Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI)

Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI) IPEI is a not-for-profit 501(c) 3 organization that fosters supportive private sector relationships with the Ithaca City School District.

The Ithaca Public Education Initiative grew out of a challenge set forth in the Ithaca City School District Strategic Plan of 1996 calling for help in finding the extra resources required for the success of all students.

Vote today (Tues. May 19) with students and teachers in mind! Find your polling place, "study up" on the ballot proposit...
05/19/2026

Vote today (Tues. May 19) with students and teachers in mind!

Find your polling place, "study up" on the ballot propositions, and read candidate bios at https://www.ithacacityschools.org/vote

Can't make tonight's ICSD PTA Council School Board Candidate forum in person? Watch the live stream below or view the re...
05/13/2026

Can't make tonight's ICSD PTA Council School Board Candidate forum in person? Watch the live stream below or view the recording later on IPEI's YouTube Channel.

The 2026 Ithaca City School District School Board Candidate forum is hosted by the PTA Council and the Ithaca Public Education Initiative (IPEI). This forum ...

This Thursday May 14, hear from the 2026  School Board Candidates at the Village of Ithaca Candidate Forum facilitated b...
05/11/2026

This Thursday May 14, hear from the 2026 School Board Candidates at the Village of Ithaca Candidate Forum facilitated by local students. Pizza šŸ• and childcare provided. This forum will provide a unique perspective ahead of the May 19th ICSD Budget Vote & Election.

IPEI Board Members collaboratively launched Kids Discover the Trail! Ithaca over 20 years ago to connect local students ...
05/07/2026

IPEI Board Members collaboratively launched Kids Discover the Trail! Ithaca over 20 years ago to connect local students with community institutions! Our organization continues to be a key partner in this unique program and we're so proud of its ongoing sucess.

IPEI and the Ithaca PTA Council are co-hosting a family-friendly School Board Candidate Forum next Wednesday May 13 ahea...
05/07/2026

IPEI and the Ithaca PTA Council are co-hosting a family-friendly School Board Candidate Forum next Wednesday May 13 ahead of the May 19 Budget Vote & Election. Enjoy pizza at 5:30pm, drop kids off at onsite childcare supervised by PTA members, and hear from the candidates as they respond to questions from the PTA Council. Head to our bio for a link to more info.

Bob Proehl returns as a "sweet" Beekeeper for the 2026 IPEI Adult Team Spelling Bee šŸÆšŸ. Beekeepers tend to our "hive" te...
03/13/2026

Bob Proehl returns as a "sweet" Beekeeper for the 2026 IPEI Adult Team Spelling Bee šŸÆšŸ. Beekeepers tend to our "hive" teams, ensuring that they follow the rules (no cell phones please!).

We still have one remaining spot for our ten teams, sign up your hive today through https://www.ipei.org/events/2026spelling-bee

Shout out to our final fabulous Beekeeper Joey Steinhagen, Founder and Artistic Director of  ! Joey promises to keep his...
03/12/2026

Shout out to our final fabulous Beekeeper Joey Steinhagen, Founder and Artistic Director of ! Joey promises to keep his hive teams buzzing throughout the event as they compete for the Queen Bee trophy and pots of local honey.

We have one more team spot remaining! Sign up through the link in our bio.

We are simply bee-yond thrilled to announce another new Beekeeper for our 2026 Spelling Bee  ! Alina is the owner of  an...
03/11/2026

We are simply bee-yond thrilled to announce another new Beekeeper for our 2026 Spelling Bee ! Alina is the owner of and we hope that she will grab a mic and grace us with her singing at the Karaoke for a Cause after party at Liquid State from 7-11pm with all tips going to IPEI.

Whether you like to belt out Bee-yoncƩ, The Bee Gees, or AB(ee)BA, or simply hum from the sidelines, when the spelling ends, the spelling bee-ts begin!

Every hive needs a watchful eye, and at IPEI’s annual Adult Team Spelling Bee, our Beekeepers are the ones who make sure...
03/05/2026

Every hive needs a watchful eye, and at IPEI’s annual Adult Team Spelling Bee, our Beekeepers are the ones who make sure that teams play fair and square err…hexagonal.

We’re grateful to have back as a 2026 Beekeeper!

It’s ok. We get it. Spelling might not be your thing. That’s why this year you can choose to support IPEI by belting you...
03/03/2026

It’s ok. We get it. Spelling might not be your thing. That’s why this year you can choose to support IPEI by belting your heart out to your favorite songs in our bee karaoke šŸŽ¤. Hosted by Brandon Fortenberry with all tips going to IPEI, karaoke starts just after the bee at 7pm.

Address

1013 W State St
Ithaca, NY
14852

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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