Try some New York State (NYS) pizza made with local ingredients this Friday, February 28, at our Ellenville school cafeterias! Our food service staff has put together pizzas with stone-milled whole wheat crust from One Mighty Mill, sauce made with NYS tomatoes at Casa Visco in Schenectady, and mozzarella cheese made with NYS milk at Belgioioso, also in Schenectady! Fun optional toppings include Smoked Venison Garlic Sausage from Highland Farm in Germantown, or Meatballs from Slate Foods. See you in the cafeteria!
Please note that the Board of Education meeting and budget workshop originally scheduled for February 25 has been rescheduled to March 4.
Join us for a night of music! The Ellenville Central School District proudly presents a Band Festival, featuring talented student musicians from our Elementary and Junior/Senior High School Bands! The concert will take place at 7 PM on February 26 in the Jr/Sr High School Auditorium. Come support our young musicians and enjoy an evening filled with incredible performances!
Reminder: A Superintendent's Conference Day has been scheduled for Ellenville Elementary School ONLY on Tuesday, February 18. Elementary School students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM on this day.
National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day falls on Saturday, February 15 this year. Let's enter the weekend with extra appreciation for all that our SROs do! We honor our outstanding Officers Felicia Torres, Stephen Winchell, and Danielle Rodriguez. These dedicated professionals go far beyond just ensuring physical safety; they are mentors, protectors, and trusted allies for our students. Each day, these officers embody our District's core belief: students come first. Their commitment extends well beyond security—they're compassionate listeners, positive role models, and essential members of our school family. Thank you for keeping our students safe and making a daily difference in their lives!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents' Day.
A reminder to parents/guardians: If you have not already done so this school year, please complete this year's Digital Equity Survey. For more information, including a link to the survey, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/1966477
Congratulations to our Varsity Girls Basketball seniors, who were honored during their Senior Night on February 10. They are: Nashaly Vera, Julia Deyo, Veda Stewart, and Nancy Alarcon. To top off the night, the Ellenville team came away with a victory against Millbrook, 44-27.
This past week, Grade 10 student Maddy Noval attended the 2025 Youth Leadership Forum, an annual event in Albany that brings young leaders together for two days of interactive workshops, team-building, and discussions on leadership and civic engagement. Maddy was accompanied by County Youth Bureau Director Sugely Melenciano-Weed, and also had the opportunity to meet State Senator Michelle Hinchey. Thank you, Maddy, for elevating the needs of our County’s youth at the state level!
Please note: The Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club’s Saturday performance of “Beetlejuice Jr.” is being moved from 7 PM to 3 PM to avoid the possible winter weather. Anyone who purchased advance tickets for Saturday who would now prefer to attend the Friday evening performance will have their tickets honored at that show.
Reminder! P.S. I LOVE YOU WEEK kicks off next week (February 10-14)!
All Ellenville students and staff are encouraged to participate in the following theme days:
Monday, 2/10: Peace, Love & Kindness - Wear tie dye
Tuesday, 2/11: Kindness Ties Us Together - Wear a bow, bow tie, or tie
Wednesday, 2/12: Team Up for Kindness - Wear your favorite sports team
Thursday, 2/13: We Don't Hide from Kindness - Wear camouflage
Friday, 2/14: P.S. I Love You Day - Wear purple or anything with a heart
Join us in fostering a welcoming environment and supporting mental health awareness!
It's almost showtime! Don't forget that the Ellenville Junior High School Drama Club will be performing "Beetlejuice Jr." on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, at 7 PM, in the Jr/Sr High School auditorium. Tickets are $6 each and will be sold at the door. You won't want to miss it!
This week (February 3-7) is National School Counselors Week, and we're celebrating our exceptional Ellenville Central School District counselors who provide the comprehensive support our students need to succeed. Our counselors are masters at helping students reframe challenges into opportunities. They teach that instead of "I can't," think "I'm learning and growing." Through academic guidance, emotional support, and future planning, they empower students to recognize their potential and pursue their dreams. Thank you to our dedicated counselors for being trusted mentors and champions of student success!
Several students from the Ellenville Music Department proudly represented our school district at the annual Ulster County Music Educators Association's All-County Choir Festival, held on January 24 and 25.
Participants in the Elementary Chorus included Pedro Cabrera, Norah Althouse, Giuliana McNeil, and Melanie Castillo.
Participants in the Junior High Chorus were Elna Pagan, Sophiana Jacobs, Maegann Wright, Ethan Cruz, Isabella Velazquez, and Noemi Mandiville.
Participants in the Senior High Chorus were Danna Velazquez, Jack Henry, Caige Burns, Aidan Blauvelt, Braely Peavey, and Lyla Denman.
Congratulations to all our talented students!
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of Lunar New Year.
Kudos to the Ellenville Boys Varsity Winter Track team, which earned the title of Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association (OCIAA) Division Champions for the second year in a row! Congratulations to Anthony Murdoc, who was named an OCIAA Division IV Champion in the 55-meter hurdles and Crystian Zelinky, who was named an OCIAA Division IV Champion in the long jump and triple jump.
Congratulations to the Ellenville Girls Varsity Basketball team, which beat Eldred this week by a final score of 55-48. Be sure to vote for Mariah Kinscy as the Varsity 845 Girls Basketball Player of the Week for Jan. 13-19! Cast your vote here: https://www.recordonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/01/21/varsity-845-high-school-girls-basketball-players-of-the-week-polls/77863903007/
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Let’s all take a moment to honor Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
Don't miss Financial Aid Night at Ellenville Junior/Senior High School on Thursday, January 30. A presentation will take place from 6-7 PM, followed by hands-on assistance with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) from 7-8 PM. Don't miss this opportunity to get hands-on help with this important college preparation step. Interested in attending? Sign up in the Student Support Services Office today!
REMINDER! Ellenville's Coaches vs. Cancer Varsity Basketball Double Header will be taking place today (January 10) in the Junior/Senior High School gymnasium. The Girls team will play at 4:30 PM and the Boys team will compete at 6 PM. This special night honors our brave school community members who are currently battling cancer, and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. Come cheer on our Blue Devils and support a great cause!