📣 Interested in Serving on the Board of Education?
Now’s your chance to make a difference in our school community!
🗳️ Two (2) Board Seats Available – Election at Large
(The candidate with the highest number of votes will fill the longer-term seat.)
Open Seats:
• 3-Year Term + 1 Month
(Term expires 6/30/29 | Begins June 3, 2026)
• 1-Year Remaining Term
(Term expires 6/30/27 | Begins June 3, 2026)
📍 Get Started: Pick up a Board Petition Packet at the District Office
⏰ Deadline to Return: April 20, 2026
Want to learn more about what it means to serve? Check out the link below:
🔗 Meet the Board: https://www.heightsschools.com/page/meet-the-board
🔗 Running for the School Board: https://www.nyssba.org/member-services/running-for-the-school-board/
🔗 School Board Member Experience: https://www.nyssba.org/clientuploads/nsbmx
Step up, get involved, and help shape the future of our schools! 💙🧡
Spring is in full swing, and we’re excited to share our April newsletter with you! Inside, you’ll find important updates, upcoming events, and plenty of exciting activities planned for the month ahead. Be sure to check it out and stay connected—we can’t wait to make April a fantastic month together!
Link to newsletter: https://sites.google.com/heightsschools.com/newsletter-42026?usp=sharing
Hello Cougar Families,
Just a reminder, Spring break is from 4/3-4/10. Students last day of school this week is 4/2. Thank you!
Calling all future little learners! 📖✨ Pre-K and Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open! If your child is ready to start their educational journey, now is the time to enroll.
2026 Pre-K and K Registration information: (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H_fV2x2cS9XziDVk4Ry5JcXXTIvGC20a7gYjSVk7k60/edit?usp=sharing)
Two Hour Delay Start Time :
9:35 AM: student drop-off begins for all students
Pre-K-5 bus pick-up times are approximately 2 hours
later than normal times.
No breakfast will be served
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On two-hour delay days all students
(including Pre-K) can be dropped off
beginning at 9:35 a.m.
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Pre-K parents with students in other
elementary grade levels can drop-off their
children at the Pre-K entrance on
two-hour delay days only.
PFO Spring Fling Cancellation:
The 3/27 PFO Spring Fling event will be cancelled. They are using this time to focus on the end of the year Cohen Carnival. Thank you!
Hello Cougar Families,
Our March newsletter is now available! This month includes Read Across America Week, along with our Book Fair, mini plays, and other important school updates.
Please take a moment to review. Thank you for your continued support!
Link to newsletter: https://sites.google.com/heightsschools.com/newsletter-32026?usp=sharing
Dental Services are coming to Cohen Elementary!
The dental program will visit the school for a limited amount of time based on student enrollment. Please be sure to complete your student’s enrollment form promptly in order for your student to be seen if you are interested in participation.
You may scan the QR code or visit: https://mosaichealth.org/community-dentistry-online-registration
Paper copies will also be coming home with your child(ren).
2 Hour Delay: The Elmira Heights Schools are on a 2 hour delay today Monday February 23, 2026.
Cohen Elementary Bus Changes 2/10-2/13:
Afternoon bus run:
-103 students will be riding in the district vehicle White Tahoe
-Bus 95 students will be on Bus 103
Morning bus run:
-Bus 95 will be 103 for the remainder of the week and will be 5-10 minutes behind
Hello Cohen Cougar Families,
We hope you are staying warm and enjoyed a few days in the snow. Our February newsletter is ready! Please find the link below to read about upcoming events, important updates, and highlights from our school community.
Thank you for your continued support!
Link: https://sites.google.com/heightsschools.com/newsletter22026?usp=sharing
Reminders:
We are continuing our warm up to February Fashion month with our January Friday Fun (see attached photo).
NO SCHOOL Monday 1/19- Martin Luther King Day
Half Day Friday 1/23- PreK dismissal at 10:30, K-5th dismissal at 10:45
NO SCHOOL Monday 1/26 and Tuesday 1/27- Conference Days
Happy New Year to our Cougar Families!
Please see below for our January newsletter with upcoming events and information. We are glad to see everyone back from break and looking forward to all that is to come this year.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Newsletter link: https://sites.google.com/heightsschools.com/newsletter12026/home
Cohen Elementary concert reminders:
Thursday 12/4- 6PM Kindergarten and 1st grade
Monday 12/8- 6PM 2nd and 3rd grade
Wednesday 12/10-6PM 4th and 5th grade
All concerts are in our auditorium and doors 4 , 5 , and 6 will be open to enter the building
Dear Cohen Families,
This morning (12/1) our fire alarm went off unexpectedly. Our building was safely evacuated, the situation was assessed, and we have been cleared to return to learning. All students and staff are safe. Thank you for your understanding.
REMINDER:
Gertrude Hawk chocolate orders can be picked up on Monday, November 17 from 4:30 to 7 PM. Enter through door 4, proceed to the auditorium to pick up orders.
