WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

B Day

Do you speak Chinese? Would you like free tickets to see the Golden Dragon Chinese acrobats show at the state theater on Saturday?  See Mrs Miettunen in room K18 today!!

The Village at Ithaca and Cornell University's 'Students Onto Scholars' (SOS), will present 'Connecting College and High School Students for College Readiness' for all IHS students grade 9-12 after school on Wednesday April 10.  This event is also sponsored by Beauty of Color, the IHS African-Latino Club, IHS MBK Boyz 2 Men Group, IHS Student Services, IHS Link Leaders. 

The event will consist of a panel of college students who will share their college experiences with IHS students.  Panelists will then engage with students in a break out session that addresses a variety of college application topics, such as essay writing, financial aid, applying for scholarships, decision making on which college to apply, etc.  This year SOS produced a College Guide for High School Students which will be distributed to students at this program.  The event will take place in the IHS Cafeteria from 3:45-5.  Refreshments will be provided.

A faculty member from Cornell's East Asia Program will be giving a presentation on Japanese theater this Thursday in G209 for Japanese Language and Culture Club. Don't forget to stop by room G209 after school to check it out!

Hey Juniors! The Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser goes until Friday! The junior who sells the most boxes will receive TWO free prom tickets, and anyone who sells at least ONE box is put into a raffle for a chance to win a $20 gift card of your choice! Happy selling!

This week is your last chance to buy $5 student rush tickets for the IHS musical RENT.   Student tickets sold online or at the door will be $8. Don't miss out!  Make sure to stop by the cafeteria to get your $5 student rush tickets during lunch periods. RENT is this Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm in KULP Auditorium.  

All students going on trip to Paris: we will meet at 7:45 am on Friday at the parking lot located on Lake Street by the administration building. Have your bags tagged, your passport, school ID, money and snacks for the trip to the airport.  

Hey IHS! Tomorrow, Brain Team will be holding its Spring Trivia Night. Bring a team and answer trivia questions for fun and prizes! The event begins at 6 pm in the IHS cafeteria, and entry comes with unlimited pizza. See you there!

Ithaca High School's annual Poetry Slam will take place on Tuesday, April 30th, in the Black Box Theater. A variety of prizes will be awarded. Check your email or see Ms. Campbell for more information. Sign up online or in the High School Library!