Ithaca public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, 2023.
4th graders presented an engaging hands on lesson to 2nd graders about erosion. We love interacting and collaborating with older students through this engaging opportunity. Thank you 4th graders!










Ithaca Public Schools Kindergarten Registration is just around the corner. Please contact the South Office if you have an incoming kindergarten student at 989-875-4741. Registration is on April 20, 4-7:30 PM at South Elementary.

Dear South Families,
There will not be Latch Key on March 1st, April 20th and June 7th.
On March 1st the gym will be used for the South Book Fair Night.
On April 2oth the gym will be used for Kindergarten registration.
June 7th is the last day of school, if that date changes, we will update.
Thanks,
South Elementary
South Book Fair is coming!! All classrooms will visit the Book Fair during the week!

The ithaca Drama Club is building positive community relationships with their performance of "Legally Blonde" on March 11th and 12th! These kids have been working hard for months and excited to present this musical production for you! Directed by Trina Schaull and Sophia Culp! Get your tickets now!




Second graders were engaged in water cycle work today as they created models with beads acting as the water.



Help support the class of 2023 and get some pancakes in the process! The pancake supper is on February 24 from 4-7 pm in the Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria. See the flyer for more details!

Mrs. Hessbrook's class celebrated Valentine's Day with the support of our Parent Volunteers! Thank you all for continuing to provide our students with opportunities to work together! It was a lovely day!








Happy Valentine's Day from Mrs. Hessbrook's class!

Valentine's Day in Room #139 was a blast! Thank you parents for donating your time at home and in the classroom, and for sending in supplies to help make this day a success!




Thank you South Elementary families for all of the Valentines and treats!
Mr. Kanine

Dear Students, Parents, Staff and Community Members,
Attached to this email is a letter from all of the superintendents in the Gratiot-Isabella RESD in response to the tragedy that took place last night at MSU.
Steven Netzley
Superintendent
Ithaca Public Schools

Wishing the community a Happy Valentine's Day from Mrs . Dawe's 1st grade class.


Our first grade students enjoyed playing in the sunshine today at recess! South Elementary






Students in Mrs. Vozar's class complete a science experiment with their student teacher, Miss Martenis, testing how water changes the land.



The BLUE blocks provide opportunities for team building and development of social skills! Here are some favorite shots that need shared❤️




First graders engaged in a learning opportunity and collaborated together to use their imaginations and creativity.




Growing and learning together! Happy 100th day of school from Mrs. Schaeding's first grade!




First graders in Mrs. Schaeding's class worked together to celebrate our 100th day of school with many engaging activities.




