Congratulations to the seniors on the girls swim team! The seniors and their families were honored in a senior day celebration prior to their meet this past Tuesday.

We wish the best of luck to our seniors in the future!

1 day ago, ICSD Communications
Athletes in swim uniforms stand by a pool, facing sideways. Two women hold papers, one in white and the other in maroon.
Athletes in swimsuits stand at the edge of a pool. Scoreboard behind them displays times. Some wear robes, others are barefoot.
Swimmers in lanes, wearing swim caps and goggles, in an indoor pool with red, yellow, and white lane markers.
Last week was fire prevention week and students at BJM learned about fire safety from the Ithaca Fire Department! 🚒

Students learned about fire prevention at home and at school, how fire fighters respond to emergency calls, and had the opportunity to explore the fire truck and spray the hose.

Thank you to the Ithaca Fire Department for volunteering their time!
3 days ago, ICSD Communications
Group of children standing around a red fire truck. Buildings are in the background.
A firefighter with a watch on his arm shows a child how to open a fire truck door.
A young girl in a pink shirt stands by a red fire truck, smiling, with buildings and graffiti in the background.
Group of children stand near a red fire truck, examining it closely. A man stands behind them.
A girl poses for a photo with a fire fighter pack on her back
A firefighter helps a young child aim a hose outside while others watch; a colorful mural is in the background.
Congratulations to the Girls Swimming Team on winning the Class A Championship!
3 days ago, ICSD Communications
Group of women in swimwear posing on a podium. One woman holds a trophy. A red and white wall with a balcony is behind them.
Last Friday, Little Red Pride was on full display at Ithaca High School for the fall assembly and pep rally! The afternoon event featured introductions to the fall sports teams, staff and student musical chairs and tug of war, and a competition to see which grade could be the loudest.

Go Little Red!
4 days ago, ICSD Communications
Group of people in red and white uniforms on a field, holding a banner, surrounded by green trees.
A group of cheerleaders with red and white uniforms performing on a football field with trees in the background.
A mascot waving a flag on a football field.
Athletes in maroon and pink jerseys sit in chairs on a field. A crowd in maroon and pink stands behind them, clapping.
Cheerleaders in red and white uniforms playing tug of war, trees in the background.
A group of individuals in red and white shirts engage in a team-building activity on a field.
Four people in a stadium, smiling, wearing sunglasses, standing on a track, with a crowd in the background.
Stadium filled with many spectators, bleachers mostly occupied.
A group of people pull on a rope on a sports field. Trees and parked school buses in background.
Group on field with mascot. Students in maroon and white. Person in purple with "ITHACA" shirt.
Congratulations to the Girls Varsity Tennis team on becoming the 2026 Southern Tier Athletic Conference (STAC) Large School Champions!
4 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of people on a tennis court with a sign that reads "Southern Tier Athletic Conference Champions".
Sights from Caroline Elementary's Curriculum Night! 📸📚
7 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of children and adults in a classroom, seated around desks, engaging in activities.
A boy wearing glasses looks at a puzzle box while a woman watches
Classroom with students and adults sitting and standing listening to a teacher
A classroom with students and adults gathered around a table.
A girl in a blue shirt is painting a table inside a classroom.

Congratulations to the seniors on the boys golf team! The seniors and their families were honored in a senior day celebration prior to their match on October 8.

We wish the best of luck to our seniors in the future!

8 days ago, ICSD Communications
Four men on a golf course. One wears sunglasses and a cap, while others wear shirts in maroon and navy.
Five boys on the golf team pose for a photo on the golf course

Congratulations to the seniors on the boys soccer team! The seniors and their families were honored in a senior day celebration prior to their game on Monday, October 5.

We wish the best of luck to our seniors in the future!

11 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of people on a soccer field wearing red uniforms. They are posing for a photo.
A soccer team stands on a field with green turf, wearing red and black uniforms. Trees and a building are in the background.
Athletes on a field. One player wears a maroon jersey. Trees and bleachers in the background.
Congratulations to the seniors on the girls tennis team! The seniors and their families were honored in a senior day celebration prior to their match on September 25.

We wish the best of luck to our seniors in the future!
16 days ago, ICSD Communications
The four seniors on the girl tennis team pose for a photo
The girls tennis team poses for a photo
Congratulations to the seniors on the girls soccer team! The seniors and their families were celebrated during senior night on September 29.

Thank you for your dedication to the Little Red and good luck in the future! ⚽️
17 days ago, ICSD Communications
Seniors on the girls soccer team pose in front of a balloon arch
Players in pink shirts and shorts stand on a field; a coach walks between teams; trees and a building in the background.
The seniors and their families pose on senior night in front of a balloon arch

South Hill Elementary students participated in the annual fun run on Friday afternoon!

Students ran, walk, skipped and jumped nearly 1.2 miles down the South Hill Rec Trail and were awarded with bubbles and medals at the finish line. 👟🌳

19 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of children standing on the trail together holding up their fun run medals
A group of students high five Mr. Brown at the finish line of the fun run
A boy runs on a gravel path with a man in a helmet on a bicycle behind him.
A young child runs on a gravel path in a forest with sunlight and shadows.
Three children run on the rec trail
Several children with medals pose around bubbles on the rec trail
Caroline Elementary welcomed families back to school with an ice cream social on the playground !🍦🛝

Thank you to the families, students, and staff who joined us to kickoff the school yea.
22 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of children plays basketball on an outdoor court with trees in the background.
Four boys walk in a park area; one has a backpack. A traffic cone stands on the path.
Children playing on a playground with two red towers. Some sitting on benches. Trees and grass in the background.
Two girls eating on a lawn with a large crowd of people standing behind them.
On September 18, the Ithaca High School varsity football team won a nail biter, topping Homer 31-30! 🏈

The Little Red won on a 38-yard field goal from James Daugherity as time ran out. For the first time since 2009, Ithaca is off to a 3-0 start on the season.

22 days ago, ICSD Communications
Players wearing helmets and sneakers in a football huddle on a field with white markings.
Cheerleaders in maroon and yellow uniforms performing on a red track, with grass and a building in the background.
A large crowd of people on a bleacher. A mascot holds a flag in the foreground.
A large group of people in an outdoor area, some walking and others sitting on the steps of a stadium.
Fall Creek Elementary students are enjoying their new playground, a space shaped by their ideas and designed with student voice at the center.

The vision came to life through a collaborative design process that brought together Fall Creek students, Cornell University students, educators, and design professionals to help shape the new space.

The ICSD will celebrate the completion of the playground with a community ribbon cutting on Friday, October 2, from 5:30–7 p.m. We look forward to celebrating this new space for play, creativity, connection, and exploration with the Fall Creek community.
23 days ago, ICSD Communications
A playground with various climbing structures and a large red slide, with children playing on the equipment.
Playground with children. A girl swings and others play near her. Background includes trees and a fence.
Two boys on a playground. One is climbing up a ladder while the other stands near a post.
A young child performs a pull-up on a playground climbing structure. A red slide is in the background.
Child on playground equipment, grasping the structure for support, with other kids nearby. Ground covered in gravel.
A playground with two large red slides, red-and-black vertical structures, and yellow canopy umbrellas.

Earlier this month students at BJM celebrated back to school with an open house and playground fun featuring the Physics Bus! 🚌 🛝📝

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

23 days ago, ICSD Communications
A woman and boy look at items on a table under a tent, with a purple bus parked nearby.
Four children play with a toy on a pavement. Brick wall and a tent are in the background.
Several children playing with bubbles in front of a red door. A bubble machine is on the left.
A child at a table shapes metal using a tool. Various items are on the table.
The first week of the 2026–27 school year is in the books!

Across the ICSD, students and staff have been settling into classrooms, reconnecting with friends and colleagues, and meeting new people.

We’re so glad you’re back ❤️💛
about 1 month ago, ICSD Communications
A woman and five children walk on a sidewalk. Greenery and a yellow school bus are in the background.
Several children in casual clothes walking through an entrance of a brick building with glass doors.
A crowd of students wearing backpacks gathered outside a brick building with a blue sky.
A family walks on a sidewalk with a woman hugging a girl. A sign with an arrow is beside them.
A group of children stand in a grassy area, one smiling. The background features a tree and a person in a white shirt.
A classroom with children and adults. Some sit at a table and others stand and pose.
Various students in school attire, carrying backpacks, walk and converse in an outdoor area.
Five adults pose for a photo in front of a brick building. They smile and stand close together.
School buses in a parking lot. Some students walk past, some with backpacks. Greenery and trees in background.
Several children walking down the sidewalk, with yellow school buses parked on the side.
A look back at our final Playground Night at Enfield! 🛝☀️

Thanks to everyone who joined us throughout August for evenings of play, connection, and community.

And just like that, the school year is underway! We’re looking forward to all that’s ahead at Enfield. 💙
about 1 month ago, ICSD Communications
A woman standing behind a student, both looking at a smiling woman; behind them, others talk or hold cups.
A woman and a young child in a gymnasium. The child throws a blue ball at a pop-up toy.
A child in a hoodie shouts while playing with a ball in an indoor court.
A girl waves rings while standing in a gymnasium. People stand behind her, and a red wall is visible.
A woman and a child stand next to each other while the child puts a balloon on the woman's head, standing against a red wall.
Principal Stephen hands a ball to a boy among a group of children inside a gym.
Principal Stephan crouching speaks to a girl. Another child stands nearby. Background contains a multicolored tent.
Multiple children and adults are standing in a gymnasium. They are wearing casual clothes and sneakers.
A child in a red and white polka dot dress and a young boy in a blue shirt interact at a school event.
A woman face paints a student in the Enfield gym while other children sit nearby waiting to have their faces painted.
Next week will be the final week of the ICSD Bookmobile for the summer! On the final day, students will be able to choose from books donated by Friends of the Library to take home and enjoy.

The Bookmobile has been on the road every Wednesday this summer, making stops at:

📍 12:20 p.m. – Brooktondale Camp
📍 1:15 p.m. – Enfield Community Center
📍 2:00 p.m. – Sandy Creek Village
📍 2:45 p.m. – West Village Apartments

It’s been a great summer out in the community! 📚☀️
about 2 months ago, ICSD Communications
Four children are seated around a picnic table. Two are reading books, and one is holding a book. A slide and trees are in the background.
A group of children and a woman examine items on a table in front of a mural.
Children at a picnic table, reading, with a woman nearby, a clock on a gazebo in the background.
☀️ ICSD Summer Spotlight

In June, Ithaca High School celebrated the accomplishments of many graduating seniors at the Senior Awards Ceremony. More than 90 seniors were recognized for their academic achievements, athletic accomplishments, community service, leadership, and more.

With more than 100 awards presented, this celebration would not have been possible without the generous support of community partners, the PTA, IHS alumni, and families. Thank you to everyone who continues to support and celebrate students.

Check out the complete album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/BLS53hY2xZNuiLQ7A
2 months ago, ICSD Communications
Seven people on a stage with a large screen behind them displaying "Visual & Performing Arts." A table holds red flowers.
Five people on a stage. One holds a large screen. A banner behind them says "Ithaca Little Red".
Two people embrace on a stage in front of a screen. A table with a red tablecloth is in front of them.
Two women stand on stage with an award; a large screen behind them displays "The Jeff Dobbin Distinguished Community Service Award".
An auditorium with red seats, where several people sit while a person stands in the middle, possibly during an event.
Two individuals, one holding a yellow folder, stand on a stage with a screen behind them displaying the word Awards.
Four people stand on stage in front of a screen displaying a woman's portrait. They hold certificates and stand beside a table with a red tablecloth.
Teacher stands on stage presenting an award to two students.
Five people on a stage, one with a microphone. Behind them is a screen with text. An I sign and table nearby.
Three people stand on stage holding awards. A presentation screen is behind them. A table with a red cover is in front of them.
Project Innovation wraps up today after six weeks of learning, creating, collaborating, and exploring.

Yesterday, students shared what they had been working on during a Celebration of Learning and Circus Culture performance. From inventions and games to ideas for improving their schools, students shared projects that reflected their interests, creativity, and problem-solving. They also took the stage for a circus performance, supporting and cheering one another on.

It was a great reflection of what Project Innovation is all about: giving students the opportunity to follow their interests, work together, and take an active role in their learning.

Thank you to our students and the Project Innovation staff for another great year. We hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
2 months ago, ICSD Communications
A group of young people on a basketball court, performing a coordinated hula hoop routine.
A woman performs a handstand on a hula hoop while others watch in a gymnasium.
A child inside a yellow fabric hammock hanging from the ceiling, with red padded walls in the background.
Kids hold up colorful hoops and stand in a circle, facing an audience in a gymnasium.
A large group of people sit on a basketball court in various positions, with a large logo on the floor.
Many people, including a young child, walk in a school hallway with white walls and blue columns.
Colorful drawings of animals and farm scenes on white papers with green borders, displayed on a table.
Display of colorful charts with text and drawings about "Tari's Gliding Flippers" on a white board.
A colorful, hand-painted game board with a double-path layout, surrounded by game pieces and boxes on a wooden table.