Ellenville takes bus safety seriously! This Bus Safety Week, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves about some important safety rules:
✅ Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
✅ Stay seated while the bus is moving.
✅ Keep the aisles clear of backpacks and belongings.
✅ Listen to your bus driver's instructions.
✅ Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
And don't forget—it's kind to greet your bus driver! A simple "good morning" can brighten their day!
✅ Always wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before approaching.
✅ Stay seated while the bus is moving.
✅ Keep the aisles clear of backpacks and belongings.
✅ Listen to your bus driver's instructions.
✅ Use handrails when getting on and off the bus.
And don't forget—it's kind to greet your bus driver! A simple "good morning" can brighten their day!
Get ready to move, groove, and GLOW! In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Ellenville Central School District invites families, students, and community members to a FREE Pink Out Fitness Night on Monday, October 19!
Join us for a high-energy evening of Zumba and Yoga, complete with neon glow sticks, pink gear, and plenty of fun! Learn how regular physical activity can help reduce long-term health risks while enjoying a night of fitness and wellness with family and friends.
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Ellenville Senior High School Cafeteria
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
To register call Frank Mulhern at (845) 647-0200, ext. 516, and leave a message.
A special thank-you to our generous event sponsors and community partners—Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network, and My Brother's Keeper—for helping make this FREE event possible!
💕 Wear your PINK and get ready to GLOW! We hope to see you there!
Join us for a high-energy evening of Zumba and Yoga, complete with neon glow sticks, pink gear, and plenty of fun! Learn how regular physical activity can help reduce long-term health risks while enjoying a night of fitness and wellness with family and friends.
📅 Monday, October 19
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Ellenville Senior High School Cafeteria
🎟️ Admission is FREE!
To register call Frank Mulhern at (845) 647-0200, ext. 516, and leave a message.
A special thank-you to our generous event sponsors and community partners—Ellenville Regional Hospital, Ellenville Regional Rural Health Network, and My Brother's Keeper—for helping make this FREE event possible!
💕 Wear your PINK and get ready to GLOW! We hope to see you there!
The Ulster County Crime Victim Assistance Program will host a free educational event, "Protecting the Children in Your Care," on Monday, October 19, from 6-7 PM at the Ellenville Public Library.
This informative session will help parents, caregivers, and community members learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.
The presentation will be offered in English with Spanish translation available.
📅 Date: Monday, October 19
⏰ Time: 6-7 PM
📍 Location: Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center Street, Ellenville
To register, call the Ellenville Public Library at (845) 647-5530 or visit https://ulstercountyny.gov/parents-and-caregivers.
This informative session will help parents, caregivers, and community members learn how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse.
The presentation will be offered in English with Spanish translation available.
📅 Date: Monday, October 19
⏰ Time: 6-7 PM
📍 Location: Ellenville Public Library, 40 Center Street, Ellenville
To register, call the Ellenville Public Library at (845) 647-5530 or visit https://ulstercountyny.gov/parents-and-caregivers.
Important Calendar Update for Ellenville Families!
The Ellenville Central School District has announced four additional half-days for students during the 2026-2027 school year to provide dedicated professional development time for staff.
Please mark your calendars for the following half-days:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Half-Day Dismissal Times:
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School: 11:15 AM
Ellenville Elementary School: 12:15 PM
These professional development opportunities will help staff strengthen instructional practices and better support the needs of all students.
We appreciate our families' understanding and flexibility as we make these adjustments. Please update your calendars accordingly!
The Ellenville Central School District has announced four additional half-days for students during the 2026-2027 school year to provide dedicated professional development time for staff.
Please mark your calendars for the following half-days:
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Tuesday, June 1, 2027
Half-Day Dismissal Times:
Ellenville Junior/Senior High School: 11:15 AM
Ellenville Elementary School: 12:15 PM
These professional development opportunities will help staff strengthen instructional practices and better support the needs of all students.
We appreciate our families' understanding and flexibility as we make these adjustments. Please update your calendars accordingly!
REMINDER: Ellenville Athletic Hall of Fame Induction This Saturday!
Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate the Ellenville Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
This year's inductees—Raynard Shorter, Tyler O’Bryant, Kelly Mansell, and Pasquale Lamaestra—will be honored for their outstanding athletic achievements and lasting contributions to Blue Devil athletics.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Ellenville Elementary School Cafeteria
Congratulations to our newest Hall of Fame inductees!
Join us on Saturday, October 17, as we celebrate the Ellenville Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026!
This year's inductees—Raynard Shorter, Tyler O’Bryant, Kelly Mansell, and Pasquale Lamaestra—will be honored for their outstanding athletic achievements and lasting contributions to Blue Devil athletics.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 11 AM
📍 Ellenville Elementary School Cafeteria
Congratulations to our newest Hall of Fame inductees!
Join the Ellenville Central School District for Red Ribbon Week, October 26-30, with the theme, “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.” Throughout the week, students can participate in themed dress-up days and show their commitment to living drug-free.
Red Ribbon Week Theme Days:
Monday, October 26: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week — Wear Red
Tuesday, October 27: Team Up Against Drugs — Wear Your Favorite Sports Team
Wednesday, October 28: Peace Out to Drugs — Wear Tie Dye
Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe — Wear Crazy Hair & Socks
Friday, October 30: Say “Boo” to Drugs — Wear a Halloween Costume or Shirt
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and take a stand for healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
Red Ribbon Week Theme Days:
Monday, October 26: Go Red for Red Ribbon Week — Wear Red
Tuesday, October 27: Team Up Against Drugs — Wear Your Favorite Sports Team
Wednesday, October 28: Peace Out to Drugs — Wear Tie Dye
Thursday, October 29: Drug Free from Head to Toe — Wear Crazy Hair & Socks
Friday, October 30: Say “Boo” to Drugs — Wear a Halloween Costume or Shirt
Let’s come together, show our school spirit, and take a stand for healthy, drug-free choices all week long!
This week, the Ellenville Central School District proudly celebrates School Board Recognition Week and extends our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated Board of Education members. Their commitment, leadership, and countless volunteer hours help shape the future of our students and community.
As we recognize the important work of our Board, we also pause to remember Rev. Julius Collins, who served as vice president of the Board of Education for many years. A beloved member of the community and longtime supporter of Ellenville schools, Rev. Collins leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and dedication.
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for all they do!
As we recognize the important work of our Board, we also pause to remember Rev. Julius Collins, who served as vice president of the Board of Education for many years. A beloved member of the community and longtime supporter of Ellenville schools, Rev. Collins leaves behind a lasting legacy of service and dedication.
Please join us in thanking our Board of Education members for all they do!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day.
Happy National Coaches Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible coaches who bring out the best in our Blue Devils—on the field, on the courts, and in life.
Thank you to our coaches for teaching our student-athletes that teamwork, discipline, and dedication go far beyond the game. You help our athletes build confidence, resilience, and leadership while developing a lifelong appreciation for striving to be their best.
If you see a coach today, be sure to give them a well-deserved thank-you!
Thank you to our coaches for teaching our student-athletes that teamwork, discipline, and dedication go far beyond the game. You help our athletes build confidence, resilience, and leadership while developing a lifelong appreciation for striving to be their best.
If you see a coach today, be sure to give them a well-deserved thank-you!
Eligible New York households may be able to access high-speed internet service for as little as $20 per month through New York State’s Affordable Broadband Act.
Families can call 211 to connect with a trained specialist who can explain which reduced-cost broadband plans are available through internet providers in their area and help navigate the enrollment process.
Call 211 or visit www.211newyork.org to learn more!
Families can call 211 to connect with a trained specialist who can explain which reduced-cost broadband plans are available through internet providers in their area and help navigate the enrollment process.
Call 211 or visit www.211newyork.org to learn more!
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and heartily thank our Ellenville custodial staff! Their consistent efforts to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming—from classrooms to the cafeterias—help make each day run smoothly for our students and staff.
Parents: remember, it's a big job. We encourage you to remind your children to do their part by being neat around their seats, picking up after themselves, and making sure litter makes it into the proper containers. These small actions show their appreciation and help our custodians focus on the important work they do every day.
Thank you to our amazing “clean team!”
Parents: remember, it's a big job. We encourage you to remind your children to do their part by being neat around their seats, picking up after themselves, and making sure litter makes it into the proper containers. These small actions show their appreciation and help our custodians focus on the important work they do every day.
Thank you to our amazing “clean team!”
October is National Principals Month! This month, we’re celebrating our dedicated Ellenville principals, who lead with heart, inspire our school communities, and work tirelessly to help every student and staff member thrive.
Our principals do so much more than lead the school day—they build relationships, champion our students, support our staff, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help make our schools places where everyone can grow and belong.
Thank you to Ellenville Elementary School Principal Nicole Ey and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Principals Kerri Galloway and Carl Pabón for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and community.
We appreciate all you do—this month and every month!
Our principals do so much more than lead the school day—they build relationships, champion our students, support our staff, solve problems, celebrate successes, and help make our schools places where everyone can grow and belong.
Thank you to Ellenville Elementary School Principal Nicole Ey and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Principals Kerri Galloway and Carl Pabón for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students and community.
We appreciate all you do—this month and every month!
A Statement from the Ellenville PTO: Today, we, the Ellenville PTO Board, feel an immense sadness over the devastating loss our community is suffering. Reverend Julius Collins was an integral thread to the tapestry of Ellenville. A husband, father, grandfather, friend, leader of faith, Vice President of our School Board, man of great wisdom, problem solver, and so much more, he left no stone unturned in his journey. To know him, was to know a deep sense of humility, strength and love. He was a strong supporter of our PTO, encouraging us to speak louder and grow stronger as a community. We will continue on, doing as he envisioned, in his honor. His warm smile and infectious chuckle will be missed tremendously, among all of his endearing and inspiring ways. We send our deepest sympathies to his beautiful family.
There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 6 PM, in the Superintendent’s Office, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428, for the purpose of authorizing the District’s special counsel to file a notice of claim and take appropriate follow-up action.
Happy National PTO Appreciation Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who make up our Ellenville Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)! Their enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to jump in and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.
From organizing special events and school celebrations to creating fun experiences and supporting our classrooms, our PTO is always finding ways to strengthen our school community. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart they bring to our schools!
From organizing special events and school celebrations to creating fun experiences and supporting our classrooms, our PTO is always finding ways to strengthen our school community. We are so grateful for the time, energy, and heart they bring to our schools!
The Ellenville Central School District invites families and students to our Family Wellness Resource Fair on Monday, September 28, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria.
This free event is a great opportunity to meet representatives from local organizations offering a variety of health and educational resources. Families can also learn about and sign up for My Brother’s Keeper programs for students in Grades 5-12, as well as register for future Family Wellness events.
Refreshments will be available!
To register, contact Frank Mulhern at fmulhern@ecs.k12.ny.us.
We hope you’ll stop by, connect with our community partners, and discover resources available to support Ellenville students and families!
This free event is a great opportunity to meet representatives from local organizations offering a variety of health and educational resources. Families can also learn about and sign up for My Brother’s Keeper programs for students in Grades 5-12, as well as register for future Family Wellness events.
Refreshments will be available!
To register, contact Frank Mulhern at fmulhern@ecs.k12.ny.us.
We hope you’ll stop by, connect with our community partners, and discover resources available to support Ellenville students and families!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, September 21, in observance of Yom Kippur.
More Capital Project progress!
The bleachers and scoreboard are going in, and the new track and field at Ellenville Junior/Senior High School is looking great! With each new addition, the project is getting closer to completion.
We can’t wait to see our Blue Devils put this new facility to use!
The bleachers and scoreboard are going in, and the new track and field at Ellenville Junior/Senior High School is looking great! With each new addition, the project is getting closer to completion.
We can’t wait to see our Blue Devils put this new facility to use!
Last call! The Ellenville Athletic Department's 3rd Annual Girls In Sports Day will take place THIS SATURDAY (9/19) from 12:30-5 PM.
Girls entering Grades 3-8 are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning, and trying a variety of sports while meeting our Blue Devils coaches.
Whether your child is interested in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or just wants to try something new, this is a great (free) opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and discover a new passion!
Register today at https://bit.ly/4Al3kvc
Girls entering Grades 3-8 are invited to come enjoy an afternoon of fun, learning, and trying a variety of sports while meeting our Blue Devils coaches.
Whether your child is interested in basketball, volleyball, soccer, softball, or just wants to try something new, this is a great (free) opportunity to build confidence, make friends, and discover a new passion!
Register today at https://bit.ly/4Al3kvc
Happy National IT Professionals Day! Today, we’re giving a big shout-out to the incredible professionals who keep our schools connected, secure, and running smoothly every day.
They may be a little camera shy and prefer to stay behind the scenes, but their impact can be seen throughout our District. From troubleshooting tech issues to keeping our networks secure and supporting students and staff, their expertise and dedication make a difference in everything we do.
Thank you for helping to keep the Ellenville Central School District connected! We appreciate all that you do!
They may be a little camera shy and prefer to stay behind the scenes, but their impact can be seen throughout our District. From troubleshooting tech issues to keeping our networks secure and supporting students and staff, their expertise and dedication make a difference in everything we do.
Thank you for helping to keep the Ellenville Central School District connected! We appreciate all that you do!