Elmira High School students had the opportunity to inspire the next generation during Beecher School's Career Day!

Our students joined Beecher's 6th graders for a panel discussion about Career & Technical Education programs through GST BOCES, sharing firsthand experiences and answering thoughtful questions about enrollment requirements, attendance expectations, industry standards, hands-on learning opportunities, and future career pathways. Career and Technical Education programs help students gain real-world skills and prepare for college and careers.

It was a great morning of learning, leadership, and future planning! #GoExpress

Congratulations to the Elmira High School Mark Twain Scholars who were recognized at this year's Mark Twain Scholar Dinner! These outstanding students represent the top 5% of the graduating Class of 2026 and have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, dedication, and perseverance throughout their high school careers. Their commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom reflects the very best of Elmira High School. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and recognize the families, teachers, and mentors who have supported them along the way. Congratulations to all of our Mark Twain Scholars on this well-deserved honor, and best wishes as you take the next steps in your educational and career journeys! #GoExpress

Luca Capilli of Elmira High School was named the Dick Senko Male Athlete of the Year at today's Annual Kiwanis Spring Student/Athletes/Coaches Awards! Congratulations Luca! #GoExpress

Students along with teachers Hannah Leeber and Allison Newkirk from the Design Thinking/ STEAM ELA class volunteered today at the Habitat for Humanity houses here on the Southside. Students Scarlett Hollenbeck, Daniel Dinehart, Hayden Rolls, and Jan Kirchner cleaned up a substantial portion of the backyards of the two current Habitat for Humanity houses on Mt Zoar. They worked all day alongside construction manager Sean to fill 2 dumpsters of trees, garbage, and yard clippings.

🎉Elmira High School’s Academy of Finance recently celebrated an outstanding year of student achievement during its end-of-year awards ceremony. The event brought together students, Board of Education members, staff, parents, families, and community friends to recognize the hard work, dedication, leadership, and accomplishments of our students throughout the school year. 🏦The Academy of Finance is part of the nationally recognized National Academy Foundation (NAF) program, which helps prepare students for college and careers through finance-focused coursework, real-world learning experiences, and partnerships with local businesses and professionals. Students in the program explore areas such as banking, accounting, investing, entrepreneurship, and business management while developing important professional and leadership skills. 🎓Graduates of the program earn a certificate in a finance-related pathway, demonstrating their successful completion of specialized coursework and career-readiness experiences that help prepare them for future opportunities in college, careers, and beyond. 🏆Congratulations to all of our award recipients and thank you to everyone who continues to support the success of this incredible program and the future of our students! #GoExpress

CONGRATULATIONS to our EHS Class of 2026 Mark Twain Scholars! These 22 students have earned the honor of being TOP 5% in their graduating class! 🎉

📢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

🧪Congratulations to our two Elmira High School Chem Bowl teams!

Two EHS Chem Bowl teams competed in the 47th Annual Regional Chem Bowl Championship at CCC on Friday and represented Elmira City School District extremely well! The chemistry competitors were Ryland Currin, Maddyson Magno, Sloane Moss, Jacob Risley, Aiden Taylor, Jaden Valentin, and Aaliyah Wiesner.

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Way to represent EHS! ❤️🖤🚂 #GoExpress

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

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.

We are so proud to have an Ivy League partner like Cornell University partnering with Elmira High School—showing what forward-thinking partnerships can do for our students.

Yesterday, our Elmira High School Upward Bound scholars were recognized during a special visit from national education leader Kimberly Jones, celebrating student success, welcoming new participants, and honoring seniors.

Upward Bound is a free program for first-generation, college-bound students who attend partner schools like EHS—and we’re proud to be just 1 of 6 schools selected to participate. For nearly two decades, this partnership has helped Elmira students build confidence, pursue college, and achieve their goals—and we’re proud to be a model for what’s possible.

If you are a former Elmira student who participated in Upward Bound and would like to share your story, please contact us at info@elmiracityschools.com. We’d love to showcase you in a post to highlight ‘where are they now.’

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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

🎶 Big congratulations to EHS senior Lexie Bellinger! 🎶 Lexie, a talented flutist, earned 1st place at the Thursday Morning Musicales Scholarship Competition last week—standing out among 14 exceptional senior musicians from across Chemung County! This prestigious competition is open to seniors planning to continue their musical journey in college, making this achievement even more impressive. We’re also proud of the other EHS seniors who represented our school so well: Bridget Hagan, Kyliah Gross, Ryan Drum, Lucas Alo, Mackenzie Bellinger, and Emma Moffett. 👏 Way to go, Lexie—and congratulations to all of our outstanding musicians! #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.

Students from Elmira High School recently participated in an engaging entrepreneurship event through Junior Achievement, alongside GST BOCES New Visions students. Working in groups of 5–6, students collaborated to brainstorm and develop an original business idea and create a pitch. Throughout the process, they were supported by mentors from business and finance backgrounds, including local business owners. The experience gave students valuable insight into entrepreneurship while strengthening their teamwork, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

In its inaugural year, our Computer Applications class is already seeing exciting success! We are proud to recognize Evan Kirsch as the first student in the program to earn their Microsoft Excel Certification. This accomplishment reflects strong commitment, skill development, and the value of bringing real-world technology certifications into the classroom.

Love for art and strong integrity can fuel my academic future. I have used my love for art to help pull me along to success and help with college financially. This train will be completed by class mural boards being placed on the base of the train cars. My love for art is strong, and these are my first few steps to my artistic journey. Remember to always show gratitude to everyone around you. - Isabelle Pack EHS Student

Titanic the Musical!
Elmira City School District
The Footlighters of Elmira High School present TITANIC the Musical
March 20-21, 2026
7:00 p.m.
O'Dell Theater at Elmira High School
Students: $8 Adults: $12
Tickets available online at www.footlightersofEHS.ludus.com or at the door.
TITANIC The Musical is a stirring and unforgettable account of the first and last days of the “ship of dreams.” This epic musical features the real stories of people aboard the most legendary ship in the world - from the Third-Class immigrants dreaming of a better tomorrow to the First-Class passengers living a life of privilege.
Story and Book by Peter Stone
Music and Lyrics by Maury Yeston
Orchestrations by Ian Weinberger

Students of Elmira High School are exploring a lesson on Feeding a Family. In this unit, students explored what it takes to plan and prepare balanced meals for a household.
They researched and selected recipes, created detailed meal plans, and developed realistic budgets to guide their spending. Students then compared prices, shopped for ingredients, and used teamwork and kitchen skills to prepare their chosen dishes.
Through this process, they practiced responsibility, problem-solving, financial awareness, and the real-world skills needed to successfully feed a family. #GoExpress