Lehman Alternative Community School

✨ Discover LACS! ✨ Join us for Information Night at Lehman Alternative Community School! 📅 Thursday, March 27 🕕 6:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 LACS Library This event is for families of students in grades 5–10 who are interested in learning more about our unique and vibrant school community. We can't wait to welcome you!

🌍💪 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!

Bravo to LACS Theatre! 🎭 Congratulations to the cast and crew of Hadestown: Teen Edition on an outstanding production. Your talent and hard work brought this powerful story to life — thank you for sharing it with our community!

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? 🍓🥤

🚀🎉 Way to go, LACS Middle School Science Olympiad Team! 🎉🚀 Our students took 2nd place at Regionals and are headed to the State Tournament in March! 🏆💪 They crushed it in events like Roller Coaster (1st place!), Crime Busters, and Meteorology, showing off their creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. We are proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them take on the best in New York!

Now Accepting Applications: Project Innovation! 🎉 Our inclusive summer program is open to all ICSD students currently in pre-K through 8th grade! Apply now to secure your spot. 📅 Deadline: March 31, 2025 🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/NsJMm8DJqnLQSCYV6 🌟 Learn more: ithacacityschools.org/page/project-innovation

The Ithaca City School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 6, 2025, due to inclement weather. All school-sponsored after-school and evening activities are also canceled. For more information on emergency closings, please visit our website: ithacacityschools.org/closings.

🚨 Cold Weather Advisory Bus Procedures Begin January 13 🚨 To keep students safe during severe cold (wind chill of 0°F or below), ICSD Transportation will implement special bus procedures from January 13 to March 1. 🚌 Drivers will wait longer for students. 🏠 Students may stay inside until the bus is visible. 🚏 Additional stops for secondary students who typically walk to school. ⏳ Expect secondary buses to run 2–3 minutes late. For more details about the procedures, visit: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/article/1953071 For more details about weather-related delays and closures, visit: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/emergency-closings

All Ithaca City School District-sponsored after-school and evening activities are canceled for today, January 7, 2025, due to inclement weather. This includes this evening’s Board of Education Policy and Human Resources work sessions, which will be rescheduled for a later date. There will be no late bus transportation. The ICSD is in an area where snow is typical during winter months. If weather conditions pose a potential hazard to students and staff, school officials may dismiss students early, delay the opening of schools, or close schools for the day. For more information on how decisions about emergency closings are made, please visit our website: ithacacityschools.org/closings.

Pre-K spots are still available at Belle Sherman and Caroline elementary schools! The ICSD pre-K program offers caring, play-based environments that foster creativity, confidence, and belonging for 4-year-olds. There is no cost to attend this program. Apply today—spots are limited!: http://www.ithacacityschools.org/prek

LACS Winter Carnival 🎉 📅 Friday, December 13, 2024 ⏰ 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 📍 Lehman Alternative Community School, 111 Chestnut St, Ithaca, NY 🎶 Join us for the second annual LACS Winter Carnival! Enjoy food, hot beverages, a silent auction, merch, and the beautiful LACS mural calendars for purchase. Proceeds directly support spring trips at LACS! 🎟️ Tickets: Available for pre-order via card or Venmo, or purchase in person. We hope to see you there!

🌟 November Spotlight: Our Students Shine on Stage! 🎭✨ In November, our talented student performers delivered incredible performances on our stages with not one, not two, but three outstanding productions across the district: 🎬 DeWitt and Boynton Middle Schools presented the spooky and hilarious Beetlejuice Jr. 🎭 Ithaca High School Drama Club took us back in time with their powerful rendition of Radium Girls. 🌊 LACS brought the magic of Shakespeare to life with their take on The Tempest. We’re so proud of the hard work and dedication of every student and staff member involved in these productions! 👏🎉

As a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our area, we want to remind families to review the ICSD Emergency Closing Procedures at: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/emergency-closings Be sure your contact information in SchoolTool is up to date to receive notifications about closures, delays, or early dismissals. If you need assistance updating your contact information, please email icsdcommunications@icsd.k12.ny.us. 📲Download the free ICSD app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for quick access to updates and alerts! Stay safe and warm!❄️

✨Happy SRP Recognition Day!✨ Today, we celebrate the incredible School-Related Professionals (SRPs) who play a vital role in the success of our students and schools. From educating, feeding, and transporting our students, to maintaining facilities, monitoring health, and keeping our offices running smoothly—SRPs make a difference every single day. Thank you to all our amazing SRPs! Your dedication creates safe and nurturing environments that foster student-centered learning. 🚌📚🍎

Share Your Feedback on the 2024–2025 Academic Calendar! The ICSD is considering important changes to the 2024-2025 academic calendar, including shifting the March conference days and adding a Regents Day in June. The Board of Education will vote on these changes on November 12, and we want your input by November 11. 📅 View the proposed changes: ithacacityschools.org/article/1838708 🗣️ Provide feedback via Let’s Talk: ithacacityschools.org/letstalk

Yesterday, students and staff across the district had an amazing opportunity to connect with Braiding Sweetgrass author Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer. The day started with a special lunch at LACS, where students engaged in thoughtful conversations about nature, Indigenous wisdom, and the power of community. Check out a few of the moments from the LACS lunch—stay tuned for more from the rest of the day's inspiring events!

🍎It's National School Lunch Week! 🥗 At the Ithaca City School District, we’re proud to support our students with healthy, balanced meals every day through our Child Nutrition Program. 🍽️ Learn more about our meals and how we support students: https://www.ithacacityschools.org/page/child-nutrition

We’re proud to share that Kathryn Cernera, ITA President and ICSD educator, has been recognized in the 2024 Labor Power 100 list! This honor highlights her unwavering commitment to our students, educators, and community. We are incredibly grateful for her exceptional leadership on our team! Congratulations, Kathryn! Read the article here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/2024/08/2024-labor-power-100/398966/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzpo1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdrzLIhuENTammfU5gIUx7UTGIkEa_ydoTd5LSGuiVZjObxDgQ7cOHVc4g_aem_K5WZKoeN1OmZyXYG-MsURA

🚨 Now accepting applications! 🚨 The Ithaca City School District is proud to be awarding the NYS Seal of Biliteracy for the seventh year to eligible seniors. Family Information Night 🗓️ October 17 | ⏰ 7 p.m. | 📍IHS York Hall Seniors proficient in two or more languages are invited to join us (with your family) for the NYS Seal of Biliteracy Family Information Night on Thursday, October 17, at 7 p.m. at Ithaca High School, lower York Hall. Juniors and their families are also welcome to start planning ahead! The application deadline for seniors is November 1. Click here to complete your application today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRic42Bp_vVHXor1nMJtBpPGanliNOhPz7_E5r1CF9Hd6JKA/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyCrdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHROlxnwdrqhn6n_fYFdF0lMY3fnA8PlNE2b7XTtQjUL2pfnPmqOKkIRWWw_aem_y-F-qJAfOc4nqR5JI1de-Q