Elmira City Schools
Family, School, Community: Together We Succeed
❤️🇺🇸 A Veterans Day lesson to remember!
As we recognize Veterans Day today, we’re proud to feature a special visit yesterday in Mrs. Crans’ second-grade classroom at Riverside Elementary.
Students welcomed a very special guest, Miss Paula, grandma to Harper, who shared her family’s experiences serving in the United States Military. She brought her uniform and talked about her four years of service, including basic training, painting airplanes and her time in Texas and Myrtle Beach. She also shared how her husband proudly served for 20 years, including a year stationed in Korea.
Her stories gave students a personal glimpse into military life and the dedication and sacrifices made by service members and their families.
We are grateful to Miss Paula for sharing her story with our young Riverside Dragons.
To all our veterans and military families, thank you for your service and sacrifice! ❤️🚂🇺🇸#GoExpress
Calendar reminder | School Closed on Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served!
#GoExpress
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you to all who have served!
#GoExpress
Our Coburn National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) members recently celebrated with an afternoon full of pumpkin carving, pizza, and The Nightmare Before Christmas! 🎬
Our students showed off their creativity by carving some AMAZING pumpkins! 🎃 Student Council members had the fun job of judging the creations in a variety of categories, with winning artists taking home candy bars. While some earned prizes, every student deserves recognition for their creativity, effort, and hard work!
We are so proud of our NEHS members and their dedication, leadership, creativity, and school spirit. Way to go, everyone!
#GoExpress
Our students showed off their creativity by carving some AMAZING pumpkins! 🎃 Student Council members had the fun job of judging the creations in a variety of categories, with winning artists taking home candy bars. While some earned prizes, every student deserves recognition for their creativity, effort, and hard work!
We are so proud of our NEHS members and their dedication, leadership, creativity, and school spirit. Way to go, everyone!
#GoExpress
🏓 GET READY TO SERVE UP SOME FUN! 🏓
The Elmira City School District is excited to share an awesome opportunity for Elmira teens in grades 7-9! Join the Chemung County Youth Bureau for the FREE SPOT Flex Pickleball Ball at Arnot Mall! 💚
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Arnot Mall
This event is FREE and bussing is provided! Transportation will be available from two convenient locations:
🚌 Ernie Davis Academy
Pick-up: 6:45 PM
Drop-off: 9:15 PM
🚌 Broadway Academy
Pick-up: 6:30 PM
Drop-off: 9:30 PM
This event is open to teens in grades 7–9 who live in the Elmira City School District.
Don't miss out on an evening of fun, friends, and pickleball!
👉 Register here: https://chemungcountyny.jotform.com/262714214096859
We encourage our students and families to take advantage of this great opportunity. We hope to see you there! 💚
#GoExpress
The Elmira City School District is excited to share an awesome opportunity for Elmira teens in grades 7-9! Join the Chemung County Youth Bureau for the FREE SPOT Flex Pickleball Ball at Arnot Mall! 💚
📅 Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Arnot Mall
This event is FREE and bussing is provided! Transportation will be available from two convenient locations:
🚌 Ernie Davis Academy
Pick-up: 6:45 PM
Drop-off: 9:15 PM
🚌 Broadway Academy
Pick-up: 6:30 PM
Drop-off: 9:30 PM
This event is open to teens in grades 7–9 who live in the Elmira City School District.
Don't miss out on an evening of fun, friends, and pickleball!
👉 Register here: https://chemungcountyny.jotform.com/262714214096859
We encourage our students and families to take advantage of this great opportunity. We hope to see you there! 💚
#GoExpress
🏆 DOUBLE THE PRIDE. DOUBLE THE CELEBRATION! ⚽❤️
WHAT A NIGHT FOR EXPRESS SOCCER!
Both our Boys Varsity and Girls Varsity Soccer teams captured SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS tonight with victories!
Two teams. Two championship wins. One incredible Express family.
Congratulations to our student-athletes, coaches, and everyone who supported these teams along the way. Your hard work, determination, and dedication have brought home something special!
ELMIRA, THIS IS YOUR NIGHT!
Let's hear it for our Sectional Champions! ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
🎃🧡 Fall-O-Ween was a HUGE success at Parley Coburn! 🖤👻
We are grateful to everyone who made Parley Coburn’s second annual Fall-O-Ween an unforgettable evening! Hundreds of students, families, staff, community organizations, local businesses, and first responders came together for a night full of fun and memories.
Best of all, our students had an absolute blast! 🎉 All proceeds will benefit the Parley Coburn PTO, supporting yearbooks, field trips, Field Day, Parley League, and other student activities.
A special thank-you to the Elmira Fire Department, Chemung County Sheriff's Office, Southside Community Center, Broadway Academy’s NJHS students, our Elmira athletes, and generous donors, including Kennedy Valve, Hilliard Corp, Fenix Roofing, Wegmans, Outback Steakhouse, Diversion Sports, Aviators Hockey, Wally Bailey, and many more! We also appreciate the incredible Parley Coburn staff who went above and beyond to make the event a success. 🙌
Thank you for showing what makes our ECSD community so special! #GoExpress
We are grateful to everyone who made Parley Coburn’s second annual Fall-O-Ween an unforgettable evening! Hundreds of students, families, staff, community organizations, local businesses, and first responders came together for a night full of fun and memories.
Best of all, our students had an absolute blast! 🎉 All proceeds will benefit the Parley Coburn PTO, supporting yearbooks, field trips, Field Day, Parley League, and other student activities.
A special thank-you to the Elmira Fire Department, Chemung County Sheriff's Office, Southside Community Center, Broadway Academy’s NJHS students, our Elmira athletes, and generous donors, including Kennedy Valve, Hilliard Corp, Fenix Roofing, Wegmans, Outback Steakhouse, Diversion Sports, Aviators Hockey, Wally Bailey, and many more! We also appreciate the incredible Parley Coburn staff who went above and beyond to make the event a success. 🙌
Thank you for showing what makes our ECSD community so special! #GoExpress
✂️❤️ Our first haircut day at Riverside was full of smiles!
We’re so grateful for our partnership with GST BOCES Cosmetology! These talented students and instructors are learning their craft while sharing their kindness and helping our Dragons look and feel their best.
It’s a wonderful example of learning, community and care coming together! Thank you, GST BOCES Cosmetology, for making our first haircut day so special! 🐉✂️❤️
#GoExpress
We’re so grateful for our partnership with GST BOCES Cosmetology! These talented students and instructors are learning their craft while sharing their kindness and helping our Dragons look and feel their best.
It’s a wonderful example of learning, community and care coming together! Thank you, GST BOCES Cosmetology, for making our first haircut day so special! 🐉✂️❤️
#GoExpress
👑❤️ Homecoming Royalty! ❤️👑
Congratulations to our Elmira High School 2026 Homecoming King and Queen, Chase Smith and Alexis Collins!
Thank you to everyone who made Homecoming a memorable celebration filled with school spirit, Express pride and unforgettable memories!
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
🎓 The possibilities are bigger than they might imagine!
Our Elmira students in grades 9–12 have recently had opportunities to explore a variety of college campuses, career days and hands-on experiences showcasing different career paths, including the skilled trades.
These experiences are about more than choosing a college or a career. They’re about helping students discover their interests, recognize their strengths and learn about opportunities they may not have considered before.
By exposing students to different pathways early, we help them make more informed decisions about life after high school — whether that means college, a trade, technical training, entering the workforce or another path that fits their goals.
The more students explore today, the better prepared they are to shape their future. ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Elmira High School
The Elmira High School Multicultural Club invites students, families and community members to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at its 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Event on Wednesday, October 28!
Join us at Elmira High School from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for an evening celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture through music, dancing and lots of delicious food.
This free, family-friendly event is open to the entire community. Come together to enjoy the festivities, experience the richness of Hispanic culture and celebrate the diversity that makes our community special.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 4:30–7 p.m.
- Location: Elmira High School
- Cost: Free
- Who: Students, families and community members are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
The Elmira High School Multicultural Club invites students, families and community members to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at its 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Event on Wednesday, October 28!
Join us at Elmira High School from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for an evening celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture through music, dancing and lots of delicious food.
This free, family-friendly event is open to the entire community. Come together to enjoy the festivities, experience the richness of Hispanic culture and celebrate the diversity that makes our community special.
Event Details
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 4:30–7 p.m.
- Location: Elmira High School
- Cost: Free
- Who: Students, families and community members are welcome!
We hope to see you there!
2026 United Way Workplace Giving Campaign! Even if you’ve donated in the past, please note that payroll deduction enrollment is annual (it does NOT roll over). Our campaign deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Ways that the United Way supports our local community:
Helping children and teens thrive through youth programs, mentoring and after-school opportunities
Supporting families in times of need with food, emergency assistance, and other basic needs
Connecting families to health and wellness resources, including medical, dental, and counseling services
Strengthening early childhood support so young children have the resources they need to grow and learn
Helping families build financial stability through housing, employment, and other support services
There are two ways to give. Learn more here: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/article/3207563
❤️🚂 Once an Express, always an Express!
Today, we're continuing our Homecoming alumni spotlights with graduates of Elmira High School! We love seeing the paths our graduates have taken and celebrating the many ways they continue to make a difference in their communities.
Thank you to everyone who shared their story with us!
📸 Read the full story to catch up with our Elmira High School alumni and see where life has taken them! https://www.elmiracityschools.com/article/3202566
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
Today, we're continuing our Homecoming alumni spotlights with graduates of Elmira High School! We love seeing the paths our graduates have taken and celebrating the many ways they continue to make a difference in their communities.
Thank you to everyone who shared their story with us!
📸 Read the full story to catch up with our Elmira High School alumni and see where life has taken them! https://www.elmiracityschools.com/article/3202566
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
As we celebrate Homecoming week, we're taking a trip down memory lane with our Southside High School alumni! From educators and healthcare professionals to business owners, community leaders and retirees, our graduates have taken many different paths while continuing to make a difference in their communities.
Thank you to everyone who shared their stories and memories with us!
📸 Check out our full alumni spotlight story to see where our Southside graduates are today! https://www.elmiracityschools.com/article/3202566
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
🐾💛 A Golden Paw Celebration at Pine City School!
We’re sharing a few pictures from Friday’s Golden Paw Walk! 🐻
A classroom becomes a Golden Paw Class when every student earns a paw for making good choices. Once every classroom at Pine City School earns this recognition, it’s time to celebrate with a schoolwide walk!
We started this special tradition last year, and Friday, our Pine Bears did it again! Students and staff came together for a celebratory walk around the building, with plenty of excitement and encouragement from one another — and, of course, Pine Bear! 🐻
Seeing the happiness and pride on the faces of our students and staff was truly something special. We are so proud of our Pine Bears for making good choices and earning their paws! 🐾💚💛
#GoExpress
❤️🚂 It’s Homecoming Week, Elmira alumni! Let’s celebrate YOUR stories!
From Elmira Free Academy (EFA) and Southside High School (SHS) to Elmira High School (EHS), our alumni have taken all kinds of paths since graduation — and we’re excited to share them!
Today, we’re kicking things off with our EFA alumni spotlights! Click the link to read the full story and see where life has taken your fellow Blue Devils. https://www.elmiracityschools.com/article/3202566
Throughout Homecoming Week, we’ll continue sharing alumni spotlights organized by school and graduating year. From careers and community contributions to family life and unexpected journeys, these stories celebrate the many different paths our alumni have taken.
We all know some of Elmira’s famous names, but there are so many more stories worth telling. This week, we’re celebrating YOU — the people who make up the rich history and continued story of Elmira.
Stay tuned each day, find your class, and enjoy reconnecting with your fellow alumni!
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
WHO DESERVES A PLACE IN THE HALL OF FAME?
The Chemung County Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations! Help us recognize outstanding athletes, coaches, contributors, and teams who have made a lasting impact on sports in our community.
Know someone whose achievements deserve to be celebrated? They must be in their schools HOF to qualify. Help us honor their legacy by submitting a nomination today!
Visit https://www.chemungcosportshof.com to learn more and submit your nomination.
Updates to our Stadium Expectations and Safety Protocols
As we welcome our community to Express Athletics this fall, please be aware of the following updated safety protocols for stadium athletic events across the district.
No student bags or backpacks: Student bags of any kind will no longer be permitted, including school bags, sports bags, duffel bags and backpacks.
No face coverings: Face coverings of any kind are not permitted at stadium athletic events.
New sign-in procedure for students in Grades PreK–8: Parents and guardians accompanying students in Grades PreK–8 must provide their name and phone number at the entrance gate. This information will help us contact families quickly in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together to provide a safe environment for our students, families, staff and visitors at Express Athletics events!
https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/stadium-expectations
As we welcome our community to Express Athletics this fall, please be aware of the following updated safety protocols for stadium athletic events across the district.
No student bags or backpacks: Student bags of any kind will no longer be permitted, including school bags, sports bags, duffel bags and backpacks.
No face coverings: Face coverings of any kind are not permitted at stadium athletic events.
New sign-in procedure for students in Grades PreK–8: Parents and guardians accompanying students in Grades PreK–8 must provide their name and phone number at the entrance gate. This information will help us contact families quickly in the event of an emergency.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as we work together to provide a safe environment for our students, families, staff and visitors at Express Athletics events!
https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/stadium-expectations
🥰 A Little SPOT of Learning at Fassett Elementary! Second graders are learning that all our feelings matter!
As part of a social-emotional learning pilot, students read A Little Scribble SPOT and used colorful Model Magic to create their own Scribble SPOTs. As they mixed more and more colors, they saw how feelings can become tangled and overwhelming — just like the character in the story!
This hands-on activity helped students explore the importance of recognizing and naming their emotions before they become one big “scribble.” And, of course, they had a special classroom friend nearby: Drag Drag, Fassett’s part-time bearded dragon, who loves visiting on sunny days! 🦎☀️
Learning, creating and growing together at Fassett! ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
As part of a social-emotional learning pilot, students read A Little Scribble SPOT and used colorful Model Magic to create their own Scribble SPOTs. As they mixed more and more colors, they saw how feelings can become tangled and overwhelming — just like the character in the story!
This hands-on activity helped students explore the importance of recognizing and naming their emotions before they become one big “scribble.” And, of course, they had a special classroom friend nearby: Drag Drag, Fassett’s part-time bearded dragon, who loves visiting on sunny days! 🦎☀️
Learning, creating and growing together at Fassett! ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
❤️🚂 Parley League: Building Community Beyond the Classroom!
Parley League is about so much more than sports. It’s about building relationships, strengthening connections between families and schools, and creating a sense of belonging for every child. When students and families connect with trusted school staff in a fun, welcoming environment, those relationships grow stronger — and our entire school community benefits.
Coburn’s Ultimate Kickball night at the EHS softball field was a perfect example! More than 200 kids, families, and community members came together for an incredible evening. We loved seeing cousins from Hendy and Beecher join the fun, along with EDA siblings who are former Coburn students. Once part of the Coburn Crew, always part of the family! ❤️
A huge thank-you to the Elmira Booster Club for helping make these opportunities possible. We’re proud to see Parley League bringing our school community together, one great night at a time!
#GoExpress ❤️🚂
Parley League is about so much more than sports. It’s about building relationships, strengthening connections between families and schools, and creating a sense of belonging for every child. When students and families connect with trusted school staff in a fun, welcoming environment, those relationships grow stronger — and our entire school community benefits.
Coburn’s Ultimate Kickball night at the EHS softball field was a perfect example! More than 200 kids, families, and community members came together for an incredible evening. We loved seeing cousins from Hendy and Beecher join the fun, along with EDA siblings who are former Coburn students. Once part of the Coburn Crew, always part of the family! ❤️
A huge thank-you to the Elmira Booster Club for helping make these opportunities possible. We’re proud to see Parley League bringing our school community together, one great night at a time!
#GoExpress ❤️🚂
Looking for something fun to do this Friday night? The Elmira City School District partners with the Chemung County Youth Bureau to bring fun, engaging activities to our teens—and this week, it’s time for a NERF BATTLE!
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Steele Memorial Library Teen Space
👥 Grades 7–9 who live in the Elmira City School District
💲 FREE!
Grab your friends and get ready for some friendly competition! Registration is required.
👉 Visit chemungyouth.com to register.
❤️🚂 #GoExpress
📅 Friday, October 9
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Steele Memorial Library Teen Space
👥 Grades 7–9 who live in the Elmira City School District
💲 FREE!
Grab your friends and get ready for some friendly competition! Registration is required.
👉 Visit chemungyouth.com to register.
❤️🚂 #GoExpress