March 14, 2020 | 1:00 p.m.
Dear Elmira City School District Families,
Under advisement of the New York State Department of Health and by order of Chemung County Executive Chris Moss regarding the suspension of all classroom and extra-curricular functions for prevention efforts against COVID-19, the Elmira City School District will be closed for students beginning Tuesday, March 17 through April 13. If at the end of spring recess, the situation is deemed clear by health officials, students will report Tuesday, April 14, 2020.
Schools are scheduled for regular session on Monday, March 16 in order for students and staff to prepare for this extended suspension of classroom and extra-curricular functions. Students will be dismissed at the end of the school day March 16 until schools reopen. Monday, April 13, 2020 will be a Superintendent’s Conference Day.
Pre-packaged breakfast and lunch will be available at all schools for pick-up, Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., at all school locations throughout the school suspension. Children who are enrolled in the Elmira City School District, along with their siblings under the age of 18 that reside in the same household, are eligible to participate. Detailed information regarding food distribution will be available on the District’s website on Monday, March 16, 2020.
In the next few days, we will be following up with information for staff and for parents regarding educational programming and other important items regarding this closure.
Thank you for your concern for our children and their safety. We encourage everyone to take precautions during this time by reducing travel, maintaining social distance, and practicing good hand hygiene.
Sincerely,
Hillary J. Austin
Superintendent of Schools
Elmira City School District