We are pleased to announce the 2026 Express Youth Athletic Camps! For the 11th year, Express Athletics is excited to welcome young athletes to experience a variety of sports for a weeklong, FUN camp lead by our Express Varsity Coaches and teams. The camps will have specific sport instruction, by the head varsity coach and players. Participants will have what is most important, FUN.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2026: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/summer-express-sports-camps

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📢Vote Today!

Polls are open until 8 p.m. for the Elmira City School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election!

A proposed 0% tax levy increase is included in this year's budget due to the diligence of the Elmira City School District. Three candidates are running for four seats to occupy 3-year terms.

Additional information about the proposed 2026-27 budget and board candidates is available at:
https://www.elmiracityschools.com/vote

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📢 REMINDER: Elmira City School District 2026-27 Budget Vote and Board of Education Election will take place on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

A proposed 0% tax levy increase is included in this year's budget due to the diligence of the Elmira City School District.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Additional information about the proposed 2026-27 budget is available at:

https://www.elmiracityschools.com/vote

Budget Hearing and Candidate Forum Monday May 11, 2026 at 5PM District Administration Offices 430 W Washington Ave., Elmira

For Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, Riverside Elementary's Occupational Therapist, Mrs. Hannah Bell had students create portraits of their teachers and staff—and they have brought so much joy! 😊

These heartfelt pieces show the care and effort our students put into celebrating the people who support them every day.🖼️

Thank you, Mrs. Bell, and to our incredible students for making our week so special! 💫 #GoExpress

RESOLVED as of 7:05 am- Update as of 6:30 am on April 30, 2026--External calling in the District is currently unavailable. At this time, we are unable to place outbound calls or receive incoming calls from outside the district. The issue appears to be related to our service provider, and our Phone Team is actively investigating. Internal calling between extensions remains fully operational. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Earth Day celebrations at Riverside! In Mrs. Shoemakers Kindergarten, they earned Earth Day crafts to celebrate their 400th 100% on iReady Math paths! In Mrs. Shaffer's 1st grade students learned the meaning of Earth Day while making crowns!

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🍎✨

Today, we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your dedication, patience, and excellence do not go unnoticed. Schools simply wouldn’t function without you! #GoExpress

Phone System Maintenance Notice

The Elmira City School District would like to inform our community of a brief, scheduled maintenance to our regional phone system.

Date: Monday, April 20
Time: Beginning at 4:00 PM
Duration: Approximately 10 minutes

During this time, phone services across the district will be temporarily unavailable.

This maintenance is being completed outside of school hours to minimize any disruption to students, staff, and families. Because this work is coordinated with an external vendor, it must take place during this scheduled time.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete this important update.

Today we celebrated Social-Emotional Learning with activities focused on kindness, teamwork, and understanding our emotions. With a little help from Dr. Seuss, we’re reminding students that reading builds both strong minds and strong hearts. ❤️📖 When students feel safe, supported, and connected — they thrive! 🌟 #SELDay #GoExpress

📚🎉 Literacy Month Kickoff at Riverside! 🎉📚
 Today, Riverside students were treated to a laugh-out-loud, high-energy visit from The Laughing Classroom and their interactive Reading Show! From magic and comedy to reading, laughter, and learning, this incredible show had our Pre-K–2 students fully engaged while celebrating the joy and power of literacy. Kids helped “Loopy” navigate tricky words and high-frequency text—proving that reading isn’t just important… it’s FUN! What a perfect way to launch Literacy Month—reminding our students that books help us learn, grow, and explore the things we love most. 💙📖 The Laughing Classroom is presented by retired teacher Michelle Halperin and magician Richard Hughson. #GoExpress

The Elmira City School District open on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 23, 2026. ❄️ Travel safe! #GoExpress

Attention PreK Families! We hope your child is having a wonderful year in our Pre-K program!

As we begin planning for the next school year, we want to ensure that your child’s transition to Kindergarten is smooth and that we reserve their spot on the roster as early as possible.

If you intend to enroll your child in Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, you can now complete a Kindergarten Letter of Intent Form found on the District website. Completing this form now allows you to secure your child’s space on the Kindergarten roster without needing to complete the full Kindergarten enrollment packet at this time.

Check out these events going on during Mid-Winter break

Congratulations to the following athletes for competing at Class A sectional prelims and now qualifying to move on to the Section 4 Class A Finals on Saturday.

Cameron Eden
Dayne Bush
James Lovell
Ethan Coleman
Jace Barr
Noah Wilbur
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Tyler Duncan
Henry Mletzko
Otto Elmersson
Demario Molina

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Congratulations to Elmira City School District for completing the Three Peat in winning the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship! They led the way with a team score of 2,830 for their 3rd consecutive title.

Madison Smith of Elmira claimed the High Game (258) and High Series (681) at the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship!

Congratulations and Go Express!

This weekend! Join the Elmira Express Swim and Dive Invitational + Toys for Tots!

Diving: Friday, December 12, 2025, start 5pm
Swimming: Saturday, December 13, 2025, start 10:30am
EDA Thomas Natatorium

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help us support delivering hope to children at Christmastime and beyond. Toys for Tots is a 76-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. #GoExpress

The Elmira City School District will be closed today, Tuesday December 2, 2025 due to winter weather. Be safe and stay warm! ❄️ #GoExpress

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

School will be closed from November 26-28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on December 1, 2025