Don't forget! Ellenville Elementary's Back to School Open House will be held on Tuesday, September 2, from 4:30-6:30 PM. This is the perfect opportunity to get familiar with the school community before the year begins.
Attention, Ellenville community! Copies of the 2025-2026 District Calendar have been printed and are being mailed out today. Please check your mailboxes to stay informed about all the exciting events coming up this year. You can also find a digital copy of the calendar on our website at www.ecs.k12.ny.us/page/printable-calendars. The most important date to keep in mind is the first day of school on Thursday, September 4. We’ll see you soon, Blue Devils!
REMINDER! The Ellenville NAACP's Back to School Festival will be taking place on Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Berme Road Rock Pavilion (20 Berme Road in Ellenville). Students of all grade levels are welcome! Hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies and personal items will be distributed. There will also be a DJ, snacks, and representatives from educational support organizations and school clubs. We hope to see you there!
The Ellenville Central School District is pleased to announce that it will once again purchase school supplies for all students in Pre-K through Grade 12 for the 2025–2026 school year. Each student will receive essential classroom items, including notebooks, pencils, folders, and more. Students will only need to provide their own backpacks.
Join us for the Back to School Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Berme Road Rock Pavilion (20 Berme Road in Ellenville). Students of all grade levels are welcome! Hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies and personal items will be distributed. There will also be a DJ, snacks, and representatives from educational support organizations and school clubs. Special thanks to the Ellenville Branch #2143 of the NAACP and Ellenville Junior/Senior High School’s chapter of My Brother’s Keeper for making this event possible. We hope to see you there!
REMINDER: Ellenville Elementary School students will have half-days on Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday June 25, and Thursday, June 26 (the last day of school). Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.
The Ellenville Central School District will be closed on Thursday, June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. We join the nation in commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating freedom, resilience, and reflection.
The New York State governor has mandated that schools implement a bell-to-bell ban on cell phones and smart devices, effective by the start of the 2025-2026 school year. Under this policy, students will not be permitted to use cell phones or smart devices during instructional time—including lunch on campus, study hall (academic workshops), class transitions, and bathroom visits. We value your feedback as a key stakeholder in our school community. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey: https://bit.ly/406XQDx
IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE: Ellenville Elementary School students will have half-days on Tuesday, June 24, Wednesday June 25, and Thursday, June 26 (the last day of school). Students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM.
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!