The Ithaca/Weston wrestling team's season came to an end this weekend. Nolen Waldner and Kayden Coleman both competed at the WIAA state tournament in Madison which sold out for every session for the first time!
Kayden fought hard but fell to his opponents from Shiocton and Shell Lake in the opening two rounds.
Nolen Waldner came home with a 6th place finish on the podium! He opened up with an 18-3 tech fall over Stanley Boyd. In the quarter finals Nolen lost to his opponent from Cumberland who went on to place 3rd. Once on the consolation side Nolen pinned his opponent from Mineral Point and earned another tech fall over Deerfield. This put him in the 5th place match where he lost a hard fought battle to Bonduel.
📸 Credit: Lisa Clary
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, March 3, 2025 Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Beef Chili - no beans; Choice 2: Turkey and cheese sandwich; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club March Calendar raffle winners: March 1st Chris Bennett, March 2nd M. Andresen, March 3rd Margaret Rossing. Thank you to all for your support.
From the Ithaca Girls’ Basketball Team:
Thank you to all the fans and family members who supported us this year! A special thank you to all the fans who cheered us on at Shullsburg and against Highland this past week. We couldn’t have done it without you.
From FFA:
We need a group or Family to do concessions for the boys playoff game tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4. Due to prior commitments, Ms. Sprecher will not be able to be there. If there is a family that would like to do it to earn money for the FFA or band or choir trip, contact Ms. Sprecher right away. 608-585-2311. Otherwise there will NOT be concessions for the boys basketball game.
If you ordered strawberries, they will be delivered today. All strawberries must be picked up by 4 pm so make sure that your student has made arrangements to have them picked up.
From Class of 2026:
Attention Juniors your class dues need to be paid by Monday, March 3rd. You should have received an Email on the amount you still owe.
From FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5 from 9 am - 2 pm. You can call 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go online and make an appointment. Appointments are preferred but walk - ins are welcome. https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609629
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Saturday March 8th is your opportunity to come cheer on our Ithaca/Weston elementary and middle school wrestlers in our annual youth tournament at Weston. There will be a great concessions spread and many exciting matches! Volunteers are needed to help make the whole day run as smoothly as possible. Use this link to sign up to assist in the concessions.
Ithaca Lions requesting volunteers:
The Ithaca Lions will again be helping a community member-Kreg Perkins. Kreg and his children, Gage and Keyara, are Ithaca graduates. Kreg underwent a kidney transplant in November from an unknown living donor after several months of dialysis following kidney failure. Please help the Lions help Kreg and sign up to help serve at the pancake breakfast on Sun, March 16.
Word of the Day:
Draconian (dray-KOH-nee-un): a law, policy, restriction, or behavior that is very severe or cruel. Some of the more draconian measures have already been relaxed.
On This Day in History:
March 3, 1931, President Herbert Hoover signs a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States.
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.
WIAA Individual State Wrestling continued today, and Ithaca/Weston wrestler, Nolen Waldner moves on to Saturday competition! Congratulations to him and good luck. Ithaca/Weston wrestler, Kayden Coleman faced tough competition yesterday and today, but did not qualify to wrestle tomorrow. Kayden had a very successful season and career and has much to be proud of.
Keep up with the remainder of the tournament and Nolen using the links below. Tomorrow's action begins at 10:00 am with Division 3 wrestling on mats 7 and 8.
BRACKETS ➡️ https://www.trackwrestling.com/.../WIAAIndSeries.jsp...
APPAREL ➡️ https://sportsworld.chipply.com/wiaastatewr.../store.aspx...
MORE INFO ON STATE TOURNEY CENTRAL ➡️ https://www.wiaawi.org/Tournaments/State-Tourney-Central #wiaawr
It has been a fast and busy month here at Ithaca. As we close out February, we don't want to forget about our CTE team!
February is National Career and Technical Education month. We want to take this time to recognize our CTE department. They provide hands-on learning experiences in the classroom. They help prepare our students to be career and college ready. Thank you to the following staff for your dedicated CTE service to our students:
Ms. Bevan, Mr. Nee, Ms. Sprecher, Mrs. Kershner, Mrs, Deitelhoff and Mrs. Burnley
The Ithaca PTSO is doing an online spirit clothing sale again. This will run through March 16 at 11:59 p.m.
https://iptso24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Ithaca Food Service "FUN FOOD FACT".
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri. Feb. 28, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Pizza Dippers; Choice 2: Chicken Salad Sandwich (cold); Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
A gold chain with a pendant was found in the parking lot on Tuesday evening. Please come to the school office to claim.
From Coach Lorenz:
Sign up sheet for High School Track is outside the office. Please sign up by today, February 28. The apparel store is open now until March 20th. https://ithaca-westonhstrack25.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting in Ms. Ernzen’s room during ATTACK today, February 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder for 10th and 11th grade students: If you are planning to take a college course in the Fall through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, CollEDGE Up, or Youth Apprenticeship, your application is due to Ms. Bevan by March 1st. Please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if you have questions.
From Class of 2026:
Attention Juniors your class dues need to be paid by next Monday, March 3rd. You should have received an Email on the amount you still owe.
From FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5 from 9 am - 2 pm. You can call 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go online and make an appointment. Appointments are preferred but walk - ins are welcome. https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609629
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
From Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Saturday March 8th is your opportunity to come cheer on our Ithaca/Weston elementary and middle school wrestlers in our annual youth tournament at Weston. There will be a great concessions spread and many exciting matches! Volunteers are needed to help make the whole day run as smoothly as possible. Use this link to sign up to assist in the concessions. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1drl3Eo92UkuakdeTAigHwoEt-MQra5o4jCmb5qA6tXc/edit?usp=sharing
Word of the Day:
Cryptic (KRIP-tik): to have hidden meaning or be difficult to understand The singer posted a cryptic message on her social media accounts, and fans raced to decipher it.
On This Day in History:
On February 28, 1953, Cambridge University scientists James Watson and Francis Crick announced that they had determined the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule containing human genes. The molecular biologists were aided significantly by the work of another DNA researcher, Rosalind Franklin, although she was not included in the announcement, nor did she share the subsequent Nobel Prize awarded for it.
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.
Saturday March 8th is your opportunity to come cheer on our Ithaca/Weston elementary and middle school wrestlers in our annual youth tournament at Weston. There will be a great concessions spread and many exciting matches!
Volunteers are needed to help make the whole day run as smoothly as possible. Use this link to sign up to assist in the concessions.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1drl3Eo92UkuakdeTAigHwoEt-MQra5o4jCmb5qA6tXc/edit?usp=sharing
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thu. Feb. 27, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Grilled Cheese; Choice 2: Grilled Ham & Cheese; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
A gold chain with a pendant was found in the parking lot on Tuesday evening. Please come to the school office to claim.
From Mrs. Thompson:
Forensic Team photo will be today, February 27th, during ATTACK time in the LMC right away - then there are meetings for other groups. Please be keeping up with your emails to stay up to date and schedule rehearsals with coaches. We are two weeks away from the District contest!
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a Sources of Strength meeting Thursday, February 27th, in the LMC during ATTACK. The high school students who attend the rescheduled Regional Retreat will be sharing what they learned.
From Coach Lorenz:
Sign up sheet for High School Track is outside the office. Please sign up by Friday, February 28. The apparel store is open now until March 20th. https://ithaca-westonhstrack25.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting in Ms. Ernzen’s room during ATTACK on Friday, February 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder for 10th and 11th grade students: If you are planning to take a college course in the Fall through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, CollEDGE Up, or Youth Apprenticeship, your application is due to Ms. Bevan by March 1st. Please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if you have questions.
From Class of 2026:
Attention Juniors your class dues need to be paid by next Monday, March 3rd. You should have received an Email on the amount you still owe.
From FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5 from 9 am - 2 pm. You can call 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go online and make an appointment. Appointments are preferred but walk - ins are welcome. https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609629
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
Word of the Day:
Doff: to remove a piece of clothing (the opposite of don which is to put on a piece of clothing) The surgical team will don their sterile gowns and gloves and doff them when they come out of the operating room.
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.
The WIAA Facebook page is a great resource to keep up with our post season competitors, especially this weekend's Ithaca/Weston State Qualifiers. https://fb.watch/y0FPW-9gty/?
Becoming a substitute teacher fills a tremendous need in our communities. It is also a great way to connect with our schools, students, and earn some extra spending cash. Register for this upcoming training offered by CESA 3 that will fulfill one of the requirements to becoming a substitute teacher.
https://cesa3.eventsmart.com/events/substitute-teacher-training-march-4-2025/?datetime=433
Rescheduled! The Ithaca FFA Spring Blood Drive is next Wednesday, March 5th in the Community Gym from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. Use the link to register to donate or phone Melissa Sprecher at 608/585-2311. https://tinyurl.com/March-5-blood-drive
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wed. Feb. 26, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today -
Choice 1: Chicken Patty Deluxe (lettuce, pickle, tomato); Choice 2: Cheesy Ham & Pea Pasta; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From Mr. Louis:
The Young Investors Club will meet during lunch in the LMC on Wednesday, February 26th on the elementary side.
From Mrs. Thompson:
There will be a forensics team meeting on Wednesday, February 26th during lunch in the LMC on the High School side. However, the team photo will be taken that Thursday for performers during ATTACK time in the LMC right away - then there are meetings for other groups. Please be keeping up with your emails to stay up to date and schedule rehearsals with coaches. We are two and a half weeks away from the District contest!
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a Sources of Strength meeting Thursday, February 27th, in the LMC during ATTACK. The high school students who attend the rescheduled Regional Retreat will be sharing what they learned.
From Coach Lorenz:
Sign up sheet for High School Track is outside the office. Please sign up by Friday, February 28. The apparel store is open now until March 20th. https://ithaca-westonhstrack25.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting in Ms. Ernzen’s room during ATTACK on Friday, February 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder for 10th and 11th grade students: If you are planning to take a college course in the Fall through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, CollEDGE Up, or Youth Apprenticeship, your application is due to Ms. Bevan by March 1st. Please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if you have questions.
From Class of 2026:
Attention Juniors your class dues need to be paid by next Monday, March 3rd. You should have received an Email on the amount you still owe.
From FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5 from 9 am - 2 pm. You can call 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go online and make an appointment. Appointments are preferred but walk - ins are welcome.
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11609629
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
Word of the Day:
Astute (uh-STOOT): the ability to notice and understand things clearly They made some astute observations about the movie industry. Astute readers will notice the error.
On This Day in History:
February 26, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declare the Grand Canyon a National Park
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.
Winter sports post-season is upon us, and while we're still embracing the excitement of winter sports, we're also looking ahead to spring sports.
🏃♀️High School Girls and Boys Track & Field first practice - March 10th. Their apparel store is open until March 20th. https://ithaca-westonhstrack25.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
🥎High School Girls Softball first practice - March 17th
⚾High School Boys Baseball first practice - March 24th
All student-athletes are required to submit necessary paperwork prior to participating in practices.
Congratulations to the sixteen Ithaca Future Business Leaders of America members who participated in the Regional Leadership Conference at Fennimore High School on Saturday, February 1.
7th place in Sports and Entertainment Management: Ethan Birkrem, Peyton Brown, and Devin Ihm;
6th place in Introduction to FBLA: Ellie Otto;
6th place in Introduction to Social Media: Callie Muckler;
5th place in Introduction to Public Speaking: Aliyah Swenson;
4th place and alternates for the State Leadership Conference in Graphic Design: Holly King and Trista Pluemer.
Qualifying for the State Leadership Conference in Green Bay, WI March 31 and April 1:
3rd place in Healthcare Administration: Abby Plonka;
3rd place in Job Interview: Annabeth Sprecher;
2nd place in Broadcast Journalism: Kailey Newkirk and Tristen Peterson;
2nd place in Website Design: Jadyn Boland and Izzie Ortiz;
1st place in Advertising: Ally Plonka;
1st place in Public Speaking: Maggie Gschwind.
(Missing from the pictures is Ethan Birkrem.)
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue. Feb. 25, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Teriyaki Chicken Bowl; Choice 2: Sesame Ginger Chicken Bowl; Vegetable, Fruit, Milk. There will not be a salad bar available today.
From Mr. Louis:
The Young Investors Club will meet during lunch in the LMC on Wednesday, February 26th on the elementary side.
From Mrs. Thompson:
UPDATE: There will be a forensics team meeting on Wednesday, February 26th during lunch in the LMC on the High School side. However, the team photo will be taken that Thursday for performers during lunch in the LMC right away - then you will eat lunch. Please be keeping up with your emails to stay up to date and schedule rehearsals with coaches. We are two and a half weeks away from the District contest!
From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer:
There will be a Sources of Strength meeting Thursday, February 27th, in the LMC during ATTACK. The high school students who attend the rescheduled Regional Retreat will be sharing what they learned.
From Coach Lorenz:
Sign up sheet for High School Track is outside the office. Please sign up by Friday, February 28. The apparel store is open now until March 20th. https://ithaca-westonhstrack25.itemorder.com/shop/category/150699/
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting in Ms. Ernzen’s room during ATTACK on Friday, February 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder for 10th and 11th grade students: If you are planning to take a college course in the Fall through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, CollEDGE Up, or Youth Apprenticeship, your application is due to Ms. Bevan by March 1st. Please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if you have questions.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
Word of the Day:
Superfluous: things that exceed what is necessary or sufficient; something simply not needed. Further discussion seems superfluous, given the thorough conversation we just had.
On This Day in History:
February 25, 1870, Republican Hiram R. Revels of Mississippi was sworn in as U.S. senator, becoming the first African American member of either house of Congress.
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.
🎉👏🤼♂️Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston High School Wrestling Sectional competitors on a weekend well-done!🤼♂️👏🎉
The girls attended sectionals in Prairie du Chien on Friday evening needing a top 2 finish to secure a trip to Madison. Kaylee Manning finished 4th.
The boys attended sectionals in Westby on Saturday needing a top 3 finish to earn a trip to the Kohl Center.
🥈🥈Nolen Waldner and Kayden Coleman both finished in 2nd place and will begin their quest toward a State Championship on Thursday evening this week. Ashtin Bennet finished 4th.
Find the schedule and get more information on the State Tournament on: https://www.wiaawi.org/Sports/Winter/Boys-Wrestling/Tournament#50771266-individual-state
Get your tickets with: https://www.expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ECN=48
Check out the brackets and keep up online with: https://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/predefinedtournaments/WIAAIndSeries.jsp?year=2025
Watch online (subscription needed): https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi
Great things are ALWAYS happening in Ms. Durkin's art classes.
Independent art student Holly King with senior project. It’s a Van Gogh inspired starry night bulldog
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon. Feb. 24, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hot ham and cheese; Choice 2: Hot turkey and cheese; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad bar, Milk
From Mrs. Thompson:
There will be a forensics team meeting on Wednesday, February 26th during lunch in the LMC. A team photo will be taken that day for performers. Please be keeping up with your emails to stay up to date and schedule rehearsals with coaches.
From Coach Lorenz:
Sign up sheet for High School Track is outside the office. Please sign up by Friday, February 28.
From Ms. Ernzen:
RESCHEDULED: There will be a Book Club meeting in Ms. Ernzen’s room during ATTACK on Friday, February 28th.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder for 10th and 11th grade students: If you are planning to take a college course in the Fall through the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now, CollEDGE Up, or Youth Apprenticeship, your application is due to Ms. Bevan by March 1st. Please stop and see Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner if you have questions.
From Mrs. Zorea:
Brewer Public Library is hiring an afterschool library assistant for 12 hours a week. The pay is up to $14.75 an hour and applications are being accepted until March 7. Please see Mrs. Zorea or Mrs. Kershner for more details.
Word of the Day:
Quip: a clever remark, or a witty or funny observation or response made on the spur of the moment. The old friends traded quips over dinner and laughed themselves silly.
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.
🤼👏Tomorrow our Ithaca/Weston High School boys wrestlers take to the mat at the Westby Division III Sectional tournament. 🤼👏
Good luck to Derek Franzen, Ashtin Bennett, Nolen Waldner, Kayden Coleman, and Mac Neefe as they continue their pursuit of a State Tournament birth. Action on the mat starts at 10:00am at Westby High School.
