WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, September 18, 2017

Day 2

 

Hey IHS! Do you want to give back to the community, eat free food and have fun at the same time? Join Key Club, the community service club at IHS. We meet every other Tuesday in H-206, Ms. Gefell’s room. Our first meeting will be this Tuesday, September 19. Hope to see you there!

Attention Juniors: Please stop by the main office to see Ms. Sullivan to sign up for the PSAT that will be given on Wednesday, October 11. There will be no charge to take the exam and you will receive a practice booklet and an informational sheet when you register. This exam is for Juniors only!

Juniors and Seniors interested in attending the TC3 College Fair on Tuesday, October 17 should pick up permission slips in the Main Office or Student Services. The deadline for returning your permission slips is October 2. The College Fair will also have an evening session from 6-8 p.m. for students wishing to attend with their parents. IHS will not provide transportation for the evening session.

Auditions for the fall drama production:  "Fools", a comic fable by Neil Simon, will be today from 6 to 9 and tomorrow from 4 to 7 pm.  Attend one day only.  Please sign up on the drama bulletin board near the Black Box Theatre.  All are welcome!  See Ms. Tino for more info.

 

If you care about the environment, come to Green Team today, after school, in Mr. Johnson’s room H-104. There will be food!

 

Mock Trial is having its 1^st meeting on Tuesday, September 19 in G-110. Come and learn more about the club! There will be food!

 

We're starting a Latin club, and will be meeting today after school in K 17.  Anyone interested in Greek and Roman mythology, weird facts about the Romans, and any other aspects of Greco-Roman culture is welcome.  Actually speaking in Latin is not required.  There are likely to be some refreshments.

 

Whether you're interested in graphic design, programming, writing, electronics or anything else, there's a place for you on Code Red Robotics! Come to our non-commitment new member meeting this Tuesday, September 19th, in E1. No experience needed! See you then! 

 

SENIORS:  Need a little help or some pointers for writing your college essay? Ray Kim & Tammy Shapiro, Cornell Admissions Officers, will be here on Thursday, September 28^th to present a college essay writing workshop.   The sessions will be held during lunch periods. See Ms. Sullivan in the College & Career Office to register.  Please register as soon as possible as the time slots fill up fast.

 

Science Olympiad is a state and nationwide science competition. Students compete in many different events that cover a wide spectrum of science and engineering from human anatomy, satellite sensing, electric cars, chemistry, and much more. Members of our team win medals and scholarships at the competitions. Science Olympiad is having its first meeting today in E-31, Mr. Fellman's room. Meetings are every Monday throughout the year. New members are always welcome!

 

Do you love Jeopardy? Do you like to read about history or science in your spare time? The nationally-ranked Ithaca High School Brain Team is recruiting new members for the 2017-2018 season! If you are interested in playing in academic quizbowl competitions, come to our New Member meeting today after school in room G102 and see what Quizbowl is all about!

 

On Tuesday, September 19, IHS Cycling Club will be having an informational meeting after school in the library. Cyclists of all abilities are welcome.