On December 12, district leadership and the ICSD Board of Education recognized the extraordinary achievements of students and staff at the first Commendation Ceremony of the 2023-2024 school year!
The purpose of the quarterly Commendation Ceremonies is to celebrate the success of Team ICSD members who go above and beyond in the arts, athletics, and the community. Special recognition is also paid to individuals who embody the ICSD’s Culture of Love.
Congratulations to everyone recognized!
Modified Football - Undefeated Regular Season
Varsity Football - Independent League Champions
Delvin Christ (12th grade), Daniel Parker (12th grade), Nicholas Talbot (12th grade), Kaleb Kerfoot (12th grade), Teti Ngwen (12th grade), and David Gamble (12th grade) - competed in Ernie Davis Classic
Havana Haldeman-Kayser (12th grade) - photo selected for national exhibit at State of The Art Gallery
Sarah Palmer-Jackson (11th grade) - Grow-NY Youth Competition winner
Jan Vanek-Raphaelidis (12th grade), Charles Shanton (12th grade), Anya Packard (12th grade), Ezri Rubenstein-Miller (12th grade), Anna Hummel (12th grade), Rosemary Mead (12th grade), Rowan Modisher (11th grade), Chloe King (11th grade) - named to American Choral Directors Association
Participants in the NYSSMA Senior High Area All-State Orchestra Event
Participants in the NYSSMA Senior High Area All-State Chorus Event
Participants in the NYSSMA Senior High Area All-State Band Event
Participants in the NYSSMA Junior High Area All-State Chorus Event
Participants in the NYSSMA Junior High Area All-State Band Event
Participants in the NYSSMA Junior High Area All-State Orchestra Event
Participants in the NYSSMA All-State Conference
Varsity Girls Tennis - STAC Champions, Sectional Champions, Regional Champions
Varsity Boys Soccer - Section IV Champions
Iago Lopez (12th grade) - named to Class AA Soccer All-State Team
Varsity Girls Soccer - Section IV Co-Champions
Eliza DeRito (10th grade) - named to Class AA Soccer All-State Team
Varsity Girls Swim and Dive - NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team
Varsity Volleyball - NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team
Varsity Boys Cross Country - Section IV Champions
Riley Hubisz (11th grade) - named to Boys Cross Country All-State Team
Varsity Girls Cross Country - NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team
Tsadia Bercuvitz (9th grade) - participated in Nike Cross Country Race, nationally ranked
Varsity Golf - NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team
Modified Cross Country - STAC Champions
JV Boys Soccer - STAC Champions
Sarah Ostrom (English Teacher at Ithaca High School), Connie Sczepanski (Teacher at Belle Sherman), and Rose McGrath (Teacher at Fall Creek) - Equity and Inclusion Leadership Council (EILC) Family Engagement Award
Rumi Blizzard (10th grade), Phoebe Colvin (11th grade), and Isabel Makosch (10th grade) - 2023 STAC Soccer All-Stars
Culture of Love Awards
Carson Case (Technology Teacher at DeWitt Middle School) - Committed - Carson runs the Technology Student Association Club and has dedicated much time and resources toward the projects of students. He makes sure all students feel welcome and tries his best to be present every day.
Larissa Anderson (Associate Principal at Beverly J. Martin) - Committed - Larissa always shows up to support staff quickly. She knows the subject matter and listens first. She brings so much joy to BJM and is always a part of classroom routines!
Paula Sposito (Teacher Aide at Enfield Elementary) - Committed - Paula ensures free groceries are stocked and available for families and students. She creates a space where there is zero stigma and everyone is welcome.
Steven D’Alterio (English Teacher at Ithaca High School) - Committed - Steven has gone above and beyond to develop strong, collaborative relationships with all the students he serves.
Lucine Barseghyan - Committed and Selfless - Lucine is the founder of the Ithaca High School student-led student tutoring. This established peer-to-peer educational assistance. She is also a student leader serving as one of the Board of Education Student Representatives.
Katie Everhart (Administrative Assistant at Enfield Elementary) - Caring - Katie is sure to greet every student and their families with warmth and a smile. She is so accommodating and easy to communicate with. She is recognized for her outstanding performance and support.
