Back to School 2026-2027 Information Hub: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/back-to-school-in-elmira

Welcome Families! Are you registered for our Parent Portal? Parent Portal provides you important information on your student's academic schedule, grades, attendance and more.

https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/ecs/page/parent-portal

Back to School Family Orientation Events

🌞 Summer Hours | Effective June 29 – September 4

All Elmira City School District buildings, including Central Office, will be open Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Closed July 4.

Thank you! #GoExpress

🚌 Join the Elmira City School District Team! Looking for a rewarding career with great pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that aligns with the school year? Come meet us at our School Bus Driver Hiring Event! 📅 June 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 430 W. Washington Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 ✅ Starting Pay: $24.41/hour ✅ Full-Time Benefits ✅ PTO & Paid Holidays ✅ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance ✅ NYS Retirement ✅ School-Year Schedule Already have your CDL? Great! Don't have one? No problem — paid training is available! Make a difference in the lives of students while enjoying a career that keeps you connected to your community. #GoExpress Can't make the event? Apply online today: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/non-instructional-positions

We are pleased to announce the 2026 Express Youth Athletic Camps! For the 11th year, Express Athletics is excited to welcome young athletes to experience a variety of sports for a weeklong, FUN camp lead by our Express Varsity Coaches and teams. The camps will have specific sport instruction, by the head varsity coach and players. Participants will have what is most important, FUN.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2026: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/summer-express-sports-camps

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📢Vote Today!

Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the Elmira City School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election!

A proposed 0% tax levy increase is included in this year's budget due to the diligence of the Elmira City School District. Three candidates are running for four seats to occupy 3-year terms.

Additional information about the proposed 2026-27 budget and board candidates is available at:
https://www.elmiracityschools.com/vote

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📢 REMINDER: Elmira City School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A proposed 0% tax levy increase is included in this year's budget due to the diligence of the Elmira City School District.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Additional information about the proposed 2026-27 budget is available at:

https://www.elmiracityschools.com/vote

Budget Hearing and Candidate Forum Monday May 11, 2026 at 5PM District Administration Offices 430 W Washington Ave., Elmira

RESOLVED as of 7:05 am- Update as of 6:30 am on April 30, 2026--External calling in the District is currently unavailable. At this time, we are unable to place outbound calls or receive incoming calls from outside the district. The issue appears to be related to our service provider, and our Phone Team is actively investigating. Internal calling between extensions remains fully operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🍎✨

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your dedication, patience, and excellence do not go unnoticed. Schools simply wouldn’t function without you! #GoExpress

Phone System Maintenance Notice

The Elmira City School District would like to inform our community of a brief, scheduled maintenance to our regional phone system.

Date: Monday, April 20
Time: Beginning at 4:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes

During this time, phone services across the district will be temporarily unavailable.

This maintenance is being completed outside of school hours to minimize any disruption to students, staff, and families. Because this work is coordinated with an external vendor, it must take place during this scheduled time.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete this important update.

Memorial Day Weekend give back days.
There will no school Friday, May 22nd, 25th, and 26th.

Dr. Seuss Day at Fassett Elementary brings a fun love for literacy!

Today we celebrated Social-Emotional Learning with activities focused on kindness, teamwork, and understanding our emotions. With a little help from Dr. Seuss, we’re reminding students that reading builds both strong minds and strong hearts. ❤️📖 When students feel safe, supported, and connected — they thrive! 🌟 #SELDay #GoExpress

More Read for the Record pictures.

Thank you to all for coming to Fassett and reading to our students for Read for Record!

The Elmira City School District open on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 23, 2026. ❄️ Travel safe! #GoExpress