Ithaca Junior/Senior High School

We just got done covering the solar system and these are some of the great projects the kids brought in.

8th Grade Earth Science Teacher
9th Grade Biology Teacher
Middle School and High School Wrestling Coach
Head of Dungeons and Dragons Club
Mr. Harless

TIME IS RUNNING OUT — YEARBOOK ORDERS CLOSE APRIL 15!

Don’t miss your chance to grab a Junior High OR High School yearbook and keep the memories from this school year forever! Once the deadline hits, orders are CLOSED.

Order by APRIL 15th!

How to order:
• Pick up an order form from the office or media center
• Order online at yearbookforever.com

Make sure you choose the correct school:
• Middle School for Junior High yearbooks
• High School for High School yearbooks

Order forms pictured below!
Don’t wait — order today!

Important testing information going home with students this week! April 15th 8-11th grade students are testing PSAT or SAT. Seniors stay home. 11 grade dismissed after testing today only. 7th grade will be in assigned rooms for the duration of testing. Testing compete around noon April 16 7, 8, 11 students testing. 9, 10, 12 in class as usual. April 21 11th grade testing - all others in class as usual. Testing complete by 1030a. Please make sure students are in school and on time on testing days. Students not score as well on make up testing and it creates a lot of extra stress and makeup class work for them. Try to schedule appointments around testing when possible!

Mrs Krieg is a finalist for the Detroit Red Wings Best in Class Teacher of the Year. If you'd like to vote for her - you can do so below. https://www.nhl.com/redwings/community/best-in-class The winning teacher receives a donation for the English Department! Best of luck Mrs Krieg!

Students & staff showed up in B#4 on Friday as one of the dress days for March is Reading Month

Seniors: Remember scholarships are due Monday! See Mrs Skeith with questions

Thank you to all that gave blood and saved lives!!!!

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Senior Scholars! Your hard work has paid off

Attention Juniors and Seniors in need of a tuxedo for Prom, in the office you will find a coupon for $50.00 off the latest tuxedo styles for Rehmann’s in downtown St. John’s. Stop in and grab one.

Congratulations to the Jr High Conduct of Meetings team on their first place win at State convention. Special thanks to Mrs Siefka and Michael Ceja for all the hard work and support of this team

Students were able to attend the 2026 Michigan Youth in Government February Conference this past weekend. They were able to engage in the legislative process while debating bills concerning a variety of different statewide issues. The Michigan Youth in Government mission statement is “to provide leadership training to meet the needs of a democratic society and to develop an understanding and awareness of Michigan state government and national issues. To create an inclusive environment in which students develop an understanding and appreciation of the diversity of others. To strengthen young people and communities through emphasizing character development and the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all that we do.” This group of students represented our community extremely well. Thank you to Ithaca Public Schools for providing us with this amazing opportunity!

Sending IHS Bowlers off to State!

March is Reading Month and we are making a SPLASH this year at Ithaca Jr/Sr High School!

Our theme is Under the Sea, and we are diving in headfirst with a month FULL of fun, slightly chaotic, absolutely fabulous dress-up days and activities for everyone!
Mermaids? Maybe.
Sharks? Definitely.
Pajamas? Yes!!!
Neon coral reef vibes? You better believe it.

We want the hallways swimming with ocean colors, beach day outfits, rainbow fish, college gear, B4 pride, and ALL the sea-inspired creativity you can come up with (school appropriate, of course).

The attached calendar has all the daily themes and activities mapped out, so plan ahead, grab your friends and go all in. The more people who participate, the more fun it is. Let’s see those classrooms dressed up!

And don’t forget to sail on down to the Media Center all month long to:
Check out our sea-life book displays
Explore new reads
Discover something you didn’t even know you’d love

Let’s make this the most FIN-tastic Reading Month yet.
No one stays dry. Everyone participates.
Sea you there!

The "5th Quarter" that was to be held after tonights game (02/20/2026) has been canceled.
Thank you for your understanding.

The Junior High Band was also able to show what they have learned this year. Thank you Mr. Impemba and the junior high band.

Alma Highland Festival and Games
2026 Queen of Scots Pageant

Interested in receiving a $1500 or $500 scholarship to the college of your choice? Candidates are
now being sought for the 2026 Alma Queen of Scots Pageant. This competition is open to young
women aged 17 to 20 years old who live in or attend school in Gratiot County or are related to a
past or present Festival board member, and who will be available to reign from April 2026 to
April 2027. Application packets will be available on the Alma Highland Festival website at
http://www.almahighlandfestival.com and on the Alma Highland Festival Facebook page. The
Queen of Scots Pageant is not sponsored by Alma Public Schools. Deadline for applications to
be received is March 27th! Don’t delay! Thank you for your interest!