Please be advised that due to Regents exams taking place, there will be no school for Ellenville Junior/Senior High School students on Tuesday, January 23, through Friday, January 26. Only students in Grades 9-12 who are taking a Regents exam or a midterm in Living Environment or Earth Science should report to school on the days of their exams. Students in Grades 7 and 8 and students who are not scheduled for an exam should not report to school during this time. Also, please note that there will be no Ulster BOCES programs taking place during Regents week. All Junior/Senior High School students will resume their normal school schedules beginning on Monday, January 29. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact (845) 647-0123.
Calling all Ellenville girls in Grades 3-6! The Spring season of Girls on the Run will open on February 1! This program teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. The goal is to unleash confidence through accomplishment while establishing a lifetime appreciation of health and fitness. The Spring season begins on March 18. The team will practice at Ellenville Elementary School on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:45-5 PM. Spots are limited so be sure to register early at www.girlsontherunhv.org!
Kudos to the Ellenville Varsity Wrestling team on its first win of the season against Sullivan West/Eldred on January 17!
UPDATE: Tonight’s Board of Education meeting has been canceled.
Reminder! 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.
The regular Board of Education meeting from Tuesday, January 9, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 16, at 6 PM, in the Senior High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. A motion for an executive session may be introduced at the start of the open meeting for the purpose of discussing personnel. At the conclusion of the executive session, the Board will enter into public session at 7:30 PM.
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!
