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Instructor stands at the front of an outdoor covered classroom, speaking and gesturing to a group of elementary-age students seated at picnic tables. Students are working with papers and clipboards, while a screen behind the instructor displays a lesson on conducting a biodiversity survey.
A large group of children sit on a floor and raise their hands; some are clapping.
Crowd of students indoors, one smiling, wearing headphones, and a "Utica" text overlay. Advertisement for April e-Insider.
Three IHS students stand at the front of the cafeteria  leading a presentation to a group of south hill students who are seated on the floor in a circle.
Seven students from Northeast elementary seated in a line at a conference.
Students walking along a sidewalk at school dismissal with multiple yellow school buses lined up for pickup on a sunny afternoon.
A red and white Peruvian flag with a central coat of arms hangs indoors near a window. Through the window, yellow school buses are visible outside.
March e-Insider announcement from Ithaca City School District over a photo of students performing on stage, with text highlighting featured topics including Project Innovation 2026, a school meals survey, ICSD accountability updates, highlights, and a new capital project referendum.
Girls wrestling team photo
Six middle school students wearing “Ithaca VEX IQ Robotics” team T-shirts stand together at a robotics competition, holding a large blue banner that reads “VEX IQ Robotics Competition – Mix & Match – Excellence Award – North New York Regional Championship 2026.” One student holds a small wooden trophy while the group poses in front of a large projection screen inside a gymnasium filled with spectators and event equipment.
Athletic News banner
Banner for Ithaca City School District February e-Insider newsletter, showing a teacher in a classroom with a student raising their hand. Text reads: “February e-Insider Out Now. Featuring a recent weather unit at Enfield Elementary, school meal options for students observing Ramadan, TST BOCES CTE students of the month, and more.”
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An adult supervises as a child swings from hanging handles over padded mats in a classroom play and movement area, while other children watch nearby.
A classroom full of middle- or high-school students sits in groups at tables, facing a large screen where a student at the front of the room is presenting. The presenter stands near a projector and computer setup, holding a microphone. Students and a few adults watch attentively. The room is decorated with posters, artwork, and a purple dress hanging on the wall. Light from large windows brightens the space.