Register for CHES 5K + Fun Run!

Registration is now open for the Cayuga Heights Elementary School (CHES) 5K and Fun Run, presented by the CHES PTA and Ithaca Psychological Testing in partnership with Cayuga Dermatology!

REGISTER

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Cayuga Heights Elementary School

There are two courses. Both are open to all:

• The Fun Run, a one-mile run specially designed for children in grades K through 3, begins at 9:00 a.m

• The 5K begins at 9:30 a.m. This is a timed, USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event; see the race course here.

This fun community event is open to everyone who would like to race through the beautiful streets of Cayuga Heights on a spring day. Funds raised will support the CHES PTA and the many PTA sponsored programs that are vital to the functioning of the school. Visit the CHES 5K website for detailed information including scholarship information, t-shirt orders, sponsors, and more.

Spring Enrichment Registration is Open!

Registration for our spring enrichment program is now open! You have from February 14 until February 28 to indicate in which class(es) you would like to enroll your child. For more information, including class schedules, cost, and a link to the registration form, visit our Enrichment page.

Oct 10 - FREE CHES Family Night @ Sciencenter!

FREE event for all CHES students & families!

When: Thursday, October 10 | 6:00-7:30 pm

Where: Sciencenter | 601 1st Street, Ithaca NY

What: Open Museum! Bring the whole family! :)

Dinner will be provided by the CHES PTA.

Every family that attends will receive a “Family Come-back Pass” to the Sciencenter. This pass gives your household free admission to the Sciencenter the next time you come back!

All Family Science Night attendees are automatically entered into a drawing for a free year-long membership to the Sciencenter!

Planning to come? Let us know so we order enough food! RSVP here with your best guess of the total # of people coming from your household! (RSVPs are totally optional, but deeply appreciated as they help us plan!)

Submit CHES Directory Contact Info Today!

Please submit your contact information for the 2024-25 CHES School Directory! If you sent the form back at the beginning of the year, you are all set! If not, please submit now!

Want more info? Check out our CHES Directory program page.

Fall Enrichment Registration is Now Open!

Registration for our fall enrichment program is now open! You have from September 20 until September 27 to indicate in which class(es) you would like to enroll your child. For more information, including class schedules, cost, and a link to the registration form, visit our Enrichment page.

Fundraiser - Mum sale! Order by September 20th!

The first fundraiser of the year is in full swing! Beautiful mum flowers are a perfect way to embrace fall and support CHES PTA efforts! Order any time before September 20. Pick-up will be September 28 at CHES (let us know if you’d need a drop-off hello@chespta.net!)

CHES PTA Ice Cream Social Friday September 6, 2024

The annual CHES PTA Ice Cream Social will be on Friday September 6th from 6-7pm at the CHES wall ball court. Come get some sweet treats and connect with others! Want to volunteer? Sign up here!

CHES Community Playground Nights, Wednesdays from 6-7pm in August

Please join us for CHES Community Playground Nights, Wednesday from 6-7pm in August! Come enjoy some popsicles with Principal Aileen Grainger and say hi to new and old friends!

August 7 @ West Village Playground

August 14 @ CHES Playground, Kindergarten Night, open to all grades. Incoming K students come meet with your classmates on the K/1 playground!

August 21 @ West Village Playground

August 28 @ CHES Playground

Have any questions or need a ride? Send an email to hello@chespta.net