WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, September 14, 2018

A 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 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.

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.

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!

The following college reps will be at IHS today: Sacred Heart University at 9:45; University of Chicago at 12:17. If you’d like to meet with either of these reps, please see Ms. Sullivan in the College and Career Office for a pass.

Auditions for the Fall Drama will be held on Monday 9/17 from 5 to 7:30, on Tues 9/18 from 4 to 6:30 and on Wednesday 9/19 from 6 to 8:30.  You only need to attend one session. No preparation necessary, just bring your wonderful self!  Please sign up on the drama bulletin board outside of the Black Box theater.  See Ms.Tino for more info.

Students: photos will be taken during your PE Class today or Monday.  Staff may have their photos taken either day, at their convenience.  Lifetouch Studios will be in the building on Friday and Monday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  Extra order sheets/envelopes are available in the Main Office, Guidance Office, Activities Building and in the Office of Student Life. 

KPop Dance Club will begin meeting Monday in the Dance Studio in Kulp.  All are welcome.

International Club will begin meeting Tuesday in K119.  All are welcome.

Green Team meets Monday in H104, all new members are welcome.

Today is the day to vote for the play you want produced for the Fall Theatre Festival.  What play will you chose: Teach Me How to Cry by Patricia Jondry or Revolution by Joe Calarco? Vote today through e-mail with the subject line "Voice & Choice: Fall Theatre Festival.

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.

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.

Attention Winter Varsity Track athletes: There will be a meeting in the weight room at 4 pm on Monday, Sept. 17. If there are any questions, see Coach Hunter.

The Yearbook is seeking new members to help create the 2019 edition of the IHS Annual. Please come by J-20 and speak to Ms Reitenbach or come to our meetings afterschool on Tuesdays in Library Lab 1. Looking for graphic designers, photographers, writers and staff to learn all aspects of putting together the Yearbook. No experience necessary.

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.