Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitments
Our mission is to provide a supportive, safe and engaging school environment that embraces each and everyone to believe in themselves, to belong, and to become successful.
Our vision is to be the district of choice for children and families seeking an equitable educational experience where students are the focus, individual needs are supported, and a wide variety of opportunities are provided by an engaged and passionate school community committed to the success of each child.
We believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. To that end, in all our actions and interactions, we will:
*Focus on students in every decision we make.
*Ensure that all children and families are included and engaged.
*Act with integrity and work collaboratively with all members of the school community.
*Commit to providing multiple pathways to success.
*See in children what they have yet to see in themselves.
*Provide students with opportunities for their voices to be heard.
*Take collective responsibility for the success of each child.
Our Commitments:
*Academic and Instructional Excellence - We will provide a continuum of academic pathways that meet students where they are and support their diverse interests and needs in order to meet or exceed grade-level expectations.
*Supportive Environment - We will create a learning and working environment where each and every one feel valued and can accomplish their best work.
*The Student Experience - We will provide each and every student with opportunities to engage in a wide variety of school experiences including academic, co-curricular, and community-based activities.
*Safety - We will create an environment where students, staff, and families feel physically and emotionally safe.
The Elmira City School District is a dynamic and innovative learning organization dedicated to
developing learners of character who value their educational experience and can compete globally
and contribute locally by collaborating with students, families, and community partners to provide
meaningful opportunities in a safe and engaging environment for all. Elmira City School District is a school district in Elmira, New York. The district serves the city of Elmira and the towns of Ashland, Baldwin, Erin, Pine City, Southport, and Wellsburg (including the hamlet of Lowman).
By the Numbers:
6,000 students
1200 employees
11 buildings
Our Schools:
Fassett Elementary School
Thomas Beecher Elementary School
Hendy Elementary School
Pine City Elementary School
Diven Elementary School
Riverside Elementary Schoosy
Broadway Elementary School
Coburn Elementary School
Broadway Academy
Ernie Davis Academy
Elmira High School