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.
New York State is launching Summer EBT, a new program that provides low-income families with food benefits to help buy groceries during the summer when kids might not have access to school meals. Most eligible children will receive Summer EBT food benefits automatically; however, some families may need to apply. For more information, visit https://otda.ny.gov/programs/summer-ebt/
Parents/guardians of Ellenville's school-aged children will be eligible to receive a free bag of breakfast and lunch food items once a week this summer through the People's Place "Bag Summer Hunger" program. Bags can be picked up at the United Methodist Church, which is located at 83 Canal Street in Ellenville, from 9-10:30 AM on Tuesdays, starting on July 2 and continuing until August 27. Bags will contain a variety of the following: cereal, instant oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, meats, cheese, pasta, bread, fresh or canned fruit, fresh vegetables, snacks, juice, and a milk card. (Bag items will change weekly.) Registration is required to participate in the program. Forms can be picked up from (and returned to) Denise Avery in the Ellenville Central School District Business Office, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. You can also email here at davery@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Parents/guardians of Ellenville's school-aged children will be eligible to receive a free bag of breakfast and lunch food items once a week this summer through the People's Place "Bag Summer Hunger" program. Bags can be picked up at the United Methodist Church, which is located at 83 Canal Street in Ellenville, from 9-10:30 AM on Tuesdays, starting on July 2 and continuing until August 27.
Bags will contain a variety of the following: cereal, instant oatmeal, pancake mix, peanut butter, jelly, meats, cheese, pasta, bread, fresh or canned fruit, fresh vegetables, snacks, juice, and a milk card. (Bag items will change weekly.)
Registration is required to participate in the program. Forms can be picked up from (and returned to) Denise Avery in the Ellenville Central School District Business Office, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue in Ellenville. You can also email here at davery@ecs.k12.ny.us.
Ellenville Elementary School students will have half-days on Monday, June 24, Tuesday, June 25, and Wednesday, June 26 (the last day of school). Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.