The Ithaca City School District (ICSD) will be closed on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, due to continued extreme heat.
While schools will be closed, the following events will continue as planned:
- Chemistry and Physics Regents exams
-DeWitt Middle School Graduation - 6 p.m. in Kulp Auditorium
- Lehman Alternative Community School (LACS) Middle School Graduation - 6 p.m. at LACS
- ICSD Board of Education Special Voting Meeting - 5 p.m. in York Hall, Ithaca High School
- Primary Election Voting - School buildings that serve as polling locations will remain open for voting
Families with graduations or other school events scheduled for June 24 will hear directly from their building regarding rescheduling.
For more information on emergency closings, please visit our website: ithacacityschools.org/closings.
🎪 The Northeast PTA Carnival brought the school community together for an evening of fun, connection, and celebration. From games and face painting to dinner and raffle prizes, it was a great way to close out the year.
Thank you to the volunteers, families, and staff who made the event possible.
📸 Take a look at some highlights from the night.
🥍 IHS Girls Lacrosse Makes Program History 🥍
The Ithaca High School Varsity Girls Lacrosse team has advanced to the New York State Class A Semifinals—marking the first time in program history they've reached this level. The team earned their spot with a 15–4 win over Valley Central in the Regional Final and now holds a 17–1 record for the season.
🗓 Next game: Friday, June 13
🕦 11:30 AM
📍 SUNY Cortland
We're also sharing a few photos from Senior Night in May, when we recognized the seniors who’ve helped lead the team through a standout season.
Wishing the team all the best in the semifinal!
📸 Earlier this week, BJM families gathered for the Millicent Clarke-Maynard Multicultural Dinner! The evening began with Shelby Chubb, PTA president, and her daughters Genevieve and Portia Garcia sharing the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address in English and Mohawk. 💫🌍
Thank you to everyone who helped make South Hill’s first Career Day a success! 🎉
From firefighters to artists to tech professionals, our students had the chance to explore a wide range of careers and ask thoughtful questions. Special thanks to all of our presenters and volunteers who made this meaningful day possible.
Swipe through some highlights from the day! 📸🔥🚒💼🎨
🗳️ ICSD Budget Vote & School Board Election – May 20, 2025
The annual Budget Vote and School Board Election is coming up on Tuesday, May 20, from 12:00–9:00 p.m. Be sure to make your voice heard!
Find everything you need — including polling locations, voter eligibility, absentee and early voting info, and candidate profiles using the link in our bio.
🎓 Attention ICSD Seniors!
Will you be away on the senior trip during the vote? If you're 18 and eligible to vote, take advantage of early voting at the ICSD District Office!
🚍 ICSD Job Fair – May 28
We’re hiring bus aides and drivers!
Stop by on Wednesday, May 28 from 4–7 p.m. to:
✅ Explore current job openings
✅ Meet our Transportation Services Specialist
✅ Get help with your application from an HR rep
✅ Take part in on-the-spot interviews
No appointment needed—just walk in!
📍 602 Hancock Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
🎭 The LACS One Acts Festival 🎭
From a vacationing Grim Reaper to bedtime stories gone hilariously wrong, our student-directed plays brought big energy and even bigger laughs to the Black Box stage.
👏 Huge thanks to our amazing cast, crew, and supportive community!
📸 Check out the highlights!
🗳️ ICSD Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election is Tuesday, May 20! 🏫
📍 To find your polling place, visit: ithacacityschools.org/vote
📬 Still need an early mail ballot?
You can apply in person at the District Office (400 Lake Street) until Monday, May 19.
📮 Return your completed ballot to the ICSD Board Clerk by 5 p.m. on Election Day (May 20) for it to count!
📌 Drop off or mail applications/ballots to:
ICSD Board Clerk
400 Lake Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Let your voice be heard—make a plan to vote! 🗳️
Up Next: Girls Flag Football Senior Night 🏈
On May 8, we celebrated our girls flag football seniors! Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and everything you've brought to the team.
📸 Check out the highlights from senior night below.
🎾✨ Boys Tennis Senior Night! A heartfelt thank you to our seniors for their leadership and to all players for their hard work and sportsmanship.
The ICSD Board of Education will hold a public budget hearing on Tuesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. in York Hall at IHS. The hearing will also be streamed via Zoom. Visit ithacacityschools.org/vote for details.
📚📝 Shoutout to our amazing first graders at Belle Sherman for sharing their original poems during the Poem in Your Pocket celebration on April 28! About 60 students rotated through stations, reading their work to staff across the Annex library. Such a joyful celebration of creativity and confidence! 🌟
📢 Meet the Candidates for the ICSD School Board! 🗳️
There are four open seats on the Ithaca City School District Board of Education. The candidates, in the order they will appear on the ballot, are:
1. Scott Jahnke
2. Madeline Cardona
3. David McMurry
4. Erin Croyle
5. Jacob Shiffrin
6. Karen Yearwood
7. Jill K. Tripp
🔜 Candidate bios will be available soon!
For more information on the Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election, visit: ithacacityschools.org/vote
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
To all our incredible ICSD educators — thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you inspire our students every day. You make a difference, and we are grateful for you! 💛📚🍎
🗳️ The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, May 6!
If you're a qualified voter who has previously registered with the district or the County Board of Elections and have voted within the last four calendar years, you're eligible to vote in the May 20 election.
Learn more and find out where you can register at ithacacityschools.org/vote!
🎬 Free Movie Night: Screenagers
Join the ICSD for a special free screening of Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age — a powerful film exploring how screen time impacts youth.
📍 Ithaca High School (Lower York)
📅 Wednesday, May 14
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM
🎥 Film screening: 6:30–7:30 PM
💬 Panel discussion: 7:30–8:00 PM
This event is open to all families and community members (recommended for ages 11+).
🎟️ Space is limited — please register to attend!
🔗 https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/cell-phones-in-school
🎷 Celebrating Young People and Jazz! 🎶
Earlier this week, students from Boynton Middle School, DeWitt Middle School, and Ithaca High School lit up the stage for our Annual Guest Artist Jazz Concert—a beautiful celebration of talent, collaboration, and the joy of jazz.
🎥 Missed the performance? Catch the full concert recording here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/gNMgAiGjda0?si=OqeZGj4xqGxTgkr2
On Tuesday, the ICSD Board of Education adopted a proposed budget of $169,031,619 for the 2025-26 school year. The 3.76% proposed tax levy increase is within the New York State tax cap.
🗳️The Budget Vote and School Board Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 12 noon to 9 p.m.
For more information and to check your polling location, visit ithacacityschools.org/vote.
Have a question not addressed on our website or in the FAQs, please reach out through Let's Talk.
Before spring break, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade instrumental students 🎷🎻 at Enfield gave a great performance for families and caregivers. Band and strings students shared a bit of what they've been working on in their lessons, and it was a great chance to hear their progress.
Thanks to everyone who came out to support our young musicians! 🎶
