Greenhouse gardeners always know how to get to the "root" of the problem (ok, not the BEST pun). Nothing says springtime at Ithaca like birds chirping, the sun shining, and the ITHACA GREENHOUSE coming to life! Stay tuned for more information from the greenhouse as we head into SPRING!
Enjoy today! Forecast high of 68 degrees in Southwest Wisconsin AND we host boys playoff basketball TONIGHT at Ithaca!
Show up, get LOUD, and cheer on your dogs! Its boys playoff basketball TONIGHT!
Last week, Ithaca 3rd graders were introduced to their new math module. They got to do fraction bowling with mini bowling pins and balls. This helped them learn that fractions are a part of a whole.
Ithaca/Weston Youth Wrestling families! Youth pictures will be tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 27th during practice at Ithaca. If you want individual pictures in the singlet, bring your singlet. Otherwise wear the team t-shirt that the club gave you (the black t-shirt).
Here is an entire video highlighting our GET TO YOU KNOW ITHACA STAFF campaign from earlier this month - ENJOY!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGFVilhRHYs
There will be a "Hunter Education" class at RCHS, March 11-15. Classes will be held each evening 6 - 9 PM. Cost is $10. To register: Call John Cler at 608-383-4545
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Feb 26, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Mini Corn Dogs, Second Choice: Cheeseburger/Bun, Roasted Potatoes, Strawberries, WG Roll, Milk
From Forensics coaches:
There is a forensics team meeting today, Feb 26th during ATTACK time in the LMC.
From Mr. Andresen:
Math Team members will be taking their team photo Tue, Feb 27. Please arrive immediately at the start of ATTACK. We will only be taking pictures, so when that is done, feel free to return to your assigned classroom. Thank you!!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Attention High School students who mentor in the RISE program—we will be taking a group picture Tue, Feb 27. We will meet in the multipurpose room - please be there, thank you.
From Ms. Sprecher:
HS FFA will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, February 27 during ATTACK. Officers and chairman, meet at lunch. See Ms. Sprecher for lunch details.
MS FFA, if you are going to the FIRE conference on Friday, you need to have permission slips in to Ms. Sprecher by Wednesday.
From Ithaca/Weston Youth Wrestling Coaches:
Youth pictures this Tuesday, Feb 27th during practice at Ithaca. If you want individual pictures in the singlet, bring your singlet. Otherwise wear the team t-shirt that the club gave you (the black t-shirt).
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting on Wed, Feb 28 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Even if you missed our first meeting, you can still join! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ernzen.
From Ms. Bevan:
Seniors: The Local Community Scholarship Packet is due this week…..Thur, Feb 29. All materials including scholarship checklist, application, essays, and rating forms should be turned into Ms. Bevan by the deadline. Also, letters of recommendation, if applying for specific scholarships as described in your packet. Please stop in to check that all materials have been received in our office. Thank you!
Please Note: Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an all you can eat pizza buffet Thur, Feb 29 at The Phoenix Center from 4:30-7:30.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that applications for the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now Program, and CollEDGE Up Program are due to Ms. Bevan by Fri, Mar 1. If you need help or have questions, please contact Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner before the deadline.
From PTSO:
RR1 Price Reduction: All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through Thur, Mar 7.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen.
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org.
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Recently at Ithaca, the 6th grade class and 1st grade class started reading buddies. These new friends will meet once a week and enjoy reading a great story together
A Bulldog to a Blue Healer and everything in between! Treat your puppers today with a TREAT! It's NATIONAL DOG BISCUIT DAY today. And as always - GO BULLDOGS!
Friday February 23, 2024
From Coaches Clary and Kelly:
Congratulations, Nolen! Last night Ithaca/Weston High School wrestler Nolen Waldner won his first round WIAA State Wrestling bout against Auburndale’s Wyatt Malsin with a 17-12 victory! Today’s action will kick off at about 11:15 where Nolen will wrestle in his second round. 🎟️Get your ticket to cheer on Nolen and catch all the excitement in person by using https://expressoticketing.com/wiaa/pickevent.aspx?ecn=47 These are the only official means of keeping up with results. 💻 Follow the action through brackets and online updates at Trackwrestling.com 📺 Watch Prefinals Matches via Livestream at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/associations/wiaa-wi (subscription required) and Finals on ABC 27 Livestream https://www.wkow.com/sports/magic-of-march/livestream/.
From Ms Durkin: Congratulations to the Ithaca Boys Basketball team with their victory last night and sharing the 2024 Ridge and Valley Conference Championship with North Crawford! This is the first conference championship in over 50 years! Congratulations also to Nolen Waldner and his victory yesterday at state wrestling! Thank you all for representing Ithaca with pride and grit.
From Mr. Herbst:
If you qualified for ATTACK release, then you should have received an email from me on Tue, Feb 20. If you did not receive an email from me, then you are to report to your assigned ATTACK room.
From Mr. Andresen:
Math Team members will be taking their team photo Tuesday Feb 27. Please arrive immediately at the start of ATTACK. We will only be taking pictures, so when that is done, feel free to go to another classroom. Thank you!!
From Mrs. Kershner:
Attention High School students who mentor in the RISE program. We will be taking a group picture Tues, Feb 27. We will meet in the multipurpose room - please be there, thank you
Please Note: Richland Junior Bowlers will be having an all you can eat pizza buffet Thur, Feb 29 at The Phoenix Center from 4:30-7:30.
From Ms. Bevan:
Just a friendly reminder that applications for the Early College Credit Program, Start College Now Program, and CollEDGE Up Program are due to Ms. Bevan by Friday, March 1st. If you need help or have questions, please contact Ms. Bevan or Mrs. Kershner before the deadline.
From PTSO:
RR1 PRICE REDUCTION....
All remaining inventory is $5 per tub. Reach out to Samantha Hilby (hilbsam@ithaca.k12.wi.us) if you would like to make a purchase. Sales will run through March 7.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions are looking for youth and adult help for the Sun, Mar 17 pancake breakfast that will benefit Arlene Alvin. Sign up here or see Ms Schoen. (remove 3.15.24)
Attn Elementary Parents: GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING SEASON REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1
Open to grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is a curriculum-based program designed to empower girls to harness their full potential through understanding, valuing, teamwork, and critical life skills—while creatively incorporating running. It teaches health for the mind, body, and spirit! The spring season is April 2 to June 1, with practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school in Richland Center. Mark your calendar: Registration opens March 1! Contact Lori Pulvermacher at 444-7291 or LLPulvermacher@gmail.com to learn more. Transportation assistance available. Check out GOTR at girlsontherunscwi.org. (Remove from announcements on 2/29)
From Ms. Ernzen:
There will be a Book Club meeting will be on Wednesday, Feb 28 during ATTACK in Ms. Ernzen’s room. Even if you missed our first meeting, you can still join! If you have questions, please contact Ms. Ernzen.
Join Richland County "Partners for Prevention" for a FREE family movie event as they present "Screenagers, Under the Influence" Thursday March 14th and Saturday March 16th at Center Cinema. Dr. Wright will be present after the showings to answer family questions.
Today’s quarterfinal matchup didn’t end the way Ithaca nor Nolan Waldner would have liked it to, as Nolan fell to a VERY tough Fennimore wrestler. However, Nolan moves into the consolation (wrestle back) round. The round in which Nolan is now involved will begin at 2:45 this afternoon as he faces Troy Duellman from Gilman in Bout #3129. The students of Ithaca fully supported Mr. Waldner from school, as we had 3 separate watch areas for High, Middle, and Elementary school students to cheer on Nolan.
This past month students were able to compete in an "in-club competition" of either Pac-Man or Galaga or even BOTH. In MANY heated battles for 1st place in both games. Mr. Feryance triumphed, placing 1st in both games. With initials of 'AAP' placing 2nd in both games along with 'DAE' placing 3rd in both as well. Next month they will start a new "in-club competition" between two new games. Along with playing games they have been learning about parts of a computer, and how they function with other parts. Any student in grades 9-12 is welcome to join "GAME CLUB". Any questions about game club feel free to reach out to Mr. Feryance, Mr. Hess, or Mr. Herbst.
Get to know our Ithaca Staff! Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our staff, both newly hired and old hands! Please enjoy our "Get to know you" posts. Today's featured Ithaca employee is Meredith Bevan, Ithaca School Counselor.
The Middle School PE classes recently finished up their Volleyball Unit by competing in a Round Robin Volleyball Tournament. Teams were made up of 3 to 4 students each and played best 2 out of 3 games. These are each of the class champions with their prizes!
TAG - YOU'RE IT! - Ithaca GAME CLUB locker tags are now out and about. Today we feature our SENIOR GAME CLUB members, Alex and Darwin.
Join us AT HIGHLAND TONIGHT for a ROAD PLAYOFF GAME as the Ithaca GIRLS travel to HIGHLAND in WIAA Level 2 action. The game tips off at 7 PM.
Last night was a successful night for basketball! Not only did the Ithaca boys get a big win against Wauzeka-Steuben. We celebrated parents night, youth night AND split the Ridge and Valley conference title with North Crawford after Desoto defeated North Crawford last night. It's the FIRST conference title for the Bulldogs SINCE 1972! It’s a Great day to be a Bulldog!!!!
