Beecher Elementary School
Family, School, Community: Together We Succeed
❤️ WHERE ARE YOU NOW, ELMIRA ALUMNI? ❤️
It’s homecoming season and we’re feeling a little hometown pride and nostalgia! From Elmira Free Academy and Southside to today's Elmira Express, we're celebrating the generations of students who have called our school’s home.
As we get ready for Homecoming, we're inviting Elmira alumni to share where life has taken them, what they're doing now and the memories they still carry from their school days. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently, we'd love to hear your story and share it on our social media!
Submit your story here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KtLKIY3tDEGU4Az1zjSEeNTDCfokCqhCnzpvyBIbThBUNjRXSVVTM1c3QTlZM0xYRjNGTVMzSE4wOS4u
Tag a classmate, share this post and help us reconnect generations of Elmira alumni!
Different generations. Countless stories. One Elmira. ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
It’s homecoming season and we’re feeling a little hometown pride and nostalgia! From Elmira Free Academy and Southside to today's Elmira Express, we're celebrating the generations of students who have called our school’s home.
As we get ready for Homecoming, we're inviting Elmira alumni to share where life has taken them, what they're doing now and the memories they still carry from their school days. Whether you graduated decades ago or just recently, we'd love to hear your story and share it on our social media!
Submit your story here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=KtLKIY3tDEGU4Az1zjSEeNTDCfokCqhCnzpvyBIbThBUNjRXSVVTM1c3QTlZM0xYRjNGTVMzSE4wOS4u
Tag a classmate, share this post and help us reconnect generations of Elmira alumni!
Different generations. Countless stories. One Elmira. ❤️🚂 #GoExpress
🦷 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.
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
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.
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.
An Update from the Principal | Beecher Elementary
September 16, 2026
Dear Beecher Community,
Each year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED), under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), reviews every K-12 school and district in New York State to determine the level of support that will best help schools meet the needs of their students. This process is designed to ensure all students have access....read more here: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/beecher/page/principals-corner
September 16, 2026
Dear Beecher Community,
Each year, the New York State Education Department (NYSED), under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), reviews every K-12 school and district in New York State to determine the level of support that will best help schools meet the needs of their students. This process is designed to ensure all students have access....read more here: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/beecher/page/principals-corner
🫶🏾🧡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.
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.
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
https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/ecs/page/parent-portal
School Hours, including start and end times, bell schedules and breakfast times: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/page/school-start-and-end-times
Back to School Family Orientation Events
🌞 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
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
Nothing beats good food and great company! 🍔🌭💙
Today, Beecher Elementary welcomed families for Grilling with Grownups, a special Father's Day celebration organized by 3rd grade teachers, Mrs. Sanchez and Mrs. Wheeler.
From the moment they arrived, guests were warmly greeted and escorted in by Beecher's outstanding Student Council members, helping make everyone feel right at home. It was a wonderful opportunity for students and their grownups to share a meal, make memories, and celebrate the important people in their lives.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success and to all the families who joined us for this special event!
Family, School, Community: Together We Succeed! #GoExpress
Sharing to our Elmira families from Upstate New York Poison Center.
🚌 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
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
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
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Express Youth Athletic Camps! For the 11th year, Express Athletics is excited to welcome young athletes to experience a variety of sports for a weeklong, FUN camp lead by our Express Varsity Coaches and teams. The camps will have specific sport instruction, by the head varsity coach and players. Participants will have what is most important, FUN.
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2026: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/summer-express-sports-camps
#GoExpress
REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1, 2026: https://www.elmiracityschools.com/o/athletics/page/summer-express-sports-camps
#GoExpress
📢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
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
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
Muffins in the Morning: Celebrating Mothers! 🧁☀️
Beecher Elementary was filled with smiles and special memories as students and their mother figures enjoyed a wonderful morning together celebrating the important women in their lives. 💐
A special thank you to Lights Bakery for catering the delicious breakfast and helping make this event so memorable for our Beecher families. ❤️
#GoExpress
Budget Hearing and Candidate Forum
Monday May 11, 2026 at 5PM
District Administration Offices
430 W Washington Ave., Elmira
