WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 31, 2019

A Day

Seniors - the deadline for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy application is tomorrow.  Please make sure you hand applications in to the Student Services office.

Attention IHS! If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts then the junior class will be handing them out today after school in Activities.

If you’re interested in trying out for the Boys Swim & Dive Team this winter season there will be a  brief pre-season meeting November 4th from 3:45-4:15 pm. in the Multi-Purpose Room.

For any students interested in trying out for JV or Varsity winter sports, you must be in good academic standing. Grades will be monitored and if a student has a 65 or below in two or more classes on November 8th, they will not be permitted to try out. If you need academic
support, please speak to your teachers or school counselor.

Do you love DONUTS? The Yearbook wants every student in the yearbook multiple times and we need your help, if you have a good photo of Ithaca High School students that is appropriate for the yearbook; please send it to us using the hjeshare app, the school code is ITHACA in all
caps. We also invite students and staff to follow us on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook; look for the posters around school or on the Yearbook page of the ICSD website.  Students who submit a photo and follow us on Social media this week can come pick up your Krispy Kreme donut at dismissal on Halloween by the doors to the gym to claim your Krispy Kreme.

The first meeting for the Social Justice Week planning committee will be November 7th after school in the H-Courtyard conference room. If you are interested in planning Social Justice Week for 2020
please join us! Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you!  

Attention National Honor Society members looking for volunteer hours. Mr. Kirk and the Brain Team are looking for volunteers for an event held on November 9th. Please see the NHS Google
Classroom for details and email Mr. Kirk if you're interested.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

B Day

Today’s college visit in the Main Office is SUNY Brockport at 12:15.

If you haven't had your school picture done, or if you would like to have your school picture retaken, please go to Kulp foyer today during your free period or during your gym class.

Athletic Study Hall will be today from 3:45 to 4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall and tomorrow morning from 8 to 8:45 a.m. in K105.

Seniors - the deadline for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy application is this Friday, November 1st.  Please make sure you hand applications in to the Student Services office.

Attention IHS! If you ordered Krispy Kreme donuts then the junior class will be handing them out tomorrow after school in Activities.

Attention students interested in Ski Club - early registration forms are due today in G-116 or E-16. After today, the passes will increase. Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship
information. 

For any students interested in trying out for JV or Varsity winter sports, you must be in good academic standing. Grades will be monitored and if a student has a 65 or below in two or more classes on November 8th, they will not be permitted to try out. If you need academic
support, please speak to your teachers or school counselor.

The team meeting for any athlete interested in boys swimming will be Monday, November 4 at 3:45. This meeting is for all those who have signed up or are interested in signing up.

The first meeting for the Social Justice Week planning committee will be November 7th after school in the H-Courtyard conference room. If you are interested in planning Social Justice Week for 2020
please join us! Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you!  

Attention National Honor Society members looking for volunteer hours. Mr. Kirk and the Brain Team are looking for volunteers for an event held on November 9th. Please see the NHS Google
Classroom for details and email Mr. Kirk if you're interested.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 29, 2019

A Day

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are SUNY Geneseo at 9, Earlham College at 10:15, and SUNY Delhi at 11:30. Please drop by the Main Office if you are interested!

Hey IHS! The Jewish Student Union is having our first meeting after school today in Ms. Mellander’s room, room K-7. If you'reinterested in Jewish culture, joining our strong community, or just making some friends, come give us a visit! All religious and cultural backgrounds are welcome.

  

Are you interested in law? Do you want to become a better and more confident public speaker? If so, come to mock trial today after school in Ms. Deverin’s room: K19! Anyone who is interested is encouraged to come. No experience necessary! 

 Athletic Study Hall will be today from 3:45-4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall.

Seniors - the deadline for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy application is this Friday, November 1st.  Please make sure you hand applications in to the Student Services office.

Attention students interested in Ski Club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is tomorrow.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for
questions or scholarship information. 

The first meeting for the Social Justice Week planning committee will be November 7th after school in the H-Courtyard conference room. If you are interested in planning Social Justice Week for 2020
please join us! Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you!  

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, or 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want
to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, October 28, 2019

B Day

Today’s college visit in the Main Office is Ithaca College at 11:30. Please drop by the Main Office if you are interested!

This Saturday, three teams from the IHS Brain Team traveled to Delaware Valley High School in Pennsylvania to play in a quizbowl tournament. The A and B teams took first and second place
respectively, qualifying for national competitions in Atlanta and Chicago in the spring. Congratulations to Rohit Lal, Alice Lee-Kleinberg, Aidan Uckun, and Ramond Wang on the A team and Heewon Ahn, Louisa Miller-Out, Owen Mimno, and Annie Wang on the B team, and to everyone else who played for a great result!

There will be a meeting of the Spain Trip Club after school today in K18.  We will watch Coco in Spanish and have Day of the Dead-themed snacks.

Athletic Study Hall will be tomorrow from 3:45-4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall.

Are you interested in law? Do you want to become a better and more confident public speaker? If so, come to mock trial tomorrow after school in Ms. Deverin’s room: K19! Anyone who is interested is encouraged to come. No experience necessary! 

Seniors - the deadline for the NYS Seal of BIliteracy application is this Friday, November 1st.  Please make sure you hand applications in to the Student Services office.

Attention students interested in Ski Club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is this Wednesday.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information. 

The first meeting for the Social Justice Week planning committee will be November 7th after school in the H-Courtyard conference room. If you are interested in planning Social Justice Week for 2020
please join us! Everyone is welcome, and we would love to have you!  

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, or 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want
to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 24, 2019

A Day

  

Today’s college visit in the Main Office is Messiah College at 10:45. Please drop by the Main Office if you are interested!

Athletic Study Hall will be today from 3:45-4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall.

Attention those who are selling Krispy Kreme Donuts! The deadline to turn in money and order forms is today! Please bring everything to Ms. Burke in H-202 before or after school. Donuts will be
distributed on Halloween after school. 

Seniors - the deadline for the NYS Seal of BIliteracy application is Friday, November 1st.  Please make sure you hand applications in to the Student Services office.

Attention students interested in Ski Club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is October 29th.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information. 

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, or 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

B Day

The first Student Council meeting is during 1st period in Activities--that’s right now!

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are Bennington at 11:30, Vanderbilt at 12:45, and RIT at 2. Please drop by the Main Office if you are interested!

Athletic Study Hall will be tomorrow from 3:45-4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall.

Off-season wrestling practice will be today and tomorrow from 6 to 8 pm. 

Attention students interested in ski club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is October 29th.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information. 

Attention those who are selling Krispy Kreme Donuts! The deadline to turn in money and order forms is tomorrow! Please bring everything to Ms. Burke in H-202 before or after school. Donuts will be distributed on Halloween after school. 

Are you interested in explosions, chemical experiments, or learning about reactions? Join Chemistry Club on Thursdays in H113, Mr. Turner’s room.

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, or 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

Anyone up for a weekly math brain teaser?  Stop by and check out the Math Challenge of the Week on the bulletin board outside of H-201.  Submit your answer in the box by each Friday and get your name on the Wall of Fame if you get it correct.  Each month, a prize winner will be chosen from all weekly Wall of Famers for that month.  Hope to see you outside of H-201 soon!

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

A Day

Looking for community service hours and want to really make a difference in the community? Want to learn how to build a house from the ground up or fix up old houses? Habitat for Humanity will be holding its first informational meeting today in E-11 after school. For more information about the club, club activities, or our build sites you should come to the invitational meeting, find Mr. Shyne in room F-41 during the school day, or contact Yann Sylvester, club president, via email.

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are Niagara University at 10:30 and St. Lawrence University at 1:15. Please drop by the Main Office if you are interested!

The first Student Council meeting will be tomorrow during 1st period in Activities. Elected representatives need to speak to their first period teachers TODAY to remind them of their absence and to make arrangements for missed work.

Off-season wrestling practice will be Wednesday and Thursday this week from 6 to 8 pm. 

Attention students interested in ski club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is October 29th.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information. 

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until this Friday and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, or 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, October 21, 2019

B Day

Green Team will be meeting in E25 this afternoon. 

Looking for community service hours and want to really make a difference in the community? Want to learn how to build a house from the ground up or fix up old houses? Habitat for Humanity will be holding its first informational meeting tomorrow in E-11 after school. For more information about the club, club activities, or our build sites you should come to the invitational meeting, find Mr. Shyne in room F-41 during the school day, or contact Yann Sylvester, club president, via email.

Hey IHS, do you want to help increase inclusion in our community?  Are you super excited about Unified Sports PE, Bowling, and Basketball?  Then join us for the first meeting for our Youth Activation Committee, formerly our Unified Sports Club, which will be TOMORROW, October 22nd at 8 AM in H-Courtyard.  If you cannot attend please see Mr. Fellman or Ms. Valletta for more info.

Attention students interested in ski club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is October 29th.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information.    Yee-haw!

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until this Friday and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, October 18, 2019

A Day

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are: Lemoyne College at 10, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at 11:30, and SUNY Potsdam at 1:30.

Any student/athlete interested in joining the indoor varsity track & field team that missed the informational meeting last week, please see Coach Welch for the details you missed during the meeting.

Hey IHS, do you like to bake and want the chance to win $100 in prize money? Enter The Sophie Fund Cupcake Baking Competition this Saturday at 1pm. Contact Alex Richardson for more information.

Looking for community service hours and want to really make a difference in the community? Want to learn how to build a house from the ground up or fix up old houses? Habitat for Humanity will be holding its first informational meeting on Tuesday, October 22nd, in E-11 after school. For more information about the club, club activities, or our build sites you should come to the invitational meeting, find Mr. Shyne in room F-41 during the school day, or contact Mr. Shyne, our adviser, or Yann Sylvester, club president, via email.

Attention students interested in ski club - the registration forms are available in G-116 and E-16.  The early deadline is October 29th.  Afterward, the passes will increase.  Please stop by G-116 for questions or scholarship information.    Yee-haw!

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

If you found a black Panasonic camera that is in a black and orange bag that has a name tag with the name Brancusi and a label that says “Lumix,” please bring it to the main office or to MS. Cacioppo in room D-7. 

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 17, 2019

B Day

A representative from SUNY Canton will be in the Main Office at 11:30 for any student interested in getting information from that school. 

Are you interested in making connections with a different generation? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Join Glamour Gals, a club that helps provide companionship to seniors living in nursing homes. Our first meeting is today right after school in room G207. 

Attention former Fractals & Chaos students! The Fall 2019 Fractal Art Show will have its formal opening today during 5th period. If you're available, please come by room G102 for snacks and to vote on your favorite fractal designs. If you're not available, stop by Mr. Kirk's room at any other time for a ballot to vote. Voting will close on Thursday, October 24th.

Are you interested in explosions, chemical experiments, or learning about reactions? Join Chemistry Club this afternoon in H113, Mr. Turner’s room.

Any student/athlete interested in joining the indoor varsity track & field team that missed the informational meeting last week, please see Coach Welch for the details you missed during the meeting.

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

Offseason wrestling practice this week is today from 6 to 8 pm.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

A Day

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are: Alfred University during first period, University of Buffalo at 10, and University of New Haven at 11:15. 

Tonight is Senior Night for the Varsity Volleyball team.  Ceremony begins at 6:30 followed by their Senior Night game.  Come cheer them on and WEAR WHITE!!

The first Glamour Gals meeting of the year will be tomorrow at 3:45 in room G207.  See Maddie Hall, Maggie Trumble, or Cam Lemberg for details.

Any student/athlete interested in joining the indoor varsity track & field team that missed the informational meeting last week, please see Coach Welch for the details you missed during the meeting.

Attention former Fractals & Chaos students! The Fall 2019 Fractal Art Show will have its formal opening tomorrow during 5th period. If you're available, please come by room G102 for snacks and to vote on your favorite fractal designs. If you're not available, stop by Mr. Kirk's room at any other time for a ballot to vote. Voting will close on Thursday, October 24th.

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

Are you interested in explosions, chemical experiments, or learning about reactions? Join Chemistry Club on Thursdays in H113, Mr. Turner’s room.

Offseason wrestling practice this week will be Thursday from 6 to 8 pm.

If you are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport you must do so online through Family ID. Registration is open now! The Family ID link is located on the Athletic section of the ICSD website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

B Day

Today’s college visits in the Main Office are: Alfred University during first period, University of Buffalo at 10, and University of New Haven at 11:15. 

The Ithaca City School District is proud to be awarding the NYS Seal of Biliteracy for the second year to eligible seniors.  If you are proficient in two or more languages, then please come to the NYS Seal of Biliteracy Family Information Night tonight at 7pm in Activities to learn more about this prestigious award.

The first Glamour Gals meeting of the year will be Thursday at 3:45 in room G207.  See Maddie Hall, Maggie Trumble, or Cam Lemberg for details

Senior Night for Volleyball is tomorrow night at 6:30.  Come support our 5 Seniors as we send them off at their last home match and WEAR PINK!!!!

Do you wanna learn how to hack in a legal fashion? Do you wanna learn it works? Join Ethical Hacking Club Tuesdays afterschool in g102.

Are you interested in law? Do you want to become a better and more confident public speaker? If so, come to mock trial Tuesdays after school in Ms. Deverin’s room: K19! Anyone who is interested is encouraged to come, no experience necessary! 

Do you want to get involved in ending the stigma around mental health? Join Active Minds in G107, Wednesdays, zero period. There will be free food!

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

If you are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport you must do so online through Family ID. Registration for modified sports will open up October 11 and the season starts on November 12. The Family ID link is located on the Athletic section of the ICSD website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Friday, October 11, 2019

A Day

Attention Juniors!  Today is the final day to register for the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Exam that will take place on Wednesday, October 16th!  Please register in the College and Career Office by 3:30 today!

The first Glamour Gals meeting of the year will be Thursday, Oct. 17th at 3:45 in room G207.  See Maddie Hall, Maggie Trumble, or Cam Lemberg for details.

The Ithaca City School District is proud to be awarding the NYS Seal of Biliteracy for the second year to eligible seniors.  If you are proficient in two or more languages, then please come to the NYS Seal of Biliteracy Family Information Night on Tuesday, October 15th at 7pm in Activities to learn more about this prestigious award.

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

If you are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport you must do so online through Family ID. Registration for modified sports will open up October 11 and the season starts on November 12. The Family ID link is located on the Athletic section of the ICSD website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, October 10, 2019

B Day

If you are applying to college, don’t miss Financial Aid Night tonight from 6pm to 7:30pm in Kulp Auditorium for information, tips, and tricks about the financial aid process. Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered by a local financial aid representative.

Attention Juniors!  Time is running out to register for the PSAT National Merit Scholarship Exam that will take place on Wednesday, October 16th!  The final day to sign up in the College and Career Office with Mr. Barnes is tomorrow!  Please register ASAP!

Seniors who have handed in a senior privilege application, please go to room G109A with a copy of your 5-week grades to get a sticker.

The first Glamour Gals meeting of the year will be today at 3:45 in room G207.  See Maddie Hall, Maggie Trumble, or Cam Lemberg for details.

Off-season wrestling will be today from 6 to 8 PM in the wrestling room.

Anyone interested in joining  Indoor track and field, we are having a preseason meeting today after school, 3:45 in 'Q' gym next to the Multipurpose room. All are welcome!

The ICSD staff flu clinic is from 2-4:30 pm in Activities today.   Staff who do not have an appointment are welcome to walk-in, but may have to wait a bit for their flu shot.

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

Are you interested in explosions, chemical experiments, or learning about reactions? Join Chemistry Club on Thursdays in H113, Mr. Turner’s room.

Are you interested in joining IHS TSA? Come to our first informational meeting on Thursday in room E4 from 3:45-4:30! We would love to see new faces! See Mr. Sauve or Mr. Sevilla if you have any questions!

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

If you are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport you must do so online through Family ID. Registration for modified sports will open up October 11 and the season starts on November 12. The Family ID link is located on the Athletic section of the ICSD website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

A Day

If you are applying to college, don’t miss Financial Aid Night on Thursday from 6pm to 7:30pm in Kulp Auditorium for information, tips, and tricks about the financial aid process. Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered by a local financial aid representative.

Athletic Study Hall will be tomorrow from 3:45-4:45 PM in York Lecture Hall.

Seniors who have handed in a senior privilege application, please go to room G109A with a copy of your 5-week grades to get a sticker.

The first Glamour Gals meeting of the year will be tomorrow at 3:45 in room G207.  See Maddie Hall, Maggie Trumble, or Cam Lemberg for details.

Off-season wrestling will be today and tomorrow from 6 to 8 PM in the wrestling room for anyone interested.

Attention Ithaca High School! Do you love donuts? The Junior Class will be hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser until Oct. 25 and we need your help! Please contact Ms. Burke if you are interested in helping sell donuts, for a chance to win free donuts for yourself and your friends!

Are you interested in explosions, chemical experiments, or learning about reactions? Join Chemistry Club on Thursdays in H113, Mr. Turner’s room.

Are you interested in joining IHS TSA? Come to our first informational meeting on Thursday in room E4 from 3:45-4:30! We would love to see new faces! See Mr. Sauve or Mr. Sevilla if you have any questions!

The fall National Letter of Intent signing ceremony will be November 20th from 6-7 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room.  If you are off to a Division 1, 2, 3 or Junior College to play a sport and want to be a part of the ceremony, please sign up outside of G207 or in the Athletics Office.  See Ms. Little or Ms. Valletta if you have any questions.

This is a reminder that if you are interested in signing up for a Winter Sport you must do so online through Family ID. Registration for modified sports will open up October 11 and the season starts on November 12. The Family ID link will be located on the Athletic section of the ICSD website.