Today is Wednesday March 5th 2025. This message is from the Ithaca School District. Due to the unfavorable weather in our area. The Ithaca School District will be dismissing at 1:20 PM. All after school activities are also cancelled.
Hoy es miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025. Este mensaje es del Distrito Escolar de Ithaca. Debido al clima desfavorable en nuestra área, el Distrito Escolar de Ithaca despedirá a las 1:20 p. m. También se cancelan todas las actividades extraescolares.
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, March 7th. 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!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today:
Choice 1: Mini Corn Dogs
Choice 2: Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
From the office:
Two rings were turned in at separate times on Tuesday. They can be identified and claimed in the school office.
From the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club March Calendar raffle winner for March 5th: Patty Swenink. Thank you to all for your support.
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. Burnley:
There will be a Mandatory FBLA meeting for the students attending the State Leadership Conference on Wednesday, March 5 during Attack in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please be on time. If you are unable to attend, contact Mrs. Burnley before the meeting.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA will gather Thursday, March 6 for an encouraging devotion and breakfast. All are welcome.
RISE mentors you will meet this Thursday, March 6. Please pick up your mentee and gather in the library at your designated time.
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 PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, March 7. 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/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.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be March 11 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus have a chance to win some cool prizes!!! Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be Friday, March 14 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. There will be tons of cool prizes, door prizes, spirit items and Rural Route 1 for sale, and concessions provided by the Spanish Club. See the fliers or the PTSO facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
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. Ithaca Lions Breakfast Sign up https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RldkXFrLTFgmg44ku-EWzgxhEdqUcmy7Zmk45nCqXtE/edit?usp=sharing Click link to add your name or contact Kathleen Schoen
From PTSO:
PTSO is looking for donations of baked good for our PT Conference meal on March 19. If you are willing and able to help out by donating a pan of baked goods please reach out to Melissa Sprecher at spremel@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
Attention 4K - 8th grade students and families: Play Ball! Registration is open for the Ithaca Youth Baseball and Softball program. We are excited to roll out another season. Learn more and register online at https://bit.ly/iybs25. Have questions? Email LLPulvermacher@gmail.com or call/text 608-444-7291.
Word of the Day:
Askew: not straight or at an angle The picture on the cabin wall was slightly askew.
On This Day in History:
The night of March 5, 1770 British troops being harassed by a mob, opened fire, killing five American colonists in what became known as the Boston Massacre, an event that galvanized anti-British feelings in the lead-up to the American Revolution.
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.
National School Social Work Week is March 2-8. The theme for 2025 is "Unite to Ignite: Celebrating our Impact." Mrs. Pluemer, Ithaca's School Social Worker, invites you to help recognize this week by reading this proclamation from Governor Evers, which recognizes the role and impact of School Social Workers on Wisconsin students and families.
Mrs. Zorea's 6th grade Reading class at Ithaca recently finished a Body Biography project after reading the novel, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. The novel is based on the life experiences of Salva Dut, who overcame many challenges in South Sudan during the civil war in the 1980's. Later in his life, Salva started a foundation that currently develops wells in Sudan to bring clean water to people who otherwise have no access to safe water. Body Biographies offer students a unique way to present a book report visually by researching multiple aspects of the characters and story.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - Choice 1: Soft shell taco; Choice 2: Turkey and cheese sandwich; Vegetable, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk
Wisconsin Public School Observance: Casimir Pulaski Day - Brigadier General Pulaski was a Polish nobleman, soldier, and military commander who came to North America, on the recommendation of Benjamin Franklin, to aid in the American Revolutionary War; He was credited with saving the life of General George Washington and has been called "The Father of American Cavalry"
From the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club:
Congratulations to the Ithaca/Weston Wrestling Club March Calendar raffle winner for March 4th: Colleen Neefe. Thank you to all for your support.
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. Burnley:
There will be a Mandatory FBLA meeting for the students attending the State Leadership Conference on Wednesday, March 5 during Attack in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please be on time. If you are unable to attend, contact Mrs. Burnley before the meeting.
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA will gather Thursday, March 6 for an encouraging devotion and breakfast. All are welcome.
RISE mentors you will meet this Thursday, March 6. Please pick up your mentee and gather in the library at your designated time.
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 PTSO:
Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, March 7. 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/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.
From PTSO:
Our next PTSO meeting will be March 11 at 3:30 pm in Room 103. We hope to see you there!
From PTSO:
Enjoy a night with your family and friends, plus have a chance to win some cool prizes!!! Our annual PTSO Bingo Night will be Friday, March 14 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the school commons. There will be tons of cool prizes, door prizes, spirit items and Rural Route 1 for sale, and concessions provided by the Spanish Club. See the fliers or the PTSO Facebook page for more information. We hope to see you there!
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. Sign Up https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RldkXFrLTFgmg44ku-EWzgxhEdqUcmy7Zmk45nCqXtE/edit?usp=sharing (click link to add your name or contact Kathleen Schoen)
From PTSO:
PTSO is looking for donations of baked good for our PT Conference meal on March 19. If you are willing and able to help out by donating a pan of baked goods please reach out to Melissa Sprecher at spremel@ithaca.k12.wi.us.
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.
Please join us in recognizing and congratulating our
⭐ Class of 2025 Valedictorian and Co-Salutatorians! ⭐
🎓 Valedictorian- Maggie Gschwind, Daughter of Sarah Wambach. Maggie will be attending UW-Whitewater this fall and majoring in Pre- Law & Legal Studies.
🎓 Co-Salutatorian- Kailey Newkirk, Daughter of Paul and Andrea Newkirk.
Kailey will be attending UW-Madison this fall and majoring in Business.
🎓 Co-Salutatorian- Trista Pluemer, Daughter of Jeramie and Shelly Pluemer. Trista will be attending UW-Whitewater this fall and majoring in Marketing.
We wish all three of you the very best and extend our congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment.
We need you! The rescheduled Ithaca FFA Spring Blood Drive is this Wednesday, March 5th in the Community Gym from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. There are plenty of openings to schedule. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. Use the link to register to donate or phone Melissa Sprecher at 608/585-2311.
https://tinyurl.com/March-5-blood-drive
Wisconsin Academic Excellence Scholarship:
This Scholarship is awarded to the high school senior who has the highest GPA in their WI high school. ($2,250 per year for up to 4 years)
ACT 30+ Achievement:
This achievement is awarded to a student who received a composite score of 30 or above.
Congratulations Maggie Gschwind, daughter of Sarah Wambach. Maggie has earned both the WI Academic Scholarship and ACT30+ accomplishment. Her plans are to attend UW Whitewater, pursuing a degree in Pre-Law and Legal Studies.
Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarship:
This scholarship is awarded to the high school senior who has the highest demonstrated level of proficiency in technical education subjects in their WI high school. ($2,250 per year for up to 3 years at a WI Technical College System School.)
Congratulations Wesley Nelson, son of Andrew Nelson and Sarah Nelson. Wesley plans on attending SWTC, pursuing a degree in Agriculture Agronomy.
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.
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/?
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.
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
