WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, September 13, 2018

B Day

Students who are interested in using the weight room this school year must attend a lift/safety orientation, which will be held after school in the weight room 3:30 to 4 pm  today to October 5th. Students who do not come to an orientation will not be permitted access to the weight room afterschool. Please note the weight room will not be available for use for the general student body till after October 5th.

Want to experience what it is like to be part of a TV show? Well, come to the first TV Production Club meeting of the year which will be held in F-41, near the cafeteria. TV Production Club is seeking new members of all experience levels. Whether you want to be on camera or behind the scenes, we have a place for you. Come to TV Production Club Monday, September 17th at 3:45 for more information.

The PSAT/NMSQT will be given to all juniors on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 in the new gym.  There will be no charge for this exam and it is for juniors only.  Students must register for the exam in the College & Career Office between now and October 5th.  Students will be given practice materials and an informational sheet when they register. All juniors are encouraged to take the exam.

Juniors and seniors interested in attending the TC-3 College Fair on Tuesday, October 16th.   Please pick up your permission slips in the Main Office/College & Career.  The deadline for returning your permission slips is Wednesday, September 26th. The college fair will also have an evening session from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for students wishing to attend with their families.  Ithaca High School will not provide transportation for the evening session.

Model United Nations is having its first meeting after school today in G204. Anyone is welcome to come and learn more about the club. There will be food!

Are you interested in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or any other field of science? Or do you like building towers, hovercrafts, or electric cars? Join Science Olympiad! We meet every Monday in E31 starting on September 17th. Hope to see you there!

All seniors interested in applying for NHS membership who are new entrants or who missed the May deadline for another legitimate reason will need to pick up the application form from Mrs. Cameron in the main office. The completed application is due back by Monday, September 24.

Interested in helping to create the 2019 Yearbook? All past and new members please come to a five minute meeting today in the Library afterschool.

Are you interested in synthetic biology and using science to solve global health and environmental issues? Come to BioBuilder Club’s first meeting today after school in H114 (Ms. Jewett's room) to learn how we can use genetic engineering and problem-solving skills to make an impact on the world. See you there!

Hey IHS, do you want to give back to the community locally and globally AND get free food while at it? Come to Key Club, the IHS community service organization! Meetings are every other Tuesday in H206, Ms. Gefell’s room. Our first meeting this school year will be held next Tuesday, on September 18. Everything is welcome- hope to see you there!

Students: Code Red Robotics is holding their new member meeting this Tuesday, the 18th. Whether you're interested in graphic design, programming, writing, electronics, business, community outreach or anything else, there's a place for you on Code Red Robotics! Come to our new member Tuesday, September 18th, in E1 at IHS for more information. No experience needed! See you then!

There will be a Boys Swim and Dive info meeting after school today in the pool bleachers.   

A college rep from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford will be at IHS today at 9:45. If you’d like to meet with this rep, please see Ms. Sullivan in the College and Career Center for a pass.