🗳️ 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
🗳️ 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.
📢 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.
🎭 This past weekend, the Ithaca High School Drama Club lit up the stage with their vibrant and heartfelt production of The Prom!
🌟 Bravo to the cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who brought this unforgettable show to life.👏💐
🎻✨ The IHS String and Chamber Orchestra kicked off April with an incredible performance! Swipe through to see a few moments from the evening! 🎶
✨Sweet Dreams at the 10th Annual IHS Choral Theme Concert!✨
Our talented IHS choir students took the stage for an evening of music at the 10th Annual Choral Theme Concert – Sweet Dreams! 🎶 Many prepared their own pieces, with some even composing and arranging their own work.
Check out some highlights from the night, and if you missed it, you can watch the full performance here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XFhh3pmCX6s?si=aRUGDDgID426U_cl
Call for Candidates: ICSD Board of Education
The Ithaca City School District is seeking candidates for four open seats on the Board of Education. Those interested in running can find candidate information and nominating petitions here: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/budget-vote-election or pick them up from District Clerk Tricia Beresford at 400 Lake Street.
📅 Petition Deadline: April 30, 2025
🗳️ Election Date: May 20, 2025
Serving on the Board is a meaningful way to contribute to the future of our schools and community. Learn more and get involved today!
The Ithaca City School District is closed today, Monday, March 31, for a recess day.
🌍💪 On March 5, 27 students from IHS and LACS traveled to Albany to join over 600 students from across New York State for the 4th Annual TreeAge Youth Climate Day of Action!
Our students took action—participating in rallies, meeting with legislators, and advocating for critical climate legislation, including the New York HEAT Act, the Solar for Schools Act, and the FUND Act.
We’re proud of their dedication to a sustainable future! 🌱
Congratulations to our ICSD Winter Sport Seniors! 🏅❄️
Thank you for your dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship throughout the season. Your commitment has not only led to incredible achievements but has also left a lasting impact on your teams and our school community. We are so proud of you!
It's National School Breakfast Week! 🥞🎉
Did you know that breakfast is FREE for all students in our district? It provides a healthy, nutritious start to the day, helping to fuel learning and set the tone for success. 📚✨ Students who eat breakfast at school often have better attendance, improved behavior, and stronger academic performance.
So, who's grabbing a fruit smoothie and benefit bar tomorrow? 🍓🥤
