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!

In February, Mrs. Kennedy’s 8th grade English students at Ernie Davis Academy didn’t just study the Holocaust—they connected with it.

As part of their unit, students learned about survivor Dr. Irene Butter (age 95) and were inspired to write her heartfelt letters… and they were deeply received. Her assistant read each one aloud to Dr. Butter and sent photos back to the class.

A powerful reminder: student voices matter—and meaningful learning goes far beyond the classroom. #GoExpress

It's been a busy May already!

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