Congratulations to Alen Ibric and Xavier Maldanado, Ellenville's Student Athletes of the Month for February!
REMINDER: There is a Superintendent Conference Day on Wednesday, March 19. There will be no school for students.
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!
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
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!