Ellenville Central School District's Annual Art Show Opens on Wednesday, June 4!
This year's District-wide art show, "In Our Own Voices," runs from Wednesday, June 4, through Friday, June 6, from 4-7 PM at the Hunt Memorial Building at Liberty Square and Canal Street in Ellenville.
Join us for a celebration of creativity and student expression featuring artworks from students across all grades.
Special shout-out to senior Kayla Barbieri for lending her artistic talents to designing this year's beautiful poster!
Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to support our student artists. See you there!
Get ready for a SUPER SUMMER of learning!
Registration is now open for Ellenville Central School District's Summer Boost Academy! This FREE program is designed for students in Grades K-6 and focuses on building reading, writing, and math skills through fun, engaging hands-on learning and projects.
Program Details: July 7 - August 8, 8 AM-12 PM daily
Breakfast and lunch are included every day, and transportation may be available to make participation easy for all families.
This is a fantastic opportunity to help your child maintain their academic momentum over the summer while having fun with friends and discovering new interests. Don't miss out on this amazing FREE opportunity for your elementary student.
REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/3et97b79
Reminder: The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Monday, May 26, in honor of Memorial Day. In addition, Friday, May 23, and Tuesday, May 27, are snow day "give-back" days, and school will not be in session. We will see everyone back on Wednesday, May 28.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the annual school budget vote and Board of Education election on May 20. The budget proposal passed by a vote of 252 to 109, and Jody Little, Rev. Julius Collins, and Daniel McQuillan were elected to the school board. We appreciate the community's support!
The Ellenville community is encouraged to participate in the school budget vote and Board of Education election TODAY (May 20) at the Ellenville Junior/Senior High School Media Center, which is located at 28 Maple Avenue. Polls will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM, with ample parking available. If you'd like to learn more about what's on this year's ballot ahead of casting your vote, please visit www.ecs.k12.ny.us/article/2186001
Reminder: Ellenville Elementary School Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Monday, April 28. As a result, Elementary School students will have a half-day, dismissing at 12:15 PM.
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!
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.
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
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! 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!
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.
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!
Four Ellenville Elementary School students were celebrated yesterday (February 20) for achieving perfect attendance during the first 100 days of school! That means no late arrivals, no early dismissals—at school all day, every day! As a reward, these dedicated Blue Devils received 100 CHAMP Bucks to spend at the CHAMP Store. Amazing!
Congratulations to Ariana Brooks, Pedro Cabrera, Lamay Chavis, Anias Laroche, and Zhangrui Li!
