Elmira Heights Central School District
2083 College Avenue
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
Phone: (607) 734-7114
Fax: (607) 734-7134
Superintendent:
RECORDING OF CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION- June 26, 2020
6/8/2020
If you would like to view the recording of Graduation, please use the link below.
Click here to watch the live stream
THOUGHT EXCHANGE
5/18/2020
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York school facilities will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The Governor will make a decision about summer school by the end of May. As we look to the future, we must think about what a return to school buildings might look like and how best to support students, families and staff. Please participate in a statewide virtual conversation about reopening schools.
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CLASS OF 2020 GRADUATION PHOTOS
7/9/2020
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020!
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COMMUNITY UPDATE - REOPENING PLANNING TIMELINE
4/3/2020
Here is what we understand as our timeline for the information we are supposed to receive, and our timeline for building our plans for Re-Opening:
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SUMMER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
6/10/2020
Starting Wednesday, June 24th the breakfast and lunch distribution will move to once a week on Wednesdays from 10:30-12:30 at the Cohen Middle School Blue Zone located near the loading dock. The summer breakfast and lunch program will finish on August 12,2020. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to receive summer meal assistance, registration is required.
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COVID-19 Information
3/4/2020
For the latest information on the COVID-19 virus use these links:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
New York State Department of Health
Chemung County Health Department
NYSDOH COVID-19 Information Line: 1-888-364-3065
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Welcome to the Elmira Heights Central School District
7/22/2020
Dear Elmira Heights Families,
Members of our District Leadership Team (DLT), administrative team, and parent representation from each of the three buildings have convened to begin the planning process of re-opening schools. With hundreds of pages of guidance from the New York State Education Department and the New York State Health Department, we are reading, discussing, and problem solving our way to opening school in September.
The guidance documents clearly articulate many new procedures that will have to be in place and will impact our instructional delivery, transportation, food services, and other areas of school we commonly take for granted or have become very accustomed to. Please note some of the guidance from the state.
Elmira Heights, as the responsible party, must maintain the following protocols and procedures:
- Students, faculty, and staff and other individuals must ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is used to protect against the COVID-19 virus when on school grounds and in school facilities. It is recommended that all individuals wear appropriate face coverings. However, it is mandatory when social distancing cannot be maintained.
- Students, faculty, and staff and other individuals must always wear acceptable face coverings when on a school bus. This includes entering, exiting, and while seated. Social distancing will also be a part of the bus regulations. We are currently planning on a protocol of one (1) student per seat. Children from the same household will be allowed to sit together with a maximum of three (3) in a seat.
- New York State Education Department has recommended school districts encourage families, when possible, to transport their children to school.
Each building is prioritizing and developing plans to have students, faculty, and staff return to in-person instruction. Most likely each building will develop a HYBRID PLAN that will include a combination of in-person instruction and online learning. These plans are being developed to ensure social distancing can be maintained and provide for mask-free time under New York State Education Department guidance. These plans are still being developed for each building.
In addition to the hybrid model, each building is developing plans to have all students, faculty and staff prepare for a full remote/distance learning model. It may become necessary to move all students to the remote/distance learning model if the dynamic nature and local community transmission of the COVID-19 virus becomes a significant health threat.
Students, faculty, and staff will be subject to daily health screenings, including temperature checks, to identify any individuals who may have COVID-19 or may have been exposed. If an individual presents a temperature of greater than 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the individual must be denied entry into school and/or sent directly to a dedicated area to be picked up and taken home.
For us to continue the planning process to best represent the needs of our school community, we need your feedback. We are asking that a parent/guardian fills out a survey for each student in the household. You may access each of the building’s surveys in the following ways:
- Please complete the online survey through links provided below. * This is the district’s preferred method.
THOMAS A. EDISON HIGH SCHOOL SURVEY
COHEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SURVEY
- Fill out a copy in any of the three main offices. Office hours are 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. daily. Please remember to wear a mask if you are choosing this option.
- For families who do not have internet access and cannot come to school, please call the main office where your child attends between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. and a staff member will read the survey to you and record your answers.
o TAE High School-733-5604
o Cohen Middle-734-5078
o Cohen Elementary-734-7132
Our survey will be closed on Sunday, July 26th, 2020 at midnight. Please take the time to provide us with feedback as we plan for September. In addition, feel free to encourage other parents you know to complete the survey. We truly appreciate your quick response and hope to see your student soon!
#FortheHeights
Michael F. Gill
Superintendent
Elmira Heights Central School District
@EHeightsschools