Friday, March 13, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, March 13, 2020

A Day

Seniors, we regret to inform you that Casino Night will not be happening tonight. We will keep you updated about this and other Senior events for the rest of the school year. 

The four Unified Basketball open gym sessions are canceled.

Attention Seniors:  The Latino Civic Association is once again offering a scholarship.  To be eligible you must be a Latino or Latina senior in good academic standing, who demonstrates community service involvement and who is graduating from any Tompkins County school district at the end of the 2020 school year. The deadline is May 1st.  

Thursday, March 12, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, March 12, 2020

B Day

Are you interested in supporting Mental Health awareness and education?  If so, join the Active Minds club to fight the stigma around Mental Health, because your voice is your power. Now meeting Thursdays after school in G107.  Together, we can change the conversations around Mental Health.

Attention Ithaca High School students! Andrew Campana, a Professor at Cornell University will be presenting to Japanese Language & Culture Club at H-201 today after school. He received a PhD from Harvard University and is an expert on East Asia. In his presentation, Dr. Campana will be discussing the contemporary culture of Japan. Don't miss this opportunity, come to H-201 this Thursday!

Code Red Robotics is gearing up for an exciting weekend of competition at the Rochester Institute of Technology to compete against nearly 60 teams from Mexico, Brazil and all over the northeastern USA. GOOOOO CODE RED!!!

Seniors! Our next lanyard event, Casino Night, is tomorrow from 7 to 10 PM in the IHS Cafeteria. Dress up, play classic casino games, earn fake money, and win awesome prizes! Don't forget to bring your lanyard for entry! Lanyards WILL be on sale at the door, or you can see Mr. Mellander today if you need to purchase one. 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

B Day

Seniors! Don’t forget that today’s the first day to order your cap, gown, and tassel for Graduation! If you are ordering a new set, or any portion of a new set, please go to H Courtyard during lunch periods. If you are interested in reserving a free set to borrow, please fill out a form outside of Mr. Mellander’s office. See Mr. Mellander if you have any questions.

Seniors interested in pursuing a healthcare career are eligible for the Cayuga Medical Center Foundation Scholarship.  Applications can be picked up in J15.  The deadline is March 30th.

Attention Ithaca High School students! Andrew Campana, a Professor at Cornell University will be presenting to Japanese Language & Culture Club at H-201 this Thursday. He received a PhD from Harvard University and is an expert on East Asia. In his presentation, Campana will be discussing the contemporary culture of Japan. Don't miss this opportunity, come to H-201 this Thursday!

Hey IHS! We're hosting a guest speaker from Cornell, Dr Jonathan Boyarin! He's a professor of Middle East history, and is coming to talk to us about some of his work. We'll meet up at York Lecture Hall after school on Wednesday.

Monday, March 9, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, March 9, 2020

A Day

Hey IHS! SAGA's annual Drag Show is coming up, and we need your help! If you or someone you know would be interested in performing, choreographing, doing makeup and costumes or otherwise helping with the show, SAGA will be hosting an informational meeting today after school in room G209.

Open gyms for Unified Sports will be held on March 18th, 19th, 23rd, and 24th from 3:40-4:40 PM in Q Gym.  Students should only attend if they are interested in playing on the Unified Sports Basketball team this spring. In order to participate on the team students must be kind, patient, a good fit for the program and Unified Sports goals, and must be in good academic standing.  Please let Ms. Valletta know if you have any questions

Voter registration information and forms are available in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Stop by to fill out a form and we'll deliver it to the Board of Elections. Every vote counts!

Seniors interested in pursuing a healthcare career are eligible for the Cayuga Medical Center Foundation Scholarship.  Applications can be picked up in J15.  The deadline is March 30th.


Friday, March 6, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, March 6, 2020

B Day

Attention Sophomores planning to attend the Field Trip to Boces on March 13th!  The deadline to turn in your permission forms to the College and Career Office is today. 

Orchestra is proud to present this year's Cabaret, "A Night in Paris," tonight! The show starts at 7, and tickets will be available for $5 at the door or during lunch periods today. Come for a night under the stars where we present IHS's best talent!

Hey Students, we need your vote!  Come to the math office, H216, and vote TODAY for your favorite Math Awareness T-shirt design. 

Come support the Senior Class at the Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee's tomorrow from 8-10am! Tickets are available at the door for $8 each. Remember that every ticket sold helps reduce prices for Senior Prom, Trip, and other events!

Hey IHS! SAGA's annual Drag Show is coming up, and we need your help! If you or someone you know would be interested in performing, choreographing, doing makeup and costumes or otherwise helping with the show, SAGA will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday after school in room G209.

Open gyms for Unified Sports will be held on March 18th, 19th, 23rd, and 24th from 3:40-4:40 PM in Q Gym.  Students should only attend if they are interested in playing on the Unified Sports Basketball team this spring. In order to participate on the team students must be kind, patient, a good fit for the program and Unified Sports goals, and must be in good academic standing.  Please let Ms. Valletta know if you have any questions

Voter registration information and forms are available in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Stop by to fill out a form and we'll deliver it to the Board of Elections. Every vote counts!

Greetings students! Order your Yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com  Our school code is 8812. Everyone received an e-mail with this information so check it out and order your copy of the 2020 Annual today. 

Thursday, March 5, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, March 5, 2020

A Day

There will be a JV and Varsity Softball Interest meeting at 3:45 today in Room H-112. Anyone interested or planning on playing softball this year should attend the meeting.   

Orchestra is proud to present this year's Cabaret, "A Night in Paris," tomorrow! The show starts at 7, and tickets will be available for $5 at the door or during lunch periods today and tomorrow. Come for a night under the stars where we present IHS's best talent!

Hey Students, we need your vote!  Come to the math office, H216, and vote for your favorite Math Awareness T-shirt design.  You can vote any time this week.

Voter registration information and forms are available in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Stop by to fill out a form and we'll deliver it to the Board of Elections. Every vote counts!

Attention Sophomores planning to attend the Field Trip to Boces on March 13th!  The deadline to turn in your permission forms to the College and Career Office has been extended to tomorrow. Blank forms can also be picked up in that office.

Greetings students! Order your Yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com  Our school code is 8812. Everyone received an e-mail with this information so check it out and order your copy of the 2020 Annual today. 

Hey IHS! SAGA's annual Drag Show is coming up, and we need your help! If you or someone you know would be interested in performing, choreographing, doing makeup and costumes or otherwise helping with the show, SAGA will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday after school in room G209.

Wednesday, March 4, 2020


WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

B Day


There will be a JV and Varsity Softball Interest meeting at 3:45 tomorrow in Room H-112. Anyone interested or planning on playing softball this year should attend the meeting.   

Voter registration information and forms are available in the cafeteria during lunch periods starting today. Stop by to fill out a form and we'll deliver it to the Board of Elections. Every vote counts!

Attention Sophomores planning to attend the Field Trip to Boces on March 13th!  The deadline to turn in your permission forms to the College and Career Office has been extended to this Friday, March 6th. Blank forms can also be picked up in that office.

Greetings students! Order your Yearbook online at yearbookordercenter.com  Our school code is 8812. Everyone received an e-mail with this information so check it out and order your copy of the 2020 Annual today. 

Orchestra is proud to present this year's Cabaret, "A Night in Paris," this Friday! The show starts at 7, and tickets will be available for $5 at the door or during lunch periods later this week. Come for a night under the stars where we present IHS's best talent!

Hey IHS, are you struggling with planning for your future? Learn to make the right moves every Wednesday after school in Chess Club starting tomorrow in G219. All levels of experience are welcome.

Hey IHS! SAGA's annual Drag Show is coming up, and we need your help! If you or someone you know would be interested in performing, choreographing, doing makeup and costumes or otherwise helping with the show, SAGA will be hosting an informational meeting on Monday after school in room G209.