Thank you! Ithaca Pride will always run deep. This is never more pronounced than when we support our students. Ithaca Public Schools wants to thank voters for passing the proposed referendum. Our school, our students, are strong because our community is strong and places a priority on quality education. As has always been done, our school board of education and our administrative staff will continue to honor our tax payers' commitment to quality education in a fiscally responsible manner. Again, thank you for voting with Ithaca Pride.
On November 3, 2024, the Ithaca High School Chapter of the National Honor Society welcomed new members during its Induction Ceremony. Students completed a lengthy application prior to selection to document their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Ms. Elaine Stafford gave the guest speaker presentation, focusing on the importance of service in our lives. New inductees include Magdalene Gschwind, Devin Ihm, Kaylee Manning, Jacey Maxwell, Callie Muckler, Benjamin Otto, Trista Pluemer, and Kerrick Thompson.
Shown in photo; front row from left to right; Abby Plonka, Jadyn Boland, Kailey Newkirk, Arianna Louis, Holly King, Trista Pluemer, Callie Muckler, Maggie Gschwind, Izabela Ortiz, Ally Plonka,
Back row from left to right: Tristen Peterson, Bailey Wanless, Jacey Maxwell, Kerrick Thompson, Keegan Jones, Kaylee Manning, Benjamin Otto, Devin Ihm, Hewsten Garcia-Boland, and Sammy Clary. Not pictured: Maggie Kershner and Alyssa Mueller.
Join Ithaca Public Schools students and staff as we honor veterans with a Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11th beginning at 1:30 pm in the High School gym. All are welcome to attend!
Stop by Culvers in Richland Center tonight from 4 PM until 8 PM for a delicious meal and SHARE NIGHT. Tonight's SHARE NIGHT will benefit the Ithaca Art Club!
Stop in today for the Ithaca FFA fall blood drive in the Community Gym until 2:15. Fall into giving! Drop ins welcome, and currently no waiting! Donations are currently low, and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
Congratulations to the November 5th Ithaca Football Booster calendar raffle winner, Justin Griffin!
Our area's best pancakes are being served, and you'll want to get some! The Ithaca Lions are hosting one of their famous pancake breakfast fundraisers this Sunday, November 10th in support of Ithaca alumni, Chris Koch who was recently severely injured. Enjoy the best pancakes along with scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, and applesauce from 7:00 am until 12:30 pm in the Ithaca School Commons. If you'd like to assist by volunteering or contributing to the bake sale or silent auction, reach out to an Ithaca Lion or the names listed on the flyer. #WhereTheresANeedTheresALion
With the seasons changing and the weather getting colder, don't forget to sweater up your Bulldog!
Thanks Patty S. for the AWESOME swag for the dog!
REMINDER:
There will be no classes tomorrow, Wednesday, due to parent / teacher conferences.
Conferences will be held from 11 am to 7 pm.
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No habrá clases mañana miércoles debido a conferencias de padres y maestros.
Las conferencias se llevarán a cabo de 11 a 19 horas.
Fall into giving! The Ithaca FFA is hosting a blood drive tomorrow, November 6th in the Community Gym with time slots available from 9:30 am until 2:15 pm. You can call 866-MIBLOOD or Melissa Sprecher at 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go to Versiti.org. Donations are currently low, and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Tue, Nov 5, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Chicken Burrito Bowl, Second Choice: Chicken fajita wrap (cold)
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 5th, Justin Griffin- Congratulations!
From Middle School Student Council:
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th during Attack in room 114.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 5th during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please remember to bring $20 for your dues. It’s not too late to join!
From Ms Durkin:
Come out and join the Ithaca Art Club this Wednesday night for Culver’s Share Night from 4-8pm.
From Ithaca FFA:
The Ithaca FFA is hosting our community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the Ithaca Community Gym. Time slots are available from 9:30-2:15. You can call 866-MIBLOOD or Melissa Sprecher at 608-585-2311 ext 310 or go to Versiti.org. Donations are currently low and some hospitals only have a 3 day supply of blood available to them, so please consider giving blood today!
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will kick off Huddle group this Thursday, Nov 7th at 7am. Join us for a pancake breakfast and an inspiring devotion. All are welcome.
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Nov 7th with your little Bulldogs. Please remember your time and meet in the library for a fun fall craft to build together.
Youth Apprenticeship students, please email your picture of you ‘working on the job’ to Mrs Kershner by Friday, November 8th. It is important to get these pictures submitted- thank you.
From PTSO:
This Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Ms Schoen:
The Ithaca Lions is seeking volunteers for the benefit breakfast on Sunday, November 10, 2024 for Chris Koch. Please sign up to help out!
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a youth basketball sign-up meeting Monday, November 11th at 6 pm in the commons. This will be for 1st-5th grade boys and girls. A parent/guardian must be there to fill out forms.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Tues, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
Word of the Day:
Psephology (see-FAH-luh-jee) : the scientific study of elections Brianna was excited to learn that a course on psephology on the schedule for next semester will coincide with local and state elections.
This Day in History:
On November 5, 1872, 48 years before American women gained the right to vote, women’s rights activist Susan B. Anthony illegally attempted to cast a vote in the presidential election. Anthony, who had devoted five decades of her life to women’s suffrage, was arrested two weeks later for the shenanigan—and was tried and convicted the following year.
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 2024 WIAA State Cross Country results are in! This year also marked the 50th anniversary of the first girls WIAA State Cross Country meet. Richland Center/Ithaca qualifiers did very well! Ithaca High School junior, Clayton Lee placed 98th out of 152 runners with a time of 17:59.1. Grace Fretz, RCHS junior, placed 92nd out of 152 runners, and Ryan Stadler, RCHS junior, placed 61st. This was the second year at the state meet for Lee and Stadler. Congratulations to you all!
Ithaca families! You are invited!
The Webb Care Closet (at Webb Middle School) will be open during parent teacher conference without an appointment Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 4-7:30 pm and Friday, November 8,2024 from 8-11:30 am. Everything is free. Please be respectful and kind to those who are working in the Webb Care Closet, as everyone is a volunteer. In order to help as many people as possible, there is a limit of ONE winter coat, pair of boots, or snow pants per person and must be present to get them. Reach out to your child's teacher or principal or email the Webb Care Closet contact person at lrose@rsd.k12.wi.us if you have any questions. We sincerely thank the Webb Care Closet for including Ithaca families!
The Ithaca Football Calendar Raffle Winners for the weekend and today are: November 2nd = Braeden Freestone, November 3rd = AJ Fowell, November 4th = Jeremiah Ringelstetter. Congratulations!
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Mon, Nov 4, 2024
Today is a Day 1
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Second Choice: Crispy chicken wrap (cold)
From Ms. Masters:
Attention Ithaca Spanish Club members: Butter braids will be delivered today around 2:30, please pick up your orders before you go home today. They will be in the commons.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 2nd = Braeden Freestone, November 3rd = AJ Fowell, November 4th = Jeremiah Ringelstetter - Congratulations!
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club Monday, Nov 4th during ATTACK in the art room. Please plan to attend if you can!
From Ms Durkin:
Come out and join the Ithaca Art Club this Wednesday night for Culver’s Share Night from 4-8pm.
From Mrs. Kershner:
Seniors - just a reminder that you will be meeting individually with Ms. Bevan and Mrs. Kershner Monday, Nov 4th and Tuesday, Nov 5th in regards to Senior interviews. Please check your email for your meeting time.
From Mr. Klang:
If you are interested in playing high school girls basketball this year please attend a meeting during the last 10 minutes of lunch Today, November 4th in Mr. Klang’s room.
From Middle School Student Council:
Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th during Attack in room 114.
From Mrs. Burnley:
There will be an FBLA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 5th during ATTACK in Mrs. Burnley’s room. Please remember to bring $20 for your dues. It’s not too late to join!
From Mrs. Kershner:
FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will kick off Huddle group this Thursday, Nov 7th at 7am. Join us for a pancake breakfast and an inspiring devotion. All are welcome.
RISE mentors will meet this Thursday, Nov 7th with your little Bulldogs. Please remember your time and meet in the library for a fun fall craft to build together.
Youth Apprenticeship students, please email your picture of you ‘working on the job’ to Mrs Kershner by Friday, November 8th. It is important to get these pictures submitted - thank you.
From PTSO:
Next Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Mr. Klang:
There will be a youth basketball sign-up meeting Monday, November 11th at 6 pm in the commons. This will be for 1st-5th grade boys and girls. A parent/guardian must be there to fill out forms.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Tues, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
Word of the Day:
Amalgamate: to unite (two or more things) into one thing The band became famous for amalgamating different musical styles into a unique, signature sound.
This Day in History:
On November 4, 1960, in a groundbreaking discovery, primatologist Jane Goodall witnessed a chimpanzee in the act of making and using tools —an ability previously believed to be exclusive to humans.
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.
From Mr. James Nee's Ithaca Welding Program: The Introduction to Welding classes have had a “weld off” the past two Fridays. This consists of the welding students competing to produce a satisfactory weld, with visual criteria.
This week's weld was a “T” joint in the 2F position. Students completed this weld using a MIG welder. Congratulations to this week's winners! Third period: 1st place: Abby W., 2nd place: Maggie K., 3rd place: Hewsten G-B. Fifth period: 1st place: Tyler S., 2nd place: Jon H., 3rd place: Cody B.
Congratulations to Josh Kast, winner of the Ithaca Football Boosters calendar raffle for November 1st.
Holly King, Peyton Brown, Kailey Newkirk, and Trista Pluemer achieved a Certification in Microsoft Word this week. The students can list the certification on their resume to show future employers they are proficient using MS Word. Holly, Peyton, Kailey, and Trista will be studying for the Microsoft Excel exam next.
Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow
Announcements: Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Today is a Day 2
Lunch for today - First Choice: Pepperoni Pizza, Second Choice: Turkey & Swiss cold sandwich
From Mrs. Pluemer:
It’s the last day of Red Ribbon Week and we want to thank you for your participation in supporting healthy, drug free lifestyles. (October 28th-Nov. 1st) We hope you’ve really thought about the meaning of Red Ribbon Week and how making healthy choices will help you achieve your goals in life–while having fun in the process. We only want the best for you and can’t wait to see what you can achieve!
Here is our final Red Ribbon trivia question. Remember that answers can be called in to extension 410. The Red Ribbon trivia question for the day is: According to the 2023 Wisconsin Youth Risk Behavior Survey (the YRBS), which Ithaca also participated in, what percentage of high school students reported they currently drank alcohol? (26%...the lowest it’s been in the last 30 years of reporting)
From PTSO:
Don’t give up on us yet….we are still mastering the right concoction. Popcorn Friday will be this Friday, November 1. 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 Mr. Klang:
The high school football team will be released today Friday, November 1st at 2:30pm.
From Football Boosters:
Football Calendar Raffle Winner for November 1st, Josh Kast - Congratulations!
From Ms. Durkin:
There will be an Art Club next Monday, Nov 4th during ATTACK in the art room. Please plan to attend if you can!
From Middle School Student Council:
Congratulations to the following students on behalf of Student Council, Jett Elliott, Elise Nelson, Sutton Neefe, Brianna Louis, Kaila Layton, Desi Buscher, Madison Hackl, Hallie Steinmetz, Savannah Scott, Maisy Tauaalo, Aspen Young, Lyvia Pickle. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 5th during Attack in room 114.
From PTSO:
Next Friday, November 8 from 3:45-6:30 p.m. is Rural Route 1 Popcorn pickup. Please plan to pick up your order or make other arrangements if you are unable to pick it up. All orders need to be picked up during this time, due to allergens in the building. If you have any questions please reach out to Karia Brown at joekariabrown@gmail.com.
From Ithaca Music Boosters:
The Alsum Farms fruit, nuts, and cheese spread fundraiser is open! Back this year is the December calendar raffle. All fundraising materials have been handed out to Grades 6 through 12 band and choir students. Alsum forms and money must be turned in by Tues, Nov 14th. Absolutely no late orders will be accepted due to estimated delivery of Dec 12th. Calendar raffle tickets and money must be turned in before Thanksgiving break. Can’t sell yours? Others are asking for more tickets. See Mrs Thompson for questions or for tickets.
Word of the Day:
Incandescent: intensely bright, brilliant The incandescent flames of the campfire flickered in the night as the campers roasted marshmallows
This Day in History:
On November 1, 1800, President John Adams, in the last year of his only term as president, moved into the newly constructed President’s House, the original name for what is known today as the White House.
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.
From Mrs. Larsen: Any middle schoolers who are attending Brad’s Booktalk should now report to room 105.
Happy Halloween from Ithaca Schools.
