Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day. In addition, Friday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 27, are snow day "give-back" days, and school will not be in session. We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 28.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual school budget vote and Board of Education election on May 20. The budget proposal passed by a vote of 252 to 109, and Jody Little, Rev. Julius Collins, and Daniel McQuillan were elected to the school board. We appreciate the community's support!
The Ellenville community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote and Board of Education election TODAY (May 20) at the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM, with ample parking available. If you'd like to learn more about what's on this year's ballot ahead of casting your vote, please visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/2186001
There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 in the Superintendent’s Office, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428, immediately following the Tenure Reception. It is anticipated that a motion for an executive session may be introduced at the start of the open meeting for the purpose of meeting with counsel to secure legal advice about pending litigation. No public discussions will be held and the matter will be closed at the end of executive session.
Ellenville is proud to celebrate Speech Pathologist Day, which was nationally recognized yesterday (May 18). Our dedicated speech-language pathologists support our students daily to make sure they have all the support they need to communicate and express themselves, finding success in school and in their daily lives. Thank you to Mandi Dickman, Nowell VanBenschoten, and Haley Rieber (not pictured) for making a day-to-day and lifelong difference for our students!
Copies of the 2025 Budget Newsletter should be arriving in mailboxes soon. To read it online, visit https://5il.co/3g5h9
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, has been canceled.
Interested in learning more about the Ellenville Central School District's 2025-2026 proposed budget? Check out our website at www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/2186001. Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, May 20, at the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Media Center. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Absentee and early ballots are available at the District Office. For more information, please call (845) 647-0100.
Ellenville Celebrates National School Nurse Day!
Today we honor the healthcare heroes of Ellenville Central School District—our dedicated school nurses!
From monitoring medications to offering a calm presence during health emergencies, our nurses transform our schools into safer, healthier environments for everyone.
Beyond responding to immediate needs, they serve as health educators and advocates, empowering our students with knowledge that extends well beyond the school walls.
The Ellenville Central School District celebrates these guardians of health who bring expertise, empathy, and excellence to our hallways every single day. Thank you for keeping our Blue Devil community healthy, supported, and ready to learn!
At Ellenville Central School District, we strongly feel that every week is Teacher Appreciation Week, but we'd be remiss not to recognize the official one (May 5-9)!
We are grateful to our dedicated teachers for the commitment and creativity you bring to our classrooms. Whether it's the extra time you spend helping a struggling student, the innovative lessons that spark curiosity, or the compassion you show in difficult moments, you go the extra mile to make Ellenville a compassionate place for learning.
Thank you for everything you do to educate, support, and empower our students. You are the heart of our District!
We encourage our students and school community to share with your teacher what you appreciate about them. A thank you and smile can go a long way!
Reminder: Ellenville Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, April 28. As a result, Elementary School students will have a half-day, dismissing at 12:15 PM.
Today, April 22, is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’d like to celebrate the incredible team responsible for transporting our students safely to and from school each day!
These dedicated professionals create a positive start to each student’s day, and maintain order and safety on their buses in all weather conditions. They look out for our students’ well-being beyond just the ride, and complete extensive training and safety certifications to keep our children protected.
Thank you to these amazing bus drivers for your unwavering commitment to student safety and for being such an important part of our school community!
The annual school budget vote and Board of Education election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Find out if you are registered to vote here: https://es.findmypollplace.com/EllenvilleCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en
Ellenville Senior High School is pleased to announce the Top 10 seniors of the Class of 2025! Congratulations to the following students:
1. Gabriel Julca - Valedictorian
2. Kayla Barbieri - Salutatorian
3. Riley Dechon
4. Victoria Bonitz
5. Meadow Concepcion
6. Alen Ibric
7. Anthony Murdoc II
8. Kaitlyn Evans
9. Rowan Gorr
10. Isabella Neville
Stay tuned for the full profiles of our valedictorian and salutatorian when we return from Spring Break! We are extremely proud of all of our hard-working seniors!
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18, for its annual Spring Break. In addition, schools will be closed on Monday, April 21, due to our unused emergency closing days. Enjoy your time off. We'll see all of our Blue Devils back on Tuesday, April 22!
The 2025-2026 school calendar was approved during a Board of Education meeting on April 8 . Check it out here: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/printable-calendars
Due to a statewide issue with the NYS Assessment platform, students in Grades 3-6 were unable to take the Computer-Based English Language Arts assessment today. Testing will be rescheduled for Wednesday, April 9, and Thursday, April 10. Thank you for your patience.
This week, we recognize our Assistant Principals (APs) who work diligently to ensure our students and staff have every support to succeed every day. We applaud our APs for providing the backbone of our school environments and creating safe, positive learning spaces for all students. They're a constant presence in the hallways and keep their doors open, welcoming students who need specific support or just a supportive ear. Our Assistant Principals support teachers with resources, guidance, and encouragement. They tackle difficult challenges with grace, build meaningful relationships throughout our community, manage numerous responsibilities, and help make the Ellenville Central School District a place where all of our Blue Devils thrive. We thank our dedicated Assistant Principals for their leadership, commitment, and steadfast support of our school community!
Happy National School Librarian Day!
The Ellenville Central School District celebrates National School Librarian Day today, April 4! Trying to pin down a proper tribute to encompass our librarians' contributions is tough…because what don't they do?
From storytime sessions that transport our youngest students to magical worlds, to guiding our older learners through complex research projects, our librarians ignite imagination while building essential skills. They provide a safe, comforting space for all students, whether they're coming to study or explore a new book.
Thank you to our librarians for opening worlds of possibility and making our libraries vibrant spaces where students discover new interests, develop critical thinking abilities, and find their voices. Your dedication, creativity, and passion for learning enrich our entire school community!
For National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, we're shining the spotlight on the hardworking Teaching Assistants who make the Ellenville Central School District such a caring, supportive place to learn. Our Teaching Assistants are the learning champions who create magic in our classrooms every day, offering a balance of encouragement and guidance that helps our students reach their potential. The difference they make ripples through our hallways and into our community. Thank you for pouring your hearts into this important work!