“At times I think I’m no good at all,” is what 42 percent of ICSD students believe according to a survey conducted by the Tompkins…
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December Haiku Contest
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2019
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2019
Cool Writing for the Literary Issue Snow “Ok boomer” Highland cattle Disney+ E-boys Winter homework Six months of snow Playing Christmas music before December…
Editorial: The “Athlete Advantage” in College Admissions
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2019
As many seniors can testify around this time of year, college admissions are a nerve-wracking and stress-inducing process. Every aspect of one’s high school career,…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2019
CoolThanksgiving BreakDaylight saving time (+1 hour!)Thanksgiving leftoversBlack Friday: Hail consumerism!The leaves are fallingNot knowing how to cook a turkeyThe 2nd quarterUncool
Editorial: Is Test Taking the New Sport? The Written Assessments in Physical Education
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2019
Integrity, tenacity, ownership, and compassion: the four core values every student at IHS knows by heart because they are principles IHS strongly believes their students…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2019
Kirk Weiler Cool Sweater weather Not having to change for PE Crisp air No bugs The uncomfortable fluctuating temperatures in Upper G-wing Homework on Halloween…
Editorial: Before Subtracting Tracking, ICSD Should Consider Their Order of Operations
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2019
This fall, ICSD is beginning the process of detracking middle school math, meaning that in 2020, all students in sixth and seventh grade will be…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2019
Cool It’s finally getting cooler. Meeting all of your friends after summer break. Fall sports beginning. Meeting your new teachers. …
Many members of the IHS community have seen social media posts that criticize and/or satirize members of IHS staff. But recently, the students responsible for…
Editorial: 2019 Capital Project
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2019
In district elections on Tuesday, March 21, voters approved a $120 million bond known as the 2019 Capital Project, a long-term plan to improve facilities…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on June 2019
Cool School ending Seniors graduating (good luck!) Diversity in Democratic presidential candidates 5G Having nothing to do for summer That one teacher who keeps assigning…
AP students at IHS are all too familiar with a routine that takes place in AP classes on the first day of school—many teachers begin…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on May 2019
COOL The new Tattler board!!! Mental health awareness month (active minds) End of April showers, beginning of May flowers Justin Heitzman ’20 Vaynu Kadiyali ’19…
Editorial: Including World Literature in English Classes
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on April 2019
When you walk into an English class, you expect to learn about literature. You may even read some! When we think about “literature,” we have…
The Ithaca Teachers Association has been negotiating contracts with the district since December, and union representatives were not alone when they arrived for that first…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on March 2019
COOL Spring is here! Getting accepted to colleges Social Justice Week Women’s History Month Spring reports begin Mamrock shakes Mud n’ Slush Losing an hour…
Editorial: Combatting Youth Violence
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2019
The 2018-19 school year has seen an unprecedented amount of shelter in place drills at IHS due to acts of violence. Seemingly, fights have both…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on February 2019
COOL Black History Month February Break School year is halfway over OSCAR SEASON! Valentines Day <3 Sub zero temps Still half of the school year…
Editorial: How You Can Take Advantage of School Resources
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2018
As college application deadlines approach, seniors scramble to finish their college essays. Many are turning to the Reading and Writing Lab for help. It may…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on December 2018
COOL Winter Break IHS Winter Concerts More snowdays Hot chocolate Snow Ice Eggnog 2 hour delays Shoveling College Deadlines UNCOOL
Editorial: Leveling the Student-Teacher Relationship
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2018
In our contemporary schooling system, there exist inherent hierarchies. When students walk into classrooms, they generally expect that there will be one authority figure: the…
Editorial: PE in GPA
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2018
When IHS Principal Jason Trumble announced at the September 25 Board of Education (BoE) meeting that PE classes would be counted in the calculation of…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on November 2018
COOL Fleece lined pants Apple cider season Voting A really good hat that keeps your ears nice and toasty Thanksgiving meat alternatives Gorge trails are…
Editorial: Put Down Your Phone – You Can Do It
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2018
As students entered classes on the first day of school, the normal pattern of ice-breakers, name-games, and explanations of course guidelines was accompanied by a…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on October 2018
COOL Halloween Apple Fest Leaves Changing Color Sweater Weather First month of school is over Fluctuating weather Not being able to sit outside ’cause it’s…
The Coolness Spectrum
By THE TATTLER EDITORIAL BOARD on September 2018
COOL IHS ENL Cool breezy September mornings For the Seniors: all the new fun nights and senior privileges you get Fall is almost here Going…