Coburn Elementary School

Dress like a Phys. Ed Teacher. Brackley and the bunch!

The Cougars using that Coburn Cash at our Mt. Zoar Market!

Join us and support Coburn PTO!

Bring your suit and towel!

Year 2 of Parley League is rolling! We will be finishing up basketball and soon be into spring. We will be offering "Sports-Centers". Our Coburn athletes will move through their choice of soccer, flag football, wiffle ball, kickball and basketball!

Today our students at Parley Coburn experienced something truly unforgettable! Award-winning PUSH Physical Theatre visited our school, bringing their signature blend of intense athleticism, gravity-defying acrobatics, and soulful artistry to the stage. Students were amazed as performers told powerful stories using only movement, strength, and creativity. The experience didn’t end with the performance. Our 4th graders had the opportunity to step into the world of physical theatre themselves during hands-on workshops with the artists. They explored movement, teamwork, and storytelling in a completely new way. Moments like this show students that art can be powerful, expressive, and active all at once. Huge thanks to GST BOCES and PUSH for bringing this incredible experience to our school! #GoExpress

Today we celebrated Social-Emotional Learning with activities focused on kindness, teamwork, and understanding our emotions. With a little help from Dr. Seuss, we’re reminding students that reading builds both strong minds and strong hearts. ❤️📖 When students feel safe, supported, and connected — they thrive! 🌟 #SELDay #GoExpress

Mr. Brackley is engaging our Coburn Cougars with some climbing practice. He took some time to install some climbing walls here at Coburn! The kids love it! #Expressready

Congratulations to our Terrific Kids in third grade for the month of February! #Expressready

The Elmira City School District open on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 23, 2026. ❄️ Travel safe! #GoExpress

❤️🌍 Our 5th graders at Coburn Elementarylearned that love truly does travel the world! Inspired by the idea that “love can spread across the world,” teachers asked for Valentines to be sent from everywhere — and the response was amazing! 💌 We’ve heard from 23 US states and 9 countries and expect a letter this week from the Olympics! Students received mail from family, travelers, classrooms, and friends all over the globe — from the UK 🇬🇧 and Ireland 🇮🇪 to Australia 🇦🇺, New Zealand 🇳🇿, Italy 🇮🇹 and even as far away as South Korea 🇰🇵! 📍 Every Valentine was pinned on a hallway world map, bringing geography, cultures, and global connection to life. Along the way, students also practiced internet safety and learned about the places the cards came from. Thank you to everyone near and far who helped spread the love! 💕🌎 #GoExpress

The Parley Pause program was introduced this year at Coburn to allow students from all backgrounds an outlet to create a pathway to start their day the right way. We check in, journal about our Coburn Community Attribute of the Month and work on restorative practices. We celebrate our success together!

A huge shout out to LECOM for allowing Parley League to take over this winter! Parley League welcomed the All-Stars from our Flag Football Teams! It was a great night and thank you to all the staff and families who came out to support our league!

Mrs. Richer’s 5th grade students at Coburn are making real-world connections to current events through the Winter Olympic Games! ❄️🏅
By blending reading, discussion, and a creative art activity, students are exploring global traditions, athletic achievement, and the spirit of the Olympics in an engaging, hands-on way.

Learning comes alive when classroom lessons connect to the world around us! #GoExpress

Congratulations to the following athletes for competing at Class A sectional prelims and now qualifying to move on to the Section 4 Class A Finals on Saturday.

Cameron Eden
Dayne Bush
James Lovell
Ethan Coleman
Jace Barr
Noah Wilbur
Jacob Brinkerhoff
Tyler Duncan
Henry Mletzko
Otto Elmersson
Demario Molina

#GoExpress

Congratulations to Elmira City School District for completing the Three Peat in winning the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship! They led the way with a team score of 2,830 for their 3rd consecutive title.

Madison Smith of Elmira claimed the High Game (258) and High Series (681) at the 2025-2026 STAC Girls Bowling Championship!

Congratulations and Go Express!

CCTV at We Get To Coburn

This weekend! Join the Elmira Express Swim and Dive Invitational + Toys for Tots!

Diving: Friday, December 12, 2025, start 5pm
Swimming: Saturday, December 13, 2025, start 10:30am
EDA Thomas Natatorium

Bring a new, unwrapped toy to help us support delivering hope to children at Christmastime and beyond. Toys for Tots is a 76-year National charitable Program run by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. #GoExpress

The Elmira City School District will be closed today, Tuesday December 2, 2025 due to winter weather. Be safe and stay warm! ❄️ #GoExpress

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!

School will be closed from November 26-28, 2025 for Thanksgiving Break and will resume on December 1, 2025