🦷 DID YOU KNOW? Your child can get dental care at school in Elmira!

Through our partnership with Mosaic Community Dentistry, ECSD students can receive important dental services right at school during the school day — including screenings, dental exams, X-rays, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and more.

That means fewer appointments to schedule, less time away from work for families, and less time away from learning for students. ❤️

As a Community School District, we believe supporting the whole child means making health and wellness services more accessible to our students and families — right where our kids already are.

Because when we remove barriers to care, students are healthier, families have one less thing to juggle, and kids can stay focused on being kids and learning.

Learn more about Mosaic dental services and how to enroll your student: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/dental-health-services

❤️🚂 That’s the Elmira Express way — caring for the whole child, together.

Welcome Back Elmira!!

This year's theme is A Year in Practice. Issue one covers the approach, Mindfulness Daily at Work, why Mindfulness is a Superpower, and some Excellus resources for making the most of your health plan and available wellbeing benefits.
Read the Newsletter → https://app.smore.com/n/q3mwx

EARLY Mindfulness Daily @ Work registration is OPEN: Forty guided sessions. Ten to fifteen minutes a day. Taught by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach, two of the most respected mindfulness teachers in the world. Staff get 78 days to finish, so a missed day, or even a missed week, won't set anyone back.


Faculty & Staff Registration → https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ECSDMDW
Registration happens in two steps. After the SurveyMonkey form, click "Done" and get redirected to the Radical Compassion Institute site. Registration isn't complete until both are done (screenshot is shared in the newsletter).

Additional Information:

🌟 Live MD@W Kickoff: The Art of Attention on September 30 @ 7 PM with Marla Pelletier of Inward Office. Want in on a webinar? Check it off during registration; that's how you'll get the link to access the event!
Yours in Wellness!

ECSD Express Wellness Committee
Express Staff Wellness webpage: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/staff-wellness-express-program

Express Cart Food for Home | Now Available for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Express Cart, in partnership with the Food Services Department and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier, is an Instacart style food program for Elmira families needing a central order and pick up service for family groceries. There is no cost to families for this program.

Order by Noon on September 28, 2026 for pick-up on October 1, 2026

Order here: https://elmirahighschool.elmiracityschools.com/o/elmirahighschool/page/express-cart-food-for-home

-Pick-up times are from 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM.

-Orders will only be available at EHS Door #9.

-Look for signage by the Main/Gym Entrance near the front loop. Due to construction, you must park in a parking space as the loop in unavailable.

🫶🏾🧡SAVE THE DATE: UNITY DAY 2026!🧡🫶🏻

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Elmira City School District will come together to celebrate Unity Day!

Students, families, and staff are encouraged to wear orange as we stand together for kindness, acceptance, inclusion, and a school community where everyone belongs.

When an entire community comes together, even one simple color can send a powerful message: You belong. You matter. You are not alone. Together, we can create schools where every child feels safe, supported, and included.

Check out some of our important dates for September!

Back to School 2026-2027 Information Hub: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/back-to-school-in-elmira

Welcome Families! Are you registered for our Parent Portal? Parent Portal provides you important information on your student's academic schedule, grades, attendance and more.

https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/ecs/page/parent-portal

Back to School Family Orientation Events

Please join us for Express Week Information Sessions this coming August! This is a time for incoming 7th and 8th Graders to get their class schedule, Yondr Pouch, Dsitrict-Issued Device, meet staff, see the building, and get the essential information they need for a successful start to the school year. See the attached flyer for dates and times. Please keep in mind that families must accompany their students to EDA for these events. We’ll see you in August!

🌞 Summer Hours | Effective June 29 – September 4

All Elmira City School District buildings, including Central Office, will be open Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Closed July 4.

Thank you! #GoExpress

The school year maybe coming to an end but we are busy as ever here at EDA. Thursday, June 11th, 49 students were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and we are so proud. Friday brought a win for the staff in our annual Students Vs. Staff Basketball Game.

🚌 Join the Elmira City School District Team! Looking for a rewarding career with great pay, excellent benefits, and a schedule that aligns with the school year? Come meet us at our School Bus Driver Hiring Event! 📅 June 18, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 📍 430 W. Washington Avenue, Elmira, NY 14901 ✅ Starting Pay: $24.41/hour ✅ Full-Time Benefits ✅ PTO & Paid Holidays ✅ Health, Dental & Vision Insurance ✅ NYS Retirement ✅ School-Year Schedule Already have your CDL? Great! Don't have one? No problem — paid training is available! Make a difference in the lives of students while enjoying a career that keeps you connected to your community. #GoExpress Can't make the event? Apply online today: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/non-instructional-positions

A huge THANK YOU to the Professional Business Financial Development (PBFD) BOCES Career & Technical Education Program juniors for their incredible generosity! Through a special project in collaboration with United Way of the Southern Tier, students spent four weeks collecting 1,206 hygiene items from our community, which were donated to Ernie Davis Academy. EDA Student Council representatives proudly accepted the donation on behalf of the school, recognizing the impact these essential items will have on students and families in our community. We are incredibly grateful for the time, effort, and compassion shown by these young leaders. Thank you for demonstrating the power of service, partnership, and giving back! #GoExpress

Here is our schedule for the last week of school. I can't believe we are almost there!

What an amazing week of learning beyond the classroom! Students visited CAF USA to see trains being built. the next day, another group of students spent time at our intermediate schools reading to 3rd graders. We’re so proud to see our students out in the community growing, leading, and showing what it means to be outstanding citizens! Go Express!!

📢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

#GoExpress

📢 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

Next week we will be participating in a fun Spirit Week put together by the Sources of Strength group. Check it out!