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!

6 days 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.
Congratulations to the Girls Swimming Team on winning the Class A Championship!
7 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!
8 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!
8 days ago, ICSD Communications
A group of people on a tennis court with a sign that reads "Southern Tier Athletic Conference Champions".

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!

12 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!

15 days ago, ICSD Communications
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.
A group of people on a soccer field wearing red uniforms. They are posing for a photo.
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!
20 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! ⚽️
21 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
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.

27 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.
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.
☀️ 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.

Fall sports registration is now open for ICSD Athletics!

🏈 JV & Varsity Football

• Registration: Open Now
• First Practice: August 17

🏃 All Other JV & Varsity Fall Sports

• Registration: Open Now
• First Practice: August 24

🏐 Modified Fall Sports
• Registration Opens: August 9
• First Practice: September 8

Learn more and register at: ithacacityschools.org/o/icsd/page/icsd-sports-registration

3 months ago, ICSD Communications
Two women in matching sports uniforms, one with a volleyball in the air. Red background.
A young man in a white shirt with the letters HACA plays tennis, standing before a red wall.
Person in blue long-sleeve shirt, black shorts, and white gloves jumps to catch a soccer ball.
Person in red, yellow, and white cheerleading uniform holding a basketball and a pom-pom.
Five cheerleaders stand in a line. They wear red and white uniforms and hold pom-poms. They are on a red background.
Two football players jump in air on red background. One wears red and white uniform, other red, white, and yellow.
A woman in a maroon tank top and black shorts stands on a red background, holding a baseball bat.
A volleyball player in a white uniform holds a ball. The player wears a shirt with "THACA" and the number 8.
QUAD GOALS ❤️💛

Red and Gold spirit was on full display at our recent pep rally! IHS students showed off their class pride with creative quad decorations, school spirit, and plenty of energy as we celebrated together.

📸 credit: Anna Agrawal
4 months ago, ICSD Communications
A group of people on a lawn with inflatables and orange cones. Some wear maroon and white shirts.
A group of people outdoors. One person is carried on another's shoulders. Some wear maroon shirts.
A group of people in sports gear stand around a building with red ribbons. Trees and grass are visible.
A person with a microphone in a maroon jersey performs in front of a group of children wearing numbered shirts.
Group of people running across a grassy field with numbered jerseys, spectators standing behind them in front of a building.
Many people in casual clothing stand on a grassy area, some raising hands, in front of a colorful building.
Four women pose together in front of a wall with logos and lettering reading "ITHACA" and "ATHLETICS".
A runner with the number 32 on his shirt runs through a crowd of people on a sidewalk.

Congratulations to Ithaca High School student photographers Josephine Blaine and Asher Russell, whose work has been selected for the 37th Annual Juried Photography Show at the State of the Art Gallery!

The exhibition opening reception is Friday, June 5, from 5–8 p.m. The show runs through June 27, 2026. The State of the Art Gallery is located at 120 W. State St. / Martin Luther King Jr. St., and its hours are Thursday–Sunday, 12–5 p.m.

Josephine and Asher's work was selected from hundreds of submissions from artists across New York State, making this a significant recognition of their achievement.

5 months ago, ICSD Communications

This spring, students across the district participated in a range of performances that highlighted creativity, collaboration, and student voice. Ithaca High School presented 9 to 5; Lehman Alternative Community School shared the original climate-focused performance Above, Below, In, and of Cayuga's Waters, written by Annemarie Zwack in collaboration with LACS students; DeWitt Middle School performed My Fellow Students; and Boynton Middle School brought No Substitutes to the stage.

5 months ago, ICSD Communications
Performers on a stage with one in a green dress with leaves around her head.
Two people on a stage. One in a lab coat looks down at a clipboard. The other wears a beret.
A man wearing a hat plays a clarinet while a woman stands nearby, watching. The setting is dimly lit.
A group of performers on stage, one in a wig, others in work attire, raising their arms.
A group of seven children, some wearing jeans, stand on stage with arms raised in the air.
Six young people stand on a stage under a black backdrop. Four stand in line, one sits, and one stands slightly behind.
Two children on a stage. One holds a folder, another sits at a desk with a laptop. A banner reads "Congress President Janie."
A group of people on a stage, some with hands raised. One woman wears a red dress, another a white blouse, and others wear various outfits.
Performers on a stage, one wearing a hat and holding a prop, dancing with others in colorful costumes.
Several people on a stage, likely performing a play. Five women, one in a floral skirt, one in a blue jacket.
Last month, Ithaca High School students took the stage for 9 to 5: The Musical, showcasing months of hard work, creativity, and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our students!
5 months ago, ICSD Communications
On a stage, several people perform a dance. Some wear dresses, skirts, and suits. A yellow wall is behind them.
Group of women in vintage clothing on a stage. Some are dancing, others are standing. Background includes a backdrop and a set.
Two individuals sit on a stage; one reads a book and the other converses, with a wooden ladder and bookshelf in the background.
Person resting head on desk in an indoor setting with a yellow wall, window, and staircase.
Three women stand on a stage in front of a white backdrop and audience; two perform; one watches.
Two women perform on a stage with a yellow backdrop. One stands by a desk, while the other sits at a typewriter.
Performers on a stage with a pink backdrop, wearing various costumes, one person in a dark suit and glasses.
Two people perform on a stage, one wearing a suit and the other a dress, with a pink backdrop and a bookshelf behind.

Voting is now open for the Finger Lakes Favorites competition, and Ithaca High School has been nominated in the “Place to Work” category!

Community members may vote once per day through Friday, May 29, at fingerlakesfavorites.com/vote. Click on “Services,” then “Place to Work,” select Ithaca High School, click “Add Vote,” then "Submit Voting Ballot."

We’re honored to receive this recognition and grateful to the students, staff, families, and community members who help make IHS such a strong and supportive school community.

Thank you for supporting Ithaca High School!

5 months ago, ICSD Communications
A logo with blue, green, and yellow text on a black background. It reads "Finger Lakes Favorites Vote for Us" with "Cayuga Media Group" below.
Congratulations to the Ithaca High School student-athletes who recently signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level! We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and achievements both on and off the field. Best of luck in this exciting next chapter!

Read more: ithacacityschools.org/o/icsd/page/press-releases#signing
5 months ago, ICSD Communications
People seated at tables in a gymnasium with banners on the walls and bleachers in the background.
Indoor court with a monitor, a person standing at a podium, and a table with seated people.
A woman speaks at a podium in a gymnasium, facing an audience. Behind her, maroon and yellow bleachers are visible.
Five women holding certificates stand on a basketball court, smiling. One wears green, two in white, one in black.
Congratulations to 11th grader Emma Beer, winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New York’s 19th District. Congressman Josh Riley surprised her with the news during a visit on May 1.
6 months ago, ICSD Communications
A man and a woman stand outside Ithaca High School, holding framed certificates, with a cloudy sky in the background.
Three individuals stand before a building entrance, holding certificates. One holds a framed picture. The archway reads "ITHACA HIGH SCHOOL."