We missed posting yesterday's winner! Cold winter temps freeze the brain cells. Baby, it's cold outside! But warm up with your winnings, Gary Bushley! Congratulations to Gary (ticket #552) as the winner of December 3rd.
A congratulations goes out to December 4th winner, Courtney Brookhart (ticket #006). Rock around the Christmas tree and celebrate!
A congratulations goes out to December 4th winner, Courtney Brookhart (ticket #006). Rock around the Christmas tree and celebrate!
Happy Holidays, Ithaca Families! Our annual Elf Shop is right around the corner, and we are still accepting donations of new or gently used items such as
* Small trinkets
* Household items
* Blankets
* Mugs
* Perfumes and Colognes
* Other giftable items students would be excited to give
Please direct any questions or donations to Mrs. Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us or 608-585-2311.
¡Felices fiestas, familias de Ithaca! Nuestra Tienda Anual de Duendes está a la vuelta de la esquina y seguimos aceptando donaciones de artículos nuevos o usados en buen estado, como:
* Pequeños adornos
* Artículos para el hogar
* Mantas
* Tazas
* Perfumes y colonias
* Otros artículos para regalar que los estudiantes estarán encantados de regalar.
Para cualquier pregunta o donación, por favor, diríjase a la Sra. Dickey a heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us o al 608-585-2311.
* Small trinkets
* Household items
* Blankets
* Mugs
* Perfumes and Colognes
* Other giftable items students would be excited to give
Please direct any questions or donations to Mrs. Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us or 608-585-2311.
¡Felices fiestas, familias de Ithaca! Nuestra Tienda Anual de Duendes está a la vuelta de la esquina y seguimos aceptando donaciones de artículos nuevos o usados en buen estado, como:
* Pequeños adornos
* Artículos para el hogar
* Mantas
* Tazas
* Perfumes y colonias
* Otros artículos para regalar que los estudiantes estarán encantados de regalar.
Para cualquier pregunta o donación, por favor, diríjase a la Sra. Dickey a heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us o al 608-585-2311.
Our bags are packed, we're ready to go.....Kindergarten is traveling around the world. Mrs. Dray's Kindergarten class is traveling around the world and learning about the Holidays they celebrate. First stop, the Netherlands. Hallo, Welkom naar Nederland!
What a wonderful hallway decoration we get to enjoy, thanks to Mrs. Masters Spanish classes.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patty, TriTator; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Good Luck to HS Boys Basketball as they travel to Riverdale tonight!
Attention Seniors - you MUST stop in the office before Friday December 19th to fill out the form for how your name should appear on your diploma. Every Senior needs to complete this step before the deadline to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 3rd: Gary Bushley, December 4th: Courtney Brookhart.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet today, during CAPstone. All 6th,7th and 8th graders interested in joining come to Ms. Sprecher’s room during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be THIS Friday, December 5 from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Reach out to a PTSO Officer for more information (Jaleesa Bee, Sam Hilby, Karia Brown, Sonja Young). We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be tomorrow, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
Announcements: Thursday, December 4, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: French Toast Sticks, Sausage Patty, TriTator; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Good Luck to HS Boys Basketball as they travel to Riverdale tonight!
Attention Seniors - you MUST stop in the office before Friday December 19th to fill out the form for how your name should appear on your diploma. Every Senior needs to complete this step before the deadline to ensure your diploma arrives accurately and on time.
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 3rd: Gary Bushley, December 4th: Courtney Brookhart.
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet today, during CAPstone. All 6th,7th and 8th graders interested in joining come to Ms. Sprecher’s room during CAPstone.
From PTSO:
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus free hot cocoa!! Our annual Gingerbread House Fun Night will be THIS Friday, December 5 from 6:00-7:15 p.m. in the school commons. Judging will be at 7:15 p.m. and prizes will be awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Reach out to a PTSO Officer for more information (Jaleesa Bee, Sam Hilby, Karia Brown, Sonja Young). We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be tomorrow, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
Save the Date, January 22 and 23
Reserva la fecha, 22 y 23 de enero
Reserva la fecha, 22 y 23 de enero
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
We will be serving from 4-7 pm.
WIHA Horse club is having our annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser before the basketball game against DeSota next Friday. We would love to cook for you! The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for students and under 4 is FREE!! Dinner includes salad, spaghetti with meat sauce or regular sauce, bread sticks, salad, drinks and dessert. Thank you for helping us out!
WIHA Horse club is having our annual Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser before the basketball game against DeSota next Friday. We would love to cook for you! The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for students and under 4 is FREE!! Dinner includes salad, spaghetti with meat sauce or regular sauce, bread sticks, salad, drinks and dessert. Thank you for helping us out!
We are looking for a JV Baseball Coach!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Sloppy Joes; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 3rd: Gary Bushley
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students today, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet on Thursday, Dec. 4 during CAPstone. All 6th,7th and 8th graders interested in joining come to Ms. Sprecher’s room during CAPstone.
Announcements: Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Sloppy Joes; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 3rd: Gary Bushley
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students today, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
From Ithaca/RC Horse Club:
Ithaca/RC Horse Club is serving spaghetti dinner in the school commons on December 12, 2025. Serving starts at 4PM and ends at 7PM. Cost: $8 adults, $6 students, 4 and under are free. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, milk and dessert. We’ll see you there!
From Ms. Sprecher:
Middle School FFA will meet on Thursday, Dec. 4 during CAPstone. All 6th,7th and 8th graders interested in joining come to Ms. Sprecher’s room during CAPstone.
Thank you to all who support our Ithaca musicians and Music Department! Congratulations and jingle bells to the Ithaca Music Boosters calendar raffle winner for December 2nd, Kerry Severson (ticket #550)!
We need you!
Ithaca - Weston is looking for a Middle School Girl's Basketball Coach!
National Special Education Day is observed on December 2nd.
Ithaca would like to recognize and thank our WONDERFUL employees associated with our Special Education Department,
Jennifer King - Elementary Special Education Teacher and Special Education Director - Brand new today!
Laura Kauffman - High School Special Education Teacher
Tina Haynes - Middle School Special Education Teacher
Spec Ed Support
Heather Dickey
Sarah Harris
Samantha Hilby
Janelle Jones
Noah Kepler
Deb Manning
Juanna Miller
Today commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. This day honors the progress made in special education, celebrates educators, advocates, and students, and highlights the importance of providing all children with disabilities access to a quality public education.
Ithaca would like to recognize and thank our WONDERFUL employees associated with our Special Education Department,
Jennifer King - Elementary Special Education Teacher and Special Education Director - Brand new today!
Laura Kauffman - High School Special Education Teacher
Tina Haynes - Middle School Special Education Teacher
Spec Ed Support
Heather Dickey
Sarah Harris
Samantha Hilby
Janelle Jones
Noah Kepler
Deb Manning
Juanna Miller
Today commemorates the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1975. This day honors the progress made in special education, celebrates educators, advocates, and students, and highlights the importance of providing all children with disabilities access to a quality public education.
We would like to give a huge shout-out to Aaron Holverson, Pat Mahoney, Matt Snow, and the team at Brewhaha Coffee, for generously taking part in the Ithaca School District’s Treats for Teachers in November! Together with our administrators, Brewhaha Coffee provided our staff with a delicious coffee bar as we entered our Thanksgiving Break. We are so grateful for community partners like these to help us treat our staff, and thank them for their tireless efforts in educating, and guiding our Bulldogs.
Want to join in on treating our Ithaca Staff? We’d love to have more local businesses and community members join us on this initiative! If you’re interested in contributing a treat or sponsoring a future month, please reach out to Heather Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us, or 608-585-2311 ext. 515
Want to join in on treating our Ithaca Staff? We’d love to have more local businesses and community members join us on this initiative! If you’re interested in contributing a treat or sponsoring a future month, please reach out to Heather Dickey at heather.dickey@ithaca.k12.wi.us, or 608-585-2311 ext. 515
🐾 Want to support the Ithaca Bulldogs AND earn some extra cash? We're hiring bus and vehicle drivers!
This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of our school community. Flexible hours available! Learn more and apply here :
https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/employment
#GoBulldogs
#NowHiring
This is a fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of our school community. Flexible hours available! Learn more and apply here :
https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/page/employment
#GoBulldogs
#NowHiring
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Mini Corn Dogs; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
This evening MS Girls Wrestlers travel to Kickapoo, MS Boys Basketball travels to LaFarge, and HS Girls Basketball hosts New Lisbon at Weston. Good Luck to all our Bulldogs tonight!
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 2nd: Kerry Severson
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest again this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students on Wednesday, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
Announcements: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Mini Corn Dogs; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
This evening MS Girls Wrestlers travel to Kickapoo, MS Boys Basketball travels to LaFarge, and HS Girls Basketball hosts New Lisbon at Weston. Good Luck to all our Bulldogs tonight!
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 2nd: Kerry Severson
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest again this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students on Wednesday, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
Thank you to all who support our Ithaca musicians and Music Department! Today The Ithaca Music Boosters starts announcing December Calendar Raffle winners. Congratulations and deck the halls to Gia Maestri (ticket #413)!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Monday, December 1, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger/Cheeseburger; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Congratulations to the Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for November 27: Dean Rinehart, November 28: Dustin Wanless, November 29: Wyett Carpenter, November 30: Amanda Miller
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 1st: Gia Maestri
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest again this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students on Wednesday, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW Designs & NEW Items. PTSO Winter Apparel Sale is underway. Sale runs NOW - December 1 @ 11:59 p.m. Use the link or the QR code to see all the goodies. https://ithacawinter25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
Announcements: Monday, December 1, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hamburger/Cheeseburger; Choice 2: Sunbutter & Jelly Uncrustable
Congratulations to the Football Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for November 27: Dean Rinehart, November 28: Dustin Wanless, November 29: Wyett Carpenter, November 30: Amanda Miller
Congratulations to the Ithaca Music Boosters Calendar Raffle Winner for December 1st: Gia Maestri
From PTSO:
We still have the following RR1 flavors available for $10 each: butter microwave, kettle corn microwave, caramel sea salt, cheddar cheese, jalapeno cheddar, and white cheddar. We also have the following RR1 flavors available for $12 each: white gold, mud puddles, peanut butter cup. If you are interested please reach out to Samantha Hilby at hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
From Archery Club:
The Ithaca Archery Club is sponsoring a Big Buck Contest again this year. Students who shoot a deer this season, buck or doe, can send a picture to Mr. Klang at klandav@ithaca.k12.wi.us to be entered. Pictures will be placed near Mr. Klang’s door. Prizes will be given for the biggest buck and a random drawing to all who enter. This includes archery season, youth season, and gun season.
From Mrs. Thompson, Ms. Amos, and Ms. Kjellberg:
There will be an informational forensics team meeting for high school students on Wednesday, December 3rd during CAPStone in the LMC for all who would like to hear about the upcoming season. If you want information beforehand, see Mrs. Thompson.
From PTSO:
Check it out……NEW Designs & NEW Items. PTSO Winter Apparel Sale is underway. Sale runs NOW - December 1 @ 11:59 p.m. Use the link or the QR code to see all the goodies. https://ithacawinter25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
From PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be Friday, December 5. 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 5th Grade Class!
Ithaca Elementary students are learning so much about Thanksgiving - the history, the traditions, how other cultures celebrate - they got their own opportunity to show their gratitude to the many adults at school that make their day wonderful. How are you showing gratitude and giving thanks? Share your traditions with us!
