Ithaca School District

Ithaca High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students. As we near graduation, we wish to celebrate the Ithaca High School Class of 2024. Congratulations to our graduates, their families, and all who helped them achieve this milestone! 🎓 🎉🎉🎓 Today we shine our spotlight on: 👩‍🎓Allison Durst 👩‍🎓Destiney Lindner-Ruiz "Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again" ~ Tim McGraw 💜🤍#LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs #ClassOf2024 🤍💜

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken smackers, Second Choice: Brat/Bun, WG roll, Carrots, Strawberries, Salad Bar, Milk From the Art Department: Thank you so much to Frank Wastlick, Juli Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Newkirk, and the 8th hour art students for helping to set up yesterday’s Annual Ithaca Art Show. And a huge thank you to everyone who attended last night - it was a great success! Ithaca Lions helping our own: Sunday, May 19, from 7am-1pm, the Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast benefit for Pat Crook from Sextonville. Youth and adults are encouraged to sign up to help. From Ms. Okus and Mr. Tobin: Congratulations to all of the performers at the Band and Choir Concert last night! Thank you for a successful spring concert. From Coach Lorenz: Good luck to the Ithaca/Weston High School Track & Field team as they compete for all the marbles tonight at the John D Young Ridge and Valley Track Meet at Kickapoo High School. Field events begin at 4:30 p.m. and running starts at 5:00 p.m. Keep up in person or online at AccuraceTiming.com. From PTSO: The final PTSO meeting for the year will be Tue, May 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. Voting for officers will take place at this meeting. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Wednesday will be TOMORROW, May 15. 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 4K class! From the Ithaca Community: St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Willow Valley Methodist Church invite our seniors, families, staff, and community to join them as they celebrate the Ithaca Class of 2024 at Baccalaureate on TOMORROW, May 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the program. St. Mary’s is located at 32605 Durst Lane Richland Center, WI 53581. Travel north from Ithaca on County Highway N to the top of the ridge, then turn right on Keyesville Ridge Dr. All are welcome to this service to celebrate our seniors! From Forensics Coaches: UPDATED: The end of the season awards will now be presented during the High School Awards Program on Fri, May 17 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Invite families to join you as we celebrate our successes and growth from the season. From Ms Schmitt: Community Players of SW WI is producing a musical this summer and WE NEED YOU! “The Music Man” is a golden age musical that requires singers, dancers, and actors of all ages. Auditions are May 14th, 15th, and 16th at 6:30 in the Richland Center City Auditorium. If being on stage isn’t your thing, we are also looking for musicians for the pit orchestra and a backstage crew. Contact Ms. Schmitt for more information, or check out the Community Player’s of SW WI Facebook page. See the poster with details at this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ag1IWBRyQ_qngcF7QgbE-MVaIy1lhQ?e=4kJFkd From Ms. Ernzen: Final Book Club meeting will be on Wednesday, May 15 during lunch in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Please bring your $6 to Ms. Ernzen today or at the meeting. Summer League Volleyball: There is a sign up for Summer League Volleyball at River Valley outside the office. Summer League is played on Monday Nights in June and July. Any 2024 players grades 9-12 that are intending to play Summer League need to sign up by Thursday, May 23, 2024. An informational volleyball meeting will be held on Friday, May 24 in the LMC during attack. If you are planning to play volleyball next Fall, please attend this meeting. WORD OF THE DAY: Caveat: an explanation or warning that should be remembered when you are doing or thinking about something. All investment advice should come with a caveat: the stock market is impossible to predict with absolute accuracy. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: May 14, 1804: One year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition leaves St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore the Northwest from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - Parker Grassman, Ezekiel Welsh Middle School - none High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

Ithaca YouTube presentation - In the event you missed the 2024 All School Ithaca Spring Art Show, here is the fine art Ms Durkin’s Ithaca Department displayed! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPwsfoEXV2s&feature=youtu.be

Ithaca High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students. As we near graduation, we wish to celebrate the Ithaca High School Class of 2024. Congratulations to our graduates, their families, and all who helped them achieve this milestone! 🎓 🎉🎉🎓 Today we shine our spotlight on: 👩‍🎓Kaylee Peterson 👩‍🎓Cinara Lorenzo-Castillo "Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again" ~ Tim McGraw 💜🤍#LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs #ClassOf2024 🤍💜

Enjoy the last band and choir concert of the school year tonight! Come browse the Ithaca Art Show, then take in the talents of the 5th Grade band, 6th Grand band and choir, 7th/8th Grade band and choir, and the High School band and choir. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Ithaca High School gym.

Something new is popping this week! Popcorn Wednesday will be this Wednesday, May 15th. 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 4K class!

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday, May 13, 2024 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - First Choice: Cheeseburger/Bun, Second Choice: BBQ Rib/Bun, Baked Beans, Peaches, Salad Bar, Milk Ithaca Lions helping our own: Sunday, May 19, from 7am-1pm, the Ithaca Lions will host a pancake breakfast benefit for Pat Crook from Sextonville. Youth and adults are encouraged to sign up to help. From Mr. Klang: There will be a girls basketball meeting for girls currently in grades 8-11 in Mr. Klang's room during ATTACK Today, May 13th. From Sources of Strength (and Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer): May is mental health awareness month and this week is children’s mental health awareness. Your mental health matters, because YOU MATTER! From Ms Durkin: Today is the day! The annual Ithaca Art Show will be in the commons today, Mon, May 13 from 3:00—7:00 p.m. Work from all Ithaca art students will be on display. Come out and enjoy the art work before the band and choir concert! From Ms. Okus and Mr. Tobin: The middle and high school Band and Choir Concert will be in the high school gym on Mon, May 13 at 7:00pm. Feel free to stop by and enjoy some music! From PTSO: PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the Tue, May 14 PTSO Meeting. From PTSO: Our next and final PTSO meeting for the year will be Tue, May 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Wednesday will be Wed, May 15. 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 4K class! From the Ithaca Community: St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Willow Valley Methodist Church invite our seniors, families, staff, and community to join them as they celebrate the Ithaca Class of 2024 at Baccalaureate on Wed, May 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the program. St. Mary’s is located at 32605 Durst Lane Richland Center, WI 53581. Travel north from Ithaca on County Highway N to the top of the ridge, then turn right on Keyesville Ridge Dr. All are welcome to this service to celebrate our seniors! From Forensics Coaches: UPDATED: The end of the season awards will now be presented during the High School Awards Program on Fri, May 17 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Invite families to join you as we celebrate our successes and growth from the season. From Ms Schmitt: Community Players of SW WI is producing a musical this summer and WE NEED YOU! “The Music Man” is a golden age musical that requires singers, dancers, and actors of all ages. Auditions are May 14th, 15th, and 16th at 6:30 in the Richland Center City Auditorium. If being on stage isn’t your thing, we are also looking for musicians for the pit orchestra and a backstage crew. Contact Ms. Schmitt for more information, or check out the Community Player’s of SW WI Facebook page. See the poster with details at this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ag1IWBRyQ_qngcF7QgbE-MVaIy1lhQ?e=4kJFkd WORD OF THE DAY: To zhuzh something up is to improve its flavor or appearance by way of a small improvement, adjustment, or addition. He likes to zhuzh up his outfits with brightly-colored ties. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On May 13, 1846, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly votes in favor of President James K. Polk’s request to declare war on Mexico in a dispute over Texas. Under the threat of war, the United States had refrained from annexing Texas after the latter won independence from Mexico in 1836. But in 1844, President John Tyler restarted negotiations with the Republic of Texas, culminating with a Treaty of Annexation. The treaty was defeated by a wide margin in the Senate because it would upset the slave state/free state balance between North and South and risked war with Mexico, which had broken off relations with the United States. But shortly before leaving office and with the support of President-elect Polk, Tyler managed to get the joint resolution passed on March 1, 1845. Texas was admitted to the Union on December 29. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - none Middle School - Hallie Steinmetz, Aspen Young High School - none Faculty & Staff - none

May 13, 2024 Ithaca Public Schools Spring Art Show 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 13 03:15 PM - 07:15 PM Softball Practice for grades K-2 and 5-6 Community Gym May 13 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM Band and Choir Concert 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 13 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM May 14, 2024 Ithaca Game Club 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 14 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM PTSO Meeting in the LMC beginning at 3:45pm. 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 14 03:45 PM - 05:00 PM Track: Varsity vs. Ithaca-Weston vs. Kickapoo/La Farge, DeSoto, North Crawford, Seneca, Wauzeka-Steuben (Away) Kickapoo High School May 14 04:30 PM - 04:30 PM Baseball/Softball @ De Soto De Soto, Wi May 14 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM May 15, 2024 Baccalaureate Ceremony celebrating the Ithaca High School Class of 2024 (at St Mary Catholic Church - Keyesville) 32605 Durst Ln, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 15 07:00 PM - 07:00 PM May 16, 2024 4K-2 Fun Day in MPR Ithaca School District, WI, USA May 16 09:30 AM - 03:00 PM May 17, 2024 Ithaca High School Senior Scholarship Banquet 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 17 09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Ithaca High School Awards Program 24615 WI-58, Richland Center, WI 53581, USA May 17 01:30 PM - 03:15 PM May 18, 2024 Baseball vs River Valley Ithaca, WI 53581, USA May 18 09:00 AM - 09:00 AM May 19, 2024 Ithaca Lions' Pancake Breakfast Ithaca School Commons May 19 05:30 AM - 05:30 PM FFA Awards Banquet Ithaca School Commons May 19 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

The 2024 Spring Art Show will be held in the Ithaca High School Commons on today from 3:15pm until the start of the band and choir concert at 7 PM. Enjoy art work from Ithaca students from Elementary ages through High School.

All high school students, staff, and parents are invited to celebrate the achievements of the 2023-24 school year! On Friday, May 17th at 1:30 p.m., the Ithaca High School Awards Program will begin in the gym. High School students in various academic activities and roles will be recognized along with the Ken Solis Teacher of the Year and other staff recognitions. Ithaca Schools is proud to present this awards program to honor the many successes our students achieve throughout the year and their academic career. Join us as we celebrate!

Ithaca High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students. As we near graduation, we wish to celebrate the Ithaca High School Class of 2024. Congratulations to our graduates, their families, and all who helped them achieve this milestone! 🎓 🎉🎉🎓 Today we shine our spotlight on: 👩‍🎓Emma Coy 👨‍🎓Jason Logue "Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again" ~ Tim McGraw 💜🤍#LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs #ClassOf2024 🤍💜

The Ithaca High School Class of 2024 made fabulous memories on their senior field trip this week at Devil's Lake State Park. This trip was especially memorable because this class didn't have the opportunity to take an 8th grade field trip there as most 8th grade classes have and do. Students enjoyed hiking, swimming, fishing, and fun! Grillmaster Logan Anderson even fired up the coals to make lunch. Thank you to class advisors Mrs Deitelhoff and Mrs Stellner for chaperoning and helping make arrangements and Bill Kloehn for getting them safely to and from the park. A very full and fun way to spend the last days of their high school careers.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Here are 5 things you can do for your #mentalhealth this week: 1. Make a list of 5 things you’re grateful for today. 2. Practice positive affirmations. 3. Start a conversation about mental health. 4. Stay hydrated! 5. Take a break from screens. #MentalHealthMonth #WhereToStart

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday, May 10, 2024 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - First Choice: Beef and noodles, Second Choice: Fish sticks, WG biscuits, Broccoli, Pears, Salad Bar, Milk From Sources of Strength (and Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer): May is mental health awareness month and this week is children’s mental health awareness. Your mental health matters, because YOU MATTER! From the FFA: Don't forget mom this Sunday! Buy some beautiful flowers from the greenhouse for her. Plus you will be supporting the FFA! Open Saturday morning 9-noon. Or by appointment with Ms. Sprecher. From Ms. Bevan: Seniors: Families should RSVP for the Senior Scholarship Program by this Fri, May 10. Please stop by or contact the office to let us know how many are able to make it. Just a reminder that if you have received any additional scholarships, please let us know this week so we can recognize you at the awards program. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Fri, May 10. 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 kindergarten class! From Ms Durkin: The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Mon, May 13 in the commons from 3:00—7:00 p.m. Work from all Ithaca art students will be on display. Come out and enjoy the art work before the band and choir concert! From Ms. Okus and Mr. Tobin: The middle and high school Band and Choir Concert will be in the high school gym on Mon, May 13 at 7:00pm. Feel free to stop by and enjoy some music! From PTSO: PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the Tue, May 14 PTSO Meeting. From PTSO: Our next and final PTSO meeting for the year will be Tue, May 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Wednesday will be Wed, May 15. 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 4K class! From the Ithaca Community: St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Willow Valley Methodist Church invite our seniors, families, staff, and community to join them as they celebrate the Ithaca Class of 2024 at Baccalaureate on Wed, May 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the program. St. Mary’s is located at 32605 Durst Lane Richland Center, WI 53581. Travel north from Ithaca on County Highway N to the top of the ridge, then turn right on Keyesville Ridge Dr. All are welcome to this service to celebrate our seniors! From Forensics Coaches: UPDATED: The end of the season awards will now be presented during the High School Awards Program on Fri, May 17 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Invite families to join you as we celebrate our successes and growth from the season. From Ms Schmitt: Community Players of SW WI is producing a musical this summer and WE NEED YOU! “The Music Man” is a golden age musical that requires singers, dancers, and actors of all ages. Auditions are May 14th, 15th, and 16th at 6:30 in the Richland Center City Auditorium. If being on stage isn’t your thing, we are also looking for musicians for the pit orchestra and a backstage crew. Contact Ms. Schmitt for more information, or check out the Community Player’s of SW WI Facebook page. See the poster with details at this link: https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ag1IWBRyQ_qngcF7QgbE-MVaIy1lhQ?e=4kJFkd WORD OF THE DAY: Bogart: to use or consume something without sharing. Nelson advised his friends not to bogart all the snacks before the rest of the party guests arrived. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: On May 10, 1869, the presidents of the Union Pacific and Central Pacific railroads meet in Promontory, Utah, and drive a ceremonial last spike into a rail line that connects their railroads. This made transcontinental railroad travel possible for the first time in U.S. history. No longer would western-bound travelers need to take the long and dangerous journey by wagon train. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - none Middle School - Alyssa Cabay Sun 5/12 High School - none Faculty & Staff - Mrs. Pizer Sat 5/11, Mrs. Ramsden Sun 5/12

Due to the inclement weather, today's Ithaca Baseball game versus Weston has been called off.

Due to the inclement weather, Middle School Track and the JV Softball game are both called off for today.

Popcorn Friday will be this Fri, May 10. 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 kindergarten class!

These first graders are officially published authors! Each student wrote about what they want to be when they grow up. Each student went through the writing process: brainstorming, rough draft, editing, final draft, and then illustrating a picture. They are so proud of their work and couldn’t wait to see the finished product. They celebrated by signing each other’s books, dressing up as what they want to be, and eating cupcakes and cookies!

Ithaca High School is proud of the accomplishments of our students. As we near graduation, we wish to celebrate the Ithaca High School Class of 2024. Congratulations to our graduates, their families, and all who helped them achieve this milestone! 🎓 🎉🎉🎓 Today we shine our spotlight on: 👨‍🎓Carson Welte 👨‍🎓Landon Thompson "Chase your dreams, but always know the road that'll lead you home again" ~ Tim McGraw 💜🤍#LearnersTodayLeadersTomorrow #IthacaBulldogs #ClassOf2024 🤍💜

Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday, May 9, 2024 Today is a Day 2 - Early Release Lunch for today - First Choice: Bulldog Bowl, Second Choice: Hot dog w/bun, Corn, Applesauce, Salad Bar, Milk From Sources of Strength (and Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Pluemer): May is mental health awareness month and this week is children’s mental health awareness. Your mental health matters, because YOU MATTER! From the FFA: Don't forget mom this Sunday! Buy some beautiful flowers from the greenhouse for her. Plus you will be supporting the FFA! Open Saturday morning 9-noon. Or by appointment with Ms. Sprecher. From Ms. Bevan: Seniors: Families should RSVP for the Senior Scholarship Program by this Fri, May 10. Please stop by or contact the office to let us know how many are able to make it. Just a reminder that if you have received any additional scholarships, please let us know this week so we can recognize you at the awards program. From PTSO: Popcorn Friday will be this Fri, May 10. 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 kindergarten class! From Ms Durkin: The annual Ithaca Art Show will be Mon, May 13 in the commons from 3:00—7:00 p.m. Work from all Ithaca art students will be on display. Come out and enjoy the art work before the band and choir concert! From PTSO: PTSO officer elections are up and running. The positions up for election include: Vice President, Secretary, Fundraising Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Samantha Swenink, PTSO President, if you are interested in running for a position. They will be voted on at the Tue, May 14 PTSO Meeting. From PTSO: Our next and final PTSO meeting for the year will be Tue, May 14 at 3:45 p.m. in the LMC. We hope to see you there! From PTSO: Popcorn Wednesday will be Wed, May 15. 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 4K class! From the Ithaca Community: St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Willow Valley Methodist Church invite our seniors, families, staff, and community to join them as they celebrate the Ithaca Class of 2024 at Baccalaureate on Wed, May 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception in the parish hall following the program. St. Mary’s is located at 32605 Durst Lane Richland Center, WI 53581. Travel north from Ithaca on County Highway N to the top of the ridge, then turn right on Keyesville Ridge Dr. All are welcome to this service to celebrate our seniors! From Forensics Coaches: UPDATED: The end of the season awards will now be presented during the High School Awards Program on Fri, May 17 beginning at 1:30 p.m. Invite families to join you as we celebrate our successes and growth from the season. From Ms Schmitt: Community Players of SW WI is producing a musical this summer and WE NEED YOU! “The Music Man” is a golden age musical that requires singers, dancers, and actors of all ages. Auditions are May 14th, 15th, and 16th at 6:30 in the Richland Center City Auditorium. If being on stage isn’t your thing, we are also looking for musicians for the pit orchestra and a backstage crew. Contact Ms. Schmitt for more information, or check out the Community Player’s of SW WI Facebook page. BIRTHDAYS: Elementary - none Middle School - none High School - none Faculty & Staff - Mrs. Penfield