
Great news! The Ellenville Varsity Boys Soccer team took on Pine Plains at home on September 18 and WON, 6-4!

The Ellenville PTO will be hosting a Welcome Back Meeting & Board Elections on Wednesday, September 18, at 6 PM. Hope to see you there!


Three cheers for the Ellenville Golf team, which pulled out a win over over Millbrook this week, 212-214! Koltin Pickell led the way with a 4 under 32! Way to go, Blue Devils!

Today, the Ellenville Central School District community pauses to honor and remember the heroes of September 11. Let's unite to pay tribute, support one another, and embrace a spirit of compassion as we reflect on the courage and resilience of those who faced unspeakable tragedy on this day in 2001.

The ECSD is proud to celebrate Arts in Education Week! This is a national celebration recognizing the transformative power of the arts. As we in Ellenville know, the arts are not just an outlet for creativity—they’re a vital part of learning that inspires innovation, builds confidence, and helps students express themselves in ways that words alone cannot. Three cheers for the arts and the positive impact they have on our Blue Devils!

Did you know? Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Getting into the habit of daily attendance is more important than ever. It helps to: Reduce stress, make it easier to connect with friends and teachers, and support learning . Please contact your child's school if you need help with attendance. We will do our best to listen and partner with you so that our children have a successful year. #BeHereAchieveMore #AttendanceMatters

The new school year will bring with it new expectations regarding smartphones at Ellenville Jr/Sr High School. Smartphones have become a huge distraction in schools, making it harder and harder for students to focus on their work and get the most out of their school day. Studies also show a strong link between excessive smartphone use and depression, anxiety, bullying, social conflict and stress among adolescents and young adults. We know the new protocols will take some getting used to, but limiting smartphone use will help make Ellenville an even better place to learn. Visit our website at https://www.ecs.k12.ny.us/o/ehs/page/electronic-device-expectations to learn more. Thank you for your partnership!


Attention, Ellenville community! Copies of the 2024-2025 District Calendar are being printed and will be mailed home soon. For now, just keep in mind that the first day of school will be on Thursday, September 5!

🏀 Calling all girls in Grades 3-8! 🏐
Join us and explore all the amazing sports that Ellenville Central School District has to offer! This is your chance to meet our awesome coaches and see what makes our sports community so special. Whether you're already a sports enthusiast or just curious, we'd love to have you!
📅 Date and Time: Saturday, September 21 from 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Location: Ellenville High School
To register, please visit: bit.ly/4cylmN6
Don't miss out on the fun and the opportunity to be part of something great. We can't wait to see you there!


Be sure to mark your calendars! The first day of school for all students will be on Thursday, September 5. We are excited to welcome our Blue Devils back for another amazing year!

Modified sports registration for the fall season is now open. The following Modified sports are being offered this year: Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Volleyball, and Field Hockey. For more information, including a link to sign up, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/athletic-information

We are pleased to share that thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision, all of our students will continue to receive free meals, regardless of family income, during the 2024-2025 school year. This means that all students who are enrolled in the Ellenville Central School District are eligible to receive one healthy breakfast and one healthy lunch at no charge each day that school is in session. No further action is required!

The ECSD t is looking to hire a part-time Cafeteria Monitor. Interested individuals should submit a support staff application (found here: www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/human-resources) to the Superintendent’s Office, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428.

The ECSD is pleased to announce that it will once again be purchasing school supplies for students in PreK through Grade 12 for the 2024-2025 school year. All students will be provided with essential classroom supplies including notebooks, pencils, folders, and more. As of now, students will only need to supply backpacks for the upcoming school year.

The Ellenville Central School District's Job Fair will still be taking place this evening (Monday, July 29) from 5-7 PM, however, the event will now be taking place at Ellenville Elementary School. School district administrators will be available to share information and conduct on-the-spot interviews. All attendees should bring with them the names and phone numbers of three professional references.


The 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course will be offered at Ellenville Junior/Senior High School on September 21, October 12, November 23, and December 14, 2024. Registration will take place at 8 AM on the morning of the class. There is no pre-registration. This class is the New York State required course for all new drivers with a valid New York State Learner’s Permit. This class is open to everyone, not just students of Ellenville Junior/Senior High School. The cost of the class is $25. For more information, call Maria Smith at (845) 647-0138.

All students who plan on playing on the Varsity Football team this year should be aware that registration will open on Friday, July 19. Registration for all other Varsity and Junior Varsity Fall sports, including Volleyball, Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country, Boys Golf, and Girls Tennis, will open on Friday, July 26. Registration for Modified Fall sports, including Volleyball, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Football, and Field Hockey, will open on Monday, August 5. For more information, including a link to register, visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/athletic-information

The Ellenville Central School District is looking to hire the following teaching positions: Languages Other Than English (Spanish) and Special Education 7-12 Biology. Please apply online at https://www.olasjobs.org or submit a letter of interest, resume, and professional application to: Ellenville Central Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428

The ECSD will be hosting a Job Fair on Monday, July 29, to recruit substitutes for the following positions: Teachers, Teacher Aides, Nurses, Clerical, Security, Monitors, and Cleaners. The Job Fair will take place in the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Cafeteria from 5-7 PM. School district administrators will be available to share information and conduct on-the-spot interviews. All attendees should bring with them the names and phone numbers of three professional references. For more information, call (845) 647-0106.


There will be a special meeting of the Board of Education on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM, in the Junior/Senior High School Media Center, 28 Maple Avenue, Ellenville, NY 12428. It is anticipated that 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, it is anticipated the Board will enter into a public session.