This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 15, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
Congratulations to Victoria Bonitz and Christian Vargas, Ellenville's Student-Athletes of the Month for December! Victoria is a member of the Varsity Girls Indoor Track team while Christian plays on the Varsity Boys Basketball team.
Attention, Ellenville families! Are you looking for some easy tips, tricks, and ideas to help you save time, save money, and eat healthy? Sign up for SNAP-Ed New York's texting program to receive 1-2 text messages per week to help keep your family healthy and active. Sign up by texting "ELLENVILLE" to 89860 (standard texting and data rates apply). If you want recipes, tips, and ideas right away, visit www.snapedny.org or check out the SNAP-Ed NY channel on YouTube!
Students in Marlea Liguori’s Grade 4 class at Ellenville Elementary School recently put science into action. They created "spool racers" out of spools, rubber bands, and pencils. Students had to create the device, wind it up, and make observations. Once wound and set free, the spool racer would be propelled across the floor, transferring the energy from the rubber band to the spool. Science is cool!
Ellenville families are invited to attend a FREE “Yoga-ta Try This” workshop taking place on Thursday, January 18, from 6-7 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center. This gentle yoga class led by Physical Health Educator Debbie Birch will encourage participants to move at their own pace and accept themselves for exactly where they are at any given moment. Register today at tinyurl.com/FamComWorkshops or call (845) 647-6400, ext. 215.
Save the Date! The Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support Services Department will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, January 30. Seniors and their parents/caregivers are encouraged to come learn about the financial aid process and receive help filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). A presentation will take place from 6-7 PM, followed by hands-on assistance from 7-8 PM. Anyone interested in attending should sign up in the Student Support Office. For more information, call (845) 647-0138 or email tberry@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Happy New Year from the Ellenville Central School District! Enjoy the last day of your Winter Recess. We'll see all of our students back tomorrow (January 2)!
Move over, Willy Wonka! Ellenville Junior High School didn't stop at just five golden tickets—they handed out a whopping 141 to their stellar students who aced Marking Period 1 by receiving zero disciplinary referrals! On December 19, these Grade 7 and 8 students reported to Period 2, then hit the auditorium for treats, a holiday movie, and a prize giveaway, featuring gift certificates from local spots. Way to go, Blue Devils, and big thanks to all who made this special reward celebration happen!
Congratulations to Ellenville Elementary School's CHAMPS of the Month for November!
This is a reminder that the Ellenville Central School District will be closed from Monday, December 25, through Monday, January 1, for its annual Winter Recess. Schools will reopen on Tuesday, January 2. We would like to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful break and a happy and healthy holiday season!
Students, administrators, faculty, and staff at Ellenville Elementary School had a blast celebrating their 60th day of school on December 7! Decked out in peace signs, bell bottoms, tie dye, and more, everyone was feeling groovy and "outta sight!"
Calling all Ellenville students in PreKindergarten through Grade 12! You are encouraged to participate in a "December to Remember" Holiday Spirit Week taking place from December 18-22! Theme days will be as follows:
Monday, 12/18: Grinch Day - Wear green!
Tuesday, 12/19: Tree Topper - Dig out your favorite holiday hat or headband!
Wednesday, 12/20: Shine Bright - Wear anything that sparkles, glitters, or shines!
Thursday, 12/21: Candy Cane Wishes - Wear red and white!
Friday, 12/22: Deck the Halls - Wear your favorite holiday outfit!
Don't miss out on this festive holiday fun!
The Hudson Valley Flute Ensemble performed in Ellenville on December 10, and was joined on a piece by student flutists from a number of local school districts, including Ellenville. We are so proud of these talented student-musicians!
Let's hear it for the Ellenville Elementary School students who participated in the Ulster County Music Educators Association Choral Festival recently!
The Ellenville school cafeterias will be offering an exciting Farm-to-School menu this week! On Thursday, December 7, the food services crew will be serving up venison stew, made with venison from Highland Farm in Germantown, New York.
Did you know that venison is a red meat that is high in protein and has lots of vitamins and minerals? This venison was not hunted but rather raised at Highland Farm. (You can find Highland Farm at the Kingston Farmer’s Market every Saturday!)
To go with the stew, there will be Milestone Mill’s tortilla chips, made using local corn from the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. To finish off the meal, beet brownies with beets from Dagele Brothers Farm in Goshen and whipped cream from Clark’s Farm Creamery in Delhi will be served.
Students, be sure to join us in the cafeteria for a taste!
Mark your calendars! The Ellenville Junior High School Winter Concert (featuring performers from Grades 7 and 8), will take place in the school auditorium on Tuesday, December 5, at 7 PM.
The Ellenville Central School District will be offering the 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course on the following dates: January 13, February 3, March 2, April 20, May 25, and June 8. For more information, including how to register, call (845) 647-0123.
The fall season of Girls on the Run wrapped up on November 19 with a 5K event held in Rockland Lake, New York. Congratulations, girls and coaches, on a fantastic season!
The Ellenville Central School District would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our families a very Happy Thanksgiving!
On November 21, members of the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Student Support team, along with Assistant Principal Michael Regan, went throughout the school handing out lollipops of gratitude to students, faculty, and staff. The lollipops included messages such as "We are grateful for you!" and "Keep believing in yourself!" The small gifts were proof that there is an attitude of gratitude in Ellenville!
