Ithaca Junior/Senior High School

Staff members of the week- our parapros Mrs Parrish and Mrs Doan. Not pictured but still very appreciated: Mrs Davis, Mrs Nieman, Mrs Oosterhoff.

The students in Animal Science have been busy the last few weeks. Students learned about dog breeds and competed in a dogless dog show. Thank you Mr. Slater for judging the contest. Today, a local rabbit breeder showed her Angora rabbit and the students learned about the different kinds of fiber which is sold at markets.

Staff person of the week Ms. Lisa Dailey and Mr. Rick Bongard

Information on Junior High Summer school. Letter is also being mailed home.

Ithaca Students are productive citizens! We are inspired by the awesome things kids are accomplishing here in our district.

Congratulations to T3 Student of the Week recipients: Landen Snyder, Jeffrey Lombard, Aidan Brewer, Lily Sierakowski, Chloe Skeith, Dayton Lutge (not pictured). These students were nominated by teachers for demonstrating excellence in and out of the classroom.

Come check out and support the Ithaca FFA and agriscience program for our annual plant sale. Tons of variety of hanging baskets and patio pots. Thursday and Friday 10:30am - 5pm @ school greenhouse Thursday and Friday 12pm - 5pm @ Smith Funeral home parking lot

The Ithaca McDonald's has been kind enough to partner with the IHS Marching Band for a fundraising event! Tonight, May 4, from 4-7 pm, 20% of all orders made through the McDonald's app or in the store will be donated to the IHS Marching Band! Thank you to the Ithaca McDonald's for this opportunity and for supporting the Ithaca band program!

The Ithaca FFA has had a busy few weeks competing in the state skills contests at MSU and the annual FFA banquet. The Junior High Poultry team won state runner ups and the Food Science team won 5th in the state.

Attention Juniors: Mr. Thompson has a great opportunity for two Juniors to attend a Leadership Development camp. This camp would be from Sunday June 18 through June 22. See Mr. Thompson ASAP if interested.

Veterans, we thank you! On April 21st, some of our local veterans visited IHS to speak to High School American History students. Veterans talked about their combat experiences. They were well received by our kids, and had very interesting information to share about their time serving our country. Their service to our country is greatly appreciated. Thank you to all who participated!

For parents and students - updated Prom 2023 information.

Parents of current 10th graders interested in Early College: (this is different than Dual Enrollment) there is a Parent information meeting on May 2nd at 6p. Mid reps will be here to answer all of your Early College questions. Interested students can see Mrs. Skeith for more information about this educational opportunity.

IHS Prom 2023 tickets are now on sale! The theme for this year is: Enchanted Forest. Stop in the office, or see Mr. Jordan Hessbrook or Mrs. Casey for more information. Tickets are $30 per person.

Here is more information about our Do It for Daniel assembly on May 2.

We have an amazing group of kids here at IHS. Looking for a great place to be? A school that promotes positive relationships? Somewhere that makes student's emotional well-being a top priority? IHS is that place, in our community.

Students in health class collaborated with their peers to produce an engaging presentation for the rest of the class on the topic of mental health!

Another fine example of Ithaca students being successful. Congratulations to the 2023 Optimist Award Recipients: Kaleb Peska, Wylie Martyn, Sydney Harkness, Mark Richter, Mary Hayes, Mara Acker (not pictured).

Hard work pays off! Congratulations to Charlie Martyn, Parks Allen and Jeffrey Lombard, this years 2023 TVC Academic Honors recipients. All three were honored with their families at Saginaw Valley State University. Mr. Netzley, and Mr. Thompson were also on hand to celebrate their accomplishments!

Thank you Kristin Skeith for all the hard work and dedication this week during testing. Staff members like Kristin Skeith make Ithaca a great place to attend school.