACK Time in the LMC. This includes any 8th graders who may want to play next year.
If you get a chance this week, head over to UW- Richland Student Center to see local high school art work on display! These pieces art on display are from Ithaca. Kayde Koch, Jacob Mueller, and JoAnn Pretsch all have work entered.
The Class of 2020 would like to thank all the people who came out last night to support us at Culvers. A big thank you to the seniors who worked last night.
Today’s $50 winner of the Ithaca Wrestling Calendar Raffle is Eric Olson
Seniors: Mandatory meeting during attack on Friday to get your caps and gowns. If you owe money, you need to pay that on Friday.
To let families know: Bus 1 is running about 30 minutes late.
Today’s $50 winner of the Ithaca Wrestling Calendar Raffle is David Fargen.
Attention: High School Baseball players. There will be a meeting in Mr. Kelly’s room immediately after school on Thursday. If you are playing baseball- Be There! It will only last about 10-15 minutes. Coach Clary
The first grade class had Officer Kyle Mueller from Sauk County visit and tell all about his occupation of being a law enforcement officer.
They were asked questions by Officer Kyle, the students asked questions, were given candy, and were lucky enough to climb through the back seat of his car.
It is that time of year again; time for Youth Baseball/Softball Registration. You can find the links for the code of conduct and registration form on Class Dojo, the school Facebook Page, and the announcements. We also have a few copies in the front office. There are a few new changes this year, so please look at the forms carefully. Deadline to have the completed forms turned in is March 20. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask, Brett Maxwell 588-4496.
