WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

B Day

Do you want to be a Student Council class representative? Student Council will hold 20-minute information sessions after school today, and zero period on Wednesday. Sessions will be held in Activities and are mandatory to attend if you want to be on your class ballot. Sessions will end before afternoon sports practices.

With the ever growing need for the resettlement of refugees, it has never been more important for Ithaca to be a welcoming host community. Help the cause by joining IHS Welcomes Refugees, which is meeting Tuesday in G204.

Today’s college visit is SUNY Delhi at 8:55.

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 after school. Please note the weight room will not be available for use for the general student body till after October 5th.

The IHS Finance and Entrepreneurship Club is looking for new members. Join a competitive club comprised of knowledgeable members who are happy to answer any of your questions related to financial markets or starting and managing an enterprise. There is no need to have any experience in these fields as it is inclusive of all members regardless of background. We meet Thursdays in room G208 with Ms.Kautz. Have any questions? Email Yann Sylvester, Darby Waller, or Jackson Brouwer.

Seniors: Tammy Shapiro and Kristin Blake from Cornell University Admission's Office will be presenting to seniors on Wednesday - September 26 - in  F-16 in the Library during the lunch periods to talk about the do's and don'ts of the college essay. Please plan to join them. They will give you wonderful tips on writing a great essay! If you have a class during the lunch period, you can get a pass from Ms. Sullivan in the College and Career Office.

Ski club forms for the 2018-2019 season are with Mr. Heurich in the library, Mr. Krywe and Mr, Breigle in E-16, or Mr. Noyes.  Stop by G116 to ask about our scholarship program. Early registration expires October 15th.  Please sign up asap or else you will be missing the chance to win free swag!

Come join African Latino Club. We meet every Wednesday in D5 @3:45 pm!

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 5^th.  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 16^th.   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.

Seniors:  Our financial aid presentation will be held on Monday - October 15th - from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in York Lecture Hall. Our presenter, Barbie Bargher - Assistant Director of Student Financial Services at Ithaca College, will be providing financial aid information to seniors and their families. Please do not miss out on this important event. Hope to see you there.

Staff:  Please remember that you are not allowed to park in the small lot (near ITA building) unless there are designated spots with lines.  Emergency vehicles need to have access at all times.  If you are parked there, please move your cars.