WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

B Day

Orchestra Cabaret Night, "A Night in Paris," is coming up on Friday, March 6, and we need your talents to showcase! Auditions this afternoon, Wednesday, are unfortunately cancelled. Audition slots will be available after school on Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25 after school. Please sign up outside the orchestra room or email Mr. Fleischman for a time slot.

Hey IHS! Captains’ Council is hosting their first annual spikeball tournament! This tournament will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm in Bliss gym. The cost will be $5 for a partnership, and $3 for an individual. There will be prizes! Check your email for a Google form to sign up. We hope to see you there!

Attention Seniors: Please read your email from Mr. Noyes regarding senior awards and what’s required. Every year there is a ceremony to honor seniors who receive an award.  These awards are from IHS teachers, PTA, Academics, outside organizations, in the memory of loved ones, or in honor of an IHS graduating class. The application is in G116 or J15 and is due March 2^nd. Don't wait to get this done!

A distinguished senior Japanese language lecturer at Cornell will be coming to Japanese Language and Culture Club this Thursday for a Q&A session. She has received teaching awards and has taught at Williams College. Don't miss this opportunity — come to H201 this Thursday!

Hey IHS! Show your friends some appreciation. Buy a beautiful carnation for your beautiful friends or your boo! Buy them for one dollar in the cafeteria today or tomorrow to let those special people in your life know you love them! For only one extra dollar, you can get your carnations delivered!

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

This is a reminder that if you are interested in signing up for a Spring Sport, you must do so online through Family ID. Family ID registration for JV & Varsity sports is now open and the season will be starting March 9th, 2020. The Family ID link will be located on the Athletic section of the Ithaca city school district website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

A Day

Orchestra’s Cabaret Night - A Night in Paris - is coming up on Friday, March 6, and we need your talents to showcase! Auditions will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday after school. Please sign up outside the orchestra room door for a time slot. 

Hey IHS! Captains’ Council is hosting their first annual spikeball tournament! This tournament will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm in Bliss gym. The cost will be $5 for a partnership, and $3 for an individual. There will be prizes! Check your email for a Google form to sign up. We hope to see you there!

Hey IHS, would you like to learn about cybersecurity? Do you want to learn to use the tools hackers use? Join Ethical Hacking Club Tuesdays after school in G102 where we will teach YOU how hackers can get your information, and what you can do to keep your information secure!

Are you interested in writing for the school newspaper? Come to H-Courtyard at 3:40 today to share your ideas and learn how to contribute to the IHS Tattler!

This is a reminder that if you are interested in signing your student-athlete up for a Spring Sports you must do so online through Family ID. Family ID registration for JV & Varsity sports is now open and the season will be starting March 9th, 2020. The Family ID link will be located on the Athletic section of the Ithaca city school district website.

WIHS Daily Announcements

Monday, February 10, 2020

B Day

Seniors, please see Mrs. Blake with a copy of your grades for second-semester senior privileges. 

Orchestra’s Cabaret Night - A Night in Paris - is coming up on Friday, March 6, and we need your talents to showcase! Auditions will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday after school. Please sign up outside the orchestra room door for a time slot. 

Hey IHS! Captains’ Council is hosting their first annual spikeball tournament! This tournament will be held on Saturday, February 15th at 1 pm in Bliss gym. The cost will be $5 for a partnership, and $3 for an individual. There will be prizes! Check your email for a Google form to sign up. We hope to see you there!

Valentine’s Day is coming soon! Show your appreciation, buy a carnation! They are on sale today through Valentine’s day during your lunch periods in the cafeteria for one dollar. But for only one extra dollar, you can get your carnations delivered to your loved ones!

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 is necessary! 

Hey 9th graders! There’s going to be a Movie Night on Friday, February 14th!  We’ll be showing Spider-Man Homecoming. So come to the library at 6:30 on Friday! And make sure to bring money for popcorn and soda!

WIHS Daily Announcements

Thursday, February 6, 2020

B Day

Ben Ortiz aka DJ ha-MEEN curator of the Cornell Hip Hop Archives, will provide an anatomy of the turntable and mixer and show students how to DJ on vinyl TODAY, February 6 during 7th and 8th periods in Kulp Auditorium. He will discuss the history and legacy of black artists who originated the art form and then let students practice their skills! Records will be provided.  Don't miss this exciting event! Students with study or free periods may attend.  Teachers, sign up your class!

Hey IHS! Key Club is selling carnations starting today in the cafeteria during lunch periods for $1 pickup or $2 delivery! Support Key Club and send a sweet message to any of your friends or people you care about! The carnations will be available on Valentine’s Day!

Seniors, please see Mrs. Blake with a copy of your grades for second-semester senior privileges. 

There will be a JV and Varsity Softball Interest meeting at 3:45 tomorrow in Room H-112. Anyone interested or planning on playing softball this year should attend the meeting. 

Don't forget to get your tickets for Winter Formal, happening this Saturday at the Statler Hotel Terrace at 7 pm! Winter Formal is not only the biggest dance of the year, but it also has a very upscale flair, with high-end catering and photography, DJ, and atmosphere. This is THE dance to go to for anyone at IHS. Especially given the weather forecast for tomorrow, make sure to buy your tickets TODAY during lunch periods in the Cafeteria. Tickets are $25, or $12 for free or reduced lunch. See you there!

WIHS Daily Announcements

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

A Day

There will be an open dance studio today with local choreographer Ms. Harmony Malone. Students interested in dancing with Ms. Harmony can inquire with their teachers to sign up. Open dance studios will be held TODAY during 5th and 6th periods. Only students signed up will be excused to attend.  Students with a free period, lunch or study hall during those periods may also attend.  

Hey IHS! Key Club is selling carnations starting tomorrow in the cafeteria during lunch periods for $1 pickup or $2 delivery! Support Key Club and send a sweet message to any of your friends or people you care about! The carnations will be available on Valentine’s Day!

Seniors, please see Mrs. Blake with a copy of your grades for second-semester senior privileges. 

There will be a JV and Varsity Softball Interest meeting at 3:45 this Friday in Room H-112. Anyone interested or planning on playing softball this year should attend the meeting. 

Don't forget to get your tickets for Winter Formal, happening this Saturday at the Statler Hotel Terrace at 7 pm! Winter Formal is not only the biggest dance of the year, but it also has a very upscale flair, with high-end catering and photography, DJ, and atmosphere. This is THE dance to go to for anyone at IHS. Tickets will be going on sale starting today up until Friday during lunch periods in the Cafeteria. Today’s early-bird price is $20 or $10 for free or reduced lunch, and on Thursday and Friday, they will be $25, or $12 for free or reduced lunch. See you there!

WIHS Daily Announcements

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

B Day

There will be an open dance studio this week with local choreographer Ms. Harmony Malone. Students interested in dancing with Ms. Harmony can inquire with their teachers to sign up. Open dance studios will be held TODAY, 2nd and 3rd period and tomorrow, 5th and 6th period. Only students signed up will be excused to attend.  Students with a free period, lunch or study hall during those periods may also attend.  

Seniors, please see Mrs. Blake with a copy of your grades for second-semester senior privileges. 

There will be a JV and Varsity Softball Interest meeting at 3:45 on Friday, February 7th in Room H-112. Anyone interested or planning on playing softball this year should attend the meeting. 

Don't forget to get your tickets for Winter Formal, happening this Saturday at the Statler Hotel Terrace at 7 pm! Winter Formal is not only the biggest dance of the year, but it also has a very upscale flair, with high-end catering and photography, DJ, and atmosphere. This is THE dance to go to for anyone at IHS. Tickets will be going on sale starting tomorrow up until Friday during lunch periods in the Cafeteria. The early-bird price is $20 or $10 for free or reduced lunch, and on Thursday and Friday, they will be $25, or $12 for free or reduced lunch. See you there!

WIHS Daily Announcements

                                                        Monday, February 3, 2020
                                                                         A Day

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! Are you interested in Tech? In TV Production you could work with audio, visuals and editing footage. Are you interested in Writing or the news? In TV Production you could write and edit scripts and search the news for stories you think we should do. Do you love being on camera? Come to TV Production to recite your lines with three cameras and teleprompters to help. If you want to be a writer, anchor, cameraman, or tech person, come to F-41 for TV Production on Mondays and Thursday. Email Mr.Shyne if you have questions. And remember- Mondays have snacks! 

There will be bowling practice for all unified bowlers at 4:00 today at the Bowl-O-Drome.  If you need transportation, get on the number 6 bus at Lake Street after school today.  This bus will take you to the Bowl-O-Drome.  See you after school!

Seniors, please see Mrs. Blake with a copy of your grades for second-semester senior privileges. 

There will be an open dance studio this week with local choreographer Ms. Harmony Malone. Students interested in dancing with Ms. Harmony can inquire with their teachers to sign up. Open dance studios will be held tomorrow, TUESDAY, 2nd and 3rd period and WEDNESDAY, 5th and 6th period. Only students signed up will be excused to attend.  Students with a free period, lunch or study hall during those periods may also attend.