The Senior Class of 2025 took to the waterpark to celebrate the end of their career at Ithaca Public Schools. Thanks to Bill Kloehn for transporting the group and to advisors Heather Deitelhoff and Jessie Stellner for their guidance that day and in the days leading to graduation. It truly takes a village, and this class is grateful to all Ithaca staff and community for helping them reach this milestone.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Ithaca High School Class of 2025 Senior Class trip
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has awarded $978,637 in Wisconsin Fast Forward grants to 18 school districts across the state that will serve an estimated 4,281 students. The Ithaca School District received $5,154 to purchase a SawStop Cabinet Table Saw, SawStop Mobile Base, Spectrum 625 Plasma Cutter, and Millermatic 211 Welder, which will provide students with hands-on fabrication experience. https://wrco.com/news/2025/05/23/ithaca-school-district-part-of-dwd-grant
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday May 23, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - BBQ pulled pork, Mac & Cheese, Watermelon, Ice cream cups, Milk High School: If you intend to eat school lunch during Finals next Wednesday and Thursday you MUST sign-up in the office for your choice. If you do not sign up, there will be no lunch prepared for you. From the Ithaca/Weston Track coaches: The Ithaca/Weston Track and Field team competed in the John D. Young Ridge & Valley Track meet last night hosted by North Crawford High School. Congratulations to both teams on some spectacular finishes, jumps, and throws. Highlights include: 2nd Place for the boys 4X8 relay of Braysen Garcia-Boland, Jon Hash, Deakin McDonough, Sam Jones; 1st place for Clayton Lee in the 800m run, the 1600m run, and the 3200m run; 3rd place for the boys 4X2 of Jon, Randy Pichardo Flores, Gage Buscher, Bathasar Kaiser; 3rd place for the boys 4X4 of Sam, Jon, Deakin, and Balthasar; 2nd place in the Shot and 3rd in the discus for Holly King; 3rd in the 100m hurdles for Tristen Peterson; 3rd in the girls 4X8 for Jadyn Boland, Faith Studnicka, Holly King, and Maggie Kershner. The night saw many personal best for the Ithaca/Weston athletes. Congratulations to all of you on a successful meet! All results for our athletes can be found on our Facebook page. The teams travel to Kickapoo on Tuesday, May 27th for the Regional Meet. Good luck! From FFA: We are ready to wrap up flower season and the sale is on! $20 for all remaining flower pots. The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day during school until 3:30. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Ms. Sprecher: Our toddler chicks are ready for their new homes. They are $5 each with males being free! Message or call Ms. Sprecher for details. From Sources of Strength: Sources of Strength would like to end the year strong with a mental health campaign. We invite middle and high school students to identify how you are or could become stronger and more resilient in the area of mental health, for yourself and to encourage and support others. Add your ideas to the wheel in the Commons! From Ms. Bevan: Class of 2025: Please check your email and complete your Post Graduation Survey as soon as possible. This should be done before participating in Graduation Practice on Friday, May 30th. Thank you! 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Friday
August Ringelstetter recently qualified for and performed a vocal solo "Brother Will, Brother John" at State Solo and Ensemble in Platteville. He received a First, and also received the WSMA Exemplary Performance Recognition Award. This is a huge accomplishment, and a recognition that reflects his work and talent. Congratulations, August! To receive this recognition, adjudicators throughout the day nominate students whose performance was truly exceptional – beyond what is typically expected for this age group. At the end of the day, each adjudicator selects the most exceptional performances to receive the Exemplary Performance Award from among those nominated.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
A.R. 2025 Ithaca High School Wisconsin School Music Association Exemplary Performance
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday May 22, 2025 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Hot Ham & Cheese; Choice 2: Hot Dog; Romaine Salad, Fruit, Milk High School Track releases today at 2 pm. Middle School and High School Phy. Ed. and FCE classes are to report to the choir room today. From FFA: We are ready to wrap up flower season and the sale is on! $20 for all remaining flower pots. The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day during school until 330. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Ms. Sprecher: Our toddler chicks are ready for their new homes. They are $5 each with males being free! We also have 3 guineas that need a new home. Message or call Ms. Sprecher for details. From Mr. Kelly: There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing high school football on Thursday, May 22 in Mr. Kelly’s room during ATTACK. Hope to see you there. Bring a friend. From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer: Sources of Strength will meet for the last time this year on Thursday, May 22, during ATTACK in the LMC. Please bring your end-of-the-year surveys. From Mrs. Zorea: There is a National Honor Society Meeting on Tuesday, May 27th during ATTACK in the Library. We will elect next year’s officers. From Ms. Bevan: Class of 2025: Please check your email and complete your Post Graduation Survey as soon as possible. This should be done before participating in Graduation Practice on Friday, May 30th. Thank you! 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Thursday
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Wednesday May 21, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Polish Sausage; Choice 2: Hot Dog; Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Fruit, Milk From FFA: We are ready to wrap up flower season and the sale is on! $20 for all remaining flower pots. The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students and families. Thank you for your understanding in moving our awards to Wednesday, May 21st during the High School Awards ceremony. Families are invited to attend. From FFA: The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team! From Mr. Kelly: There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing high school football on Thursday, May 22 in Mr. Kelly’s room during ATTACK. Hope to see you there. Bring a friend. From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer: Sources of Strength will meet for the last time this year on Thursday, May 22, during ATTACK in the LMC. Please bring your end-of-the-year surveys. 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Wednesday
Earlier this month, the Ithaca senior scholarship awards ceremony was held. Please enjoy the pictures in this Google folder from the event. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Mecw_8vkHj8wFswDJWUMTqRA8T62wd6g
4 months ago, Adam Hess
Early release Friday May 30. The final day of the school year, May 30th, will now be an EARLY RELEASE! Middle and High School will release for the day at 12:34 PM. Salida anticipada el viernes 30 de mayo. ¡El último día del año escolar, el 30 de mayo, será SALIDA ANTICIPADA! La salida de los alumnos de secundaria y preparatoria será a las 12:34 p. m.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
early out
Free lunch and breakfast is happening! (but you MUST sign up by JUNE 12, 2025) Free lunch and breakfast will be offered to ANY child 18 and under for the entire summer. This INCLUDES seniors who are 18 years old. You do not have to attend school or even live in the District to receive Ithaca’s free breakfast and lunch! REALLY? YES anyone that can make it to Ithaca to pick up the meals can sign up and best of all (besides being free) there is no paperwork to fill out for income eligibility. Fill out his following participation form (either link OR the QR code will get you there) and all that is left is to pick up the meals (we told you how easy it would be!). https://form.jotform.com/251382791683163 https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/summer-food Please visit the links above (either link OR the QR code will get you there) to reserve your pick up time each Wednesday during the program. Food will be distributed at the Elementary Door on Wednesday's from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, beginning June 25 and ending August 20. If there is an emergency and you are unable to make it to your scheduled pickup time, please call the School Office at 608-585-2311 on MONDAY of the week you are unable to complete the pickup. We will have the office staffed from 9a to 3p for phone calls. The district does not get reimbursed for food that is not picked up. If you fail to pick up your food at your scheduled time TWO times during the Summer Food Program, we will stop providing food for your child / children. ¡Ya hay almuerzo y desayuno gratis! (¡Pero DEBES inscribirte antes del 12 de junio de 2025!) Se ofrecerá almuerzo y desayuno gratis a cualquier menor de 18 años durante todo el verano. Esto INCLUYE a los adultos mayores de 18 años. ¡No tienes que asistir a la escuela ni vivir en el Distrito para recibir el desayuno y almuerzo gratis de Ithaca! ¿DE VERDAD? SÍ, cualquiera que pueda ir a Ithaca a recoger las comidas puede inscribirse y, lo mejor de todo (además de ser gratis), no hay que rellenar ningún formulario para determinar la elegibilidad según los ingresos. Llena el siguiente formulario de participación (el enlace o el código QR te llevarán allí) y solo queda recoger las comidas (¡te dijimos lo fácil que sería!). https://form.jotform.com/251382791683163 https://www.ithaca.k12.wi.us/summer-food Visite los enlaces de arriba (ya sea el enlace o el código QR) para reservar su hora de recogida cada miércoles durante el programa. Los alimentos se distribuirán en la puerta de la escuela primaria los miércoles de 9:30 a. m. a 5:30 p. m., del 25 de junio al 20 de agosto. Si tiene una emergencia y no puede llegar a la hora de recogida programada, llame a la oficina de la escuela al 608-585-2311 el lunes de la semana en que no pueda completar la recogida. La oficina estará disponible de 9:00 a. m. a 3:00 p. m. para atender llamadas telefónicas. El distrito no recibe reembolsos por los alimentos que no se recogen. Si no recoge sus alimentos a la hora programada dos veces durante el Programa de Alimentos de Verano, dejaremos de proporcionarles alimentos a sus hijos.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
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Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Tuesday May 20, 2025 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Beef walking taco; Choice 2: Chicken walking taco; Corn chips, Nacho cheese sauce, Fruit, Milk High School Track will release at 2 pm. From FFA: We are ready to wrap up flower season and the sale is on! $20 for all remaining flower pots. The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Coach Young: There will be an informational meeting today during attack in the LMC for all 8th through 11th grade girls planning to play high school volleyball next Fall. High School FFA- we will meet today during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room. From Ithaca Music Boosters: If you are a current 8th-11th grade musician who is still interested in going on the Spring 2026 NYC trip but haven’t turned in a contract or deposit, please see Mrs. Thompson today. Deposits should be made out to “Ithaca Music Boosters” and can be handed in to Mrs. Thompson still today. From Ms. Bevan: Students in grades 8-11: We will be scheduling with teachers from 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21st. Please have your parent/guardian sign a colored registration sheet with you that morning. Seniors will not need to report for classes until 9 a.m. that day. From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students and families. Thank you for your understanding in moving our awards to Wednesday, May 21st during the High School Awards ceremony. Families are invited to attend. From FFA: The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team! From Mr. Kelly: There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing high school football on Thursday, May 22 in Mr. Kelly’s room during ATTACK. Hope to see you there. Bring a friend. From Mrs. Stellner, Ms. Ernzen, and Mrs. Pluemer: Sources of Strength will meet for the last time this year on Thursday, May 22, during ATTACK in the LMC. Please bring your end-of-the-year surveys. 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Tuesday
Physical challenges and serious health struggles in friends and family can impact their mental health. Although we might not be able to change someone’s illness, we can change how they experience it. During #MHAM2025, take the time to share a meal, take a walk, or just listen—it can make a world of difference. 🌎💖samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Be the Light Mental Health Awareness Month 2025
Our Kindergarten Bulldogs have been traveling back to colonial times in their CKLA lessons learning about making butter, bread baking, and spinning wool. Mrs. Kitsembel took the lesson a step further, and had the students make their own butter and taste test their hard work. They even shared their yummy treat with other teachers to enjoy. What a fun way to bring learning to life for some of our youngest students!
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Kindergarten makes butter 2025 D.C.
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A cold night for breaking records, but Ithaca High School junior, Clayton Lee got it done! Congratulations to Clayton who broke his own school record (set at the same meet last year) in the 3200m run at the Steve "Sparky" Reynolds Memorial Invitational at Boscobel High School on Friday night. Clayton set the new time at 10:17.37 and is pictured with distance coach, Brenda Walton. Catch the action tomorrow night as the Ithaca/Weston High School Track and Field team travels to North Crawford for the John D. Young Ridge & Valley Conference Championship meet.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Clayton Lee 3200m School Record 2025
The 2025 Ithaca Scholarship Program was held recently. Congratulations to our seniors and a HUGE thank you to all the community members and businesses that support a scholarship awarded to our students. ITHACA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZOcvoCOI4vAXy1sdzJnMgQxyGS3QloVk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116064276158203547924&rtpof=true&sd=true
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Monday May 19, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - Bratwurst; Doritos, Carrots, Craisins, Fruit, Milk From FFA: We are ready to wrap up flower season and the sale is on! $20 for all remaining flower pots. The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter! High School FFA- we will meet Tuesday May 20 during ATTACK in Ms. Sprecher’s room. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Deitelhoff: There will be a senior class meeting on Monday May 19th during ATTACK in the gym. From Mr. Klang: There will be an Archery Club meeting in Mr. Fetterly's room during ATTACK on Monday, May 19, for any interested 6th-12th grade students who would like to shoot bow at the 3D Course this summer. From Ithaca Music Boosters: Musicians in this year’s 8-11th grade who are wanting to attend the Spring 2026 New York City trip should hand in their contract and non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Thompson (check made out to “Ithaca Music Boosters”) by today, May 19th. From Ms. Ernzen: The final Book Club meeting for the year will take place on Monday, May 19th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. We will be reflecting on this year and begin planning for next year. From Ms. Bevan: Students in grades 8-11: We will be scheduling with teachers from 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 21st. Please have your parent/guardian signed colored registration sheet with you that morning. Seniors will not need to report for classes until 9 a.m. that day. From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students and families. Thank you for your understanding in moving our awards to Wednesday, May 21st during the High School Awards ceremony. Families are invited to attend. From FFA: The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team! From Mr. Kelly: There will be a meeting for anyone interested in playing high school football on Thursday, May 22 in Mr. Kelly’s room during ATTACK. Hope to see you there. Bring a friend. 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Monday
Did your musician bring home their 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 information? If your musician is a current 8th-11th grader, their signed commitment forms and non-refundable deposit are due 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 so planning may be firmed up. Checks should be made out to "Ithaca Music Boosters" and turned in to Mrs. Thompson, please. If you need another itinerary and form, reach out to Mrs. Thompson, Mr. McCoy, or Mrs. Behrens. Applications for interested chaperones should be turned in to Mrs. Thompson by May 30th before summer commences. If you are concerned about raising funds for this trip, there will be opportunities next year that will assist in fully funding the cost of the trip for your musician. Homecoming and other fundraisers will be available to add to your musician's account.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
New York Spring 2026 High School Music Trip
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Friday May 16, 2025 Today is a Day 2 Lunch for today - Chicken Patty Deluxe (cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomato); Fruit, Milk From Mr. Herbst: Seniors: A reminder that you are expected to be in classes after the Senior Scholarship Program today. High School Track Athletes will release at 1:25 pm JV Baseball will release at 2:40 pm From FFA: The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Middle School Students have the opportunity to continue to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a week-long Act of Kindness challenge this week (May 12-16th). Post-it notes will be available to write a positive message or affirmation for a fellow student. If you receive a positive message, pay it forward by writing a message and giving it to someone else (not the person who gave one to you). Our goal is to get a MINIMUM of one positive message to each middle school student by the end of the week, and boost mental health for all of middle school! From Sources of Strength: In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sources of Strength will be hosting a mental health trivia contest all this week, (May 12th-16th.) Prizes will be awarded to the first class to call into the office with the correct answer each day. Today’s (Friday, May 16th) trivia question is: What percentage of people who seek proper treatment for mental health disorders witness a significant reduction in symptoms? (70-90%) From Mrs. Zorea: Congratulations to our bookmark design winners! We had many outstanding entries, and were able to print a variety of bookmarks from each age category, thanks to support from PTSO. Congratulations to Randy, Abby, Ethan, Desiree, Bri, Ben, Lexi, Hayes, Ella, and Willow! The bookmarks are available in the Library now. Please stop in and see the winning designs, and choose your favorites to keep, by Friday, May 16th. From PTSO: Our last Popcorn Friday of the year will be today. 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 2nd grade class! From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students! A reminder of our awards program this Sunday, May 18th at 4:30 pm in the LMC. Families and supporters are invited to attend. From Mrs. Stellner and Mrs. Deitelhoff: There will be a senior class meeting on Monday May 19th during ATTACK in the gym. From Ithaca Music Boosters: Musicians in this year’s 8-11th grade who are wanting to attend the Spring 2026 New York City trip should hand in their contract and non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Thompson (check made out to “Ithaca Music Boosters”) by Monday, May 19th. From Ms. Ernzen: The final Book Club meeting for the year will take place on Monday, May 19th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. We will be reflecting on this year and begin planning for next year. From FFA: The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team! 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Friday
Spend some time with a furry friend to lower stress hormones and boost your mood. If you don't have a pet, see a friend who does or volunteer at a shelter.
4 months ago, Adam Hess
mental health
On Wednesday May 14th the 3rd and 4th grade classes toured the Wisconsin Capitol and The Veteran’s Museum. We learned a lot about Wisconsin history and those who served our country. It was a great day to be a Bulldog!
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade on "the floor"
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade steps
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade rotunda
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade Madison skyline
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade interior tour
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade view of Madison skyline
Wisconsin Capitol 2025 3rd/4th grade Eagle overlooking Capitol
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow Announcements: Thursday May 14, 2025 Today is a Day 1 Lunch for today - Choice 1: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham; Choice 2: Ham & Cheese Sub (cold); Vegetable, Fruit, Milk ATTENTION: Ithaca has a 2 pm early release today. From Mr. Herbst: Seniors: Tomorrow morning we will have the Senior Scholarship Program beginning at 9:00 AM. You are expected to be in classes before and after the program. From FFA: The Ithaca FFA greenhouse still has a beautiful selection of hanging pots, deck pots and bedding plants. You can stop by any day before 3:30, Thursday and Friday until 430 and Saturday 9 to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting our chapter! From Mrs. Pluemer and Middle School Sources of Strength: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Middle School Students have the opportunity to continue to spread some kindness and boost mental health by participating in a week-long Act of Kindness challenge this week (May 12-16th). Post-it notes will be available to write a positive message or affirmation for a fellow student. If you receive a positive message, pay it forward by writing a message and giving it to someone else (not the person who gave one to you). Our goal is to get a MINIMUM of one positive message to each middle school student by the end of the week, and boost mental health for all of middle school! From Sources of Strength: In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sources of Strength will be hosting a mental health trivia contest all this week, (May 12th-16th.) Prizes will be awarded to the first class to call into the office with the correct answer each day. Today’s (Thursday, May 15th) trivia question is: What percent of Americans have experienced some form of mental illness? ( 20%... or one in five Americans) From Mrs. Zorea: Congratulations to our bookmark design winners! We had many outstanding entries, and were able to print a variety of bookmarks from each age category, thanks to support from PTSO. Congratulations to Randy, Abby, Ethan, Desiree, Bri, Ben, Lexi, Hayes, Ella, and Willow! The bookmarks are available in the Library now. Please stop in and see the winning designs, and choose your favorites to keep, by Friday, May 16th. From PTSO: Our last Popcorn Friday of the year will be this Friday, May 16. 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 2nd grade class! From Mrs. Thompson: Forensics students! A reminder of our awards program this Sunday, May 18th at 4:30 pm in the LMC. Families and supo are invited to attend. From Ithaca Music Boosters: Musicians in this year’s 8-11th grade who are wanting to attend the Spring 2026 New York City trip should hand in their contract and non-refundable deposit to Mrs. Thompson (check made out to “Ithaca Music Boosters”) by Monday, May 19th. From Ms. Ernzen: The final Book Club meeting for the year will take place on Monday, May 19th during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. We will be reflecting on this year and begin planning for next year. From FFA: The FFA Awards Banquet is Wednesday, May 21 at 7 pm in the commons. We will be recognizing all our members’ accomplishments and announcing our 2025-26 officer team! Attention High School Students--Become an Umpire! Here’s a great opportunity to be a part of the action! We are seeking students interested in umpiring Ithaca youth softball and baseball games. If you're looking for a fun and rewarding way to earn extra cash while gaining valuable experience, contact Cody at 608-574-5013 or codypulvermacher@gmail.com for more information. 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.
4 months ago, Ithaca Schools
Daily Announcements - Thursday