Cayuga Heights PTA

05/03/2026

🏆🏃‍♀️ IT'S RACE DAY! 🏃‍♂️🏆

Good morning, Cayuga Heights! Today's the day we've been counting down to - and we couldn't think of a better way to kick it off than by celebrating the partner who makes ALL of this possible. 💙

✨ TITLE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Ithaca Psychological Testing ✨

There's no CHES 5K & Fun Run without our incredible Title Sponsor. Year after year, Ithaca Psychological Testing shows up in the biggest way for our school, our students, and our families. Their unwavering belief in CHES kids is the foundation this entire event is built on - funding scholarships so every family can participate, supporting PTA programs that touch every classroom, and proving what real community partnership looks like.

Thank you, Ithaca Psychological Testing - you are the heart of this race. ❤️

🌤️ TODAY'S FORECAST: Cool and crisp with a high of 54°F - perfect running weather! ☀️ Slight chance of a sprinkle (20%), so layer up and bring a light jacket. Don't forget water and sunscreen for after the race!

📍 RACE DAY DETAILS:
🏃 Fun Run (open to all, designed for K–3): 9:00 a.m.
🏆 5K Race (USATF sanctioned, timed): 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Cayuga Heights Elementary School, 110 E. Upland Rd., Ithaca
🕗 Day-of registration opens at 8:00 a.m. and closes at 8:30 a.m.
👉 Full details, race course map, t-shirt info, and more at: https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

A massive thank you to every sponsor, donor, volunteer, runner, and family who made this year's race possible. From our Title Sponsor to our Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors, to our incredible in-kind donors and the army of volunteers behind the scenes - YOU are this race. 🙌

Now let's lace up and run! See you at the starting line! 🏁💙

05/02/2026

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Walmart 🏆

When a national name shows up to support a neighborhood school, it speaks volumes. 💙

We are so grateful to Walmart for being a 2026 Platinum Sponsor AND a presenting partner of the CHES 5K & Fun Run! Walmart's commitment to local schools and families helps us bring this event to life in a bigger way than ever before.

Their support directly fuels scholarships, PTA programs, and the resources that make CHES a place where every student can thrive. 🙌

Thank you, Walmart - your investment in our school means the world to our families!

🏁 TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! Sunday, May 3 - last chance to register at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Kate Seaman Team at Warren Real Estate 🏆

When neighbors invest in neighbors, magic happens. ✨

A massive thank you to the Kate Seaman Team at Warren Real Estate for stepping up as a 2026 Platinum Sponsor AND a presenting partner of the CHES 5K & Fun Run! Kate and her team don't just help families find homes in our community - they invest deeply in the community itself.

Their generosity helps fund scholarships, programs, and the year-round work the PTA does for every CHES student. That's what real community partnership looks like. 🙌

Thank you, Kate Seaman Team - you make Cayuga Heights a place where families thrive! 💙

🏁 TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! Sunday, May 3 - last chance to register at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🏆 PLATINUM SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Cayuga Dermatology 🏆
Healthy skin, healthy community! ☀️💙

A huge thank you to Cayuga Dermatology for being a 2026 Platinum Sponsor of the CHES 5K & Fun Run! Cayuga Dermatology's care for our community goes well beyond their practice - they're showing up in a major way to support the kids and families of CHES.

Their generous sponsorship helps fund scholarships so every family can run with us, plus the PTA programs that benefit every student all year long. 🙌

Thank you, Cayuga Dermatology - and a friendly reminder for race day: don't forget the sunscreen! ☀️😎

🏁 TOMORROW IS RACE DAY! Sunday, May 3 - last chance to register at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🥇 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GreenScene Lawn & Garden 🥇
Spring has sprung - and so has our gratitude! 🌱☀️

A huge thank you to GreenScene Lawn & Garden for being a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 CHES 5K & Fun Run! GreenScene helps make our community beautiful all year long, and now they're helping us grow something even more important: opportunities for the kids of Cayuga Heights Elementary.

Their generous support fuels the PTA programs that make CHES bloom. 🌷

Thank you, GreenScene - you help our community (and our kids) flourish! 🙌

🏁 Race Day: Tomorrow!! Sunday, May 3 - Registration still open at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🥇 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Hickory Lee at Warren Real Estate 🥇

When you help families find their home, you understand what "community" really means. 🏡💙

We're so thankful for Hickory Lee at Warren Real Estate as a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 CHES 5K & Fun Run! Hickory's commitment to Cayuga Heights goes well beyond real estate - she's invested in the families, the kids, and the future of our school community.
Her sponsorship helps power the PTA programs that touch every student at CHES. That's the kind of neighbor we're lucky to have. 🙌

Thank you, Hickory - you help build more than houses; you help build our community.

🏁 Race Day: Tomorrow!! Sunday, May 3 - Registration still open at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🥇 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Hage Orthodontics 🥇
Big smiles incoming! 😁✨

A huge thank you to Hage Orthodontics for being a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 CHES 5K & Fun Run! Dr. Hage and the team have been creating beautiful smiles across our community, and now they're helping create something else: an unforgettable race day experience for our CHES families.

Their generosity directly supports PTA programs, classroom resources, and scholarships that ensure EVERY kid can join the fun. 🏃‍♂️

Thank you, Hage Orthodontics - you give our community so much to smile about! 🙌

🏁 Race Day: Tomorrow!! Sunday, May 3 - Registration still open at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/02/2026

🥇 GOLD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: Cayuga Health 🥇

When the people who care for our community's health show up to support our school, it hits different. 💙

We're so grateful to Cayuga Health for being a Gold Sponsor of the 2026 CHES 5K & Fun Run! From keeping our families healthy year-round to investing in the next generation of Cayuga Heights kids, Cayuga Health is woven into the fabric of our community.

Their support helps fund the programs, scholarships, and resources that make CHES the place we love. 🏃‍♀️

Thank you, Cayuga Health - we run because YOU show up for us. 🙌

🏁 Race Day: Tomorrow!! Sunday, May 3 - Registration still open! Details at https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

05/01/2026

🥈✨ SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SILVER SPONSORS! ✨🥈

2 days to go until the CHES 5K & Fun Run takes off! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Today we're shining the spotlight on a very special group: our Silver Sponsors. These local businesses put real dollars behind our students, our school, and our community, and deserves a special thanks. 💙

Their contributions help fund race scholarships (so every family can participate, regardless of cost), race-day operations, safety equipment, prize packages, and the year-round PTA programs that touch every single student at CHES.

🥈 Please join us in celebrating our 2026 Silver Sponsors: 🥈
🩰 Armstrong School of Dance
🏦 Beginnings Credit Union
🌿 Cayuga Landscape
🏢 CSP Management
😁 Celebrating Smiles Orthodontics
🩺 Dermatology Associates of Ithaca
👟 Finger Lakes Running Company
💪 Pallas Fitness
💎 Peter Lees Jewelry
🦷 Twin Sheep Dentistry
🏛️ Tompkins Community Bank

These aren't just logos on a t-shirt. They're neighbors, families, and local business owners who believe in CHES kids. When you have the chance, please support the businesses that support our school! 🙌

🏃 Want to join them in supporting our school? Lace up and run with us on Sunday, May 3 - every registration helps us go further and makes this a great community event!

Details below ⬇️



🏃 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! 🏃

Join us for the Cayuga Heights Elementary School (CHES) 5K & Fun Run, presented by the CHES PTA and Ithaca Psychological Testing, in partnership with Kate Seaman at Warren Real Estate and Walmart! 🎉

Two courses, all welcome:

🌟 Fun Run - a short run open to ALL, specially designed for kids in grades K–3. Kicks off at 9:00 a.m.

🏆 5K Race - a timed, USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event starting at 9:30 a.m. Check out the race course on our website!

Whether you're chasing a PR or just chasing your kid down the street, this is a beautiful spring morning to run through the streets of Cayuga Heights with your community. Every dollar raised goes directly to the CHES PTA and the programs that keep our school thriving.

💰 Race Registration:

Pre-registration (through May 2): $15 per participant or $30 per family (2+ participants)

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=419040

🤝 The CHES PTA is committed to making this event accessible to ALL - full scholarships are available again this year. Use code CHES5K2026 at checkout. Details on our website.

👉 Visit https://www.chespta.net/ches5k for everything you need: race details, scholarship info, sponsors, and more!
See you at the starting line! 🏁

04/30/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 🎉

We're counting down - just 3 days until the CHES 5K & Fun Run, and we couldn't pull off this incredible community event without the businesses standing behind us! 💙

Each day this week, leading up to race day on Sunday, we'll be shining a spotlight on the sponsors who make this race possible. Keep your eyes on our page! 👀

✨ A HUGE thank you to our first 10 in-kind donors ✨

These local heroes help us put on a safe, professional race packed with amazing snacks, prizes, raffle goodies, and unforgettable extras for our runners and families:

• BJ's Wholesale Club•
• Cayuga Xpress•
• Chipotle Mexican Grill•
• Cinemapolis•
• Circus Culture •
• Cornell Dairy•
• Cornell Lab of Ornithology•
• Emmy's Organics •
• Finger Lakes Gymnastics Center•
• Gimme! Coffee •
•GourmetGiftBaskets.com•
•Hangar Theatre•
•Instant Replay Sports•
•Island Health & Fitness•
•Ithaca Bakery•
•Ithaca Guitar Works•
•Ithaca Swim Club•
•K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub•
•KFC•
•Kiely’s Cooking•
•Kitchen Theatre Co.•
•Maxie’s Supper Club•
•Meldrim’s Paint Center•
•Moore Family Farm•
•Moosewood•
•Northside Wine & Spirits•
•Panera Bread•
•Papa Johns Pizza•
•Playa Bowls•
•Purity Ice Cream•
•Rasa Spa and Waterfront Grill•
•Sciencenter•
•Squeaky Clean Carwash•
•Sumo Japanese Sushi And Hibachi Grill•
•Texas Roadhouse•
•Tops•
•Wegmans•
•YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County•

💛 Your generosity fuels everything the CHES PTA does - from classroom enrichment to year-round programs that support every student who walks through our doors.

When you support these businesses, you're supporting our kids. Together, we're making a real difference! 🙌

🏁 Ready to lace up? There's still time to register! Details below ⬇️



🏃 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN! 🏃

Join us for the Cayuga Heights Elementary School (CHES) 5K & Fun Run, presented by the CHES PTA and Ithaca Psychological Testing, in partnership with Kate Seaman at Warren Real Estate and Walmart! 🎉

Two courses, all welcome:
🌟 Fun Run: a short run open to ALL, specially designed for kids in grades K-3. Kicks off at 9:00 a.m.
🏆 5K Race: a timed, USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event starting at 9:30 a.m. Check out the race course on our website!

Whether you're chasing a PR or just chasing your kid down the street, this is a beautiful spring morning to run through the streets of Cayuga Heights with your community. Every dollar raised goes directly to the CHES PTA and the programs that keep our school thriving.

💰 Race Registration:
Pre-registration (through May 2): $15 per participant or $30 per family (2+ participants) available here https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=419040

🤝 The CHES PTA is committed to making this event accessible to ALL - full scholarships are available again this year. Details on our website.

👉 Visit https://www.chespta.net/ches5k for everything you need to know: race details, scholarship info, sponsors, and more!

See you at the starting line! 🏁

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 help provide essential programs, educational enrichment, community events, classroom resources, and after-school support. Race DetailsRace Day: Sunday, ...

04/02/2026

Registration is OPEN! Sign up to run the 5K, or the Fun Run, or both, at the (what else?) Annual CHES 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, May 3, 2026! https://www.chespta.net/ches5k

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=419040

Registration is $15 per participant, or register an entire family for $30. Price goes up to register on the day of!

PLUS: Buy CHES 5K and Fun Run t-shirts decorated with our kids' artwork when you register, or purchase them separately, even if you're not running, for $15 each. Shirts available in Youth XS-XL, Ladies XS-3XL, and Men XS-6XL.