Ithaca Loves Teachers

02/25/2026

Visions honors educators who go above and beyond to support their classrooms and communities with Educator of the Year. Each recipient is awarded $2,000 as a token of Vision's appreciation and a special celebration with their school. Now is the time to recognize the educator you think is the most deserving. And don’t forget to look in the mirror. That educator might be you!

Find more details here: www.visionsloveseducators.com

02/25/2026

Hey educators! Only a few more days left of our 2026 celebration. Here are three events you don't want to miss this week!

🎟John Crist Live
📍State Theatre of Ithaca
Thursday, February 26 | 7 PM

🎤Karaoke Night
📍23 North Restaurant & Bar
Thursday, February 26 | 8 PM - 12 AM

🧀Cheese & Thank You
📍Hopshire Farm & Brewery
Saturday, February 28 | 1 PM - 5 PM

Looking for more? Check out our events page:

Explore Ithaca's events calendar to find unique upcoming events, including Small Business Saturday, Craft Beer Tasting and the Holiday Market.

02/21/2026

What a fantastic first week for our Ithaca Loves Teachers 2026 celebration! 🍎✨

We’ve loved seeing so many educators out and about, taking advantage of special deals, connecting with local businesses, and celebrating the impact you make in our community every single day. And the best part? There’s still a whole week of the celebration left!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s come out to events and redeemed deals so far. You have all made this celebration truly special!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Happy Hour at Personal Best Brewing! A fantastic turnout with great food, drinks, and a great time all around.

We’re especially grateful to our amazing local businesses, who helped make the evening so delicious:
🌯 Dos Amigos for the burritos, tacos, chips, and salsa
🥕 Ithaca Bakery for the veggie trays
🍪 Rashida Sawyer for the cookies
🧁 Ithaca Breadworks for the cupcakes
🍺Personal Best Brewing for the great drinks and fantastic venue

Thank you to our generous local businesses and to every teacher who has participated so far. We can’t wait to see even more of you during week two as we continue celebrating YOU!

02/20/2026

Visions loves educators for all the passion they put into their jobs. That’s why they've created the Visions Loves Educators Classroom Funding Program. Visions will award full funding, up to $500, for projects submitted by full-time educators at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. Our educators give so much to their kids and our communities. This is just one small way Visions can give back to them.

Apply here: www.visionsloveseducators.com

02/18/2026

Hey teachers! Here are three events you don't want to miss this week:

Ithaca Loves Teachers Coffee Hour Meet & Greet
📍WSKG
217 N Aurora St., Ithaca
Feb. 19 | 10AM

Teacher Karaoke Night
📍K-House Karaoke & Arts Hub
121 W MLK Jr. St., Ithaca
Feb. 19 | 6PM - 9PM

Mutts Gone Nuts Featuring Hilby Live
📍State Theatre of Ithaca
107 W State St., Ithaca
Feb. 20 | 7PM

Looking for more? Check out our events calendar!

Explore Ithaca's events calendar to find unique upcoming events, including Small Business Saturday, Craft Beer Tasting and the Holiday Market.

02/13/2026

It's officially underway! 🍎💙
Ithaca Loves Teachers 2026 has begun, and we're so excited to celebrate with you for the next two weeks. Don't forget to share your experiences and tag us for a chance to be featured!🎉

02/12/2026

Hey educators!🍎✨

A quick reminder that you must RSVP in advance to secure your spot for the Happy Hour at Personal Best Brewing on Monday, Feb. 16. Don't miss out on the fun!

RSVP for free here⬇️

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02/12/2026

One more sleep💙🍎
Ithaca Loves Teachers returns tomorrow, February 13, and runs through Saturday, February 28. Get ready for deals, experiences, and a whole lot of appreciation from the Ithaca community.

See you all soon!

02/11/2026

Are you registered?! We have a surprise for you!🎟️🐶

Any educator who has signed up for the free digital pass by 11:59pm is automatically entered to win two tickets to Mutts Gone Nuts at State Theatre of Ithaca on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7pm! We will contact the winner on Friday, February 13 via email!

Sign up for your free digital badge here: ithacalovesteachers.com

02/11/2026

Two is better than one❤
Now through Valentine's Day, use code "LOVE" to get two tickets for the price of one to John Crist Live at The State Theatre on Thursday, February 26.

🎟Grab yours before they're gone: www.tixr.com/groups/stateofithaca/events/john-crist-live--159923

02/16/2024

Today kicks off our 19th Ithaca Loves Teachers celebration! Thank you to our presenting sponsor Visions Federal Credit Union for their generous support.
🔹🔸🔹 TEACHERS! Don't forget to visit the Ithaca branch on Elmira Rd for your free swag bag.

01/26/2024

Sign-up now for the digital pass to begin browsing deals & special offers. This short video shows the registration process.
✏️Note: offers are not redeemable until Feb. 16th