Ithaca City School District -

This July, several middle school students spent the day at Cornell University learning about the intersection of technology, design, and emotion: "The students are part of the College Discovery Program (CDP), a long-term mentoring and academic support program run by the Ithaca Youth Bureau in partnership with the Ithaca City School District that aims to reduce achievement gaps and increase access to college education." #teamicsd #icsdproud Photo credit: Heather Ainsworth Read the full article here: https://www.human.cornell.edu/news/imported/2023/08/middle-schoolers-learn-about-tech-design-and-emotion

We can't wait to welcome students back in September! Here's a throwback to a Friday Celebration in June at Enfield Elementary where K-3 students performed songs they learned in music class! #teamicsd #icsdproud

The ICSD Board of Education will meet this evening at 5 p.m. for Facilities Committee Work Session, 6 p.m. for a Special Voting Meeting, and 6:15 p.m. for Finance Committee Work Session. Those who wish to attend may do so in person at IHS York Hall or online via Zoom. For more information, please visit www.ithacacityschools.org/board

As part of Phase 2 of the Capital Project, the Belle Sherman Elementary Annex is getting a new basketball court, drainage work, playground lighting, and playground mulch improvements, and the sidewalk at the top of the stairs on Cornell Street is being replaced. For more updates and photos on all Capital Project construction, visit www.ithacacityschools.org/2019CapProj.

The ICSD hosted its annual Diversity Symposium of Thought Leaders: Cultivating Excellence and Equity earlier this week - two days of keynote speakers and breakout sessions on topics of equity and inclusion. Thank you speakers and participants for another incredible symposium!

There are many important developmental benefits to playing with puppets. They can improve language skills, foster social development, teach children about their emotions, encourage listening, and promote creativity - to name a few! Last week, our Songs and Stories summer program welcomed LilySilly Puppet Theater into our pre-k classes for a magical performance to enhance some of these skills and of course, to see the joy on our kids faces.

Join the Cayuga Heights Elementary community for three Playground Nights, co-hosted by CHES and the PTA. Join for one night or come to all three! All are welcome.

DeWitt Middle School is getting main entrance upgrades to improve security and create a welcome area! For more information and photos of the 2019 Capital Project, visit www.ithacacityschools.org/2019CapProj. #teamcisd #icsdproud #icsd2019CapProj

School's out, but these school administrators are in! Professional development, workshops, and trainings are ongoing during the summer months, and many ICSD staff participate in learning together.

Happy August 1! Summer is speeding by, but let's slow down with a throwback to June and DeWitt Middle School's annual Pride Parade!

The ICSD Board of Education will meet this evening, August 1, for a Policy Work Session at 5 p.m. and HR Work Session at 6:30 p.m. Attendees can join in person at IHS York Hall or stream live via Zoom. For more information, please visit ithacacityschools.org/board.

The ICSD Pre-K Summer Program welcomed dynamic duo John Simon and Cal Walker last Friday for singing, dancing, and learning!

This week, ICSD added two electric, zero-emission school buses to its fleet as part of its long-term plans to switch to a completely electric bus fleet by 2035! To learn more, read the news story: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/article/1182648

School may be out, but construction is well underway across our campuses! LACS's entryway and main office reception area are being renovated. For more information and photos of the 2019 Capital Project, visit https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/capital-project. #teamicsd #icsdcapitalproject #icsdproud

Last but not least, Ithaca High School held its senior graduation ceremony on June 21! Congratulations to ALL of our ICSD graduates - we cannot wait to see what you achieve next!

On June 20, Lehman Alternative Community School held its 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony! Congratulations! ❤️ For more photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HZ9YntKwVshkhjFT8

DeWitt Middle School held its Promotion Ceremony on June 21! Congratulations to these rising ninth graders! 🎓 For more photos, see the album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WJ1yqLeAV6bVX62MA

Boynton Middle School's eighth-grade Promotion Ceremony took place on June 20! Congratulations to all incoming high schoolers! 🎓

Last weekend, Ithaca High School and DeWitt Middle School TSA students traveled to Louisville, Kentucky to compete in the 2023 Technology Student Association Nationals. Our hardworking students were not the only ones celebrated at this event; longtime advisor David Buchner was awarded the NY State Advisor of the Year Award! Congratulations, all!

Rounding out our elementary Moving Up Ceremonies - here come the Fall Creek fifth-grade graduates! Congratulations, everyone! 🎓