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!
As of today, the Ellenville Central School District has three unused emergency closing days. As a result, school will be closed on the following dates: Monday, April 21, 2025; Friday, May 23, 2025; and Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Please note that this schedule is subject to change if any additional emergency closing days are used before May 27.
There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6 PM in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428. 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.
Join us as faculty and staff from the Elementary School and Jr/Sr High School battle it out on the court once again in a heated basketball game to see who will reign supreme!
Who: Jr/Sr Heat vs. Elementary Suns
When: Thursday, March 27, 6 PM
Where: Jr/Sr High School Gymnasium
Tickets: $5 each
Enjoy a special Halftime Performance by the Ellenville Dance Team!
All proceeds will go directly to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society, supporting our many friends, family, and loved ones battling cancer and remembering those who have lost their fight to this terrible disease.
Enjoy concessions and shop at various booths and tables throughout the event - all sales support this important cause!
Come join the FUN while supporting a great cause
Congratulations to Alen Ibric and Xavier Maldanado, Ellenville's Student Athletes of the Month for February!
Join us for another special Harvest of the Month recipe on Friday, March 21 at Ellenville school cafeterias. Back by popular demand, we'll be serving Cheesy Hamburger Soup featuring locally-sourced ingredients. The ground beef comes from Hardwick Beef, which sources from various farms in New York State, and the potatoes are from Great Joy Family Farm in Pine Bush.
We look forward to seeing you in the cafeteria!
REMINDER: There is a Superintendent Conference Day on Wednesday, March 19. There will be no school for students.
Ellenville families: Have you completed our School Climate/Family Engagement Survey yet? A link to the survey has been emailed to the primary contact listed in SchoolTool. You can also access it here: https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_78TKTIBGftfz6yG.
You have until Friday, March 21 to share your honest feedback about your experiences in our District. We appreciate your input!
Reminder: Ellenville is holding a Scholastic Book Fair, March 12-14, in the Jr/Sr High School Library Media Center. The hours are 8:30 AM-2:30 PM for students and 9 AM-2 PM for the public. Co-sponsored by the Ellenville PTO and the Biblio Techs Library Club, this event features engaging and affordable books for every reading level. Plus, all purchases benefit our schools!
The regular meeting of the Board of Education, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, has been canceled.
Reminder! Pre-Kindergarten applications are due by the end of the week. There are two ways to apply:
✅ Option 1: Print and complete the lottery application found here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3959/ECSD/4023157/25-26_PreK_Lottery_Application.pdf and return it to the District Registrar by 4 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025.
✅ Option 2: Complete the online form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFzsk2uOP6DXR_DAzUIQ0TRtovvMcdEqPMJopvULyjvESANA/viewform by 4 PM on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The District will be offering THREE full-day Pre-Kindergarten classes for the 2025-2026 school year. There will be 54 spots available. To qualify, children must be a District resident and be turning four years old by December 1, 2025. Enrollment will be determined through a random lottery process.
Get your applications in today! For more information, contact the District Registrar at (845) 647-0120.
The Ellenville Central School District proudly presents a District-wide Choral Concert, featuring talented student voices from the 5th and 6th Grade Chorus, the Junior High School Chorus, the Senior High School Chorus, and the Fortissimos.
📅 Date: March 4
📍 Location: Jr/Sr High School Auditorium
⏰ Time: 7 PM
Come support our young musicians and enjoy an evening filled with incredible performances! Admission is free—bring your friends and family!
Let’s give a big Blue Devils shout out to our Ellenville Boys Varsity Basketball team who played their hearts out last night in the Mid-Hudson Athletic League (MHAL) Championship game against New Paltz at Dutchess Community College. Though they didn't bring home the title, our Blue Devils brought their skill, determination, sportsmanship, and spirit to the game, which they’ve displayed this entire season. We're proud of how our players represented Ellenville both on and off the court with dedication and character. Thank you to our coaches for their leadership and to our amazing fans who made the journey in person or watched online to cheer them on. Way to go, Blue Devils!
Congratulations to the 858 ECSD students who received Outstanding Attendance Awards for Quarter 2! If you are still in need of a yard stake to display your student's sign, please stop by the Elementary or Jr/Sr High School main office to pick one up.
Registration is now open for Modified Spring sports! The following sports will be offered during the upcoming season: Girls Track and Field, Boys Track and Field, Baseball, and Softball. Any Ellenville student who is interested in signing up should visit https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/ellenville-central-school-district